Not Just You’s World Sickle Cell Day Brunch
NotJustYou, a dedicated Sickle Cell Support Organization, is thrilled to
invite families and friends to join for their first-ever World Sickle Cell Day Brunch, on June
17, 2023 at Foundry on Whyte.
Black Artists and Performers Gather to Commemorate Juneteenth Through Music, Art, and Storytelling
Founded in 2006, 5 Artists 1 Love began as a small gallery exhibition highlighting Black art and artists as a part of Black History Month. Over the years, the gathering has grown in popularity, expanding to showcase music and dance and becoming a Springtime staple in the local entertainment calendar. In 2022, the event moved to the Winspear Centre to accommodate the overwhelming response and sold out.
Emergency Advisory Committee discusses wildfire response
The Committee has determined that Edmonton does not currently require a local state of emergency and that the city’s fire risk is at a level that Edmonton Fire Rescue Services can manage. In addition to the Expo Centre, the City of Edmonton sent 12 crews and equipment to support the Entwistle, Yellowhead County and Strathcona County responses.
City celebrates Anti-racism Community Safety Funding Program recipients
The ARCSF Program was launched in the fall of 2022 with one-time funding of $1.174 million. It was designed to support local initiatives and activities that promote anti-racism approaches to community safety within four areas: community justice, mental health, employment, and social participation.
Cities from Her Perspective 2023: Allies for Equity with DIALOG
Join us for a panel discussion featuring some of the best allies for intersectional leadership we can think of who will engage in a facilitated discussion on how to curate diverse perspectives, empower marginalized voices, and amplify inclusive city building – from Her Perspective.
Extreme weather response to be lifted
The extreme weather response was activated on Monday, February 20, 2023, due to the extreme cold. Edmonton Transit Service has been operating a dedicated overnight transportation service on three routes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to transport people to shelters with capacity.
Edmonton City News with Giselle General
The Edmonton Combative Sports Commission (ECSC) is a Council Committee composed of up to 7 volunteer citizen members, and they make decisions regarding licensing, conduct, qualifications and contests of activities that include but are not limited to boxing, wrestling, full contact karate, kickboxing, martial arts, mixed martial arts and muaythai.
Citywide parking ban Phase 2 (Residential) takes effect Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m.
Vehicles parked on Phase 2 parking ban routes after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24 may be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. If your vehicle is towed, it will be moved to the nearest cleared roadway and can be located by contacting 311.
Neighbourhoods will be under the ban for 24-72 hours as crews move through the city. The entirety of Phase 2 is expected to last up to four weeks depending on the weather. Crews and equipment will be working 24 hours a day until Phase 2 roads are clear. Remember to watch for signage at the entrance of your neighbourhood. You can also check our online maps for your neighbourhood schedule and sign up for the new parking ban notification tool, that gives 24 hours advance notice of when crews will be in your area at edmonton.ca/SafeTravels.
2023 property assessment notices are on the way
More than 400,000 property assessment notices were mailed to Edmonton property owners today. Property assessments are a key part of the property tax process, as they help to determine each Edmonton property owner’s fair share of taxes to support the City’s programs and services.
Property assessment notices provide important information about what property owners can expect on their property tax bill in the spring. Once property owners have their notices, they can follow three steps to confirm the accuracy of the notice:
Canadian Home Builders’ Association ranks Edmonton number one
Edmonton received top marks in the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Study, which examines how local development