On New Year's Day, Edmonton witnesses Premier Smith reflecting on 2024 and housing debates heat up, while Alberta implements new electricity rate guidelines and updated tax measures statewide.
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Edmonton, City, News, Alberta, Canada
Week of Dec 30 – Jan 5, 2025
Bold new policies meet heart-wrenching challenges.
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Edmonton and Alberta advanced progressive policies with new housing, tax, and electricity rate updates, while community debates and urgent winter measures gained momentum. Meanwhile, Calgary faced tragic events that spurred public vigils, painting a week of both determined progress and somber reflection.
A Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly ten years in Canada as Edmonton debates new housing density rules. The day blends heartfelt personal journeys with heated policy discussions, marking a mix of hope and challenge.
edmonton.citynews.caA serious car crash left a driver hospital-bound near Calgary, while provincial leaders blame Ottawa for delayed Jasper recovery. Meanwhile, Calgary reels from a devastating double homicide linked to domestic violence, heightening local tensions.
calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca · calgary.citynews.caCalgary mourned double homicide victims at a public vigil, reflecting deep community sorrow, as Edmonton’s citywide parking ban enabled urgent snow clearing in residential areas. The day mixed tragic loss with proactive civic steps.
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