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Before moving to Edmonton, Sarah Stephens was hesitant about the harsh winters, but when the snow fell she was relieved to find a buzz

of activity, despite the icy temperatures.

Moving to EdmontonStephens moved to Edmonton in the fall of

2009, and says that the move from her previous home in the UK to Canada has been an easier transition than anticipated. “People living in Edmonton come from many different countries and backgrounds,” she says, adding that “this diversity is explored and celebrated in Edmonton, a true reflection of the phrase stating Canada to be a ‘mosaic’ of different nationalities, rather than a ‘melting pot.’”

With so many supporting organizations for newbies to the area, Sandy Mowat, a local high school teacher and president of Edmonton’s Newcomers’ Club, says that many newcomers she has met are smitten when they first arrive, especially if its during the sunny summer months when they can take in all the organic

fare, green space, weekly markets and the plethora of day-trip opportunities.

The Lifestyle“Edmontonians rise to the challenge of a

long winter beautifully,” Mowat says. “They are the most enthusiastic hockey fans, they love live theatre, they love their restaurants and mostly they love their river valley. There is a collegiality here as people stick together to face the cold. It makes it a friendlier place.”

Veronica Kastrukoff, public relations director of the Newcomers’ Club and a newcomer herself, moved to Edmonton from Ontario two years ago and says, “There is so much to do here, whether it be inside or outside, no one can say they are bored in Edmonton.”

Support NetworksAside from the Newcomers’ Club, there are

other groups and support networks that prevent newcomers from falling through the cracks. “The City of Edmonton recognizes the importance of social inclusion and social

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Welcome to EdmontonAN iNtroductioN to thE ArEA’s pEopLE, pLAcEs ANd EvENts

the Club scenethe goal is to drive it long and straight at

victoria Golf Course, which is Canada’s oldest

city-run course. it was first developed in 1896 before

the City of Edmonton was even founded, and its

prime river valley location offers an excellent

backdrop of the Legislative Assembly of

Alberta and university of Alberta

buildings. other venues in Edmonton

include private facilities such as

Edmonton Petroleum Golf &

Country Club and derrick Golf &

Winter Club, and public venues

such as Pioneer Meadows,

Rundle Park and twin Willows.

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the Eyes have itEdmonton is home to more than 60 art

galleries and public art exhibits, with the Art Gallery of Alberta being the largest and most prestigious.

the huge gallery reopened in January 2010 after a large renovation project, and once again is displaying exhibits of contemporary and historical art from Alberta and around the world. the Art Gallery was founded in 1924 and maintains a collection of more than 6,000 objects. it features three floors of premiere exhibition space, as well as the city of Edmonton terrace, the singhmar centre for Art Education, Zinc restaurant and Ledcor theatre.

oil and sandEdmonton is the closest major city to Alberta’s oil sands, which

is the second largest crude oil reserve in the world – second only to

saudi Arabia. the oil sands are located in three areas in northeast

Alberta covering less than 140,200 square kilometres, containing

proven oil reserves of 171 billion barrels. that is enough oil to meet

Canada’s current oil demand for almost 400 years. the most common

extraction method is through the use of steam, which thins and

separates oil from the sand so it can be piped out without digging.

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POPuLATION (2009 ESTIMATE)Edmonton: 782,439

Greater Edmonton: 1,155,400

LOCATIONEdmonton is in central Alberta,

with British Columbia and the

Rocky Mountains to the west,

saskatchewan to the east and

Montana to the south.

bEGINNINGSEdmonton, named after a town

in England, was incorporated

as a city in 1904 and became

Alberta’s capital in 1905.

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Fast Factsn the city of Edmonton covers 699.8 square kilometres – larger than chicago and toronto.

n more than 50 ethnic groups are represented in Greater Edmonton, with nearly 500 places of worship.

n Edmonton is a leader in the tv and film industry. more than 150 shows and movies have been produced in the city’s studios over the years.

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Welcome, Everyone

Avenue of Nations is an area just

northwest of downtown Edmonton

that features shops, restaurants and

services that represent many different

nationalities. the neighborhood has

relatively low rents and is centered

around 107th Avenue from 95th

street to 116th street. it showcases

a smorgasbord of ethnic shops

reflecting the cultures of Africa, China,

Japan, italy, Latin America, Poland,

ukraine and vietnam. Meanwhile,

nearby 96th street has more than

16 churches and is featured in

Ripley's Believe It or Not.

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156 St. Albert Trail • St. Albert, AB T8N 0P5(780) 459-5551 • [email protected]

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• 148 Newly Renovated Rooms

• Eight Handicap Rooms

• Four Extended Stay with Full Kitchen

• Eight Air Tub Rooms

• Eight Business-Class Rooms

• Guest Laundry

• Saltwater Swimming Pool

• C/W Water Slide and Hot Tub

• Exercise Room

• Licensed Restaurant (Family)

• Banquet and Conference Space for 400 (complete with break-out rooms)

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Room to vroomEdmonton City Centre Airport becomes more than jets and

helicopters whenever the honda indy Edmonton car race roars

into the city. the race is part of the indyCar series and is

staged at the airport on a temporary 3.1544-kilometre winding

road course. the 95-lap event has undergone many name

changes since its debut in 2005, including the West Edmonton

Mall Grand Prix, Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton and the Rexall

Edmonton indy. in 2010, honda Canada inc. became title

sponsor of the race.

