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The Citadel Theatre has been leasing their premises from the city for almost 50 years but the lease is about to expire. The ongoing operation is one concern but the bigger issue is the building and repair bills — expected to reach tens of millions of dollars, when factored in annually would amount to well over $1 million.
There is no room to add this to the current budget, so it may mean other projects will have to be delayed. Hopefully the expiration of the Citadel lease and what it means didn't catch the City by surprise.
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The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights (CJHR) filed a lawsuit against the City on Thursday. The lawsuit claims the City undermines the fundamental human rights of the homeless and violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by not providing adequate shelter for those who need it.
The City is preparing to defend its approaches in court and has until Sept. 18 to file its statement of defence.
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After ten years of battling with the City of Edmonton it appears the battle is almost over and the City will close the Scona Pool permanently. The swimming pool was built at Strathcona High School in 1957 and a city reposrt says significant repairs are required to keep the facility running The pool served the the adjacent community well for 65 years and closing it will make it difficult for groups and individuals to find an alternative.
- There is only one meeting at City Hall this week. The Agenda Review Committee will meet Tuesday at 9:00 am, and these meetings are generally scheduled for just 30 minutes. Council will then take the rest of the week off. Just because they’re on a break doesn’t mean we will be, though. Hopefully, we will have some exciting news in your inbox this week!
- The weather is warming up and, on Saturday, the Spring Festival will take place at Manchester Square. Come with the kids and enjoy food trucks, lawn games, live music from local bands, and more. We are excited it’s no longer winter and we can have in-person events again. This event is free, but there will be items available for purchase from a variety of vendors as well as a beer garden.
- Starting May 1st, the alcohol in parks pilot project will begin again, this time with expanded locations. Between the hours of 11:00 am and 9:00 pm, people will be able to drink at 124 picnic sites in 18 different parks. While we’re happy to see people being treated more like adults, you will still be unable to walk around the park with your beverage. Why make this so bureaucratic?
May 7-8 will be the first of eight weekends when Edmontonians can get rid of things of many (appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc) that are not permissible in the regular schedule of compost, recycle waste pickup.
The dates and locations for the 8 weekends are as below....
The city's website has more information regarding this program and what items are acceptable and non acceptable.
With Covid restrictions lifted and warmer weather just around the corner the iconic Blues on Whyte bar is looking forward to a successful spring, summer and autumn season. Only one thing stands in the way....a padlock on the patio gate. Blues on Whyte management will be meeting with city officials to work out the issues and try to find a solution that is good for business and keeps Edmontonians safe.