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Liam and Emma top baby names for 2012
For the third year in a row, ‘Liam’ is Alberta’s most popular baby boys’ name while ‘Emma’ became the top choice for baby girls. In 2012, 281 families chose the name Liam and 299 families introduced a new Emma to the world, taking the name from third to first on the list of popular girls’ na...
Published at Government of Alberta
For the third year in a row, ‘Liam’ is Alberta’s most popular baby boys’ name while ‘Emma’ became the top choice for baby girls. In 2012, 281 families chose the name Liam and 299 families introduced a new Emma to the world, taking the name from third to first on the list of popular girls’ na...
Published at Government of Alberta
Millwoods Community Patrol receives Alberta Crime Prevention Award

On Friday, May 10, 2013, the Millwoods Community Patrol was awarded a Police Community Collaboration award at the 22nd annual Alberta Crime Prevention Awards. This year's awards ceremony, put on by Alberta Justice & Solicitor General, was held at Government House and was co-hos...
Published at EPS Success Stories

On Friday, May 10, 2013, the Millwoods Community Patrol was awarded a Police Community Collaboration award at the 22nd annual Alberta Crime Prevention Awards. This year's awards ceremony, put on by Alberta Justice & Solicitor General, was held at Government House and was co-hos...
Published at EPS Success Stories
Rezoning Proposed for Strathcona Property

Citizens are invited to a public meeting about a proposed rezoning for 8412-100 Street NW. The rezoning would change the property from a Low Density Infill Zone (RF2) to a Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2). This would allow for the continued use of a fourplex and ensure any future...
Published at City of Edmonton

Citizens are invited to a public meeting about a proposed rezoning for 8412-100 Street NW. The rezoning would change the property from a Low Density Infill Zone (RF2) to a Site Specific Development Control Provision (DC2). This would allow for the continued use of a fourplex and ensure any future...
Published at City of Edmonton
Board shares information on cost saving initiatives
At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees received a report that summarized a number of areas where special initiatives over the past two years have resulted in significant cost savings for the District.The initiatives include a range of work processes, procurement s...
Published at Edmonton Public Schools
At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees received a report that summarized a number of areas where special initiatives over the past two years have resulted in significant cost savings for the District.The initiatives include a range of work processes, procurement s...
Published at Edmonton Public Schools
Designing New Neighbourhoods and Streets

City Council has approved two new policies that will direct the development of new neighbourhoods and streets around the city. The policies will focus on creating great places for sustainable living and mobility options for residents.As Edmonton continues to grow, the City aims to encourage the d...
Published at City of Edmonton

City Council has approved two new policies that will direct the development of new neighbourhoods and streets around the city. The policies will focus on creating great places for sustainable living and mobility options for residents.As Edmonton continues to grow, the City aims to encourage the d...
Published at City of Edmonton
Thinking About Running for Office in the 2013 Edmonton Election?

ians interested in running for office in the 2013 Edmonton Election can access candidate information and nomination forms online at edmonton.ca/RunningForOffice. Hard copies of candidate information and nomination forms will also be available for pick up Monday through Friday between 8:30am ...
Published at City of Edmonton

ians interested in running for office in the 2013 Edmonton Election can access candidate information and nomination forms online at edmonton.ca/RunningForOffice. Hard copies of candidate information and nomination forms will also be available for pick up Monday through Friday between 8:30am ...
Published at City of Edmonton
SERIES PREVIEW: Barons vs. Griffins

The winner of the Best-of-7 series, which begins Friday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will advance to face the Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins), Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) or Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning) for the 2013 Calder Cup Championship. ...
Published at Edmonton Oilers

The winner of the Best-of-7 series, which begins Friday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will advance to face the Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins), Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) or Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning) for the 2013 Calder Cup Championship. ...
Published at Edmonton Oilers
LGBTQ kids in Calgary now have a camp to call their own

(Calgary) For sexual and gender minority youth, summer camp is more than a rite of passage—it may be the one safe space that can save their lives. At Camp fYrefly, harassed, bullied and otherwise marginalized youth develop personal resiliency and learn ways to lead positive social change in their...
Published at University of Alberta ExpressNews

