City officials are dealing with two major issues as they enter the new year. But Mayor Chris Spearman says there’s plenty more on city council’s agenda in coming months. Curbside recycling, improved transit service and more detailed financial reporting are on his to-do
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For Anne and Doug Switzer, who have not been able to live in their home since June, the flood has been a symbol of devastation and frustration.
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City taxpayers will keep paying about 40 per cent of developer’s costs to hook up new home subdivisions to public infrastructure but with a scaled back amendment to re-examine the rate in two years.
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EDMONTON – Jones Lang LaSalle, a commercial real estate firm, is establishing a new office in Edmonton.
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City staff are projecting a $1.1 million operating budget surplus for 2013.
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City budget deliberations began with a glimmer of hope Monday when councillors were told returning a $52 million provincial tax break would mean a 1.1% reduction on property taxes.
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An operating and capital budget for 2014 reflecting a 2.4% tax increase was recommended by city council Friday.
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Next year’s municipal budget will be unveiled at city council on Thursday.
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The City of Airdrie – along with Cochrane, Rocky View County and Chestermere -was voted top business-friendly municipalities in the overall national rankings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its national survey released Oct. 21.
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Debt has become a hot topic during this year’s municipal election campaign, raising questions on how much Red Deer owes.
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