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"Edmonton's Bold Plan: Attract Global Investors, Lower Taxes!"
"Edmonton's Bold Plan: Attract Global Investors, Lower Taxes!"
Unlocking Edmonton's potential: Global investment, lower residential taxes on the horizon! 🌟 #EdmontonAdvantage2026
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Jun 15, 2026
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New plan - 'Edmonton Advantage 2026-2030'!
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In the news this week |
Edmonton has unveiled its ambitious Edmonton Advantage 2026-2030 plan, aiming to attract global investment and revitalize the city's economy.
Mayor Andrew Knack highlighted the critical need to expand the non-residential tax base, easing increasing tax pressures that have long weighed on homeowners.
By focusing on business growth and global partnerships, Edmonton hopes to diversify revenue streams and reduce dependence on residential taxes.
Key strategies include better infrastructure, new incentives, and a welcoming business climate intended to spur job growth and economic resilience.
While the plan promises to attract major investors, some community members urge stronger support for local small businesses, which are vital to Edmonton’s identity.
City leaders are responding by exploring ways to ensure both global investors and local enterprises flourish.
Optimism runs high that this bold plan will foster a fairer tax structure and strengthen Edmonton’s future. Read More... |
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Things to do this week |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Drop-In Tai Chi at City Hall Plaza: A free outdoor Tai Chi class hosted by the Edmonton Multicultural Innovative Society. Good for all skill levels and a relaxed way to start the week. Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 (Mondays, 12 – 2 PM) Urban Hike: Capilano Park to Dawson Park Loop: A guided river valley walk with the Edmonton Outdoor Club covering one of the prettier east-end stretches of trail. Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Orchards Community Farmers' Market: A neighbourhood outdoor market with produce, baked goods, and local makers in southwest Edmonton. Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 (Mondays, 3:30 – 7:30 PM) |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Gus Englehorn and samwoy: Quirky indie songwriter Gus Englehorn plays an intimate set at The Aviary with support from samwoy. Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Whitehorse: The Canadian roots-rock duo brings their harmonies to Festival Place out in Sherwood Park. Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival with El Niven: A tribute concert running through the CCR catalogue at the Jubilee. Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Ne-Yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour: Two R&B and pop hitmakers share the stage at Rogers Place for the biggest show of the week. Date: Friday, June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Edmonton International Jazz Festival (Opening Night): The 10-day festival opens with shows across downtown venues, including MA:Q at the Yardbird Suite. Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 (runs through June 28) |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Fully Committed at the Varscona Theatre: A fast-paced one-actor comedy set behind the scenes of a chaotic Manhattan restaurant. Date: Through Sunday, June 21, 2026 (showtimes vary)
Così fan tutte (NUOVA Vocal Arts Festival): Mozart's comic opera reimagined in a 1930s Canadian setting, performed by emerging vocal artists. Date: Running this week (see listing for dates) |
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Alberta Circus Arts Festival: Aerialists and acrobats take over the French Quarter with performances plus free juggling and stilt-walking lessons for all ages. Date: Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
Children's Makerspace Drop-In: Hands-on tinkering with a loose-parts wall, green screen, DIY DJ booth, robot coding, and 3D design help. Date: Open during the week (drop-in hours vary) |
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Moonlight Cocktail Club – Taste of Place x From The Wild: A craft cocktail evening built around foraged and local ingredients, blending nightlife with a sense of place. Date: This week (see listing)
Mint Club with Carpoolers, Dove Eater, Garden of Ash, Revera & Pray The Mantis: A stacked local lineup to close out the week at the Starlite Room. Date: Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:30 PM |
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Edmonton Stingers (CEBL Basketball): The two-time CEBL champions host a home game at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
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NASCA Summer Social: A casual afternoon social and networking gathering at a Southside Irish pub. Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM |
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It's getting cold... | ||
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: June 15 – 19, 2026The week opens warm and bright before cooling down with a wet middle stretch. Monday is the pick of the week with a high near 26°C, then expect a run of showers from Tuesday through Friday with daytime highs settling into the high teens and low twenties. Pack a layer and an umbrella for the back half of the week.
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026 |
In coming... | ||
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