[64], In 1892 Edmonton was incorporated as a town. [313] Construction on the second and final phase of the Valley Line, which will extend the line west to Lewis Farms, is expected to commence in 2021. [93][94][95][96], A massive cluster of thunderstorms swept through Edmonton on July 11, 2004, with large hail and over 100mm (3.9in) of rain reported within an hour in many places. It is home to North America's second largest mall, West Edmonton Mall (the world's largest mall from 1981 until 2004), and Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum. [164] After factoring in dwellings that did not respond to the municipal census, Edmonton's population is further estimated to be 992,812. [2] [3] In the 2016 census, Edmonton had a population of 10,753 people. Each councillor is elected in a ward (electoral district); the mayor is elected at-large. In Downtown, youll find skyscrapers, plenty of shops, and plenty of diversity and culture. The nonprofit Metro Cinema[237] shows a variety of alternative or otherwise unreleased films every week. [173], The 2021 census reported that immigrants (individuals born outside Canada) comprise 324,315 persons or 32.5% of the total population of Edmonton. Its collection includes both civilian and military aircraft, the largest of which are a Boeing 737 and two CF-101 Voodoos. [121], On November 30, 2016, the City of Edmonton and Leduc County came to an agreement on Edmonton's annexation proposal. Many of these boundaries have been changed, adjusted and renamed while the city has grown. Fort Edmonton Park, Canada's largest living history museum, is located in the river valley southwest of the city centre. [336], Edmonton has three publicly funded school boards (districts) that provide kindergarten and grades 112. In total, it covers the region's history from approximately 1795 to 1929 (represented by Fort Edmonton), followed chronologically by 1885, 1905, and 1920 streets, and a recreation of a 1920s midway. Edmonton is known as "The Gateway to the North" and the [340], Edmonton Public Schools is known for pioneering the concept of site-based decision making (decentralization) in Canada, which gives principals the authority, the financial resources and the flexibility to make decisions based on the individual needs of their schools. Transportation has been the cornerstone of the settlement and development of Edmonton. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River, at an elevation of 671m (2,201ft). [299], Service on the entire Canadian route was temporarily suspended on March 31, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [248] The largest is the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), which was formerly known as the Provincial Museum of Alberta until it was renamed in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's 2005 Alberta centennial visit. World War II saw Edmonton become a major base for the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Northwest Staging Route. [241] Three walnut species butternut, Manchurian walnut, and black walnut have survived in Edmonton. The airport provides passenger service to destinations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. [324] During this period, Edmonton delivered approximately 10,000 new carts every week to a total of approximately 250,000 homes. Junior sports clubs include the Edmonton Huskies and Edmonton Wildcats of the Canadian Junior Football League, the Edmonton Oil Kings of the Western Hockey League, and the Edmonton Riverhawks of the West Coast League. WebRead latest breaking news, updates, and headlines. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. On June 18, 2008, City Council decided to abandon the Edmonton trolley bus system[304] and the last trolley bus ran on May 2, 2009. 2022. [356], In 2019/20, MacEwan University had a total student population of over 18,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled in programs offering bachelor's degrees, university transfers, diplomas and certificates. [222] Northlands, the operators, renamed the festival "Edmonton's Capital Ex" or "Capital Ex" in 2006. Bourbon Street has numerous eating establishments; clubs and casinos can also be found within the complex. Lose yourself in the immersive experiences at the Royal Alberta Museum or the Art Gallery of Alberta, breathe in the glory of the Northern Lights from our dark sky preserves, or embrace the fun (and shopping) at West Edmonton Mall. The Edmonton Valley Zoo is in the river valley to the southwest of the city centre. [312] The southeast portion is expected to open in 2021, after experiencing significant delays. [122], On January 1, 2019, the City of Edmonton officially annexed 8,260ha (82.6km2; 31.9sqmi) from Leduc County and the City of Beaumont, increasing the city's area to 767.85km2 (296.47sqmi), with discussions of annexing an additional 2,830ha (28.3km2; 10.9sqmi) of Edmonton International Airport land still ongoing. [310] The four-year South LRT extension was opened in full on April 24, 2010, which sees trains travelling to Century Park[311] (located at 23 Avenue and 111 Street), making stops at South Campus and Southgate Centre along the way. [52] The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is the main airport serving the city. [111] Larger urban communities include Sherwood Park (an urban service area within Strathcona County), the cities of St. Albert, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove and Fort Saskatchewan, and the towns of Stony Plain, Morinville, and Devon. [275], The Edmonton City Council consists of a mayor and twelve councillors serving four-year terms. 