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Who were Edmonton’s greatest mayors – and why? A look back at a look back.
Edmonton Journal editorial cartoonist marks Stephen Mandel’s announcement that he will not seek a fourth term. Back in 2004 – a major turning point in Edmonton’s civic history… more →
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Who were Edmonton's greatest mayors - and why? A look back at a look back.
wrote 21 hours ago: Edmonton Journal editorial cartoonist marks Stephen Mandel’s announcement that he will not see … more →
Who would you like to see as Edmonton's next Mayor?
wrote 3 days ago: [polldaddy poll=7118909] … more →
His mission accomplished, Mandel is expected to retire on Tuesday
wrote 3 days ago: The arena project was Mandel’s final act and most severe test It’s mission accomplished … more →
Letter: Region needs a single vision
wrote 1 week ago: Does the capital region need a strong regional government? Grant Dorosh of Stony Plain penned this l … more →
The vote: Which municipalities were arena supporters at the capital region board?
wrote 2 weeks ago: Update: I think they miscounted the arena votes yesterday. This list (below) doesn’t have the … more →
Katz shouldn't just pay $55 million, he should pay entire shot, Adler says
wrote 2 weeks ago: By Peter Adler The Edmonton Commons Edmonton’s city council was set to vote on the arena deal Wednes … more →
One way to solve Edmonton's downtown arena problem? Katz pays now, but can win later
wrote 2 weeks ago: There’s a few political realities of the Edmonton arena deal, which is $55 million short of it … more →
Poll: Will the arena deal live or die Wednesday?
wrote 2 weeks ago: Here’s a new poll for you. This is not what you think should happen with the arena deal, but w … more →
Anti-downtown arena activists want to invest $200 million-plus of public money into aging Rexall Place
wrote 2 weeks ago: The notion of renovating Rexall Place has been soundly studied, thoroughly rejected, yet the refuses … more →
Edmonton downtown arena deal is on ice -- but rightly so
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wrote 3 weeks ago: Plans for downtown Omniplex, which was never built, even after decade of debate Those who benefit mo … more →
"Saving" Churchill Square
wrote 4 weeks ago: An April lunchtime in Churchill Square. This Wednesday, I was at City Hall for the latest installmen … more →
How do your taxes compare? Tax rates across the region
wrote 4 weeks ago: The average tax bill in St. Albert is getting close to double the average tax bill in Edmonton. Sher … more →
Chop Suey left-overs: "We are all Chinese"
wrote 1 month ago: Chop Suey on the Prairies at the RAM celebrates the history of Alberta’s Chinese restaurants. … more →
Does Edmonton need a signature dish? Ideas 4 Edmonton has $10,000 for a dream
wrote 1 month ago: If Edmonton had an official dish, what would it be? Canada Goose filled perogies? Magpie pâté? (I … more →
City takes next step toward "transformational" civic tower
wrote 1 month ago: Edmonton city staff started evaluating 13 proposals this week for new office space, a project that c … more →
Evidence for the free-rider effect: Do St. Albert, Sherwood Park residents pay their fair share?
wrote 1 month ago: Are the residents of St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont etc. acting as “free riders”? I … more →
Storify: Words of Winter Wisdom
wrote 1 month ago: [post-storify url="http://storify.com/EdmontonCourts/it-s-snowing-on-april-13-in-edmonton"] … more →
City council not truthful on rink deal, Peter Adler charges
wrote 1 month ago: By PETER ADLER The Edmonton Commons at The Edmonton Journal Let’s make this as straightforward as po … more →
Arena debate live blog: Where's that $100 million?
wrote 1 month ago: So what’s Plan B for the arena’s missing $100 million? Well, the extra $3 million in MSI … more →
