All three school boards and public charter schools are funded through provincial grants and property taxes. [296] WebThe Edmonton CMA is the largest CMA in Canada by area at 9,426.73 km 2 (3,639.68 sq mi). [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). No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. [35][36] In Cree, the area is known as amiskwacwskahikan,[37] which translates to "Beaver Hills House" and references the location's proximity to the Beaver Hills east of Edmonton. On the south side of the river, the university district and Whyte Avenue contain theatres, concert halls, and various live music venues. [323] The rollout of the source-separated organics program began in March 2021, and was completed on September 3, 2021. [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 1990s saw a solidification of the economy, and Edmonton is now home to Canadian Western Bank, the only publicly traded Schedule I chartered bank headquarters west of Toronto. Since most of its exhibits are outdoors, it is only open between Victoria Day and Labour Day. The train connects Edmonton to multiple stops in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. WebEdmonton is a town and suburb in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Just before World War I, the boom ended, and the city's population declined from more than 72,000 in 1914 to less than 54,000 only two years later. The city anchors the north end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor". [227] Others are Flying Canoe Volant,[227] Ice on Whyte and the Ice Magic Festival. [224] Also in August Edmonton hosts the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the fourth major folk festival in Canada. Edmonton's river valley constitutes the longest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America, and Edmonton has the highest amount of parkland per capita of any Canadian city; the river valley is 22 times larger than New York City's Central Park. The museum features two galleries and several smaller exhibits. [225] Other summer festivals in and around Edmonton include the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Taste of Edmonton, Chaos Alberta Festival, Interstellar Rodeo, Big Valley Jamboree, Pigeon Lake Music Festival, Edmonton Rockfest, Edmonton International Reggae Jamboree Festival, Edmonton Blues Festival and Cariwest. Edmonton is a major air transportation gateway to northern Alberta and northern Canada. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. [168], The 2011 Census reported that 50.2 percent of the population (407,325) was female while 49.8 percent (404,875) was male. 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The city contains six synagogues. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist for citizens to participate in the stewardship of Edmonton's parkland and river valley. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. 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). [134], The Edmonton City Centre Airport is being redeveloped into a sustainable community of 30,000 people called Blatchford, comprising a transit-oriented mixed use town centre, townhouses, low, medium and high rise apartments, neighbourhood retail and service uses, renewable energy, district heating and cooling, and a major park. The storm caused extensive damage to West Edmonton Mall; a small glass section of the roof collapsed under the weight of the rainwater, causing water to drain onto the mall's indoor ice rink. Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Odds and In built-up areas built since the 1950s, local streets and major roadways generally do not conform to the grid system. Investigative journalism from the Star's award-winning journalists. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. The Edmonton City Centre Airport opened in 1929,[58] becoming Canada's first licensed airfield. In 2015, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean visited Edmonton, addressing the crowd at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, celebrating the 25th anniversary of becoming sister cities. [135] The first residents moved into Blatchford in November 2020. An airport representative told CTV News Edmonton the low-lying fog and low visibility was affecting arriving and departing flights on Tuesday, with some being diverted to Calgary. [214] Described as one of the most acoustically perfect concert halls in Canada, it is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and hosts a wide variety of shows every year. [72] It runs from the southwest to the northeast and is fed by numerous creeks throughout the city, including Mill Creek, Whitemud Creek and Blackmud Creek; these creeks have created ravines, some of which are used for urban parkland. All of these units are located at Lancaster Park, immediately north of the city. [316] The address system is mostly numbered, with streets running south to north and avenues running east to west. Learn about City services, programs, attractions, events and City projects. WebEdmonton is a cultural, governmental and educational centre. Ahead of watching this matchup, heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays action on the ice. These are reported to be the second-largest in the world, after Saudi Arabia. It also has one of only three BOMARC missiles in Canada. You've come to the right place. [239] These trails are also part of the 235km (146mi) Waskahegan walking trail. [citation needed], On December 7, 2020, a new bylaw approving new ward boundaries and Indigenous Ward Names was passed by city council. However, due to vote splitting the Conservative Party dominates Edmonton, with Edmonton Strathcona the only electoral district not to have voted Conservative in the 2019 federal election. [336], Edmonton has three publicly funded school boards (districts) that provide kindergarten and grades 112. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. [citation needed], The Francis Winspear Centre for Music[213] opened in 1997 after years of planning and fundraising. [363] The Journal no longer publishes a Sunday edition as of July 2012.[364]. [79] Temperatures can exceed 30C (86F) for an average of four to five afternoons anytime from late April to mid-September and fall below 20C (4F) for an average of 24.6 days in the winter. With direct air distances from Edmonton to places such as London in United Kingdom being shorter than to other main airports in western North America,[297] Edmonton Airports is working to establish a major container shipping hub called Port Alberta. Metro, Edmonton's only free daily newspaper, ceased printing on December 20, 2019. And there's prime shopping, too. [32] Furthermore, the fort intersected territory patrolled by the Blackfoot Confederacy to the South, and the Cree, Dene, and Nakoda nations to the north. Learn about City services, programs, attractions, events and City projects. [52] The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is the main airport serving the city. Transportation has been the cornerstone of the settlement and development of Edmonton. It sometimes floods Edmonton's river valley, most notably in the North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915. WebEdmonton is a town and suburb in the Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia. Many buildings were demolished during the oil boom, starting in the 1960s and continuing into the 1980s, to make way for office towers. WebLocal Edmonton news, business & sports updates. A fitness center and rooms with free WiFi are provided. And there's prime shopping, too. In Downtown, youll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. [93][94][95][96], A massive cluster of thunderstorms swept through Edmonton on July 11, 2004, with large hail and over 100mm (3.9in) of rain reported within an hour in many places. [226] Edmonton also hosts a number of winter festivals, one of the oldest being the Silver Skate Festival. [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. WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. Indigenous languages refer to the Edmonton area by multiple names which reference the presence of fur trading posts. [98], Twelve tornadoes had been recorded in Edmonton between 1890 and 1989,[99] and eight since 1990. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [228], In the city's early days, music was performed in churches and community halls. 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. WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. [65] Due to McCauley's good relationship with the federal Liberals, Edmonton maintained economic and political prominence over Strathcona, a rival town on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. [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. The Misericordia and Grey Nuns are run separately by Covenant Health. According to the 2021 Census, 44.6 percent of metropolitan Edmonton residents identify as Christian. [240], Edmonton's streets and parklands also contain one of the largest remaining concentrations of healthy American elm trees in the world, unaffected by Dutch elm disease, which has wiped out vast numbers of such trees in eastern North America. [200], Edmonton has been the birthplace of several companies that have grown to international stature. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. It is south of Alberta's geographic centre, which is near the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. [176] Other ethnic groups and origins included, among others:[176], The 2016 census also reported that 37.1% of Edmonton's population identified themselves as visible minorities. Strathcona was North America's northernmost railway point, but travel to the Klondike was still very difficult for the "Klondikers," and a majority of them took a steamship north to the Yukon from Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1990, Edmonton became the first sister city of Nashville. Edmonton, city, capital of Alberta, Canada. The average age of the city's population was 36.0 years while there was an average 2.5 people per household. Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Odds and [16], As of 2021, Edmonton had a city population of 1,010,899 and a metropolitan population of 1,418,118, making it the fifth-largest city[17][18] and sixth-largest metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada. Edmonton experienced a decrease in crime in the 1990s, an increase in the early 2000s,[295] and another downturn at the end of the decade. Notable past and present local musicians include Robert Goulet,[232] Tommy Banks, Eleanor Collins, Stu Davis, Tim Feehan, Cadence Weapon, Kreesha Turner, the Smalls, SNFU, Social Code, Stereos, Ten Second Epic, Tupelo Honey, Mac DeMarco, Shout Out Out Out Out, Psyche, Purity Ring, The Wet Secrets, Nuela Charles, Celeigh Cardinal, and Ruth B. Census Profile. Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Major roadways include Kingsway, Yellowhead Trail (Highway16), Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive. The trees were collected each January and put through a woodchipper; this material was used as an addition to the composting process. [262], Edmonton has a number of professional sports teams,[263] including the Edmonton Elks, formerly referred to as the Edmonton Eskimos and, for a brief period, the Edmonton Football Team, of the Canadian Football League, Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League, and Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [173], The 2021 census reported that immigrants (individuals born outside Canada) comprise 324,315 persons or 32.5% of the total population of Edmonton. [222] The Canadian Finals Rodeo was held in Edmonton from 1974 to 2017, but moved to Red Deer in 2018 due to the closure of the Coliseum. [219], Edmonton hosts several large festivals each year, contributing to its nickname, "Canada's Festival City". 