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Lucy Again

Animal rights group calls for independent health review of Edmonton's Lucy the elephant

Notable Mansions

Notable Edmonton mansion gifted to University of Alberta to be demolishedConcordia University of Edmonton acquires historic Magrath Mansion

Climate Change

'It doubled': Alberta power bills soaring along with the temperatures

Barry Morishita

Brooks mayor to run for leader of Alberta Party

Ben Henderson

City councillor Ben Henderson announces federal campaign under Liberal bannerWard 8 Edmonton Coun. Ben Henderson takes unpaid leave of absence to run for Liberals in federal election

Percent for Art

Revised Percent for Art program would separate public art funding from capital projects

Holyrood Gardens

Edmonton city council quashes another bid for bigger Holyrood Gardens

Civilian Pavilion

City of Edmonton tweetEdmonton city hall will be renamed 'Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion' for 24 hours

Election Rundown

Municipal election rundown: Aug. 18, 2021City not hosting public forums for 2021 Edmonton municipal election

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