Keith Gerein: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election Mayor Andrew Knack and several city councillors succeeded in an Edmonton municipal election in which spending power and vote generation did not particularly align.

Latest from @keithgerein.bsky.social: Big money led to big disappointment in Edmonton's city council election #yeg #yegcc

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Business Roundup - April 3, 2026 With news from the Riverhawks, NTWIST, Sarcomere Dynamics, Diesel Tech Industries, Pure Casino, Chef Bombay, Jack59, Plantae Technologies, and more.

The Edmonton Riverhawks will trial a park-and-ride this summer with shuttles departing from Churchill Square as it prepares to lose some, or all, of its 2,500-spot parking area in 2027.

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#yeg #yegcc

Edmonton Mayor Knack hires former NDP MP as chief of staff Former Edmonton-Griesbach MP Blake Desjarlais will take over top job in Mayor's office from Gabrielle Blatz, the first Métis to hold the job

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

Former Edmonton-Griesbach MP Blake Desjarlais (who is Métis) will take over top job in Mayor's office from Gabrielle Blatz, the first Métis to hold the job

#Edmonton #YegCC #Métis #TwoSpirit

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Kudos to @andrewknack.bsky.social for hiring @blakedesjarlais.bsky.social as your new Chief of Staff. I think you’ll both be doing great things for Edmonton together. #yegcc #yeg

Not exactly sure how anyone thinks one, lone No Frills is supposed to serve the area’s population.

Talk about poor planning.

#YEG #YEGCC

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Councillor Janz wants to see more data on Whyte Avenue scramble crosswalk removal plans Just five years after opening, diagonal crosswalks are on the chopping block as city paves way for Bus Rapid Transit.

From @liamnewbigging.bsky.social — "A plan to remove “scramble” crosswalks from intersections along Whyte Avenue just five years after they were implemented is getting pushback from at least one city councillor." #yeg #yegcc

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Councillor Janz wants to see more data on Whyte Avenue scramble crosswalk removal plans Just five years after opening, diagonal crosswalks are on the chopping block as city paves way for Bus Rapid Transit.

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

Just five years after opening, diagonal crosswalks are on the chopping block as city paves way for Bus Rapid Transit

#Edmonton #YegCC #Traffic #Walking

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Budget Engagement Survey - March 2026 Your feedback will be used to inform the City’s budget priorities and funding decisions.

Now this is what a proper government survey looks like. Take the City of Edmonton Budget consultation survey if you live in #yeg!

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#yegcc

Can Edmonton's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan work? Funding for at least two routes which will have dedicated bus lanes from start to finish will be discussed in four-year budget deliberations.

Can Edmonton's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan work? #yeg #yegcc #yegtransit

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City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.

Routes 8 and 4 are on time only 67% and 79% of the time on weekdays, according to the ETS route report card. The city said the full suite of changes planned for Whyte Avenue could halve delays at those intersections.
#yeg #yegcc
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Speaking Municipally | The water is safe to drink Council took some steps toward funding a comprehensive BRT and pedestrian realm project along Whyte Ave, but we also learned that the city will continue to make some piecemeal changes this year. Pl...

RIP to a real one -- #yeg is removing the scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue

We get into all the details on this week's episode of Speaking Municipally

#yegcc

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'We're coming for you': Edmonton begins four-year long process to tackle derelict properties Before punitive tax on long-empty commercial buildings can be implemented, city must cross several legal hurdles before rule can be enforced

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

Before punitive tax on long-empty commercial buildings can be implemented, city must cross several legal hurdles before rules can be enforced

#Edmonton #YegCC #DerelictProperties #NeighbourhoodRenewal

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Post from Edmonton Police Service with an image of a gloved police hand holding two glass pipes. The text in the post reads: "Opioid overdose continues to be a critical issue in Edmonton. Police and other first responders are using naloxone to save lives every day in the central core. If you see someone in immediate medical distress, call 911. To get help for someone who may need social supports, call 211."