Cast Partyit started in 1982, so the Edmonton

international Fringe theatre Festival will

celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2011.

the theatrical celebration occurs every

August and is the largest and longest-

running festival of its kind in North America.

performance spots in the festival are so

coveted that participants are determined

by a lottery system. the festival is

headquartered in old strathcona, which has

numerous permanent theatres such as

Walterdale playhouse, transAlta Arts Barns,

varscona theatre and catalyst theatre.

during the festival, the streets and alleys of

the neighbourhood are filled with street

performers along with masked or

costumed actors promoting their plays.

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FREsh and Greenif you are planning a conference or big meeting, hosts

can find good information through Edmonton’s FREsh

program. this is a new initiative by Edmonton’s hospitality

industry that addresses changing needs in conference

planning, while assisting those who wish to add

environmental and cultural components to their events.

FREsh offers tools to help make your conference a green

event, including an eco-report card, sustainable event

planning guide and sustainable event planning tips. Many

FREsh events are held at shaw Conference Centre, which

has an excellent reputation as a green meeting venue.

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envirOnmentLOCALS GO GREEN AT ANy CHANCE THEy GET, bE IT

THROuGH PRESERVATION, INNOVATION OR RECREATION

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Edmonton is truly a gold mine of green. There is space to breathe here. In the pristine river valley there is

untouched landscape and vast open parks where the “ribbon of green” holds so much potential.

Green SpaceThe city is built around the North

Saskatchewan River where there is much urban waterfront, a space that is largely preserved for public trails, parks and promenades, and is the largest urban green space in North America.

A local group called the River Valley Alliance has high hopes for the recreational expansion of the valley. With the slogan “to preserve, protect and enhance,” the alliance hopes to create a large stretch of municipal parkland, extending trails from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan along the meandering river. Throughout the city, it is calculated that there are 830 parks, 338 playgrounds and 40 off-leash dog parks, the most green space per capita in North America.

Innovations of GreenThese are just some of the many green

initiatives that are being actively pursued in Alberta’s capital city of independent thinkers. What the city is most widely recognized for is the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC), a site that consumes 233-hectares of space aides in the diversion of 70 percent of waste to the local landfill. By means of material recovery, composting, e-waste and demolition recycling, and various bio stations, the facility’s goal is to divert 90 percent of waste from the landfill by 2013.

According to a study done by the City of Edmonton in 2008, EWMC has “developed a way to turn the gas produced from landfills into enough energy to light thousands of homes.” Referred to by the centre as Landfill Gas Recovery, the EWMC notes that one tonne of organic waste can produce 125 cubic metres of methane, “the energy equivalent of one barrel of oil.”

Green developmentsBrian Scott, marketing, technology

and research director with the Alberta-based development consultant group Communitas is helping Edmonton to become an increasingly net-zero community.

As of 2007, all new city-owned buildings (including renovations of existing ones), must be designed and constructed to be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.

Communitas is working on a project that is being planned to be LEED Silver, net-zero and affordable called Station Pointe Greens, of which Scott says is “our most ambitious sustainable development with a 220-unit apartment development currently being planned.

“The city is setting a standard that will hopefully help the adoption of and raise the profile of the LEED certification process,” Scott says. “I have heard from other consultants that in some jurisdictions, energy efficient commercial buildings can in fact cost no more – and sometimes in fact less – to build than a standard design.”

Another project that has been built under LEED Silver certification guidelines is the Centennial Garage, a city building that consumes 331,000 square feet and is home to more than 250 city buses, but is surprisingly energy efficient. Equipped with a solar panel wall, a white non-reflective roof, constructed with recycled materials and water-saving measure, this vast undertaking sets a precedent for others to follow.

Finally, going green means to carpool, take public transit or commute by means of self-propulsion. Edmonton makes it easy for its citizens to make a greener choice with its transit system. ETS currently operates 14 kilometres of rail track with 37 electric rail cars, moving more than 74,000 passengers daily. And with more than 6,200 bus stops throughout the city, there is no excuse not to hop aboard.

stoRy By LyNSEy FRANkSPhotoGRAPhy By bRIAN McCORd & jEFFREy S. OTTO

Previous spread: condos on the north bluff of the river valley Clockwise from top: the Lrt trolley makes it’s way across the high Level Bridge; Ets buses are housed in the centennial Garage, which was built using LEEd guidelines; Edmonton Waste management centre

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From biotechnology to nanotechnology, clean energy, information technology and health sciences, Edmonton

studies, analyzes, decodes and invents some of the most sophisticated scientific works in those fields.

The Academics Considered to be a centre for

research, Edmonton is cultivating some of the most ingenious breakthroughs at some of the world’s most innovative companies and centres of research in Canada. This research is not only vibrant, but is actively supported in such an academic society.

The most forward-thinking academics have brought the University of Alberta to a caliber all its own. Attracting some of the best professors and students from all over Canada and beyond, the University of Alberta is one of the top-funded research universities nationwide, and has many national, international and provincial research awards to warrant the funding.

Edmonton Research ParkNeil Kaarsemaker, the manager

at Edmonton Research Park, says the facility is globally recognized for fostering “economic diversification of the Edmonton region through the development, attraction and retention of targeted technology-based companies.”