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. [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. "[citation needed], The Old Strathcona neighbourhood is home to the Theatre District, which holds the ATB Financial Arts Barns (headquarters of the Edmonton International Fringe Festival), The Walterdale Playhouse, and the Varscona Theatre (base of operations for several theatre companies, including Teatro la Quindicina, Shadow Theatre, Die-Nasty, Plane Jane Theatre, and Grindstone Theatre!). It was a striking moment in a season of transition for the Edmonton defence. [citation needed], On July 22, 2009, City Council adopted an electoral system that divides Edmonton into 12 wards, instead of the previous two for each of six wards. 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. This main "Ribbon of Green" is supplemented by tributary creeks and ravines, particularly the Whitemud Creek, Blackmud Creek, and Mill Creek Ravine. Local amateur teams, among others, include the Edmonton Gold of the Rugby Canada Super League and two flat track roller derby leagues: Oil City Roller Derby[264] and E-Ville Roller Derby.[265]. In Downtown, youll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. [201] The local retail market has also seen the creation of many successful store concepts, such as The Brick, Katz Group, AutoCanada, Boston Pizza, Pizza 73, Liquor Stores GP (which includes Liquor Depot, Liquor Barn, OK Liquor, and Grapes & Grains), Planet Organic, Shaw Communications, Empire Design, Running Room, Booster Juice, Earl's, Fountain Tire and XS Cargo. CN Rail's North American operational facility is located in the city, as well as a major intermodal facility that handles all incoming freight from the port of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Many of these boundaries have been changed, adjusted and renamed while the city has grown. Formerly housed in an iconic 1970s Brutalist building designed by Don Bittorf,[257] the AGA collection had over 5,000 pieces of art. Seattles most recent game was a home loss, 4-1, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 16. Culture bug: Edmonton is home to North Americas oldest and largest Fringe Festival every summer. It is home to Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum, and West Edmonton Mall, North America's largest shopping mall. The University of Alberta Museums and Collections also has 17 million objects, 29 registered museum collections and occasional exhibitions. [49], The coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) to southern Alberta in 1885 helped the Edmonton economy, and the 1891 building of the Calgary and Edmonton (C&E) Railway resulted in the emergence of a railway townsite (South Edmonton/Strathcona) on the river's south side, across from Edmonton. [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. With a land area of 765.61km2 (295.60sqmi), it had a population density of 1,320.4/km2 (3,419.8/sqmi) in 2021. [2] It is home to North America's second largest mall, West Edmonton Mall (the world's largest mall from 1981 until 2004),[27][28][29] and Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum. [178] Edmonton is home to four major cathedrals, with St. Joseph's Basilica seating the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton, All Saints' Cathedral seating the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton, St. Josaphat Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and St. John Cathedral seating the Ukrainian Orthodox Eparchy of Western Canada. [191], Edmonton is the major economic centre for northern and central Alberta and a major centre for the oil and gas industry. The northern part of the town is known as Lower Edmonton or Edmonton Green, and the southern part as Upper Edmonton. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. WebEdmonton is a cultural, governmental and educational centre. [329] The rollout of the new waste collection system follows a successful two-year pilot program which began service in 2019, and included 8,000 households in 12 neighbourhoods. Both newspapers are owned by the Postmedia Network. [292] The brigade had existed in Calgary since the 1950s, and Lord Strathcona's Horse had traditionally been a Calgary garrison unit dating back to before World War I. Edmonton also has a large army reserve element from 41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG), including The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry); 41 Combat Engineer Regiment; HQ Battery, 20th Field Artillery Regiment; and B Squadron of The South Alberta Light Horse, one of Alberta's oldest army reserve units. WebZillow has 3592 homes for sale in Edmonton AB. By 1795, Fort Edmonton was established on the river's north bank as a major trading post for the HBC, near the mouth of the Sturgeon River close to present-day Fort Saskatchewan. WebEdmonton is known for being a vibrant urban city in the center of the wilderness. [67] Jan Reimer became the city's first female mayor when she was elected in 1989.