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Edmonton is getting noticed!

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

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Aerial with downtown skyline behind Walterdale Bridge and Rossdale Power Plant

Edmonton ranked as third most livable city in Canada

Global Citizen Solutions ranked Edmonton third in Canada for 2025 because ...
Living Here
A footbridge across a river in a fall valley with the city skyline in the background.

Scandinave Spa is coming to Edmonton

The first Alberta location will overlook North Saskatchewan River Valley, with ...
Business + InnovationLiving Here
Ariel shot looking down at people walking and cycling near Edmonton's river valley with lucious trees are framed by the North Saskatchewan River on the right.

Edmonton featured for using AI to tackle potholes

Can AI predict predict potholes before they appear? Edmonton is using ...
Your City at WorkBusiness + Innovation
Opening match of FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 at Commonwealth Stadium

Edmonton is the highest Canadian city on Burson 2025 Ranking of Sport Cities

Edmonton rose to #22, making us the top Canadian city on ...
Arts + CultureBusiness + Innovation
Two-story atrium inside a post secondary building with stairs, glass and concrete pillars.

Edmonton partners with MIT to strengthen our innovation ecosystems

MIT’s Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program brings together local and international leaders ...
Business + InnovationTalent + Education
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

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