The Edmonton Oilers (24-18-3) and the Seattle Kraken (26-13-4) meet in Edmonton, Alberta on January 17, 2023 at Rogers Place, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ROOT SPORTS Northwest. [322] The city collects four streams of waste under this program: Garbage in black bins, organic waste in green bins, recycling in blue bags, and yard waste in large brown paper bags or clear plastic bags (four times per year). 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Of the total immigrant population, the top countries of origin were Philippines (54,850 persons or 16.9%), India (50,435 persons or 15.6%), China (21,110 persons or 6.5%), Vietnam (10,280 persons or 3.2%), United Kingdom (9,990 persons or 3.1%), Pakistan (8,895 persons or 2.7%), Hong Kong (6,985 persons or 2.2%), Poland (6,470 persons or 2.0%), United States of America (6,295 persons or 1.9%), and Somalia (5,765 persons or 1.8%). Edmonton, city, capital of Alberta, Canada. [120] The CRB consists of 24 member municipalities 22 of which are within the Edmonton CMA and two of which are outside the CMA. It also has one of only three BOMARC missiles in Canada. The Council passes all legislation related to the city's police, firefighting, parks, and libraries, as well as its utilities electricity, water supply, solid waste handling, and drainage. [100] An F4 tornado that struck Edmonton on July 31, 1987, killing 27, was unusual in many respects, including severity, duration, damage, and casualties. 98-316-X2021001. [76], Edmonton has a humid continental climate (Kppen Dfb) with typically freezing, dry winters and warm, sunny summers, prone to extremes and large swings at all times of the year. With a land area of 9,426.73km2 (3,639.68sqmi), the Edmonton CMA had a population density of 123.0/km2 (318.7/sqmi) in 2011. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". On June 18, 2008, City Council decided to abandon the Edmonton trolley bus system[304] and the last trolley bus ran on May 2, 2009. [326], An anaerobic digester began service in April 2021, and has the capacity to process 40,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. The northern part of the town is known as Lower Edmonton or Edmonton Green, and the southern part as Upper Edmonton. [256], The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) is the city's largest single gallery. WebFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. [312], Edmonton is a member of the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, which will begin service in mid-2022.[315]. Investigative journalism from the Star's award-winning journalists. WebLocal Edmonton news, business & sports updates. From 1943, as CFB Namao (now CFB Edmonton/Edmonton Garrison), it was a major air force base. [316] The address system is mostly numbered, with streets running south to north and avenues running east to west. [243] Golf courses and the park system become a winter recreation area during this season, and cross-country skiing and skating are popular during the long winter. In 1938, Abdullah Yusuf Ali was present at the opening of the new Al-Rashid Mosque, which became the first mosque established in Canada and the third in North America. [164] After factoring in dwellings that did not respond to the municipal census, Edmonton's population is further estimated to be 992,812. WebOfficial site of the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. 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WebOfficial site of the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. [334], There are four main hospitals serving Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, and Grey Nuns Community Hospital. [331] Among the innovative uses for the city's waste included a Christmas tree recycling program. 2022. [285], Edmonton Fire Rescue, established in 1892, is a full-time professional firefighting department which provides a variety of services in Edmonton and the surrounding region. [177] The most frequent visible minorities included South Asian (9.5%), Chinese (6.3%), Black (5.9%), Filipino (5.9%), and Arab (2.6%). The first mayor was Matthew McCauley, who established the first school board in Edmonton and Board of Trade (later Chamber of Commerce) and a municipal police service. [200], Edmonton has been the birthplace of several companies that have grown to international stature. In Blackfoot, the area is known as Omahkoyisi;[38] in Nakota Sioux, the area is known as Titga;[39] in Tsuutina, the area is known as Nsghch[40] or in Anglicised spelling Nasagachoo. [53], During the early 1900s, Edmonton's rapid growth led to speculation in real estate. The RAM houses over 10 million objects in its collection and showcases the culture and practices of the diverse aboriginal tribes of the