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Amii aims for more "collisions" at Upper Bound
In an effort to increase cross-pollination at the Upper Bound artificial intelligence conference, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute is encouraging a bit more intermingling of its streams.
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A moment in history: May 15, 1899
On this day in 1899, one of Edmonton's most enduring and influential businesses was advertising its wares.
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On the agenda: Police annual report, rezoning, Rice Howard Way
This week, council will consider creating a permanent clean energy retrofit program, review the Edmonton Police Service's annual report, and decide if it will establish a pedestrian-friendly entertainment district downtown.
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A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, James Ramsey, otherwise known as Edmonton's "Merchant Prince," was selling Easter clothes.
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Calls for public engagement: downtown entertainment, Meyonohk, wetlands
Here are opportunities to help shape the City of Edmonton's plans to establish an entertainment district and renew the Meyonohk area, plus a chance to contribute to discussions on Alberta's wetlands.
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Land sales signal change could be coming to The Quarters
Several city-owned lots in The Quarters are in the process of being sold to developers, giving at least one city councillor a glimmer of hope that there is legitimate progress to revitalize the 106-acre neighbourhood.
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On the agenda: Night mayor, lights for bikes, cleaning the core
This week, councillors are set to discuss a nighttime economy strategy, upgrades for lights on active transportation routes, and enhanced cleaning services in the core.
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Podcasters ponder parking decision precedent
Edmonton city council's decision to extend the Katz Group's agreement for a temporary gravel parking space could create both positive and negative ripples, the hosts of Episode 258 of Speaking Municipally said.
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Calls for public engagement: Old Strathcona, Rice Howard Way, Towards 40
Here are opportunities to shape city planning for the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy, a proposed entertainment district on Rice Howard Way, and street safety along 40 Street and Hermitage Road.
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