89% of inner city PWUD (2023 n=499 ICHWP) said they lost housing during the pandemic. Said they use more in public b/c:
-no housing
-no SCS for inhalation

No more cop solutions. Need housing & safe supply. We've also lost so many low-barrier drop-ins & outreach teams over past few years
#yeg #yegcc

"Closing supervised consumption services will not resolve homelessness, poverty, or unmet mental health needs. It will intensify them. It will shift harm into public spaces, increase pressure on emergency services, and deepen inequities across communities."
#yeg #yegcc #ableg

An original comment on Jesse Watson's post whining about ETS transit says that the price "It's almost $4 now to ride which is completely ridiculous.". The bottom comment, Jesse's original response says "Ya it's high". I respond correcting the original comment with "It's $3 on Arc, debit or credit, what are you even on about?". Jesse then responds to me saying "seems ok". I follow it up with "Ya, it is... The fare cap is only $102 a month, quite reasonable for the size of the system and city it covers I'd say." Which Jesse likes for some reason. The guy is just a 2-faced weasel.

I can't get over how much of a weasel Jesse Watson is. This commenter lies about the price of ETS, Jesse originally agrees, I post the correct amount and he immediately flip flops and then likes my follow-up comment for some reason. I'm glad he lost the last election, what a shitler.
#yeg #yegcc

Downtown revitalization fund could see $412 million surplus by 2044 — but only under strict conditions But surplus may not last as the City of Edmonton approves $33.4 million for Winspear Centre upgrades under long-term downtown plan.

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

But surplus may not last as city approves $33.4 million for Winspear upgrades under long-term downtown plan

#Edmonton #YegCC #Downtown

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It's also the same potholes that were fixed previous years that open up again. Fix them properly. Stop wasting our tax dollars filling the same holes over and over. It's infuriating. #yeg #yegcc

Edmonton launches public consultation on next four-year budget Town halls in every ward will explain city finances and gather feedback on spending priorities and taxes.

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

Town halls in every ward will explain city finances and gather feedback on spending priorities and taxes

#Edmonton #YegCC #Budget #HaveYourSay

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"Report reveals lack of homeless supports outside of Edmonton's boundaries" #yeg #yegcc #ableg

Affordable housing injected $2.6 billion into Edmonton economy since 2019: city "We have really clear proof our affordable housing programs are working and delivering benefits."

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

"We have really clear proof our affordable housing programs are working and delivering benefits."

#Edmonton #YegCC #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #Economy

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Keith Gerein: Edmonton's finances again skating uphill due to Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Edmonton's Lewis Farms recreation centre was always a dicey expense but the pain is exacerbated with a late-stage cost overrun that city council can't really reject

Latest column from @keithgerein.bsky.social — Edmonton's finances again skating uphill due to Lewis Farms Recreation Centre #yeg #yegcc

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Mayoral runner-up, former councillor Tim Cartmell starts new job at NAIT Tim Cartmell joins NAIT in new position overseeing major capital projects.

Cartmell said it’s a new chapter for him, and while he’ll never say never, he doubts he will return to any elected office in the future.

“It’s extremely unlikely." #yeg #yegcc

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bus lanes are going to budget! transit priority measures = approved, bus rapid transit = approved, whyte ave redesign = approved, 101 street bus lane = watered down

Today, along with many other transit riders, we spoke to Urban Planning Committee to show our support for making buses faster and more reliable.

#yegcc
#yegtransit
#takeets

A tale of two streets: Businesses either support or scorn public transit push Stores along 101 St. say removing street parking is killing profits while businesses along Whyte Ave. can't wait for their own bus-only lane

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

Stores along 101 Street say removing street parking is killing profits while businesses along Whyte Avenue can't wait for their own bus-only lane

#Edmonton #YegCC #PublicTransit #Parking

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People who get their news from those click bait instagram accounts speak at council. #yegcc

Watching urban planning committee at #yegcc -- it feels like every single speaker so far has said something like "it's not just X, it's Y." Makes me wonder if ChatGPT speak is leaking into normal people talk, or if everyone is just using it to create their speaking notes.

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👋 Hey all... trying out life at the beige.party

#Introduction #ReIntroduction

David Mitchell (he/him)

Married, dad to a set of mostly grown young people (but they still eat my food).

Edmonton string instructor (will wear any hat related to music).
Promoter of:
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Five new Downtown Edmonton developments to offer 500 student housing units New buildings are expected to be constructed by 2027 and will offer affordable housing units for students for at least 10 years.

My latest for the @edmontonjournal.com

New buildings are expected to be constructed by 2027 and will offer affordable housing units for students for at least 10 years

#Edmonton #YegCC #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #StudentLife

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Edmonton posts $31-million surplus but administration cautions the books aren't out of the red yet Low oil prices in 2025 helped save money in operating costs, but surging prices from the U.S. attack on Iran could do the opposite in 2026

“This is another example of why we don’t rush to conclusions early in the year,” said Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack. #yeg #yegcc

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