region. Edmonton is known as "The Gateway to the North" and the It empties via the Saskatchewan River, Lake Winnipeg, and the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. [59] Originally named Blatchford Field in honour of former mayor Kenny Blatchford, pioneering aviators such as Wilfrid R. "Wop" May and Max Ward used Blatchford Field as a major base for distributing mail, food, and medicine to Northern Canada; hence Edmonton's emergence as the "Gateway to the North". [354][355] The U of A is also home to the second-largest research library system in Canada. [35][39][41] In Denesuline, the area is known as Ku Nedh,[42] a metonymic toponym which also generally means 'city'. [199] Other major financial institutions include Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), ATB Financial, Servus Credit Union (formerly Capital City Savings), TD Canada Trust and Manulife Financial. Its average daily temperatures range from a low of 10.4C (13.3F) in January to a summer peak of 17.7C (63.9F) in July,[79] with average maximum of 23.1C (73.6F) in July and minimum of 14.8C (5.4F) in January. The vast majority of students attend schools in the two large English-language boards: Edmonton Public Schools, and the separate Edmonton Catholic School District. [188] The Sikh community in Edmonton is served by four gurdwaras. [115], The individual economic development interests and costs of service delivery in certain municipalities within the region have led to intermunicipal competition, strained intermunicipal relationships and overall fragmentation of the region. Residents experience 18 hours of sunlight a day in the summer and how the first snowfall of the winter transforms the river valley into a winter wonderland. [219], Edmonton hosts several large festivals each year, contributing to its nickname, "Canada's Festival City". The Journal, established in 1903, has a daily circulation of 112,000. [370][371], In the United States, American cities and their sisters are listed with that country's Sister Cities International. All of these units are located at Lancaster Park, immediately north of the city. Significant religious minorities include Muslims (8.3 percent), Sikhs (4.1 percent), Buddhists (1.5 percent), Hindus (3.4 percent), Jewish people (0.4 percent), and practitioners of traditional Aboriginal spirituality (0.2 percent). [302] In 2017, ETS served approximately 86,997,466 people; the bus system saw 62,377,183 riders, while the LRT network served 24,620,283 passengers. Edmonton's growing season on average lasts from May 9 to September 22;[79][80] having an average 135140 frost-free days each year,[79][81] resulting in one of the longest growing seasons on the Canadian Prairies. Culture bug: Edmonton is home to North Americas oldest and largest Fringe Festival every summer. Lose yourself in the immersive experiences at the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta, breathe in the glory of the Northern Lights from our dark sky preserves, or embrace the fun (and shopping) at West Edmonton Mall. [30], Established as the first permanent settlement in the area of what is now Edmonton, the Hudson's Bay Company trading post of Fort Edmonton (also known as Edmonton House) was named after Edmonton, Middlesex, England. [182], Edmonton's Jewish community is represented by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, operating the historic Edmonton Jewish Cemetery, purchased in 1907. [82] At the summer solstice, Edmonton receives 17 hours and three minutes of daylight, with an hour and 46 minutes of civil twilight,[83] and on average receives 2,299 hours of bright sunshine[84] per year, making it one of Canada's sunniest cities. [310] The four-year South LRT extension was opened in full on April 24, 2010, which sees trains travelling to Century Park[311] (located at 23 Avenue and 111 Street), making stops at South Campus and Southgate Centre along the way. In 1912, Edmonton amalgamated with the City of Strathcona south of the North Saskatchewan River; as a result, the city held land on both banks of the North Saskatchewan River for the first time.[54]. The Misericordia and Grey Nuns are run separately by Covenant Health. [238] The river valley is home to various parks ranging from fully serviced urban parks to campsite-like facilities with few amenities. It lies along the North Saskatchewan River in the centre of the province, 185 miles (300 km) north of Calgary. The cable television providers in Edmonton are Telus (for IPTV) and Shaw Communications. Many buildings were demolished during the oil boom, starting in the 1960s and continuing into the 1980s, to make way for office towers. Edmonton, Canada. It is at the same latitude as Hamburg (Germany); Dublin (Ireland); Manchester (United Kingdom); and Magnitogorsk (Russia). 