The City of Edmonton is offering free bus service this evening, beginning at 6 pm. Any money collected during this time will go directly to the donate-a-ride program.
There will also be extra service routes to and from the fireworks.
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Wishing you all a very safe and Happy New Year. I look forward to working with all of you in 2011!
Make it your New Year's Resolution this year to go green in your household!
There are some very simple steps you can take that make a big impact on the health of the environment.
Click here to read more.
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Downtown Edmonton is hosting a variety of events in Churchill Square for New Year's Eve, indoor and outdoor! There is something for everyone, and it's a great way to ring in the new year with family and friends.
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We wish everyone a very safe and happy new year. 2011 is going to be great!
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce predicts the nation's economy will continue to chug along next year with Alberta poised to lead the way in economic growth.
Click here to read the full article (CTV).
Now until December 26th:
This wonderful evening offers Christmas enchantment with Celtic music and live performances by the award-winning McDade Family in a historical setting.
Jeremiah and Terry McDade will perform Celtic Christmas music in one of John Walter's houses, with Shannon Johnson accompanied by Solon McDade in the other Walter home.
A mug of apple cider, creaking boardwalks and lights reflecting off the snow create a magical atmosphere for the evening!
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It is the busiest weekend of the year for the Edmonton International Airport. Several "elves" are on duty to help out, but there are also some travel tips to keep in mind to make the check-in process faster and easier!
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After nearly a full year of construction, the Dawson Bridge is scheduled to re-open on Monday morning (December 20th) at 6 am!
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By Jason Holland, Edmonton Journal December 16, 2010
I am a professional hockey player currently playing in Germany for the winter. I have played professionally in North America.
People need to understand what a new arena would bring to the city.
Edmonton will turn into a Saskatoon or a Winnipeg before we know it. The city is filled with people who don't want higher taxes -- this is understandable -- but times are pretty good for most Edmontonians. It's important to develop the city.
If we as ...
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Edmonton, December 2, 2010: The average price of a single family detached property in the Edmonton area continued to soften in November. According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton, at $362,657, the average* SFD price was half a percent lower in November than it was in October. Compared to a year ago the price was down significantly by 2.5%. November condo prices also took one of the biggest drops this year with the average price down 2% to $229,603 month-over-month and just under 3% ...
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The Edmonton Festival of Trees begins tomorrow (December 2nd) and runs until December 5th at the Shaw Conference Centre.
Click here for event schedule details!
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Parkview is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The neighbourhood is informally split into two smaller neighbourhoods, with the portion east of 142 Street called Valleyview and the portion west of 142 Street called Parkview. There is a small strip shopping centre, Valleyview Shopping Centre, located near the centre of the neighbourhood on the Parkview side of 142 Street.