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National Day of Observance for those lost to COVID marked in Edmonton
Not all whose lives were turned inside out by COVID are still with us. In the emotion around vaccinations, in the anticipation of some kind of return to some kind of normal some time ahead, in the river of statistics about hospitalizations, active cases, ICU admissions and positivity rates,...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Not all whose lives were turned inside out by COVID are still with us. In the emotion around vaccinations, in the anticipation of some kind of return to some kind of normal some time ahead, in the river of statistics about hospitalizations, active cases, ICU admissions and positivity rates,...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Shared Streets and Lane Closures to return to Edmonton this spring
The pandemic-era program to devote a portion of roadway space as safe, physically distanced space to walk, bike and roll along—known as Shared Streets—is returning to Edmonton this spring. The City has said the Shared Streets locations will be similar to those used last year. The City will ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
The pandemic-era program to devote a portion of roadway space as safe, physically distanced space to walk, bike and roll along—known as Shared Streets—is returning to Edmonton this spring. The City has said the Shared Streets locations will be similar to those used last year. The City will ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Questions and answers on road to Westmount supportive housing development
If you have a question about the plan to build a supportive housing complex in Westmount, you are not alone. A recent City of Edmonton live-streamed town hall meeting featured a range of those questions—and 90 minutes of answers. Everything from what size the shadow cast by the ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
If you have a question about the plan to build a supportive housing complex in Westmount, you are not alone. A recent City of Edmonton live-streamed town hall meeting featured a range of those questions—and 90 minutes of answers. Everything from what size the shadow cast by the ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Steinhauer School students deliver message of hope in COVID times
Hello, how are you? The spirit of human connection behind that simple but vital question was on display outside Shepherd’s Care Southside Manor in Edmonton earlier this week. Grade 6 students walked over from nearby Steinhauer Elementary School. They brought signs and artwork. They brought their ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Hello, how are you? The spirit of human connection behind that simple but vital question was on display outside Shepherd’s Care Southside Manor in Edmonton earlier this week. Grade 6 students walked over from nearby Steinhauer Elementary School. They brought signs and artwork. They brought their ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
City snow equipment gets new lease on life with community league program
Snow clearing is now a little easier for three Edmonton community leagues. The City has donated three dual-purpose riding machines good for cutting grass in the summer and clearing snow the rest of the year. 😉 “This donation is a demonstration of the spirit of community, where sharing impo...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Snow clearing is now a little easier for three Edmonton community leagues. The City has donated three dual-purpose riding machines good for cutting grass in the summer and clearing snow the rest of the year. 😉 “This donation is a demonstration of the spirit of community, where sharing impo...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Edmonton Cart Rollout tips from a collector at the controls 🕹️
Ryan Hefford drives a garbage truck for the City of Edmonton. It’s an important job. He’s also really good at video games. Now, those two skills go hand in arm. “I grew up playing video games,” said Hefford. “So, when the chance came to work in the Cart Rollout pilot project, I put up my [&...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Ryan Hefford drives a garbage truck for the City of Edmonton. It’s an important job. He’s also really good at video games. Now, those two skills go hand in arm. “I grew up playing video games,” said Hefford. “So, when the chance came to work in the Cart Rollout pilot project, I put up my [&...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Polar Vortex -34, Edmonton track crew 1
Here are the cold, hard(working) facts about the dedication of a City of Edmonton track repair crew called into action during the extreme cold weather this week. Fact #1: A piece of steel LRT rail near Southgate cracked in the bitterly cold temperatures. Fact #2: How bitterly? It was ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Here are the cold, hard(working) facts about the dedication of a City of Edmonton track repair crew called into action during the extreme cold weather this week. Fact #1: A piece of steel LRT rail near Southgate cracked in the bitterly cold temperatures. Fact #2: How bitterly? It was ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Nobel Prize winner talks pandemic prevention, biotech future with Edmonton City Council
