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The Edmonton Valley Zoo will receive only half of the requested money from city council to renew existing infrastructure and meet licensing requirements.

It was heaven for hockey fans in orange and blue for more than four decades, but for nearly five years the old Coliseum has resulted in nothing but red on Edmonton's budget.

As the next four-year budget planning cycle officially began at city hall, councillors were briefed on what Edmontonians indicated were their priorities, including minimizing tax increases and improving snow and ice control.

As council begins budget deliberations for the next four-year planning cycle, the mayor and some councillors are already wanting adjustments to the proposed capital plan.

Edmonton city councillors will have to fight for their priorities in the next four-year budget as the city lays out its plan to pay for new projects and renew existing infrastructure and facilities.