City Of Edmonton

Today’s the day for Edmonton Arts Council Public Art Picnic at Castledowns Park! Join the Budget Roadshow to share your #yegcity budget priorities, and win prizes! edmonton.ca/mybudget

Today we're celebrating Commonwealth Stadium's 40th anniversary! Since it was built to host the 1978 Commonwealth Games, this facility has been an important venue for Edmonton, hosting many world-class events.
Learn more about the facility's history: https://www.edmonton.ca/a…/commonwealth _stadium/history.aspx

Quite something to see is a common refrain when the Walterdale Bridge project is the topic of conversation.
We opened the trail and staircase system on both sides of the bridge this past week. Meet Betty and read her story of what the Walterdale Bridge Project means to her on Transforming Edmonton. http://transformingedmonton.ca/quite-some thing-to-see/

Parks? Police? Potholes? What matters most to you? Show us your #yegcity budget priorities in this budget survey that lets you put dollars where they count. The results will be part of Council’s budget discussions this fall, leading to new multi-year Capital and Operating budgets. edmonton.ca/mybudget

You're invited to come review possible redevelopment concepts for Edmonton Exhibition Lands on September 18. View the four draft concepts and let us know your thoughts on the different ways the area could be redeveloped.

Ready to golf in the fall? Temperatures have started to drop but that doesn't mean you have to put the clubs away just yet! See our fall specials at edmonton.ca/golfdiscounts.

School parking enforcement is in full effect. Keep everyone safe and prevent your vehicle from being tagged and towed by obeying parking signs.
Park responsibility. Know the rules. Keep kids safe.

Changes are coming to Central McDougall and we want to hear from you!
Drop by the Central McDougall Annual Fall BBQ 😋, enjoy the fun, share your input on the options we have for the neighbourhood which include:
* Improving residential and commercial streets... * Additional bike infrastructure * Ideas on parks and green spaces * Potential traffic measures
Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: Central McDougall Park 10630-109 Avenue NW
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Today’s the day! Head down to the Walterdale south plaza at 6pm and join us in celebrating the opening of the new trail connections. We can’t wait to share this new addition to the river valley with you!

Sign up for a free tour of the Protected Bike Routes at edmonton.ca/cycling.
Our Bike Street Team will guide you through the new lanes & answer your questions.

Beginning today, parking enforcement officers will start tagging and towing illegally parked vehicle around schools zones.
While school drop offs can be chaotic, pay attention to parking signs. By taking the extra minute to park legally, you help everyone get to school safely.
Get an A in Parking!

Congestion and visual obstructions in school zones make it hard for drivers to see pedestrians - especially children crossing the street.
Starting tomorrow, parking enforcement officers will tag and tow any illegally parked vehicles around schools without warning.
Park responsibility. Know the rules. Keep kids safe.

Help us recognize Edmontonians who have provided distinguished service or have realized achievements in arts & culture, community service or sports. Nominate them for a Salute to Excellence Citation or Performance Award at edmonton.ca/salute.

The Youth Poet Laureate is a 1-year position that allows a young poet to share their words and appreciation for poetry at public events, while collaborating on projects aimed at Edmonton youth.
If that sounds interesting to you, visit ceyc.ca/youthpoet by October 1 to apply.

Looking to rent a basement suite? The City now has an online database where prospective tenants can check to see if a suite has the proper permits in place.
Secondary suites help provide all neighbourhoods in Edmonton with a range of safe, regulated housing choices.
Learn more at edmonton.ca/secondarysuites.

Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Queen Elizabeth Park and Edmonton’s first Indigenous Arts Park!
Date: Saturday September 15, 2018 Time: noon-4pm Location: Queen Elizabeth Park... 10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road
Event Program A formal program, from noon-1pm, will include speeches from Edmonton’s Mayor Don Iveson, representatives from the Métis Nation of Alberta, Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, Government of Canada and Edmonton Arts Council, as well as the Art Park Curator, Candice Hopkins and a member of the Arts Park plan steering committee.
Following the formal program, people are welcome to wander through the park to enjoy the 6 permanent art installations and meet the artists. A performing arts fusion by Dreamspeaker Festival Society will take place 1-3pm.
People attending this event can also expect food trucks onsite with food available for purchase and an artisan market featuring Indigenous art and items for sale.
Parking Parking is not available on site, so please consider biking, walking or taking public transportation. Bike racks will be available for bicycle lockup. Trails to the park are open from Kinsmen Park, as well as stairs from Saskatchewan Drive.
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