It's done! Take a ride down our newly complete bike network. Plus, our chili cook-off returns in fine form this month – are your tastebuds ready?
Welcome to the City of Edmonton Downtown Newsletter. This is the spot where we celebrate, learn, share and create unforgettable memories – all against the background of our ever-evolving Downtown.
Open for business: The Downtown Bike Network is now complete!
The final phase of Edmonton's new Downtown Bike Network is now open – formally completing our new 7.8 km cyclist network that allows citizens of all ages to bike throughout downtown in an accessible and all ages space.
The newest phase – a shared-use, protected on-street space on 105 Avenue between 109 and 116 Streets – opened October 23.
We ask users to please watch for signs and pavement markings indicating when it is safe to enter and exit the path. We’d like to also remind everyone to watch for changes during their commute, especially at alleyways.
To stay up to date, learn more, or sign up for a free ride-along, please visit edmonton.ca/bikedowntown.
Annual chili cook-off returns — in a hot new Downtown location
Western Week gets off to a tasty start when local restaurants take over 104 Street for this spicy culinary competition. The heat is on, so fire up your taste buds!
Also, vote for your favourite chili, enter our prize draw, meet Miss Rodeo Canada Queens or join in the line dancing lessons!
Date: Friday, November 3, 2017 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: 104 Street, between Jasper Ave and 102 Avenue Price: $1/sample bowl, $2/regular bowl
For more information visit edmonton.ca/ChiliCookOff.
Click here to find out what other wild events are taking over the town during Western Week.
Cash only. ATMs will be available onsite.
Curious minds welcome to explore fall Legislature program
On Thursday evenings, discover unforgettable experiences at the Edmonton Legislature grounds Visitor Centre for "Thursdays TBD: To Be Discovered."
Visitors can look forward to an array of guest speakers, film screenings, free concerts and more in the Edmonton Federal Building, which remains open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
Click here to learn more about the upcoming events.
Making it easy to buy and sell local!
Are you a local business owner who wants to promote your products or services to your city? Or maybe you're a discerning shopper who loves to support the businesses in your neighbourhood.
Whether you're a consumer or an entrepreneur, Edmonton Made is making it easy to buy – and sell – locally!
Check out Edmonton Made, and learn more about how they connect local businesses with local consumers to help them find distinctly Edmonton products and experiences.
Impulse loop wows crowds during Design Week events
The City of Edmonton-sponsored Impulse+Loop installation during Edmonton Design Week was a huge success!
More than 14,000 visitors of all ages came to the Quarter’s Armature and Downtown to enjoy themselves at the Nuit Blanche’s 24/7 interactive art playground, which culminated in a nighttime carnival.
The installation was part of the nine day Design Week where citizens were treated to workshops, talks, tours, pop-ups, parties and exhibitions throughout the city’s downtown and surrounding area.
To see some of the excitement, you can explore shots from the carnival photo booth here.
Grand opening captures all that is NorQuest
Edmonton’s downtown core became an eclectic multicultural mosaic on October 4.
The grand opening event for NorQuest College’s new campus addition, the Singhmar Centre for Learning, offered guests a mini tour around the world. Entertainment and cuisine from the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa were featured during the event.
November 15 & 16 | LRT Public Information Sessions | 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The City wants to hear from you about the Valley LRT Line.
We’re hosting public information sessions to update citizens on refinements to the preliminary design of this 14 km light-rail extension and to collect additional public input on LRT crossings for City Council to consider. Members of the public are encouraged to attend one two public sessions in November:
Session #1
Wednesday, November 15
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Belmead Community Hall, 9109 182 Street
Session #2
Thursday, November 16
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 10127 145 Street
To date, thousands of Edmontonians have given their input into the design, location and development of the Valley Line LRT line and we want this exceptional engagement to continue.
These are some of the roadways that will be impacted by closures in coming weeks.
Jasper Av, 100 St - 108 St, will be totally closed Nov. 18 from 5pm to 7pm for Santa's Parade of Lights Special Event. Use 103 Ave. or 104 Ave.
Jasper Av Westbound, 100 St to 97 St will be closed Nov. 18 from 2pm - 7pm for Santa's Parade of Lights Special Event. Use 102 Ave. or 103A Ave.
102 Ave, 99 St. to 100 St. reduced to single lane each direction until Jan. 2018. Use other routes.
102 Ave., 96 St. to 97 St. closed until late December. Local access via 101A Ave to 96 St. Detour using Jasper Ave. or 103A Ave.
102 Ave EB, 95 St to 97 St, reduced to single lane until VLRT construction begins. (Use 103A Ave).
105 St SB, Jasper Ave to the lane north of Jasper Ave, closed from 9am to 3pm on Sept. 25. Use other routes.
Long-term roadway impacts:
99 St, 102 Ave to 102A Ave & west sidewalk closed until Paril 2019. Use 97 St or 100 St.
102 Ave, 124 St to 111 St, closed to WB traffic in for the installation of a Cycle Track until late Oct.
111 Ave EB, 91 St to 92 St, reduced to single lane and south sidewalk closed until end of Oct. Use 107A Ave or 118 Ave.
105 Street at the north end of the Walterdale Bridge, various lane closures until late December. Use 99 Street/Scona Road.
105 St NBD, 104 Ave to 105 Ave, closed for 2.5 years. (Use 109 St or 101 St.)
102 St, 103 Ave to 104 Ave: reduced to one lane in each direction until the end of the calendar year.
103 Ave, 102 St to 104 St, reduced to one lane in each direction until the end of the calendar year.
103 St, 103 Ave to 104 Ave, permanently closed to traffic. Sidewalks also closed. (Use 104 St or 101 St.)
102 Av, 121 St to 112 St, closed to WB traffic until late Oct. The North sidewalk will also be closed in phases.
97 St, 107A Ave to 111 Ave, reduced to one lane in each direction until late Oct. (Use 95 St or 101 St.)
Jasper Ave/82 St, 92 St to 111 Ave and 109 St to 115 St, reduced to single lane in each direction until late Oct.
112 Ave, 82 St to 90 St and 82 St, 112 Ave to 115 Ave will be reduced to single lane until late Oct.
Traffic impacts and timelines are subject to frequent and sudden changes. The Current Traffic Disruptions Map is updated every 15 minutes and includes collisions, construction, event detours and emergency closures.
ted on-street space on 105 Avenue between 109 and 116 Streets – opened October 23. 
