Edmonton Journal
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📍 AB
Jul 29, 2026
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Opinion: City council must take ownership of Edmonton business closures
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Article Excerpt
High-profile business closures in Edmonton should be a sign for city council that decisive action is needed in the upcoming four-year budget to preserve not only small businesses, but also the city’s downtown and non-residential tax base. Just last week, Greta joined a growing list of downtown closures that includes Bündok, Khazana, Kommune, PlayWright and […]
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