[68][69]. WebRestaurants near Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Edmonton-Mall Area, an IHG Hotel; Restaurants near Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Edmonton North; Restaurants near Courtyard by Marriott Edmonton West; Restaurants near Home2 Suites by Hilton Edmonton South; Restaurants near Matrix Hotel; Restaurants near Campus Tower Suite [92] The winter of 201112 was particularly warm: from December 22 through March 20 there were 53 occasions when Edmonton saw temperatures at or above 0.0C (32.0F) at the City Centre Airport, and even warmer in the city proper. The past decade has seen a strong resurgence in more mainstream venues. [325] City employees collect waste from half of these homes, and collection from the other homes is contracted to a private company. Demographics [ edit] [204], Edmonton is home to several shopping malls and the second largest mall in North America, West Edmonton Mall, which is also considered to be the 10th largest mall in the world. [340], Edmonton Public Schools is known for pioneering the concept of site-based decision making (decentralization) in Canada, which gives principals the authority, the financial resources and the flexibility to make decisions based on the individual needs of their schools. There are also numerous neighbourhood parks located throughout the city, to give a total of 111km2 (27,400 acres) of parkland. [348], Those post-secondary institutions based in Edmonton that are publicly funded include Concordia University of Edmonton, MacEwan University, King's University, NorQuest College, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and the University of Alberta (U of A). [87][88] The lowest temperature ever recorded in Edmonton was 49.4C (56.9F) on January 19 and 21, 1886.[89]. EALT works with many organizations in Edmonton, and is working to conserve the 0.94km2 (233 acres) of forest and farmland[246] in a loop of the river in northeast Edmonton. West Edmonton Mall is literally the size of a city and the Old Strathcona farmers market is famous for a reason. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a province in western Canada. [62] The storm hit the areas of Beaumont, Mill Woods, Bannerman, Fraser, and Evergreen. Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Capital and second largest city of Alberta, This article is about the city in Canada. Demographics [ edit] Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. WebEdmonton is a young city that loves any excuse to go out on the town, even in a snowstorm. [324] During this period, Edmonton delivered approximately 10,000 new carts every week to a total of approximately 250,000 homes. [330], The Edmonton Composting Facility was the largest of its type in the world, and the largest stainless steel building in North America. [citation needed], Inter-city rail passenger rail service is provided by Via Rail's premier train, the Canadian, as it travels between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. Days Inn by Wyndham Edmonton Downtown Hotel in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton This downtown Edmonton, Alberta hotel is located in the ice district one block from the Corona Light Rail Station. [31] The fort's name was chosen by William Tomison, who was in charge of its construction, taking the fort's namesake from the hometown of the Lake family at least five of whom were influential members of the Hudson's Bay Company between 1696 and 1807. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a province in western Canada. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". Extremes do occur, such as the 114mm (4.49in) of rainfall that fell on July 31, 1953. [322] This facility produces high-quality compost and generates renewable heat and electricity. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". The airport is located within Leduc County, adjacent to the City of Leduc and the Nisku Industrial Business Park. Other past notable sports teams include; the Edmonton Grads, a women's basketball team with 108 local, provincial, national, and international titles and the world champions for 17 years in a row; the Edmonton Trappers, a Triple-A level baseball team with multiple division and league titles in the Pacific Coast League, and; the Edmonton Rush, a box lacrosse team with one league championship. The U of A campus is home to the National Institute for Nanotechnology. All hospitals are under the administration of Alberta Health Services, the single provincial health authority that plans and delivers health services to Albertans, on behalf of the Ministry of Health. [71] The Canadian Rockies are west of Edmonton and about 220km (140mi) to the southwest. Some of the major ones include South Edmonton Common (one of North America's largest open air retail developments),[208] Mayfield Common, Westpoint, Skyview Power Centre, Terra Losa Centre, Oliver Square, Southpark Centre, The Meadows, Christy's Corner, Currents of Windermere, and Manning Village. [313] Construction on the second and final phase of the Valley Line, which will extend the line west to Lewis Farms, is expected to commence in 2021. [24], Edmonton is divided into 375 neighbourhoods[123] within seven geographic sectors a mature area sector, which includes neighbourhoods that were essentially built out before 1970,[124] and six surrounding suburban sectors. [73] Edmonton is within the Canadian Prairies Ecozone. [328] Meanwhile, the city has stopped offering curbside waste collection from commercial businesses, and has not yet said whether businesses will eventually be required to separate their organic waste. [321], Edmonton delivers source-separated organics waste collection to all single-unit, and some multi-unit homes. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. [180] From these beginnings, Muslims now form the city's largest religious minority, with 83,015 members (2021)[178] representing over 62 ethnic backgrounds[181] at over 20 Edmonton-area mosques (2019). Its collection includes both civilian and military aircraft, the largest of which are a Boeing 737 and two CF-101 Voodoos. [70] The terrain in and around Edmonton is generally flat to gently rolling, with ravines and deep river valleys, such as the North Saskatchewan River valley. 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. Edmonton Sun offers information on latest national and international events & more. It empties via the Saskatchewan River, Lake Winnipeg, and the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. [2] [3] In the 2016 census, Edmonton had a population of 10,753 people. 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