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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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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
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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.
edmontonjournal.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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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
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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.
edmontonjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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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.
edmontonjournal.com
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
edmontonjournal.com
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.
edmontonjournal.com
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
edmontonjournal.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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Property taxes creep higher after Explore Edmonton gets steady funding

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Property taxes creep higher after Explore Edmonton gets steady funding
Council defeats proposal to hike property taxes past nine per cent to restore financial stabilization reserve to minimum balance this year.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Councillors opt to keep bike rack replacement for ETS, new transportation command centre and continue with Argyll Velodrome demolition.

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Edmonton councillors vote to purchase 25 new buses on Day 2 of budget talks
Councillors opt to keep bike rack replacement for ETS, new transportation command centre and continue with Argyll Velodrome demolition.
edmontonjournal.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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'Encouraging': Negotiations underway to redevelop Edmonton's old Royal Alberta Museum site

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'Encouraging': Negotiations underway to redevelop Edmonton's old Royal Alberta Museum site
Alberta Infrastructure entered negotiations in November with a proponent to redevelop the Glenora site which had been slated for demolition.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Police investigating death of two-year-old boy in north Edmonton house fire

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Police investigating death of two-year-old boy in north Edmonton house fire
A 2-year-old boy died in a fire at a home in northeast Edmonton on Friday. An infant girl was also sent to hospital in critical condition
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December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Council defeats proposal to hike property taxes past nine per cent to restore financial stabilization reserve to minimum balance this year

#YegCC #Edmonton #Budget #DisabledRights #ExploreEdmonton

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Property taxes creep higher after Explore Edmonton gets steady funding
Council defeats proposal to hike property taxes past nine per cent to restore financial stabilization reserve to minimum balance this year.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Councillors opt to keep bike rack replacement for ETS, new transportation command centre and continue with Argyll Velodrome demolition.

#YegCC #Edmonton #Budget #PublicTransit

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Edmonton councillors vote to purchase 25 new buses on Day 2 of budget talks
Councillors opt to keep bike rack replacement for ETS, new transportation command centre and continue with Argyll Velodrome demolition.
edmontonjournal.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Reposted by Eric Bowling
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The UCP elected several officers who are open supporters of Alberta independence. #abpoli

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Independence supporters take UCP board positions
Party elections see past supporters of separatism get into positions of power
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November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The victim was discovered by Edmonton police Saturday night.
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Police investigate suspicious northeast Edmonton death
A 25-year-old man has been arrested
edmontonjournal.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The Mustard Seed Church was slated for demolition, but it burned on Sunday.
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Condemned Mustard Seed church burns
The building was slated for imminent demolition
edmontonjournal.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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'Hate what's happening': Five years after Edmonton made parking optional for infill, rage builds

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'Hate what's happening': Five years after Edmonton made parking optional for infill, rage builds
Five years after council voted to make providing parking space optional for most infill, ire continues to build in affected neighbourhoods.
edmontonjournal.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Administration says the city needs raise property taxes by 6.4 per cent to collect $2.28 billion to keep Edmonton moving

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Council to begin debating $3.8 billion budget Monday
Administration says the city needs raise property taxes by 6.4 per cent to collect $2.28 billion to keep Edmonton moving
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Administration says the city needs raise property taxes by 6.4 per cent to collect $2.28 billion to keep Edmonton moving

#YegCC #Edmonton #Budget

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Council to begin debating $3.8 billion budget Monday
Administration says the city needs raise property taxes by 6.4 per cent to collect $2.28 billion to keep Edmonton moving
edmontonjournal.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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City council briefed on growth challenges and solutions as part of orientation blitz

#yegCC #Edmonton #PopulationGrowth

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Edmonton could grow to 1.25M people in two years, says administration
Edmonton city council was briefed on the city's growth pressures and potential solutions during intensive orientation overview
edmontonjournal.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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As Edmonton keeps growing, so do the pressures on #yegcc's budget.
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Edmonton could grow to 1.25M people in two years, says administration
Edmonton city council was briefed on the city's growth pressures and potential solutions during intensive orientation overview
edmontonjournal.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM