[52] In November 1905, the Canadian Northern Railway (CNR) arrived in Edmonton, accelerating growth. [98], Twelve tornadoes had been recorded in Edmonton between 1890 and 1989,[99] and eight since 1990. Locally based operations such as Principal Trust and Canadian Commercial Bank[198] would fail, and some regional offices were moved to other cities. [342][343][344] The Edmonton Society for Christian Education[345] and Millwoods Christian School (not part of the former) used to be private schools; however, have both also become part of Edmonton Public Schools as alternative programs. [62] The storm hit the areas of Beaumont, Mill Woods, Bannerman, Fraser, and Evergreen. The past decade has seen a strong resurgence in more mainstream venues. 1:33 First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after E.R. [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. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a province in western Canada. The RAM houses over 10 million objects in its collection and showcases the culture and practices of the diverse aboriginal tribes of the region. [220] The TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival takes place in late June and, along with Montreal, were the first jazz festivals in Canada. The Edmonton census metropolitan area (CMA) had a crime severity index of 84.5 in 2013, which is higher than the national average of 68.7. 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. It is at the same latitude as Hamburg (Germany); Dublin (Ireland); Manchester (United Kingdom); and Magnitogorsk (Russia). Council has the responsibility of approving the city's budget, and develops laws and policies intended to promote the health and safety of Edmonton residents. Also in charge of water treatment, in 2002 EPCOR installed the world's largest ultraviolet (UV) water treatment (ultraviolet disinfection) system at its E. L. Smith Water Treatment Plant. On average, it receives 455.7mm (17.94in) of precipitation, of which 347.8mm (13.69in) is rain and 111.2mm (4.38in) is the melt from 123.5cm (48.6in) of snowfall per annum. [279][280], Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta and holds all main provincial areas of government such as the Provincial Legislature of Alberta. A variety of volunteer opportunities exist for citizens to participate in the stewardship of Edmonton's parkland and river valley. The AGA officially opened on January 31, 2010. In total, it covers the region's history from approximately 1795 to 1929 (represented by Fort Edmonton), followed chronologically by 1885, 1905, and 1920 streets, and a recreation of a 1920s midway. [290] In 1996, all fixed-wing aviation units were transferred to CFB Cold Lake. WebEdmonton is a young city that loves any excuse to go out on the town, even in a snowstorm. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. In 1952 the Edmonton Philharmonic and the Edmonton Pops orchestras amalgamated to form the 60-member modern version. Units in 1 CMBG include Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), 1 Combat Engineer Regiment, two of the three battalions of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and various headquarters, service, and support elements. It also has one of only three BOMARC missiles in Canada. [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. It is now one of the largest theatre complexes in Canada, with five halls, each specializing in different kinds of productions. [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". 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. [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. The museum is dedicated to preserving the military heritage and the sacrifices made by the people of Edmonton and Alberta in general. [363] The Journal no longer publishes a Sunday edition as of July 2012.[364]. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". Learn about City services, programs, attractions, events and City projects. [4] In the 2016 Census, it had a population of 1,321,426, making it the sixth largest CMA in Canada by population. 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. Later, the summer of 2021 saw the temperature rise above 29C (84F) on 23 days between June and August, while nearly breaking the record high temperature on June 30 with a temperature of 37.0C (98.6F). WebCurrent local time in Canada Alberta Edmonton. [177], Edmonton religious affiliation (2011)[178], Edmonton is home to members of a number of world religions. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". It contains five permanent galleries, one additional gallery for temporary exhibits, an IMAX theatre, a planetarium, an observatory, and an amateur radio station. [222] Founded in 1879, the Edmonton Exhibition was originally an annual fair and exhibition that eventually adopted a gold rush theme, becoming Klondike Days in the 1960s. [305][306], Scheduled LRT service began on April 23, 1978, with eight extensions of the network completed since. Edmonton is known as "The Gateway to the North" and the [112] Major employment areas outside Edmonton but within the CMA include the Nisku Industrial Business Park and the Edmonton International Airport (including a planned inland port logistics support facility in support of the Port Alberta initiative)[113] in Leduc County, the Acheson Industrial Area in Parkland County, Refinery Row in Strathcona County and Alberta's Industrial Heartland[114] within portions of Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County and Sturgeon County. With a land area of 9,416.19km2 (3,635.61sqmi), it had a population density of 150.6/km2 (390.1/sqmi) in 2021. Its collection includes both civilian and military aircraft, the largest of which are a Boeing 737 and two CF-101 Voodoos. The nonprofit Metro Cinema[237] shows a variety of alternative or otherwise unreleased films every week. [211] In and around Downtown Edmonton, there are a few shopping districts, including the Edmonton City Centre mall, Jasper Avenue, and 104 Street. 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. Capital and second largest city of Alberta, This article is about the city in Canada. It lies along the North Saskatchewan River in the centre of the province, 185 miles (300 km) north of Calgary. [60] The airport was closed in November 2013. Its first project in Edmonton was conserving Larch Sanctuary,[245] via a 0.24km2 (59 acres) conservation easement with the city, straddling Whitemud Creek south of 23rd Avenue, and containing the only oxbow lake in the city. Ottawa. [259], Edmonton is home to four artist-run centres all located in the downtown core Harcourt House, Latitude 53, Ociciwan Contemporary Art Collective and Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists (SNAP). [12], The population of the City of Edmonton according to its 2019 municipal census is 972,223,[9] a change of 8.1% from its 2016 municipal census population of 899,447. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. It is south of Alberta's geographic centre, which is near the Hamlet of Fort Assiniboine. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. [169], The Edmonton census metropolitan area (CMA) has the fifth-greatest population of CMAs in Canada and the second-greatest in Alberta, but has the largest land area in Canada. Four downhill ski slopes are located in the river valley as well, two within the city and two immediately outside.[244]. [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. [4] In the 2016 Census, it had a population of 1,321,426, making it the sixth largest CMA in Canada by population. Edmonton, city, capital of Alberta, Canada. West Edmonton Mall is literally the size of a city and the Old Strathcona farmers market is famous for a reason. Edmonton Sun offers information on latest national and international events & more. 1:33 First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after E.R. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. WebFind local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. [64], In 1892 Edmonton was incorporated as a town. Edmonton has a fairly dry climate. 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. This main "Ribbon of Green" is supplemented by tributary creeks and ravines, particularly the Whitemud Creek, Blackmud Creek, and Mill Creek Ravine. Investigative journalism from the Star's award-winning journalists. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. [241] Three walnut species butternut, Manchurian walnut, and black walnut have survived in Edmonton. The John Walter Museum and Historical Area (c. 1875 to 1901) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. And there's prime shopping, too. [139], In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the City of Edmonton had a population of 1,010,899 living in 396,404 of its 428,857 total private dwellings, a change of 8.3% from its 2016 population of 933,088. [223], The Edmonton International Fringe Festival, held in mid-August, is the largest fringe theatre festival in North America. It opened in 1984 and has since been expanded several times. That year, more than 150 Canadians visited Nashville to attend Alberta-born Brett Kissel's Grand Ole Opry debut and to meet with Sister Cities representatives. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. The most popular is the Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) strip, between 109 Street and 99 Street; it has the highest number of heritage buildings in Edmonton,[234] and bars, clubs, and restaurants throughout, but mostly west of Gateway Boulevard (103 Street). [210] Old Strathcona also houses the city's largest indoor farmer's market with over 130 vendors selling local and regional produce, meat, crafts, and clothing year-round. It is home to North America's second largest mall, West Edmonton Mall (the world's largest mall from 1981 until 2004), and Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum. [334], There are four main hospitals serving Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Misericordia Community Hospital, and Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The airport provides passenger service to destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. 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. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. The largest of them all, Old Strathcona, includes many independent stores between 99 Street and 109 Street, on Whyte Avenue and in the surrounding area. [174], Pan-ethnic breakdown of Edmonton from the 2021 census[175], According to the 2016 census, 55.8% of Edmonton's population were of European ethnicities, the most frequent of which included the English (16.8%), Scottish (13.8%), German (13.6%), Irish (12.5%), Ukrainian (10.8%), French (9.4%), and Polish (5.1%) origins. It was a striking moment in a season of transition for the Edmonton defence. Volunteer programs include River Valley Clean-up, Root for Trees, and Partner in Parks. 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. You've come to the right place. [322] This facility produces high-quality compost and generates renewable heat and electricity. The City of Edmonton has named five parks in its River Valley Parks System in honour of each of "The Famous Five". [21], Edmonton's historic growth has been facilitated through the absorption of five adjacent urban municipalities (Strathcona, North Edmonton, West Edmonton, Beverly and Jasper Place)[22] in addition to a series of annexations through 1982,[23] and the annexation of 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) of land from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont on January 1, 2019. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. The University of Alberta and MacEwan University also have galleries: the Fine Arts Building Gallery[260] and the Mitchell Art Gallery,[261] respectively. WebEdmonton is a town in north London, England within the London Borough of Enfield, a local government district of Greater London. [172] The Edmonton population centre, the fifth-largest in Canada, had a population of 960,015 in 2011, an 11.3 percent increase over its 2006 population of 862,544. [citation needed], The Telephone Historical Centre is a telephone museum also located in the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre. 11 in Alberta. [319][320], Edmonton's first power company established itself in 1891 and installed streetlights along the city's main avenue, Jasper Avenue. WebEdmonton is a cultural, governmental and educational centre. The city stretches over a land area of 264 sq miles, hosting the North Saskatchewan River, which cuts the city in two, and is considered to be the center of the Edmonton Capital Region. WebEdmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. [278] The most recent election was held in October 2021, and elected members to a four-year term. 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. [356], In 2019/20, MacEwan University had a total student population of over 18,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled in programs offering bachelor's degrees, university transfers, diplomas and certificates. WebLocal Edmonton news, business & sports updates. The Edmonton & Area Land Trust (EALT) is a charity focused on conserving natural areas in Edmonton and surrounding municipalities. 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. Edmonton, Canada. [333], Together, the Waste Management Centre and Wastewater Treatment plant are known as the Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence. [300] Service on the Canadian from Vancouver as far east as Winnipeg, including to Edmonton, resumed on December 11, 2020, with one round trip per week. 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. [2] [3] In the 2016 census, Edmonton had a population of 10,753 people. 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This system came into effect with the following election in October 2010. "[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!). WebZillow has 3592 homes for sale in Edmonton AB. [79], The city is known for having cold winters, though its weather is milder than Regina, Saskatoon or Winnipeg,[85] all of which are on a more southerly latitude than Edmonton. The vast majority of students attend schools in the two large English-language boards: Edmonton Public Schools, and the separate Edmonton Catholic School District. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. 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. WebOn the hunt for the best things to do in Edmonton? WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. Other introduced tree species include white ash, blue spruce, Norway maple, red oak, sugar maple, common horse-chestnut, McIntosh apple, and Evans cherry. [238] Within the 7,400ha (18,000 acres), 25km (16mi)-long river valley park system, there are 11 lakes, 14 ravines, and 22 major parks, and most of the city has accessible bike and walking trail connections. [330], The Edmonton Composting Facility was the largest of its type in the world, and the largest stainless steel building in North America. The power company was bought by the Town of Edmonton in 1902 and remains under municipal ownership today as EPCOR. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. The museum features two galleries and several smaller exhibits. The Misericordia and Grey Nuns are run separately by Covenant Health. There are numerous cadet corps[294] of the different elements (naval, army and air force) within Edmonton as well. It falls into the NRC 4a Plant Hardiness Zone. [282] In the current 43rd Canadian Parliament, eight MPs are members of the Conservative Party of Canada, while the remaining MP is part of the New Democratic Party. [citation needed], Local university-level sports teams include the U of A Golden Bears, the U of A Pandas, the NAIT Ooks, and the MacEwan Griffins. In Downtown, youll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. On the University of Alberta grounds is the 2,534-seat Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, which had over a year of heavy renovations as part of the province's 2005 centennial celebrations. [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. [122], On January 1, 2019, the City of Edmonton officially annexed 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont, increasing the city's area to 767.85km2 (296.47sqmi), with discussions of annexing an additional 2,830ha (28.3km2; 10.9sqmi) of Edmonton International Airport land still ongoing. Explore Edmonton's sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. WebEdmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is represented by 20 MLAs, one for each provincial electoral district. [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. [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. [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). [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. A largely gridded system forms most of Edmonton's street and road network. The city also has a number of public charter schools that are independent of any board. Twenty-one FM and eight AM radio stations are based in Edmonton. Explore Edmonton's sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset. The museum features an exhibit on the role of the 49th Battalion, CEF in Canada's Hundred Days Offensive. Edmonton also has a high demand for pub crawl tours in the city. [349] The publicly funded Athabasca University also has a campus in Edmonton. [312] The southeast portion is expected to open in 2021, after experiencing significant delays. [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. Metro, Edmonton's only free daily newspaper, ceased printing on December 20, 2019. [336], Edmonton has three publicly funded school boards (districts) that provide kindergarten and grades 112. 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. WebThe Edmonton CMA is the largest CMA in Canada by area at 9,426.73 km 2 (3,639.68 sq mi). Ahead of watching this matchup, heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays action on the ice. Edmonton is known as "The Gateway to the North" and the Although not part of 1 CMBG, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron and 1 Field Ambulance are located with the brigade group. The average age of the city's population was 36.0 years while there was an average 2.5 people per household. WebZillow has 3592 homes for sale in Edmonton AB. [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. It seats 1,932 patrons and houses the $3-million Davis Concert Organ, the largest concert organ in Canada. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, a province in western Canada. A local Muslim woman, Hilwie Hamdon, met with the mayor to acquire the land, and campaigned to raise $5,000 for the building. [5] The Edmonton CMA comprises the majority of Statistics Canada's Division No. [71] The Canadian Rockies are west of Edmonton and about 220km (140mi) to the southwest. Get Edmonton's weather and area codes, time zone and DST. The Edmonton Folk 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. [322], The city will roll-out the new waste collection service to the remaining multi-unit households which receive curbside service, but were not included in the initial transition, in 2023. 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. [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. 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