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[citation needed], Inter-city rail passenger rail service is provided by Via Rail's premier train, the Canadian, as it travels between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario. Get Edmonton's weather and area codes, time zone and DST. [252] As of April 2019, the museum is permanently closed.[253]. [302] In 2017, ETS served approximately 86,997,466 people; the bus system saw 62,377,183 riders, while the LRT network served 24,620,283 passengers. 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[217][218] The Ukrainian Dnipro Ensemble of Edmonton, along with other Ukrainian choirs such as the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton, helps preserve the Ukrainian musical culture within the parameters of the Canadian multicultural identity in Edmonton. [177], Edmonton religious affiliation (2011)[178], Edmonton is home to members of a number of world religions. [288], The city's police force, the Edmonton Police Service, was founded in 1892, and had approximately 1,400 officers in 2012.[289]. [317][318], Edmonton maintains over 160km (99mi) of multi-use trails; however, most of this is within the river valley parkland system. Despite being far from Canada's coasts, Edmonton is also the home of HMCSNonsuch,[293] a naval reserve division. In 1952 the Edmonton Philharmonic and the Edmonton Pops orchestras amalgamated to form the 60-member modern version. [50], Incorporated as a town in 1892 with a population of 700 and then as a city in 1904 with a population of 8,350,[51] Edmonton became the capital of Alberta when the province was formed a year later, on September 1, 1905. [350][351], The U of A is a board-governed institution[352] that has an annual revenue of over one billion dollars. [202], Edmonton's geographical location has made it an ideal spot for distribution and logistics. WebEdmonton is a town in north London, England within the London Borough of Enfield, a local government district of Greater London. Dedicated psychiatric care is provided at the Alberta Hospital. It was estimated to cost over $88-million and the amount that Edmonton City Council donated towards its construction was met with some controversy. Edmonton has a history of opera and classical music performance; both have been supported by a variety of clubs and associations. [30], Established as the first permanent settlement in the area of what is now Edmonton, the Hudson's Bay Company trading post of Fort Edmonton (also known as Edmonton House) was named after Edmonton, Middlesex, England. 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[227] Others are Flying Canoe Volant,[227] Ice on Whyte and the Ice Magic Festival. [112] Major employment areas outside Edmonton but within the CMA include the Nisku Industrial Business Park and the Edmonton International Airport (including a planned inland port logistics support facility in support of the Port Alberta initiative)[113] in Leduc County, the Acheson Industrial Area in Parkland County, Refinery Row in Strathcona County and Alberta's Industrial Heartland[114] within portions of Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County and Sturgeon County. [333], Together, the Waste Management Centre and Wastewater Treatment plant are known as the Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence. [279][280], Edmonton is the capital of the province of Alberta and holds all main provincial areas of government such as the Provincial Legislature of Alberta. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is represented by 20 MLAs, one for each provincial electoral district. Ahead of watching this matchup, heres everything you need to know about Tuesdays action on the ice. [222] Founded in 1879, the Edmonton Exhibition was originally an annual fair and exhibition that eventually adopted a gold rush theme, becoming Klondike Days in the 1960s. On the University of Alberta grounds is the 2,534-seat Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, which had over a year of heavy renovations as part of the province's 2005 centennial celebrations. [290] In 1996, all fixed-wing aviation units were transferred to CFB Cold Lake. An airport representative told CTV News Edmonton the low-lying fog and low visibility was affecting arriving and departing flights on Tuesday, with some being diverted to Calgary. [52] It is North America's northernmost city with a metropolitan population over one million. [353] In 2021/22, the university had over 40,000 students enrolled within over 700 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, as well as over 7,000 students enrolled in its faculty of extension. Other past notable sports teams include; the Edmonton Grads, a women's basketball team with 108 local, provincial, national, and international titles and the world champions for 17 years in a row; the Edmonton Trappers, a Triple-A level baseball team with multiple division and league titles in the Pacific Coast League, and; the Edmonton Rush, a box lacrosse team with one league championship. Festivals of jazz, folk, and classical music are popular entertainment events in the city. [103] Then-mayor Laurence Decore cited the community's response to the tornado as evidence that Edmonton was a "city of champions," which later became an unofficial slogan of the city. 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