The Pulse
Friday, May 3
In this edition: Future Fields wins at YEG Startup Community Awards; Edmonton's Summer Streets program returning; and more headlines and happenings
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In this edition: City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs; proposed legislation would increase provincial authority over municipalities; and more headlines and happenings
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business
Future Fields wins at YEG Startup Community Awards
The winners of the 2024 YEG Startup Community Awards include Future Fields, a biomanufacturer using an innovative fruit fly facility that received US$11.2 million in funding last year.
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history
development
A moment in history: May 1, 1965
On this day in 1965, Edmonton was preparing to celebrate Canada's centennial.
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podcast
city council
Podcasters unpack 8.9% property tax increase
Edmonton City Council's decision to approve an 8.9% increase to property taxes "shocked" the hosts of Episode 261 of Speaking Municipally.
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arts
city council
City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs
The Citadel Theatre's lease, signed with the city in 1974, is up for renewal as of September, and a proposed new agreement could see the costs to maintain and renew the venerable arts institution's building transferred to the City of Edmonton.
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engagement
region
Calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County
Here are opportunities to provide feedback to municipal planners about street safety in Brander Gardens, a proposed rezoning on 99 Street, north of Whyte Avenue, and healthy aging in Strathcona County.
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history
development
A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.
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