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. WebGet directions, maps, and traffic for Edmonton. From 1943, as CFB Namao (now CFB Edmonton/Edmonton Garrison), it was a major air force base. [100] An F4 tornado that struck Edmonton on July 31, 1987, killing 27, was unusual in many respects, including severity, duration, damage, and casualties. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. It opened in 1984 and has since been expanded several times. West Edmonton Mall holds several after-hour establishments in addition to its many stores and attractions. It lies along the North Saskatchewan River in the centre of the province, 185 miles (300 km) north of Calgary. [211] In and around Downtown Edmonton, there are a few shopping districts, including the Edmonton City Centre mall, Jasper Avenue, and 104 Street. This main "Ribbon of Green" is supplemented by tributary creeks and ravines, particularly the Whitemud Creek, Blackmud Creek, and Mill Creek Ravine. The North Saskatchewan River originates at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park and bisects the city. [98], Twelve tornadoes had been recorded in Edmonton between 1890 and 1989,[99] and eight since 1990. [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. 11 in Alberta. [103] Then-mayor Laurence Decore cited the community's response to the tornado as evidence that Edmonton was a "city of champions," which later became an unofficial slogan of the city. The Castrol Raceway hosts regular sprint car and a national International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) events at their facility next to Edmonton International Airport. 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. Investigative journalism from the Star's award-winning journalists. The John Walter Museum and Historical Area (c. 1875 to 1901) is on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. The museum held a grand opening event and gave out 40,000 free tickets for its first few days of operation. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. 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. 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. Edmonton won 4-3 on the road its last time out on January 14 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census. [321], Edmonton delivers source-separated organics waste collection to all single-unit, and some multi-unit homes. It is a copy of a statue by Oscar Nemon. [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. Downtown Edmonton has undergone a continual process of renewal and growth since the mid-1990s. [330], The Edmonton Composting Facility was the largest of its type in the world, and the largest stainless steel building in North America. Noteworthy events that have occurred in Edmonton include the 1965 Edmonton aircraft bombing, the 2011 murder of Johnny Altinger, the 2012 University of Alberta shooting, the 2014 Edmonton shooting, and the 2017 Edmonton attack. [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. [326], An anaerobic digester began service in April 2021, and has the capacity to process 40,000 tonnes of organic waste annually. [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). Century Park will eventually house up to 5,000 residents. 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. [219], Edmonton hosts several large festivals each year, contributing to its nickname, "Canada's Festival City". One of the MLAs, Rachel Notley, is the Leader of the Opposition and served as the 17th premier of Alberta from 2015 to 2019. [77], Summer in Edmonton lasts from June until early September, while winter lasts from November until March and in common with all of Alberta[78] varies greatly in length and severity. [224] Also in August Edmonton hosts the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the fourth major folk festival in Canada. [196], During the 1970s and 1980s, Edmonton became a major financial centre, with both regional offices of Canada's major banks and locally based institutions opening. Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum, is located in the river valley southwest of the city centre. 2, which includes surrounding communities. [citation needed], Edmonton is represented by nine Members of Parliament (MP), with one being elected to represent each of its federal electoral districts. [188] The Sikh community in Edmonton is served by four gurdwaras. The Sun, established in 1978, has a circulation of 55,000. Both newspapers are owned by the Postmedia Network. [367][368] The Edmonton Examiner is a citywide community-based paper also published weekly. WebCurrent local time in Canada Alberta Edmonton. [citation needed], Edmonton's teams have rivalries with Calgary's teams and games between Edmonton and Calgary teams are often referred to as the Battle of Alberta. WebEdmonton is a town in north London, England within the London Borough of Enfield, a local government district of Greater London. 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. West Edmonton Mall is literally the size of a city and the Old Strathcona farmers market is famous for a reason. [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. 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 [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. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". 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. Full coverage of federal & Alberta politics. It hosts a year-round slate of festivals, reflected in the nickname "Canada's Festival City". [177] The most frequent visible minorities included South Asian (9.5%), Chinese (6.3%), Black (5.9%), Filipino (5.9%), and Arab (2.6%). Seattles most recent game was a home loss, 4-1, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 16. [226] Edmonton also hosts a number of winter festivals, one of the oldest being the Silver Skate Festival. Learn about City services, programs, attractions, events and City projects. The Orchestra performs at the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. [227] Others are Flying Canoe Volant,[227] Ice on Whyte and the Ice Magic Festival. Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census. [249], The Telus World of Science is located in the Woodcroft neighbourhood northwest of the city centre. Seattles most recent game was a home loss, 4-1, to the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 16. Ahead of watching this matchup, heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays action on the ice. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Edmonton, city, capital of Alberta, Canada. [2] Downtown Edmonton's Churchill Square host numerous festivals each summer. [248] The largest is the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), which was formerly known as the Provincial Museum of Alberta until it was renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 2005 Alberta centennial visit. Major roadways include Kingsway, Yellowhead Trail (Highway16), Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive. [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. 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. The Edmonton Folk Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Odds and [182], Edmonton's Jewish community is represented by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, operating the historic Edmonton Jewish Cemetery, purchased in 1907. [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. West Edmonton Mall is literally the size of a city and the Old Strathcona farmers market is famous for a reason. Extremes do occur, such as the 114mm (4.49in) of rainfall that fell on July 31, 1953. [241] Three walnut species butternut, Manchurian walnut, and black walnut have survived in Edmonton. [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. [5] The Edmonton CMA comprises the majority of Statistics Canada's Division No. WebGet directions, maps, and traffic for Edmonton. WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. 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. 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). 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%). [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. [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. [296] Its crime severity index was the fifth-highest among CMAs in Canada behind Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna and Vancouver. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River, at an elevation of 671m (2,201ft). WebEdmonton 213 hotels and places to stay See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates. [87][88] The lowest temperature ever recorded in Edmonton was 49.4C (56.9F) on January 19 and 21, 1886.[89]. WebEdmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring. 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