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Celebrate the awards, recognition and all the good news that put our city in the spotlight. 

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Edmonton Folk Fest hill filled with people watching performances on the stage. The sun is setting behind the skyline in the background with a ray of light.

Edmonton makes Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025

The only Canadian destination on the list, Edmonton selected as one ...
Living HereArts + Culture
A teal graphic with a bird head coming out of a heard and words ‘wâsikan kisewâtisiwin’ written in a large circle in the middle.

pipikwan pêhtâkwan named a 2024 MIT Solve finalist

Local PR agency pipikwan pêhtâkwan was chosen for a 2024 MIT ...
IndigenousBusiness + Innovation
Edmonton’s Amazing Race Canada team, Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay. Two brunette women standing flexing their arm muscles and laughing.

U of A wrestling champs win the Amazing Race Canada in Edmonton

U of A wrestling champs Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay win ...
Arts + CultureTalent + Education

Best Affordable Cities in Canada

Canadian news magazine Maclean’s named Edmonton in its “Best Affordable Places ...
Living HereYour City at Work
Modern row housing in surrounded by mature trees.

Edmonton region recognized for housing reform

In the latest episode of Oh the Urbanity!, Edmonton was recognized ...
Living HereYour City at Work
Edmonton downtown skyline summer with the North Saskatchewan River on the left. A sun burst is coming through the tall downtown buildings.

Ben Stelter Foundation announces Canada’s first proton therapy centre in Edmonton

The Edmonton region is getting Canada’s first proton therapy treatment centre, ...
Business + Innovation

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