(Calgary) For sexual and gender minority youth, summer camp is more than a rite of passage—it may be the one safe space that can save their lives. At Camp fYrefly, harassed, bullied and otherwise marginalized youth develop personal resiliency and learn ways to lead positive social change in their...
Published at University of Alberta ExpressNews
A trailblazer for social justice in Alberta and beyond
Renée Vaugeois, executive director of Edmonton's John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, will receive the UAlberta Advocacy Award during the university's inaugural Community Connections Awards May 23. (Photo: Richard Siemens) (Edmonton) Renée Vaugeois considers herself...
Published at University of Alberta ExpressNews
Renée Vaugeois, executive director of Edmonton's John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, will receive the UAlberta Advocacy Award during the university's inaugural Community Connections Awards May 23. (Photo: Richard Siemens) (Edmonton) Renée Vaugeois considers herself...
Published at University of Alberta ExpressNews
Edmonton Police Service Investiture Ceremony and the Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards
Media are invited to attend the EPS Investiture Ceremony, followed by the Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4 p.m. – EPS Investiture Ceremony 5:30 p.m. – Citizen Awards Ceremony Reception ...
Published at Edmonton Police Service
Media are invited to attend the EPS Investiture Ceremony, followed by the Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards. Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4 p.m. – EPS Investiture Ceremony 5:30 p.m. – Citizen Awards Ceremony Reception ...
Published at Edmonton Police Service
Look Twice! Better Safe Than Sorry

The warmer weather has brought more to Edmonton than just blue skies and barbeques. It also means more motorcyclists are sharing the road with other drivers.With the increased presence of motorcyclists, drivers are asked to increase their awareness. Each group must stay alert in order to save liv...
Published at City of Edmonton

The warmer weather has brought more to Edmonton than just blue skies and barbeques. It also means more motorcyclists are sharing the road with other drivers.With the increased presence of motorcyclists, drivers are asked to increase their awareness. Each group must stay alert in order to save liv...
Published at City of Edmonton
Andy Sutton announces retirement

As a result of the physical game he played as a defenceman, he endured 12 surgeries for various injuries that caused him to miss a number of games in his career. Notwithstanding, Sutton played in 676 NHL games for seven different NHL teams. He registered 1,134 hits, 1,164 blocked shots and 1,185 ...
Published at Edmonton Oilers

As a result of the physical game he played as a defenceman, he endured 12 surgeries for various injuries that caused him to miss a number of games in his career. Notwithstanding, Sutton played in 676 NHL games for seven different NHL teams. He registered 1,134 hits, 1,164 blocked shots and 1,185 ...
Published at Edmonton Oilers
Mixed-use Housing Proposed for Chinatown

Citizens are invited to a public open house to learn more about proposed housing for young professionals, baby boomers and seniors in Chinatown. Date: Monday May 27, 2013 Time: 5 to 8pm; drop in basis Location: Exhibition Hall, Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre, 9540-102 AvenueThe pro...
Published at City of Edmonton

Citizens are invited to a public open house to learn more about proposed housing for young professionals, baby boomers and seniors in Chinatown. Date: Monday May 27, 2013 Time: 5 to 8pm; drop in basis Location: Exhibition Hall, Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre, 9540-102 AvenueThe pro...
Published at City of Edmonton
New signs to be installed on Stoney Trail SE
Four new signs will be installed along Stoney Trail SE over three nights this week to identify new ramps along the roadway as it moves closer to opening later this year. From May 23 to 25, signs will be installed on Stoney Trail SE between Cranston Blvd SE/McKenzie Lake Blvd SE and Chaparral B...
Published at Government of Alberta
Four new signs will be installed along Stoney Trail SE over three nights this week to identify new ramps along the roadway as it moves closer to opening later this year. From May 23 to 25, signs will be installed on Stoney Trail SE between Cranston Blvd SE/McKenzie Lake Blvd SE and Chaparral B...
Published at Government of Alberta
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