Nobel Prize-winning University of Alberta professor Dr. Michael Houghton came to the nucleus of municipal democracy in Edmonton with this message: science is the answer to the tragic human cost of pandemics. “The answer to all of these problems, these viral infectious diseases, lies with science,...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Nobel Prize-winning University of Alberta professor Dr. Michael Houghton came to the nucleus of municipal democracy in Edmonton with this message: science is the answer to the tragic human cost of pandemics. “The answer to all of these problems, these viral infectious diseases, lies with science,...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Province outlines plan to lift COVID restrictions step by step
The province has outlined a plan for the partial and gradual easing of COVID-19 public health restrictions, along with a warning that restrictions would happen again if hospitalizations rise. “With the new variants that are circulating around the world that are far more contagious, we must ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
The province has outlined a plan for the partial and gradual easing of COVID-19 public health restrictions, along with a warning that restrictions would happen again if hospitalizations rise. “With the new variants that are circulating around the world that are far more contagious, we must ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
A little light for our “feeling kinda blah” times
Phil Herritt got out of his car, walked toward the light, took a pic, shared it on Linkedin—and plugged into an instant community of other people in Edmonton who love a little light at this time of year, too. “It had 193 reactions and almost 10,000 views,” said Herritt. “For me, it wa...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Phil Herritt got out of his car, walked toward the light, took a pic, shared it on Linkedin—and plugged into an instant community of other people in Edmonton who love a little light at this time of year, too. “It had 193 reactions and almost 10,000 views,” said Herritt. “For me, it wa...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
City stresses vigilance against COVID-19 as variants, vaccines get attention
Vigilance, variants and vaccines. Those were three key topics discussed as Edmonton City Council received the latest information on the community’s fight to stop COVID-19. The City Manager, Andre Corbould, said it appears Edmonton has passed the peak of active cases for the second wav...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Vigilance, variants and vaccines. Those were three key topics discussed as Edmonton City Council received the latest information on the community’s fight to stop COVID-19. The City Manager, Andre Corbould, said it appears Edmonton has passed the peak of active cases for the second wav...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
New City Manager Andre Corbould pledges balance between aspirations and the here and now
City Manager Andre Corbould introduced himself to the people of Edmonton with an admission and his mission. The admission was why he took the job. “One of the reasons I was drawn to this role was because of the level of transparency that goes with decision-making at the municipal leve...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
City Manager Andre Corbould introduced himself to the people of Edmonton with an admission and his mission. The admission was why he took the job. “One of the reasons I was drawn to this role was because of the level of transparency that goes with decision-making at the municipal leve...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Limits on outdoor social gatherings eased, Dr. Hinshaw stresses COVID situation still serious
Starting Monday, January 18, Albertans are allowed to gather in outdoor social gatherings in groups of up to 10 people. “By easing some measures, like outdoor gathering limits, we hope Albertans can have interactions that support mental health and limit isolation, while still continuing to ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Starting Monday, January 18, Albertans are allowed to gather in outdoor social gatherings in groups of up to 10 people. “By easing some measures, like outdoor gathering limits, we hope Albertans can have interactions that support mental health and limit isolation, while still continuing to ...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Waste carts set to roll out in Edmonton. Some throwaway tips from a pro
Edmontonians are about to play a leading role in the biggest development in municipal waste management in years—and Allyson Dueck has some advice they can take to the curb. For months now, Dueck, who lives in a Mill Woods neighbourhood, has been living with the new waste rollout carts as pa...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Edmontonians are about to play a leading role in the biggest development in municipal waste management in years—and Allyson Dueck has some advice they can take to the curb. For months now, Dueck, who lives in a Mill Woods neighbourhood, has been living with the new waste rollout carts as pa...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
Quiet, comforting NYE light show in Edmonton caps tumultuous year in 2020
The New Year’s Eve light show in Edmonton was closer to the ground this time around. With no big fireworks show in the sky, it was time for the bridges and buildings to shine. “It was a quiet, comforting way to enjoy New Year’s Eve this year,” said Shannon den Besten, Civic Precinct Supervi...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
The New Year’s Eve light show in Edmonton was closer to the ground this time around. With no big fireworks show in the sky, it was time for the bridges and buildings to shine. “It was a quiet, comforting way to enjoy New Year’s Eve this year,” said Shannon den Besten, Civic Precinct Supervi...
Published at Transforming Edmonton
