It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Canadians, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in our country have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The McLeod Building gets harder without someone by their side. However, as seniors grow older, sometimes they cannot live independently without someone by their side to provide care. Unfortunately, many older Canadians aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Edmonton, AB is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite activities and hobbies while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Rundle Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy other activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress helps reduce the risks of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Ronde Revolving Restaurant or visit Rutherford House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
When it comes to non-medical home care, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
Studies on aging have found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Edmonton, AB, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the CBC, aging in place can be more affordable than living in a retirement home, which can cost thousands of dollars a month, with no extra care included.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With ABC's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Edmonton, AB understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced ABC Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your Care Plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Edmonton, AB 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Saskatoon Stars take home silver medal; North York wins bronzeLLOYDMINSTER, Alberta – The Edmonton Jr. Oilers have won their first Esso Cup in their ninth tournament appearance, defeating the Saskatoon Stars 7-3 on Saturday afternoon at Canada’s U18 Women’s National Club Championship.Evie Hanson (Calgary, AB) recorded one g...
LLOYDMINSTER, Alberta – The Edmonton Jr. Oilers have won their first Esso Cup in their ninth tournament appearance, defeating the Saskatoon Stars 7-3 on Saturday afternoon at Canada’s U18 Women’s National Club Championship.
Evie Hanson (Calgary, AB) recorded one goal and two assists for the Jr. Oilers. Ciara Lang (Sherwood Park, AB), tallied two points (1-1—2), including the game-winning goal and was named Player of the Game for Edmonton. Ella Dunham-Fox (Edmonton, AB) registered the win for the Jr. Oilers, with her goaltending partner Taya Christie (Medicine Hat, AB) playing the last 20 minutes in net for Edmonton.
“It feels awesome right now, we are so happy. It's unreal, we could not have done it with a better group,” said Daniella Martonara (Edmonton, AB). “We wanted to win this tournament for our captain, Layla, who got injured and could not participate. She is a great captain. After the intense and emotional game against Lloydminster last night, we had to reset. It was a quick turnaround, but it feels great that we got it done.”
The Jr. Oilers came out strong with a 3-0 lead in the first period. Paige Smith (Gibbons, AB), who was named the Most Valuable Player of the event, opened the scoring, followed by Lang and Keira Grant (Medicine Hat, AB). The Stars responded with back-to-back goals from Halle Duchene (Saskatoon, SK)—who was named the Top Forward of the tournament—and Ayla Anderson (Warman, SK), who also registered two points. The Jr. Oilers came back even stronger after Anderson’s goal early in the second period, notching four consecutive goals to make it 7-2 after 40 minutes.
“It has been an amazing season for us. We brought in some very good people to fit in the culture that we had,” said Jr. Oilers head coach Joel Lenius (Edmonton, AB). We’ve been through a lot of adversity on and off the ice as well, especially with our captain going down with an injury. Seeing how tight the group is and how much they stuck together as a family; it is pretty impressive. They really earned this as a group.”
North York Storm defeats host Lloydminster Steelers 4-1 to win bronze Earlier in the day, the North York Storm captured bronze in a 4-1 victory over the hosts, Lloydminster Steelers, marking the second medal for the Ontario champions after taking home silver in 2024.
“It was a big game for us. Our goalie played very well, she had an incredible tournament,” said North York forward Demi Lazarou (Orillia, ON), who registered a hat trick in the bronze medal game. “It was definitely tough [playing seven games in seven days], but it was a matter of not getting too high, not getting too low. We had a younger group of girls this year, but we had the same core group. It is pretty insane to go back home with back-to-back medals in two years.”
Lauren Kruzel (Mississauga, ON) opened the scoring midway through the first period. Lazarou scored shorthanded for her first of three goals and the game-winner for North York. Lily Paisley (Mount Albert, ON) registered two assists in the win and was named the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the tournament.
Sadee Reinders (Leduc, AB) was the lone scorer for the Steelers. Jamie Sanford (Toronto, ON) made 35 saves for North York and earned the Storm’s Player of the Game honours. Steelers goalie Harlee Houle (Spruce Grove, AB) was named the Top Goaltender for the tournament.
For more information on Hockey Canada and the 2025 Esso Cup, please visit Hockey Canada.ca, and follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
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The number of confirmed cases of measles keeps growing in Alberta, particularly in the Alberta Health Services central zone where an outbreak has been identified in Two Hills, prompting a public health alert.
Once declared eradicated in Canada in 1998, measles is now making a comeback, spreading rapidly in recent months due to declining vaccination rates.
As of noon Tuesday, there were 43 measles cases across Alberta, and 21 of those are in the central zone — where seven new cases were identified over the past 24 hours.
Of the 43 confirmed cases, all but four of them are in people under the age of 18, according to the province’s dashboard.
The AHS zone breakdown is as follows: 21 cases in central, nine cases in the north, six cases in the south, four cases in the Edmonton area, and three cases in the Calgary area. Those numbers will update at noon Wednesday.
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says Alberta’s measles outbreak isn’t dire enough for the province’s top public health doctor to address the public, despite mounting calls for the government to do more to stop the spread.
The new cases come as the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association blamed the spread on government inaction, calling Tuesday for a government-initiated vaccination plan and better public updates.
There have been exposures across Alberta, including in Airdrie, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Vermilion and Lethbridge. For the latest on those, visit this AHS website.
AHS said it has been notified of at least 13 confirmed cases of measles in the community of Two Hills alone, however given the speed and ease at which the airborne disease spreads, the actual number may likely be higher. At least one case was also confirmed in Vegreville.
Both communities are about an hour east to northeast of Edmonton. Alberta Health said there is no outbreak at the Two Hills Hospital, but rather the disease is spreading around the community at large.
At least four of the individual cases have also been in public settings while infectious, AHS said. Many of the exposures in Alberta have occurred at medical facilities.
People who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
March 31, 2025Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department4401 53 Ave. Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (MST)
April 1, 2025Two Hills Medical Clinic5019 51 St Unit #2, Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 8:45 a.m. – 2:17 p.m.
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)5114 46 Ave, TofieldExposure time period: Approx. 2:25 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Costco Business Centre10310 186 St. NW, EdmontonExposure time period: Approx. 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Chik-Fil-A (drive thru)10104 186 St. NW, EdmontonExposure time period: Approx. 4:20 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
WalMart Supercentre6809 Hwy 16A, VegrevilleExposure time period: Approx. 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
April 2Two Hills Medical Clinic5019 51 St Unit #2, Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 9:20 am – 1:25 p.m.
Two Hills Health Centre Laboratory/Diagnostic Imaging4401 53 Ave. Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)5114 46 Ave, TofieldExposure time period: Approx. 5:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.
April 3Two Hills Health Centre (hospital) emergency department4401 53 Ave. Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 11:10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Two Hills Medical Clinic5019 51 St Unit #2, Two HillsExposure time period: Approx. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Holden Post Office5011 50 St, HoldenExposure time period: Approx. 5:40 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.
Tim Horton’s (drive thru)6801 Hwy 16A West, VegrevilleExposure time period: Approx. 6:15 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.
Fas Gas Plus6813 Hwy 16A, VegrevilleExposure time period: Approx. 9:20 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
April 4Tim Horton’s (drive thru)6801 Hwy 16A West, VegrevilleExposure time period: Approx. 7:40 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
St. Joseph’s General Hospital5241 43 St, VegrevilleExposure time period: Approx. 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
April 5Tofield Health Centre Emergency Department5543 44 St, TofieldExposure time period: Approx. 6:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Additional locations may be released if necessary, AHS added.
Anyone who was in the above-mentioned locations at the listed times, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine is at risk of developing the disease.
They should self-monitor their symptoms and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
With measles currently circulating in the area, AHS said those who live in Two Hills are also currently recommended and eligible for additional immunizations:
2:04 More cases of measles in Alberta, outbreak east of Edmonton prompts public alert
Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.
Symptoms include:
Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely, death.
The highly contagious virus doesn’t just cause a rash and fever — it can also wipe out the immune system’s memory, leaving survivors vulnerable to infections they’ve fought off before, like the flu, a cold, or even diseases they’ve been vaccinated against.
1:42 Canada may lose measles elimination status if outbreak not brought under control
Health Canada warns that measles can lead to serious immune suppression, known as immune amnesia. This can increase the risk of other illnesses and even raise the chances of death for months or even years after the infection, the health agency states on its website.
Measles, known for its characteristic red rash, is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet, with an R number of 12 to 18 — meaning one infected person can spread it to up to 18 others in an unvaccinated population. To put that in perspective, COVID-19’s original strain had an R number of about two to three, and even highly-transmissible variants like Omicron rarely exceeded 10.
People who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems and babies under the age of one are at greatest risk.
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Alberta’s transportation minister was in Edmonton to speak against the city’s construction of bike lanes along 132 Avenue in north Edmonton.Minister Devin Dreeshen and Coun. Karen Principe teamed up to share their concerns over a road project along the avenue that includes building bike lanes between 66 Street and 97 Street.Dreeshen called it “irresponsible planning” to reduce the avenue by two lanes considering Edmonton’s recent population growth and the thousands of cars that use the avenue daily...
Alberta’s transportation minister was in Edmonton to speak against the city’s construction of bike lanes along 132 Avenue in north Edmonton.
