April 2011 News
Shop, Work and Live Within Minutes of Transit
April 29, 2011
Open houses highlight benefits of Transit Oriented Development.
Turn Organic Waste into Garden Gold
April 29, 2011
City offers workshops for residents during International Composting Awareness Week.
City Connects with Residents in Second Life
April 28, 2011
Get a Second Life. Send your avatar to Virtual Connections and learn more about City programs and services that are helping to make our neighbourhoods great.
Event Nourishes Seniors with Food and Community Connections
April 27, 2011
Over 50 Mill Woods seniors connected to their community and learned about a home support service.
First Wildland Fire of 2011 Reminder to Stay Fire Safe
April 27, 2011
The City of Edmonton is reminding citizens to be careful when enjoying Edmonton’s green spaces, parks, and river valley after the first wildland fire of the season.
Keep it Clean, Keep the Ribbon Green
April 27, 2011
Residents can still register for the 24th annual River Valley Clean Up.
Street Cleaning Force Hits the Road
April 27, 2011
Parks and Roadway Maintenance team up to clean up.
Downtown LRT Connector: Be Informed
April 26, 2011
The City of Edmonton is recommending a concept plan for the Downtown LRT Connector that will be linked with the future street-level West and Southeast LRT lines.
Students Show that a Clean City is Cool
April 26, 2011
Nearly 250 students at Strathcona High School broke out into a massive flash mob for the official kick-off of Capital City Clean Up’s 15 to Clean Challenge.
Spring Break Up has Started – Stay Off the North Saskatchewan River
April 21, 2011
The City of Edmonton is warning people to stay off the North Saskatchewan River as the ice thaws this spring.
Students and Litter Collide for Schoolyard Pride
April 21, 2011
It was a blur of gloves and garbage bags as students at St. Cecilia Junior High School tackled litter in their schoolyard.
April 20, 2011
The City of Edmonton has postponed the complete closure of Scona Road until after the federal election.
Nurture Your Passion for Nature
April 20, 2011
Master Naturalist Program application deadline approaches.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign
April 20, 2011
City reminds election candidates to follow sign placement rules.
Fine Design for Functional Fun in City Parks
April 15, 2011
Winners of Parks Pavilion Design Competition announced.
Donate-a-Ride Distributes Tickets to Ride
April 15, 2011
More than 80,000 ETS tickets going to charitable agencies.
State of the City Report Details Edmonton’s Progress Toward Goals
April 13, 2011
The State of the City Report for 2010-2011 is packed with examples of how we are transforming Edmonton and bringing our city vision to life.
North LRT to NAIT Construction Begins
April 13, 2011
The City of Edmonton is taking the next major step in transforming the way we move with a busy first construction season for the North LRT to NAIT.
Volunteers Don’t Waste Their Time With This Opportunity
April 13, 2011
Volunteers with the City of Edmonton’s Waste Management Branch do a lot of heavy lifting to divert waste from landfill.
Next Phase of Construction Set to Start at Zoo
April 08, 2011
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is preparing for the next phase in a series of construction projects that will transform the 51-year-old facility.
City Helps Launch Construction of Long-Term Affordable Housing for Women in Need
April 08, 2011
Twenty-nine Edmonton women will enjoy safe new homes with the help of a $4.3 million investment by the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta through the Cornerstones Affordable Housing Program.
Royal Alberta Museum Moves to Edmonton’s Downtown
April 07, 2011
Edmonton’s structural and cultural landscape downtown is becoming even more engaging and exciting.
City to Continue Exploring Proposed Arena Project
April 06, 2011
City Council has directed Administration to negotiate a financial framework for a downtown City-owned sports and entertainment facility with the Katz Group.
LRT – The Every Day Way to the City Market
April 06, 2011
Here’s a quick, easy and weather-proof way to get to the City Market this spring. LRT.
Edmonton First to Receive Alberta’s Green TRIP Grant for LRT
April 05, 2011
The Province of Alberta will award its first funding in the Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) to Edmonton, with $497 million in capital funding for the North LRT line.
Shovels and Sand Clear the Way for a Safe Spring
April 01, 2011
City reminds residents to clear icy sidewalks.
Tunnelers Dig Deep and Rise Above the Rest
April 01, 2011
Edmonton’s Drainage Services recognized for contributions to trenchless technology.
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