Hawrelak Park plaza construction set after $1M grant from province – Edmonton
The province has committed $1 million towards enhancing a cornerstone in Edmonton’s river valley. The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues (EFCL) has been approved grant funding towards building a community plaza in William Hawrelak Park. READ MORE: Organizers estimate 345,000 people came to 2018 Edmonton Heritage Festival Culture and Tourism Minister Lori Sigurdson said the facility…
Man who worked for Edmonton-based construction firm identified as Ethiopian Airlines crash victim – Edmonton
A third Edmontonian has been identified as one of the 157 people killed when an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed in Africa on Sunday. Edmonton-based PCL Construction issued a statement on Monday afternoon confirming Darcy Belanger as being one of 18 Canadians killed in the tragedy. “The entire PCL family of companies across Canada and the…
Yellowhead Freeway plans to close 66 Street: ‘It’s going to be absolutely terrible’ – Edmonton
With construction getting underway this year on converting Yellowhead Trail into a freeway, some business owners along the corridor are left shaking their heads. Kelly Yakimyshyn builds lift axles for semi-trucks that haul wood, fuel and other dangerous goods. He purchased his shop seven years ago in an ideal location. “It’s right off 66 Street…
Crews respond to fire at under-construction house in central Edmonton – Edmonton
Firefighters were called to a house near 93 Street and 108 Avenue on Thursday afternoon. At 2:30 p.m., smoke could be seen coming from the house, which appeared to be still under construction. There is no word yet on possible causes or damage estimate. Smoke can be seen coming from a house that’s under construction…
Edmonton’s Groat Road Bridge closed due to crane incident – Edmonton
The Groat Road Bridge was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon following an incident with a construction crane. The City of Edmonton said a crane wheel derailed, leading to the closure of the traffic lanes and sidewalk. Emergency closure of Groat Road Bridge both directions, including the sidewalk, following a crane wheel derailment. No injuries,…
Concerns about sign pollution coming to an Edmonton neighbourhood – Edmonton
In the coming months, construction crews will be moving in to the tree-lined Strathcona/Mill Creek community and one resident is worried about the “pollution” that will be left behind. “We’re on the corner of new bike lane and new bike lane,” explained Brian Olesky as he described the changes coming. Help us improve Globalnews.ca Olesky…
Edmonton’s cold snap slows already months-long construction work on Allendale Road – Edmonton
Significant progress has been made in fixing a large cavity under the pavement on Edmonton’s Allendale Road near Calgary Trail, but on Thursday, the company in charge of the project said the freezing cold start to February has slowed work down. “We have finished our construction of a new manhole and are now working to…
Questions raised about proposal for Edmonton neighbourhood dealing with LRT construction
There are some serious questions about a proposal for an Edmonton neighbourhood dealing with LRT construction. Vinesh Pratap explains. Source link
Man arrested after toilets, granite counters, vehicles stolen from Edmonton construction sites – Edmonton
An Edmonton man is facing a number of charges after a lengthy stolen property investigation by police. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said it became aware of several break-ins and thefts at newly built and unoccupied homes across the city in October 2018. A suspect was identified and search warrants were conducted at two homes….
Contentious home in Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine now well under construction – Edmonton
A massive home that has been a great cause of debate for residents near Edmonton’s Mill Creek Ravine is taking shape. The home — which is three storeys high and over 4,000 square feet — is now towering over those who use the path in Mill Creek Ravine Park at the end of 93 Avenue off…