Edmonton’s mayor responds to downtown restaurant closures

Edmonton’s mayor responds to downtown restaurant closures

July 22, 2026 6:40 pm MST.

As more restaurants close, there calls for free parking and a new plan to support downtown. How does Edmonton’s mayor plan to address the issues in the core?

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