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The pandemic has turned economies on their collective ears. In Strathcona County, some sectors have survived and some even thrived; but a number of businesses…

Mayors in the capital region say they are looking forward to further collaborative development around Edmonton after the election of new faces.

Article content Years in the making, the Edmonton Region is ready to welcome investment like never before, while supporting COVID-19 recovery, creating jobs and building for the future. This is a pivotal moment in history and, as leaders, it’s time to think big and act. In 2016, a panel of experts confirmed that a globally competitive Edmonton Region was achievable but only if municipalities think and act with a united regional mindset. Their Be Ready, Or Be Left Behind report served as a call to action to work together in a co-ordinated and focused way. We apologize, but this video has fa...

Article content The Town of Stony Plain is moving up in the world. MacLean’s has listed Stony Plain amoung the top 75 of its “Canada’s Best Communities” annual report. The Town is ranked 61 out of 415 communities across the country, seventh in Alberta, and second in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Town of Stony Plain ranks in top 75 best Canadian communities Back to video “As the mayor, I’m very proud that our community is ranked one of the best communities in Canada to live. It speaks volumes for o...

Article content The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is coming together to advance economic development in the area. On Apr. 12, 2021, all 13 regional mayors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a new, innovative model for municipal economic development. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Metro Edmonton mayors commit to collaborative economic development Back to video Called the Collaborative Economic Development (CED) initiative, the model will focus on direct return on investment, and be built using existing municipal resources where...