The facility encompasses 50 research firms, all with access to applied research resources of Alberta Innovates Technology Futures, a platform that provides technical services and funding support to those researchers.

“We seek to create a dynamic and growing innovation community within Edmonton Research Park that supports the efforts of our partners in the Edmonton Capital region,” Kaarsemaker says.

In MedicinePeople from all over the country

come to Edmonton for specialized treatments with Alberta Health Services. According to a 2008 study conducted by the City of Edmonton,

EdMONTON IS A Hub FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ANd MEdICAL AdVANCEMENTS

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Bright Ideas

cara Ellis works on a glucose-stimulated insulin secretion assay on human islets at the Alberta’s diabetes institute.


the capital city is considered “one of the largest, highest-rated health regions in Canada and is known around the world for ground-breaking innovations and advances in medicine.”

The Alberta Diabetes Institute is the largest free-standing building dedicated to the disease, and works toward prevention, better treatment and an eventual cure. Home to more than 200 researchers and members of the Edmonton Protocol Team, the building is also host to 35 labs.

In May 2000, the Edmonton team made successful islet cell transplan-tations on patients with type-1 diabetes, essentially freeing patients from the need for daily injections of insulin.

The University of Alberta Hospital is considered “one of Canada’s leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals,” specializing in cardiac sciences (the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute), neurosciences, organ and tissue transplant, and a state-of-the-art burn unit. The facility is also home to the Stollery Children’s Hospital, a full-service pediatric unit, and the Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine, which is recognized worldwide through vast research and reconstructive technologies to the human body.

85Size of Edmonton Research

Park in acres

1,500Number of people employed at Edmonton Research Park

23,400Size of Alberta Diabetes Institute in square feet

Left: Advanced technology centre at Edmonton research park Right: researchers work in a lab at the Alberta diabetes institute.

before moving to Edmonton, Sarah Stephens was hesitant about the harsh winters, but when the snow fell she was relieved to find a buzz

of activity, despite the icy temperatures.

Moving to EdmontonStephens moved to Edmonton in the fall of

2009, and says that the move from her previous home in the UK to Canada has been an easier transition than anticipated. “People living in Edmonton come from many different countries and backgrounds,” she says, adding that “this diversity is explored and celebrated in Edmonton, a true reflection of the phrase stating Canada to be a ‘mosaic’ of different nationalities, rather than a ‘melting pot.’”

With so many supporting organizations for newbies to the area, Sandy Mowat, a local high school teacher and president of Edmonton’s Newcomers’ Club, says that many newcomers she has met are smitten when they first arrive, especially if its during the sunny summer months when they can take in all the organic

fare, green space, weekly markets and the plethora of day-trip opportunities.

The Lifestyle“Edmontonians rise to the challenge of a

long winter beautifully,” Mowat says. “They are the most enthusiastic hockey fans, they love live theatre, they love their restaurants and mostly they love their river valley. There is a collegiality here as people stick together to face the cold. It makes it a friendlier place.”

Veronica Kastrukoff, public relations director of the Newcomers’ Club and a newcomer herself, moved to Edmonton from Ontario two years ago and says, “There is so much to do here, whether it be inside or outside, no one can say they are bored in Edmonton.”

Support NetworksAside from the Newcomers’ Club, there are

other groups and support networks that prevent newcomers from falling through the cracks. “The City of Edmonton recognizes the importance of social inclusion and social

NEWCOMERS MARVEL AT MuLTICuLTuRALISM

stoRy By LyNSEy FRANkSPhotoGRAPhy By jEFF AdkINS & bRIAN McCORd

Edmonton Welcomes All

newbie news

For more information about the Edmonton Newcomers’ Club, including a list of community activities, an events calendar, membership information and more, visit the website at www.edmonton newcomersclub.com.

A jeongja, a traditional korean pavilion, at the royal Alberta museum

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Clockwise from top left: Little italy; Flags at Edmonton’s Avenue of Nations; chinatown; the Gate of happy Arrival in chinatown; New Asian village restaurant


cohesion in building a prosperous future and promoting equality and well-being,” says the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition for Equity in Health and Well Being in a social study.

For support, guidance, help with the language barrier and advice in any area, newcomers and immigrants can visit the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies and the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.

“I initially joined a walking group to meet people and then heard about the Newcomers Group,” Stephens says. “The Newcomers members were so friendly and we were all in the same boat because we had moved to Edmonton from elsewhere in Canada or from another country.”

Culture and OpportunityTo get a more personal look into

Edmonton beyond face value, the City of Edmonton in partnership with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation initiated the website www.edmontonstories.ca as a platform to “uncover the essence of Edmonton” where lifelong residents, newcomers and visitors can share their tales and experiences in the city.

The deeper you dig into the northern community, the more substance you will find. Among the many ethnic communities and neighbourhoods represented here, “there are many restaurants that specialize in cuisines other than Alberta beef,” Mowat says. These restaurants are celebrated at the annual Heritage Festival, a venue that celebrates more than 60 ethnic communities in Edmonton via the cuisine.

“Recently, one of my favourite columnists, Scott McKeen, described Edmonton as ‘a kitschy concoction of subcultures, ethnicities, histories, neighbourhoods and philosophies,’” Mowat says. “I couldn’t have said it better.”