11 in Alberta. [330], The Edmonton Composting Facility was the largest of its type in the world, and the largest stainless steel building in North America. [305][306], Scheduled LRT service began on April 23, 1978, with eight extensions of the network completed since. [1] Contents 1 Geography 2 History 3 Education 4 Communications 5 Amenities 6 Attractions 7 See also 8 References 9 Further reading 10 External links Geography [ edit] This system came into effect with the following election in October 2010. [307] The original Edmonton line is considered to be the first "modern" light rail line (i.e., built from scratch, rather than being an upgrade of an old system) in North America to be constructed in a city with a population of under one million people. 1:33 First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after E.R. 2, 200006 municipal reorganization in Quebec, "Economic Development Edmonton 'Branding Edmonton' Initiative", "Location and History Profile: City of Edmonton", "City of Edmonton Population, Historical", "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities)", "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. [286][287] Some of the service's major tasks include fire suppression, assistance in medical emergencies, watercraft rescues on the North Saskatchewan River, and emergencies which involve hazardous materials. The University of Alberta Hospital is the centre of a larger complex of hospitals and clinics located adjacent to the university campus which comprises the Stollery Children's Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Cross Cancer Institute, Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre, Ledcor Clinical Training Centre, and Edmonton Clinic. [132] Another TOD, Century Park,[133] is being constructed at the site of what was once Heritage Mall, at the southern end of the LRT line. The airport provides passenger service to destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Major roadways include Kingsway, Yellowhead Trail (Highway16), Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive. Other past sporting events hosted by Edmonton include: Despite submitting a bid, Edmonton was not selected as a host city for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. [44] His expeditions across the Prairies of Rupert's Land were mainly to seek contact with the Indigenous population for establishing the fur trade, as the competition was fierce between the HBC and the North West Company (NWC). It is now one of the largest theatre complexes in Canada, with five halls, each specializing in different kinds of productions. Census Profile. [349] The publicly funded Athabasca University also has a campus in Edmonton. The power company was bought by the Town of Edmonton in 1902 and remains under municipal ownership today as EPCOR. [322] This facility produces high-quality compost and generates renewable heat and electricity. [267] The Edmonton International Raceway, which hosts NASCAR Pinty's Series races, is located about 50km (31mi) to the south near Wetaskiwin. [5] The Edmonton CMA comprises the majority of Statistics Canada's Division No. [291] The move of 1 CMBG and component units from Calgary occurred in 1996 in what was described as a cost-saving measure. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". The arrival of the CPR and the C&E Railway helped bring settlers and entrepreneurs from eastern Canada, Europe, the U.S. and other parts of the world. [citation needed], On December 7, 2020, a new bylaw approving new ward boundaries and Indigenous Ward Names was passed by city council. Once the heart of the town of Strathcona (annexed by Edmonton on February 1, 1912), it fell into disrepair during the middle of the 20th century. The elections are non-partisan. [235] Beginning in the 1970s, a coordinated effort to revive the area through a business revitalization zone produced an area rich with restored historical buildings and pleasant streetscapes. [47][48] The agreement includes the Plains and Woods Cree, Assiniboine, and other band governments of First Nations at Fort Carlton, Fort Pitt, and Battle River. [126][137], The city has established 12 business revitalization zones: 124 Street and Area, Alberta Avenue, Beverly, Downtown, Chinatown and Little Italy, Fort Road and Area, Inglewood, Kingsway, North Edge, Northwest Industrial, Old Strathcona and Stony Plain Road. In 1989, City Council voted to create Edmonton Telephones Corporation (Ed Tel) to operate as an autonomous organization under a board of directors appointed by the city. [224] Also in August Edmonton hosts the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the fourth major folk festival in Canada. City Bylaw 11713 created The Ed Tel Endowment Fund whereas the shares