Thursday, April 17, 2025
Edmonton starts construction on Lewis Farms Facility and Park
The City of Edmonton announced that construction has started on the Lewis Farms Facility and Park — a new facility and community hub where Edmontonians…
City of Edmonton
Edmonton’s newest fire station and first net-zero energy facility opens
The City of Edmonton welcomed residents from the Windermere community into the city’s 31st fire station and its first net-zero energy building. “The new Windermere…
Edmonton harnessing solar at 25 facilities as part of climate resiliency
The City of Edmonton announced it is harnessing the power of the sun with a growing number of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations on existing City-owned…
Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge Project celebrates sod turning
The City of Edmonton officially marked the start of construction on the Edmonton-Strathcona County Footbridge with a sod turning event. “To build a vibrant, healthy…
Redeveloped Edmonton Stadium LRT Station increases access to major events
The City of Edmonton announced that redevelopment work at Stadium LRT Station is now complete – the first major LRT station rehabilitation to be completed…
Province of Alberta funding upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
The Alberta Government announced it is investing in upgrades to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre, a performing arts hub and an important partner in Alberta’s vibrant arts…
Canada funds building retrofit at Edmonton Indigenous high school
The Government of Canada announced funding to increase energy conservation through a building retrofit at Inner City High School, which provides Edmonton’s Indigenous and other urban…
Canada invests to make Edmonton more resilient to flood risks
The Government of Canada and the City of Edmonton announced more than $22 million in federal funding to help reduce flood risk and damage in…
Edmonton selects PCL to deliver cornerstone project of Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion
The City of Edmonton announced it has chosen PCL Construction as its partner to deliver the St. Albert Trail to 97 Street project, which is…
Edmonton celebrates ambitious capital construction season
The City of Edmonton announced it is wrapping up another successful construction season—one of the most ambitious capital seasons in history, representing more than 300…
Edmonton approves new affordable housing, eclipses four-year targets
With the approval of grants for 258 new units of affordable housing, the City of Edmonton announced it has surpassed its four-year affordable housing targets.…
City of Edmonton building to house largest rooftop solar array in Canada
The City of Edmonton announced that the Edmonton Expo Centre will soon be home to the largest rooftop solar array in the country. Phase 1…
CCPPP announces winners of National Awards for P3s
A brand-new Ontario hospital pressed into service during the COVID-19 pandemic, an innovative Canadian bespoke airport project in Bermuda and a critical new Alberta transit…
Feds prioritize funding for Edmonton’s Capital Line South Extension project
The government of Canada and the City of Edmonton announced priority funding consideration is being made for the Edmonton Capital Line South Extension – Phase…
Edmonton completes plan for Yellowhead Trail Freeway
The City of Edmonton has completed the concept plan for the largest and most technically complex project of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program. While…
CIB to invest $14M in Edmonton’s zero-emission bus program
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the City of Edmonton (City) are collaborating to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a partnership that will enable the City to…
City of Edmonton Launches New Transit Infrastructure
Edmonton Transit Service’s (ETS) new bus routes and On Demand Transit went into service on the weekend, and the new Mill Woods Transit Centre has…
Green infrastructure funds for energy retrofits in Edmonton
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) continue to make strategic investments to support more sustainable communities…
Edmonton names preferred proponent for Valley Line West LRT construction
The City of Edmonton has selected its preferred proponent to design, build and partially finance the $2.6 billion 14-kilometre Valley Line West Light Rail Transit…
The challenging future for municipal infrastructure
by Andrew Macklin “We are out of money. Infrastructure is my next cut.” It’s the scary reality facing Canada’s municipalities, starved for revenue in the…
Alberta officially cancels Edmonton Clinical Laboratory Hub project
The Government of Alberta, under Premier Jason Kenney, has officially announced its cancellation of the Edmonton Clinical Laboratory Hub project. “We’re standing by our commitment…
Three teams qualify for Valley Line West LRT RFP
The City of Edmonton has shortlisted three teams to participate in the next stage of the procurement process to design, build, supply light rail vehicles,…
Canada announces funding for Edmonton LRT projects
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, was joined by Jon Carson, MLA for Edmonton–Meadowlark and Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton, to announce federal funding…
New $84.5-million secondary school coming to SW Edmonton
The Government of Alberta is investing $79 million to build the Dr. Anne Anderson School to provide space for up to 1,800 Edmonton students. The…