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Eric Bowling @ericbowling.bsky.social · Sep 29
Now covering all things related to municipal politics in #EdmontonAB for @edmontonjournal.com — reach out to me if you have any concerns or story ideas related to #YEG #CityHall. #abpoli
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Alberta separatists are claiming the U.S. has promised military support if Alberta separates.

#abpoli #cdnpolitics
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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Chinatown Vibrancy Fund is taking applications until Feb. 28; 'Show me what you've got,' says Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Chair Sandy Pon

#Edmonton #Yegcc #Chinatown #Foodie

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Chinatown Chowdown showcasing Edmonton's jewel, one bite at a time
With the aim of promoting one of Edmonton's most iconic neighbourhoods, the Chinatown Vibrancy Fund is taking applications until Feb. 28
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January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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After promises and delays, Edmonton’s Chinatown community has just one ask for the new Harbin Gate — build it right.

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Edmonton Chinatown collective calls for proper materials to rebuild Harbin Gate
City wants to use modern materials to keep project within budget, advocates say doing so will reduce the gate's revitalization effectiveness
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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"Chinatown gates are not decorative façades; they are symbolic structures traditionally built with materials that convey permanence, respect, and cultural integrity — such as stone, brick, wood, glazed tile, or cast concrete"

#Edmonton #YEGcc #Harbin

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Edmonton Chinatown collective calls for proper materials to rebuild Harbin Gate
City wants to use modern materials to keep project within budget, advocates say doing so will reduce the gate's revitalization effectiveness
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January 9, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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City transitioning from private security services to more peace officers, who have greater powers of enforcement under provincial law

#Edmonton #yegcc #Transit #Safety

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Public transit now patrolled by 15 more peace officers, says City of Edmonton
Edmonton is transitioning from private security services to more peace officers, who have greater powers of enforcement under provincial law
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January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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"It's a shame that it seems the city's going to run out of momentum for rail projects after this one. It's always on our minds that we would like to have a job after this."

#Edmonton #yegtraffic #LRT

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City may lose skilled trades if LRT expansion stops, warns contractor
"It seems the city's going to run out of momentum for rail projects after this one. We would like to have a job after this."
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January 6, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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"The sheer volume of snow we have received has been significant and has made local roads especially challenging."

#Edmonton #yegtraffic #snow

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'Unprecedented snow' has mayor musing about rethinking winter plowing
"The sheer volume of snow we have received has been significant and has made local roads especially challenging."
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January 6, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Hundreds of tickets were issued and dozens of vehicles towed during the city's first two winter parking bans

#Edmonton #yegtraffic #yegcity #yegtransit #WINTER

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December parking ban cost Edmonton drivers more than $61,000 in fines
Hundreds of tickets were issued and dozens of vehicles towed during the city's first two winter parking bans
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January 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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The volume of snow this year is on track to outpace snowfall in 2024, with 72 cm of snow falling between Nov. 1 and now, compared to 47 cm by this time last year

#Edmonton #yegtraffic #snowfall

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'Windrows are everywhere': Edmonton on track to get twice as much snow as last year
Edmonton officials say the high volume of snow from back-to-back snowfalls has prevented plows from getting to residential neighbourhoods.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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"I believe that it's critically important that the boundaries are contained within Edmonton."

#Edmonton #YegCC #ABPoli #ElectionCommission

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Mayor Knack calls for rethink of Alberta election boundary recommendations
Alberta's Electoral Boundaries Commission has suggested changes for the province's election map.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Council ran deficits over COVID-19 pandemic in effort to help ratepayers cope with economic fallout. Now the focus is on repairing city finances

#Edmonton #YegCC #Economy #Budget

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After years of shortfalls, Edmonton aims for balanced books in next budget cycle
Council ran deficits over COVID-19 pandemic in effort to help ratepayers cope with economic fallout. Now the focus is on repairing the books
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December 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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In a statement to Postmedia, AHS said the ceremonies will be available again as of March 1, when the peak respiratory virus season is expected to decline.

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'We heard the concern': Stollery Children's Hospital to revive bell-ringing ceremony in March
Alberta Health Services has announced it is bringing back public bell-ringing ceremonies for cancer patients at the Stollery Children's Hospital.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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"I think we need to make a change, but what I'm wondering about now is should it be a set number or should it be based on the size of the lot?"

#Edmonton #YEGcc #Infill #Development

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Knack open to flexible infill limits as city reviews unit cap
Suggests tying the limit of how many units can be built on an infill development to the size of the lot
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December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Councillor says proposed parking fees on city-owned attractions 'part of growing pains of being a big city'

#Edmonton #YegCC #parking #GrowingPains

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'There's no such thing as free parking': Edmonton looking to charge fees at attractions
Councillor says proposed parking fees on city-owned attractions 'part of growing pains of being a big city'
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December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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He noted if the zoning had not changed, he would have proceeded with the development council already approved.

#Edmonton #YegCC #InFill #Development #Zoning

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Council approves Edmonton six-condo infill build after developer abandons plan for apartment
He noted if the zoning had not changed, he would have proceeded with the development council already approved.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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Edmonton teacher charged in child luring and sex abuse investigation: ALERT

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Edmonton teacher charged in child luring and sex abuse investigation: ALERT
A Hilwie Hamdon School teacher has been accused of child luring and making, possessing, and transmitting child sexual abuse materials.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Taxpayers are now looking at another 6.9 per cent hike for 2026

#YegCC #Edmonton #Taxes #Budget

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By the numbers: What is Edmonton's $6-billion city budget paying for?
What are you getting for a 6.9 per cent tax hike? Edmonton's $6-budget under the microscope.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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Do you know anyone who has had the measles?
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Measles confirmed at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital: AHS alert
A confirmed case of measles at Stollery Children’s Hospital emergency room this week has prompted Alberta Health Services to issue an alert.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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Do you think Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike is fair?
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'Disappointed': Why some councillors are upset over Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike
Coun. Karen Principe needed a few minutes to compose herself after her peers passed the city budget with a 6.9 per cent property tax hike.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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'I was really hoping this council was going to make some tough decisions and say 'no' and have priorities and stick with them'

#YegCC #Edmonton #Budget #Taxes

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'Disappointed': Why some councillors are upset over Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike
Coun. Karen Principe needed a few minutes to compose herself after her peers passed the city budget with a 6.9 per cent property tax hike.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Elections Alberta chief electoral officer Gordon McClure requested $9.96 million in further funding to address the recall petitions, the cost of a referendum and salary adjustments.

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Alberta chief electoral officer says current recall verification will cost $6.7 million
Elections Alberta chief electoral officer Gordon McClure requested $9.96 million in further funding to address the recall petitions.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

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Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, government-negotiated staff wage increases
Doug Wylie is seeking $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Four people froze to death in bus shelters and 110 people faced amputations when temperatures plummeted in 2024

#Edmonton #YegCC #homelessness

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As winter settles in, Edmonton opens up 300 new day shelter spaces
Four people froze to death in bus shelters and 110 people faced amputations when temperatures plummeted in 2024
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December 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Death of 22-year-old man marked as Edmonton's 27th homicide of the year

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Death of 22-year-old man marked as Edmonton's 27th homicide of the year
Wesley Poon, 25, is facing several charges including second-degree murder, in what police say is the 27th homicide of the year.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes

#YegCC #Edmonton #Budget #Whitemud #Speedkills

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Stopping speeders and Whitemud widening top priorities on last day of budget talks
Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes
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December 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM