Transforming Edmonton

A place to belong: inside Boyle Street’s expanded winter day space

City of Edmonton — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:20:03 +0000

It’s a cold winter afternoon. Inside the storefront of an old brick building, guests are gathered around tables covered with art supplies. This day space, known as wâwâhtêwa, is operated by Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) and provides a safe and welcoming environment in downtown Edmonton. Coffee is poured, conversations carry across the room. In […]

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One historic house, building and place at a time, the City is preserving Edmonton’s story and heritage

City of Edmonton — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Every building, every place, every structure has a story and for over 40 years the City’s heritage planners have been working with Edmontonians to preserve those stories. Through the Heritage Resources Reserve Fund, property owners are eligible for matching grants of up to $100,000 for homes and up to $500,000 for commercial or industrial buildings […]

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Celebrating 25 years of lifelong learning

City of Edmonton — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:52:34 +0000

Curiosity doesn’t come with a graduation date. For many Edmontonians, the desire to explore new ideas stays with them long after they leave the classroom. But while the hunger for knowledge remains, finding high-quality, accessible learning opportunities in later life can often be a challenge. This gap is exactly what led to the creation of […]

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Edmonton’s Problem Property Initiative turns three

City of Edmonton — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The impact of unsafe or abandoned properties in our communities is more than aesthetic. Residents across the city have long dealt with the ripple effects of neglected or abandoned homes: drug activity, fires, unsafe buildings and the constant uncertainty of what might happen next door. To address these concerns, the City’s Problem Property Initiative (PPI) […]

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Women in public safety: experience, empathy and leadership in action

City of Edmonton — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:10:02 +0000

The work behind maintaining public safety often happens out of sight. Staff handle difficult conversations and complex situations, and rely on training, experience and teamwork to ensure their calm judgment leads to positive outcomes. Increasingly, women are shaping how this work is done, bringing perspectives and skills that strengthen both enforcement and community relationships. For […]

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How local innovators are giving Edmonton an edge in manufacturing

City of Edmonton — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:23:32 +0000

Edmonton’s manufacturing industry is built on innovation. Local companies in this sector create and build cutting-edge technologies in the fields of biotechnology, energy, medical devices, electronics and semiconductors. These new technologies encourage evolution, efficiency and sustainability for both local and global economies. The Edmonton region is responsible for nearly 40 per cent of Alberta’s total […]

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The Black Angel of Boyle Street: the living legacy of Mary Burlie

City of Edmonton — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:22:02 +0000

Mary Burlie dedicated much of her life to helping people facing poverty, domestic violence and discrimination in Edmonton. Thirty years after her passing, her legacy lives on—through the Black Angel Society and a City park on 97 Street named in her honour. “When she talked to you, you had a sense of being loved,” says […]

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Compassionate care on the move: how the Community Outreach Transit Team supports Edmontonians

City of Edmonton — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:46:48 +0000

On a cold afternoon in November, a young man was seeking warmth in a stairwell leading to the Central LRT Station. He wore a light jacket and carried his belongings in a plastic bag. A Transit Peace Officer and an outreach worker from the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society approached the man. Not to move […]

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More than an internship: how young Edmontonians are shaping the City’s future

City of Edmonton — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:20:52 +0000

When Jam Sanchez arrived in Canada as a newcomer, he found strength and support in Edmonton’s Filipino community. Years later, he found a meaningful way to give back and help future newcomers navigate the city with greater ease. As one of the interns in this year’s Civic Youth Fellowship, Sanchez was able to merge his […]

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Getting Rent Ready: helping renters understand their rights

City of Edmonton — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:43:47 +0000

Anna and her mom live in a basement suite in Bonnie Doon. When they received a new rental agreement to sign, they had some questions. As newcomers to Edmonton—they moved from Ukraine in 2022—they weren’t familiar with some of the legal terms and their rights as tenants. Anna called the City of Edmonton’s Tenant Support […]

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