Keith Gerein: Edmonton's new budget takes some welcome steps toward normalcy, but does it go far enough?

Edmonton Journal6 November 2026, 11:00 UTCCanada

Overall, this is the first city budget in awhile that feels like the municipality is finally beginning to play a bit of offence rather just reacting to unfriendly pressures.

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