Edmonton’s economy is strong and robust, with the sectors of retail, energy and technological innovation

drawing both the most attention and continued investment.

RetailA city ideal for the shopaholic, there

are enough boutiques, stores and shopping malls to satisfy even the most diligent shopper. If you haven’t heard of the largest shopping mall in North America and fourth largest in the world, you can now say that you have. It’s not difficult to get lost in this 48-block complex, host to more than 800 stores, 100 eating establishments and 5.3 million square feet. Don’t forget to stop and wave to the sea lions and leaping lemurs that currently occupy featured enclosures.

Southgate Centre is located in South Edmonton and was once the largest shopping centre in Edmonton. After an expansion in 2009, the 165-store mall is modern and accessible. Westmount Centre, City Centre Mall, the Old Strathcona District and 124 Street are all buzzing with shoppers, café goers and busied urbanites on to their next venture.

EnergyThere is more to Edmonton than just

gallivanting from shop to shop. The city lives up to its “Oil City” nickname, not only because it’s home to the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team, but also because there is a large population of people employed in the energy sector. The Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. is a publicly held oil company in northern Alberta. The Capital Power Corporation, headquartered in Edmonton, employs roughly 1,100 people in the field of power generation from a diverse range of energy sources. There is also a prominent green energy sector in Edmonton, an area that is expanding and providing leadership. Green energy solutions are being talked about at Green Edmonton, an activist group with the slogan, “How to live green, here.”

banking, Real Estate and Construction

The head offices for both ATB Financial and the Canadian Western Bank are located in Edmonton, among many other financial institutes. The Edmonton-based architectural consulting company Stantec helps to plan everything from engineering to surveying to project management.

RETAIL, ENERGy ANd INNOVATION dEFINE LOCAL ECONOMy

BusinessBigstoRy By LyNSEy FRANkSPhotoGRAPhy By jEFF AdkINS

What’s Online Pay a visit to the business section at imagesedmonton.com to learn more about Edmonton’s business climate.

Another notable local company, PCL Construction, is the largest contracting organization in Alberta.

Technology and InnovationA large group of techies live in

Edmonton, some of whom spend their days working diligently on the latest video games at BioWare, a Canadian electronic entertainment company that is recognized for video games such as Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age. Others spend their days working for IT companies such as IBM Centres for Solution Innovation.

TransportationIn a city of nearly 800,000 people,

the Edmonton Transit System is efficient, especially with the recent expansion of the LRT in 2009 and 2010. For travellers outside of the city, the Edmonton International Airport provides service to more than 50 destinations worldwide.


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West edmonton mall

800Number of stores

29Number of rides at Galaxyland, the world’s largest indoor amusement park

5.3 millionSize in square feet of shopping, dining and play space

115Number of American football fields that could fit inside West Edmonton Mall



Biz BriefsBusiNEssEs – Both LArGE ANd smALL – thAt hELp dEFiNE

EdmoNtoN’s EcoNomic cLimAtE

ENbRIdGEBiz: Energy transportingBuzz: Enbridge is a leader in the safe and reliable delivery of energy in North America, and has been named one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The company operates the world’s longest and most sophisticated crude oil and liquids transportation system. In recent years, Enbridge has expanded its green energy interests.www.enbridge.com

scorecardbuSINESS AT

A GLANCE

$91,475Average household

expenditures per year, Edmonton

$185 billion2009 major projects,

Edmonton Service Area

$239 billion2009 major projects,

Alberta

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ALbERTA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORPORATIONBiz: Investment portfoliosBuzz: Alberta Investment Management Corporation, or AIMCo, manages funds for a diverse group of Alberta public sector investment partners, and deals with stocks, pensions, endowments and more. AIMCo creates portfolios that reflect the investment partners’ chosen risk and return profiles.www.aimco.alberta.ca

QuANTIuM GROuPBiz: ComputersBuzz: Quantium Group is a computer consulting, sales and service company for IBM and compatible computers. The company specializes in areas such as systems analysis, computer programming, electronic design, computer repair, and software instruction and consulting. Quantium offers services on computers, networks, printers, video displays and more.www.quantium.com

kMT HEPATECHBiz: Hepatitis researchBuzz: KMT Hepatech provides research services to businesses that are in pre-clinical development of hepatitis C, hepatitis B and malaria therapeutics and vaccines. KMT actually uses mice with humanized livers that are infected with hepatitis or malaria, and remain infected over extended periods of time. This is the first non-chimpanzee animal model being used for practical testing of hepatitis therapies.www.kmthepatech.com

SEEk yOuR OWN PROOFBiz: Video gameBuzz: This Edmonton-based company has partnered with a huge recognizable brand – Discovery TV. Seek Your Own Proof is an online community for kids ages 8 and up, who are challenged to investigate science and history as secret agents. Unlike most online games for kids, the game engages kids both online and offline in real places like museums and historic locations.www.seekyourownproof.com

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There are big plans for downtown Edmonton. Really big plans.

It seems like every city official and anyone who loves Edmonton is interested in the revitalization of the downtown core. All eyes are on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, which is home to districts such as the Commercial Core, Government Centre, Warehouse District, McKay Avenue and Rice Howard Way.

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, the City of Edmonton as well as many citizens, businesses and nonprofit groups are focusing their

energies into making the downtown area one of the most vibrant in the world. Yes, the world.

“From EEDC’s perspective, our vision is to see Edmonton recognized as one of the top five mid-sized cities in the world,” says Ken Fiske, vice president of economic and tourism development with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.

Fiske points out that Edmonton’s downtown has already been experiencing increased vibrancy in the last 10 years with more than 20 new residential high-rises constructed,

along with the first skyscraper in more than 20 years – the EPCOR Tower.

“The City of Edmonton envisions a bold plan that includes the redevelopment of Jasper Avenue, Capital Boulevard from the Legislature to Grant MacEwan University, and West Rossdale,” he says. “Exciting proposals such as The Quarters, a new entertainment/arena district, and an expanded conference centre would further drive downtown’s world-class distinction.”

In July 2010, the Edmonton City Council passed a Capital City Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan for the purpose of transforming the city’s downtown into a more vibrant, attractive, high-density, mixed-use and walkable area. City officials point out that downtown Edmonton already has a lot going for it, with the retail, restaurant and entertainment sectors experiencing more diversification in recent years. There has also been an expansion in the residential population base.

Meanwhile, another downtown revitalization plan is being proposed by Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz, who wants to see a proposed $1.5 billion, 18,000-seat hockey arena constructed. Katz envisions the arena to be surrounded by office buildings, hotels, parks, public art, sidewalk shopping, restaurants, a public plaza and more, and he plans to pitch in quite a bit of his own money for the project.

“Downtown is a work in progress,” Fiske says. “We want to improve the livability of Edmonton, making it a more desirable place to live, work and do business.”

Visit www.edmonton.ca for more information about the City of Edmonton’s plans.

– Kevin Litwin

www.edmontonoilers.com

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LOCATION

Edmonton is strategically

located between one of the

world’s largest oil reserves and

the world’s largest consumer –

the u.s. the region has the

advantage of being the

transportation and logistics

hub for Alberta’s oil, gas and

mining sectors.

dISTANCE TO OTHER CITIES

calgary, 294 kilometres

(184 miles)

Jasper, 362 kilometres

(226 miles)

Banff, 404 kilometres

(252 miles)

vancouver, 1,159 kilometres

(720 miles)

seattle, 1,263 kilometres

(785 miles)

salt Lake city, 1,727 kilometres

(1,073 miles)

denver, 2,057 kilometres

(1,278 miles)

minneapolis-st. paul, 2,037

kilometres (1,266 miles)

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

city of Edmonton

(780) 496-8200

province of Alberta

(780) 310-0000

(toll-free within Canada)

www.gov.ab.ca

canada

800 o-CANAdA

(780) 622-6232

www.canada.gc.ca

INduSTRIAL SITES

Edmonton research park

www.edmonton.com/

researchpark

ECONOMIC RESOuRCES

Edmonton Economic

development corp.

9990 Jasper Ave.

Edmonton, Alberta t5J 1P7

(780) 424-9191

(800) 661-6965

www.edmonton.com/eedc

downtown Business Association

10121 Jasper Ave.

Edmonton, Alberta t5J 4x6

(780) 424-4085

www.edmontondowntown.com

REAL ESTATE

Pre-Owned Housing Statistics

$319,479Average residential selling price

WORkFORCE

Edmonton has an educated,

entrepreneurial workforce

of well over:

659,900

buSINESS CLIMATEoil and other natural resources are Alberta’s primary industries,

and Edmonton companies are benefiting by supplying these

projects with workers, supplies and services. Further growth in

non-resource based industries, such as software development,

technology and biomedical research, continues to diversify

Edmonton’s economy.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

TRANSPORTATION

Edmonton

international Airport

P.o. Box 9860

Edmonton, Alberta t5J 2t2

(780) 890-8900

www.flyeia.com

Edmonton transit system

(780) 496-1611

www.takeEts.com

Local streets

City maps are available

from www.edmonton.ca

and the Edmonton transit

system.

pedway system

An extensive system

of pedways (above- and

below-ground) connects

most major downtown

buildings to the

underground transit.

taxis

taxi fare from the airport to

downtown approximately $50.

viA rail

12360 121 st. N.W.

Edmonton, Alberta t5L 5C3

(888) 842-7245

www.viarail.ca

Downtown Edmonton’s Alberta Legislature Building

Staff Photo

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The sun sets over Gallagher Park in downtown Edmonton.

Photo by Jeff Adkins

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Edmonton city skyline

Photo by Jeff Adkins

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The fountain in front of City Hall

Staff Photo

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Bison carpaccio served at the Hardware Grill in downtown Edmonton

Photo by Jeffrey S. Otto


the edmonton food scene is characterized by an abundance of fresh foods from farmers markets and, when it comes to dining out, a growing “eat local” mentality from area restaurants. Edmonton’s many festivals help spread the word about the city’s fine dining options.

lOcal restaurants

the “eat local” movement has

swept across the country, and

proves to be a priority for

Edmontonians who want to help

the environment and support

local businesses. A group of

Edmonton restaurants have

committed to “Promoting,

Preserving and Protecting

Culinary diversity” through

becoming members of a group

called original Fare. the

restaurants are independently

owned and operated and all share

a passion for authenticity, social

responsibility and culinary

excellence. there are 18 member

restaurants in and around

Edmonton, all with a vast array

of flavours.