Minister Devin Dreeshen and Coun. Karen Principe teamed up to share their concerns over a road project along the avenue that includes building bike lanes between 66 Street and 97 Street.
Dreeshen called it “irresponsible planning” to reduce the avenue by two lanes considering Edmonton’s recent population growth and the thousands of cars that use the avenue daily.
“Alberta’s position is simple. We support bike lanes when they make sense, but we will not support tax dollars being used to reduce road capacity,” he said, adding the province is concerned about how bike lanes will impact traffic flow from provincial roads like the Yellowhead onto Edmonton arteries.
Principe said she’s heard concerns from residents over the bike lanes and she’s excited to work with the province to address those concerns.
One area resident said he didn’t feel the city’s public consultations about the bike plans were done in good faith, and asked how the province could “get involved with reigning in some of this process.”
Dreeshen said Thursday was the start of the process, with the province wanting to sit down with Calgary and Edmonton and talk about current or future plans that could reduce driving lanes in those cities.
Not everyone who attended the event shared the same worries.
“I’m concerned about the province’s potential overriding of Edmonton decisions on bike lanes,” said one woman. “Designated bike infrastructure is not only safer and more affordable to maintain than car infrastructure, but it also reduces traffic congestion and traffic related injuries and fatalities.”
At one point, Dreeshen was booed when he was asked if the province would also like to remove existing bike lanes and responded with, “I think that’s on the table.”
Construction on the roadway renewal, which includes the bike lanes, began two years ago.
Coun. Aaron Paquette asked who is going to be footing the bill should the province decide to step in and put a stop to the project.
“We’ve already got contracts entered, the work has already begun. Is it going to be the taxpayer, the property taxpayer, who has to pay for that? Or is the province going to come in with money in order to help us do a redesign?”
Paquette added that the province has not reached out to the city with its concerns, with few councillors aware of Dreeshen’s visit that afternoon.
“Why didn’t they say, ‘Hey, we’ve got some concerns. Can we work it up together in a good way?” Paquette said. “Instead of the sabotage that, frankly, I think might be a distraction from some of the other problems that they’re having on a provincial level.”
In an email to CTV News Edmonton, Coun. Michael Janz said research shows traffic calming measures, which include shared-used pathways and bike lanes, save lives.
He called the traffic calming and road safety work being done by the city a matter of public safety, pointing to 26 traffic deaths and 129 serious injury collisions on Edmonton roads last year.
“I don’t know what this is about, to be writing a letter as the minister of the province to one city councilor,” Janz said after the meeting. “We don’t tell them where to buy their Tylenol. I don’t know why they’re telling us how to build our roads.”
Bike Edmonton also issued a response to Dreeshen, accusing the minister of “parachuting” himself into a local issue.
In a press release, Bike Edmonton said the Yellowhead conversion has increased car capacity just 350 meters from the proposed bike lanes and that the city has spent years consulting with affected communities on the road work.
“Earlier this month, Bike Edmonton surveyed Edmontonians if they would prefer reallocating taxes if it came at the expense of bike lane implementation,” Bike Edmonton president Keith Heslinga said in the release.
“The results are overwhelming: 81 per cent of survey respondents are not interested in cancelling or delaying the Bike Plan to save a couple of bucks on property taxes.
“Karen Principe and her fellow councillors were elected to decide on the priorities of the City of Edmonton’s capital construction. She is certainly entitled to be upset that council did not agree with her on that priority, but to bring in the MLA from Sylvan Lake to change our local decision making is insulting to Edmontonians.”
The City of Edmonton approved $100 million in the 2023-26 budget to expand its active transportation network, including bike lanes.
Article contentEDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it.Devin Dreeshen says the city’s multi-year plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city’s north side will have a negative impact on the “provincial road network” as it comes at the expense of two lanes of vehicle traffic.Article contentWhile the province didn&r...
EDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it.
Devin Dreeshen says the city’s multi-year plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city’s north side will have a negative impact on the “provincial road network” as it comes at the expense of two lanes of vehicle traffic.
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While the province didn’t contribute any dollars to the nearly $96 million project, Dreeshen says the government provides funding for other municipal roads and he wants more coordination between both levels of government when it comes to transportation.
Construction began two years ago on the project, which also involves repaving the roadway and replacing sidewalks, curbs and street lights.
The minister’s call is being met by criticism from advocates and the Opposition NDP.
Non-profit bike shop Bike Edmonton says the minister needs to stay in his own lane and stop interfering in city planning.
In a statement, Edmonton mayoral candidate Tony Caterina cheered the move.
As an Edmonton councillor for this ward for many years, I quashed this ill-conceived plan,” Caterina’s statement said.
“I feel vindicated on my stance now that the Minister sees it my way, along with most Edmontonians.”
— with files from Postmedia
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