owned by Edmonton Telephones Corporation in Ed Tel Inc. were sold by the City of Edmonton to Telus on March 10, 1995, for $470,221,872 to be invested for the perpetual benefit of Edmontonians. The highest temperature recorded in Edmonton was 37.2C (99.0F) on June 29, 1937[86] and on July 2, 2013, a record high humidex of 44 was recorded due to an unusually humid day with a temperature of 33.9C (93.0F) and a record high dew point of 23C (73F). [205][206] Other mentionable malls include Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, Edmonton City Centre (a combination of the former Edmonton Centre and Eaton Centre malls), Southgate Centre, Kingsway Mall, Northgate Centre, Riverview Crossing, Londonderry Mall, and Mill Woods Town Centre. Seattles most recent game was a home loss, 4-1, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 16. [353] In 2021/22, the university had over 40,000 students enrolled within over 700 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, as well as over 7,000 students enrolled in its faculty of extension. [299], Service on the entire Canadian route was temporarily suspended on March 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. The city anchors the north end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor". [5] The Edmonton CMA comprises the majority of Statistics Canada's Division No. [23][125], Larger residential areas within Edmonton's six suburban sectors,[125] each comprising multiple neighbourhoods,[126] include Heritage Valley, Kaskitayo, Riverbend, Terwillegar Heights and Windermere (southwest sector); The Grange, Lewis Farms and West Jasper Place (west sector); Big Lake (northwest sector); Castle Downs, Lake District and The Palisades (north sector); Casselman-Steele Heights, Clareview, Hermitage, Londonderry and Pilot Sound (northeast sector); and Ellerslie, The Meadows, Mill Woods and Southeast Edmonton (southeast sector). The museum held a grand opening event and gave out 40,000 free tickets for its first few days of operation. The Works Art & Design Festival, which takes place from late June to early July, showcases Canadian and international art and design from well-known award-winning artists as well as emerging and student artists. Although not part of 1 CMBG, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron and 1 Field Ambulance are located with the brigade group. [296] Its crime severity index was the fifth-highest among CMAs in Canada behind Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna and Vancouver. [312] The southeast portion is expected to open in 2021, after experiencing significant delays. Formerly housed in an iconic 1970s Brutalist building designed by Don Bittorf,[257] the AGA collection had over 5,000 pieces of art. Amalgamated into a city department as City of Edmonton Telephone Department, City Telephone System (CTS), 'Edmonton telephones'. [327] Edmonton signed contracts for private partners to process the remaining 28,000 tonnes of organic waste generated annually. A steam train, streetcars, automobiles and horse-drawn vehicles may be seen in operation (and utilized by the public) around the park. Volunteer programs include River Valley Clean-up, Root for Trees, and Partner in Parks. Edmonton has a history of opera and classical music performance; both have been supported by a variety of clubs and associations. This changed in the 2021 federal election with the NDP also flipping the seat of Edmonton Griesbach alongside holding Edmonton Strathcona and the Liberals retaking the riding of Edmonton Centre. The museum features an exhibit on the role of the 49th Battalion, CEF in Canada's Hundred Days Offensive. [376] In November 2015, Doug Hoyer and Jeremy Witten represented Edmonton at World of Friendship, Nashville's annual sister cities celebration.[377]. Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum, is located in the river valley southwest of the city centre. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. In the 1930s, the local Muslim community began organizing to build a mosque. In addition, the wood chips absorbed much of the odour produced by the compost by providing a biofilter element to trap odour causing gaseous results of the process. WebEdmonton is a young city that loves any excuse to go out on the town, even in a snowstorm. It falls into the NRC 4a Plant Hardiness Zone. [296] Edmonton had the fourth-most homicides in 2013 at 27. [79] Significant snowfall accumulation typically begins in late October and tapers off by late March. The collection includes historic firearms, uniforms, souvenirs, memorabilia, military accoutrements, as well as a large photographic and archival collection spanning the pre-World War One period to the present. 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