Noted as “the best restaurant

in the prairies” by EnRoute

Magazine, the hardware Grill is

located on Jasper Avenue and

serves Canadian cuisine in a fine-

dining atmosphere. in a restaurant

that has a view of the river valley

and 500 different wine options,

the warm gingerbread is just icing

on the cake.

FOOd Festivalsif you prefer to test your palate

with a variety of cuisines, the

servus heritage Festival serves up

sampler-sized bites of 85 different

ethnic foods. it’s just one of the

many festivals in Edmonton, also

known as Canada’s Festival City.

– Lynsey Franks

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Left to right: Leva, a member of original Fare; Angus beef tenderloin with beef stew potatoes, chioggia beets, carrots and pearl onions with a horseradish creme fraiche at the hardware Grill; vegetables from a local farmers market

edmOntOn regiOn Farmers markets

With more than 11 farmers markets in the capital region of

Edmonton, the summer months are a time of harvest and fresh

flavour. With a fairly short growing season, farmers markets

are busy places from June through september. the largest in

western Canada is the st. Albert Farmers Market, the community

attached to northwest Edmonton. you can count on the old

strathcona Farmers Market for produce, handmade crafts and

homemade cooking year round. this market takes place every

saturday, even in the winter.

Edmonton’s original farmers market was the Rice street Market,

established in 1903. its evolution has included a relocation to

104th street downtown, and is now known as the City Market.

With tasty baked goods and a renowned selection of farm-fresh

products, the market has an urban atmosphere that is eclectic and

friendly. For those living in west Edmonton, the Callingwood

Farmers Market is the fastest-growing outdoor market, open every

sunday from May through october. vendors sell arts and crafts,

locally grown produce and meats, plants and homemade foods.

For a list of other farmers markets, visit the Alberta Agriculture

and Rural development website at www.agric.gov.ab.ca/.

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edmonton area schools provide quality education throughout the continuum of learning, from a variety of public and private choices for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, to the highest degrees conferred at a selection of colleges and universities. here is a sampling of Edmonton’s quality educational facilities:

Bright Futures aheadEdmoNtoN schooLs providE QuALity EducAtioN

Education

puBlic schOOlsParents and students take solace in the fact that

Edmonton Public schools emphasize choice. Be it

program, community or learning environment, EPs

recognizes the importance of meeting the changing

needs of students. EPs is known internationally for

this reason, and is a school system that offers

curriculum to complement each individual student,

from kindergarten through the 12th grade.

Most notable is victoria school of Performing &

visual Arts. it is the district’s only k-12 school that

offers the international Baccalaureate Programme,

an educational foundation that teaches “intellectual,

personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and

work in a rapidly globalizing world.” the victoria

school is a blend of arts and academics, and has

established partnerships with local art and business

communities, providing an expanse of opportunities

for students.

cathOlic schOOlsthe Catholic schools in Edmonton have grown

into their own school district. From the beginnings

of a 23-student classroom, Edmonton Catholic

schools are now prominent. With 84 schools in

total, the publicly funded Catholic education is

easily obtainable for families interested in enrolling

their children.

FrancOphOne schOOlsif bilingualism ranks high in regard to your

child’s education, the Greater North Central

Francophone Education is the largest Francophone

school district in Alberta, offering both Catholic

and public education.

cOlleges and universitiesFurthering your education in Edmonton opens the

door to a bright future. the most widely recognized

institute is the university of Alberta, a school that

is considered one of the world’s top research

universities. other post-secondary schools include

Grant MacEwan university, once a community

college that has now, after 40 years, earned its title

as a university. the Northern Alberta institute of

technology (NAit) provides students with practical

skills and technical training, and is the largest

apprenticeship trainer in Canada.

the king’s university College is a Christian

university, but not a Bible college. the institute

offers fully credited bachelor programs in arts and

sciences, with a Christian perspective. the Concordia

university College of Alberta is another option

for Christian students and is a member of the

Association of universities and Colleges of Canada.

in addition, the taylor university College and

seminary is an evangelical post-secondary

institution located in central Edmonton.

Athabasca university offers courses to students

around the world, providing educational

opportunities at the university level. the university

of Lethbridge also offers courses in Edmonton.

there is a NorQuest Community College Campus as

well, providing students with certificate or diploma

programs in business, industry, services and more.

the Antarctic institute of Canada is also

headquartered in Edmonton, a research institute in

support of Antarctic studies in Canada. With more

than 60,000 full-time post-secondary students

throughout Edmonton annually, the city is truly a

leader in education. – Lynsey Franks


Northern Alberta institute of technologyphoto By BriAN mccord

university of Albertaphoto By JEFF AdkiNs

Grant macEwan college photo By JEFFrEy s. otto


edmonton’s cultural diversity is celebrated everywhere by millions of people. the Festival City hosts numerous celebrations that feature its many performance stages, museums and galleries.

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Arts & Culture

the Festival city OF edmOntOn

Edmonton holds more than

30 annual festivals that entertain

up to three million folks every

month of the year.

the oldest festival is Capital Ex,

which was formally known as

klondike days due to Edmonton’s

gold rush history. the 10-day

festival attracts more than

700,000 people and consists of

treats, rides, a parade and more.

the Works Art & design

Festival attracts artists and

patrons from around the world

to see more than 200 exhibits.

the Edmonton international

Fringe theatre Festival takes

place each August in old

strathcona. the event is of

international proportion, and is

the largest and longest-running

event of its kind in North America.

the Edmonton international

street Performers Festival is a

10-day event that showcases an

international cast of jugglers,

dancers, musicians and more.

the Edmonton Folk Festival

features live music with big names

such as van Morrison performing

at the four-day event in Gallagher

Park. For more music, the

Edmonton Jazz Festival is a

summer celebration of jazz talent.

As for the remaining 27

festivals, you can check them out

at www.edmonton.com/liveallyear.

capital ex

10Number of days the festival runs

747,660Number of people in attendance in 2010

$1.6 million Value of prizes given away at the 2010 festival

July 22-31Dates of the 2011 festival

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edmOntOn theatrethe Citadel theatre is located in the heart of downtown where shows

such as Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol and Sweeney Todd have

been performed. the Mayfield dinner theatre runs year round and offers

quality performances. At the Catalyst theatre, award-winning productions

such as Frankenstein have taken the stage.

Edmonton has the most live theatre per capita in Canada and old

strathcona has the most theatre in one area in Edmonton. in an enclave of

approximately two square blocks, there are eight theatre companies

performing out of four venues.

edmOntOn arts OrganizatiOns and FacilitiesA local organization called artsscene works diligently to ensure the future

of the arts in Edmonton, and to promote a partnership between business

and the arts. Not only are the works themselves of high calibre, the facilities

are superlative.

the Francis Winspear Centre is a world-class concert hall where the

renowned Edmonton symphony orchestra regularly performs. the Northern

Alberta Jubilee Auditorium provides an intimate and elegant setting for

regular productions such as Broadway shows, the Alberta Ballet and

ukrainian shumka dancers. in the downtown core is the new Art Gallery of

Alberta, a structure that is considered an architectural authority in the city.

A grassroots arts community also flourishes here. the up-and-coming

district, 124 street, promotes the arts every spring and fall with the 124

street Gallery Walk, a showcase of local artwork.

museumsif it’s an educational outing that you seek, take a tour of the Rutherford

house, a Provincial historic site and home of Alexander Cameron Rutherford,

Alberta’s first premier. the Aviation Museum exhibits antique bush planes,

fighter jets, cargo aircraft and interactive displays. stop into the Royal

Alberta Museum for stories of the head-smashed-in Buffalo Jump and the

fur trade. For the kids, the tELus World of science hosts school programs

and has an iMAx theatre, the star theatre and rotating exhibits year round.

during the summer months, go back in time to Fort Edmonton Park. Being

the largest living history museum in Canada, the beautiful grounds will make

you believe it’s the 1800s. – Lynsey Franks

art gallery OF alBerta

6,000Works of art on display

85,000Square feet of gallery space

www.youraga.ca

For more infoCapital Exwww.capitalex.ca

thE Works art & DEsign FEstivalwww.theworks.ab.ca

EDmonton intErnational FringE FEstivalwww.fringetheatreadventures.ca

EDmonton Folk musiC FEstivalwww.efmf.ab.ca

CitaDEl thEatrEwww.citadeltheatre.com

FranCis WinspEar CEntrEwww.winspearcentre.com

tElus WorlD oF sCiEnCEwww.edmontonscience.com

old strathconaFrancis Winspear centrephoto By JEFFrEy s. otto

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Breathe easy knowing that alberta health care has you covered. Alberta health services is a province-wide, fully integrated health system with more than 102 hospitals. Every Albertan is entitled to health-care programs and services. Right now 3.7 million Albertans are covered, making Ahs Canada’s largest health-care provider.

Breathe easy in edmontonALBErtA hEALth sErvicEs ENsurEs thE BEst QuALity cArE

the university of Alberta

hospital is one of Canada’s

leading clinical, research and

teaching hospitals. the facility

treats 700,000 patients annually,

bringing in patients from all over

western and northern Canada.

the hospital specializes in cardiac

sciences at its Mazankowski

Alberta heart institute, as well

as neurosciences and organ and

tissue transplant. the hospital's

state-of-the-art burn unit, with

more than 650 beds, is recognized

nationwide. home to the stollery

Children’s hospital, the full-service

pediatric unit is considered

a hospital within a hospital.

in addition, Edmonton is home

to the Royal Alexandra hospital,

one of Alberta’s largest and

longest-serving hospitals. the

Lois hole hospital for Women

is located within the Royal

Alexandra hospital, a facility

that opened in 2009 to improve

access and services for women.

here, the hospital focuses on

clinical care, research, health

promotion and education,

specializing in high-risk obstetrics

and gynecological services.

there is also the Rutherford

health Centre, located in Ellerslie.

the facility was created in

response to growing populations

in the community of Rutherford.

in regards to acute care, the

Misericordia Community hospital

has 259 beds and offers 24-hour

care. specializing in general

medicine and surgery, it is

also home to the institute of

Reconstructive sciences in

Medicine, a world-class facility

for reconstruction of the face,

head and neck. – Lynsey Franks

university of Alberta hospitalphoto By BriAN mccord

health & Wellness

From stunning golf courses and ample parkland in its fertile river valley to multiple attractions and professional sporting facilities, Edmonton is a gold mine for recreational fun for the whole family.

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sports & Recreation

gOlFFrom simple courses to

obstacle-heavy greens, Edmonton has no shortage of golfing opportunities.

victoria Golf Course, Canada’s oldest golf park, includes a driving range with an impressive view of urban Edmonton. the manageable fairway is perfect for beginners.

Rundle Park Golf Course is a multifunctional green, serving amateur players who are just learning the game or experts wanting to sharpen their skills.

the Riverside Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole course nestled along the North saskatchewan River.

parksWith 22 parks, Edmonton

boasts more urban parkland than

any city in North America. the

city’s main Ribbon of Green is

spread throughout the North

saskatchewan River valley and

includes biking trails, skiing

slopes, and a rich variety of

animals and forests.

For an outdoor retreat,

Whitemud Park in the River

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the 160 kilometers of North

saskatchewan River valley trails

are designed for many modes of

recreational travel, from inline

skating to hiking.

attractiOnsWith more than 300 animals

and a multitude of events,

Edmonton’s valley zoo provides

entertaining information about

wildlife conservation.

the Muttart Conservatory is

a botanical garden consisting of

four pyramids that each represent

a distinct ecosystem. visitors can

also discover up-and-coming

artists displayed on the

conservatory’s Art Wall.

the John Janzen Nature Centre

teaches both children and adults

about the unique biological

complexity of Edmonton’s urban

river valley. the facility is a

hands-on learning environment,

complete with live animals and

a functioning beehive.

spOrting FacilitiesWith seating for 60,000,

Commonwealth stadium has

played host to the Edmonton

Eskimos football team for

30 years. the stadium has also

been used for international

soccer matches and other

sporting events.

Clarke Field served as the site

for Eskimos football games before

the Commonwealth stadium was

built in 1978. Clark Field, which

includes all the amenities for any

sporting event, is now available

for public use.

Rexall Place is home to the

National hockey League’s

Edmonton oilers, the National

Lacrosse League’s Edmonton

63,317Number of people at the

Grey Cup game at Commonwealth Stadium in 2010

2The stadium is the

second largest in permanent capacity in Canada

Rush, and Edmonton oil kings of

the Western hockey League.

the Castrol Raceway features

a regulation-size drag strip and

multiple tracks. Racing events

such as the Rocky Mountain

Nationals and the oil City Cup are

held at Castrol Raceway annually.

the city’s professional baseball

team, the Edmonton Capitals, play

at tELus Field, a 10,000-seat

stadium. tELus Field opened in

1995 and features an artificial turf

infield and natural-grass outfield.

Luxury suites are located on the

ground level, near the action.

the honda indy Edmonton

race has been held in the city

since 2005. Last year the course

wrapped around a section of

City Centre Airport, and drew

thousands of fans who were

treated to a dramatic finish.

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through the Lens

Located in downtown

Edmonton, the Art Gallery of

Alberta is an 85,000-square-foot

space designed by Los Angeles-

based architect Randall stout. the

AGA features works from national

and international artists and

maintains a permanent collection

of more than 6,000 pieces of

Canadian art ranging from the

late 1800s to the present, as well

as a collection of international art

focusing on British and American

abstraction.

AGA also has a gift shop, a

fine-dining restaurant, and a café

and espresso bar.

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LOCAL uTILITIES

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FACTS/STATISTICS

Edmonton was ranked as

the best Canadian city to do

business by Canadian Business

magazine in september 2006.

Edmonton was the only

Canadian city in the top 10

“Cities of the Future” ranking

by Foreign Direct Investment

magazine in April 2007.

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SNAPSHOTA vibrant prairie city located near the center of the province of

Alberta in western Canada, Edmonton is Canada’s fifth-largest city,

and the Edmonton metro area is the sixth largest in the country.

the provincial capital, Edmonton offers a wide variety of places

to go and activities to enjoy at any time of the year.

COMMuNITy PROFILE

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Edmonton experiences four

distinct seasons. snow cover

characterizes winter from

November through mid-

March. summers are generally

dry and sunny. With about

2,300 hours of bright sunshine

per year, Edmonton is one of

Canada’s sunniest cities.

-12 cJanuary average daily temperature

-6 cApril average daily temperature

18 cJuly average daily temperature

6 coctober average daily temperature

TIME zONE

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EduCATION

Public education is free in Alberta to all Canadian citizens and residents until the age of 20. Attendance is mandatory from the age of 6 until 16. students may attend public, separate (Catholic or

the Edmonton service area

has the second-largest oil

reserves in the world –

second only to those

of saudi Arabia.

Edmonton allocates more

spending on infrastructure –

2.5 times per capita more

than the average of other

provinces.

Edmonton has one of the

lowest-cost class-A office

space among major Canadian

cities. And it offers an ideal

corporate tax structure, with

no provincial sales tax, capital

tax or payroll tax.

WORkING IN EdMONTON

Edmonton offers some

of the best employment

prospects in Canada in a

variety of industry sectors

because of its booming,

sustainable economy.

to search for opportunities

in Edmonton, visit www.

edmonton.com and check out

the job bank.

one of the requirements to

work in Canada is a social

insurance Number (siN).

Apply for a card at social

development Canada at

www.sdc.gc.ca.

LIVING IN EdMONTON

visit www.edmontonstories.ca

to find out more information

about living in Edmonton from

informative stories and videos

by actual Edmonton residents.

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