Edmonton Downtown Business Association

• Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO, steps down

  It's the end of an era for the Edmonton Downtown Business Association as CEO, Puneeta McBryan, says goodbye. For 5 years McBryan has been a key voice for businesses in area.

  Features

  Jul 2, 2025
  
• Bars, restaurants boosted by Edmonton Oilers playoff run

  The Edmonton Downtown Business Association estimates around 40,000 fans are gathering in the city's core each Oilers game night.

  Consumer

  May 31, 2024
  
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• Canadian downtown business associations call on federal government for help with multiple challenges

  Downtown business associations from across Canada are coming together to call on the federal government for help with high vacancy rates, safety issues and economic concerns.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2023
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• Another downtown Edmonton safety outreach night patrol team hits the streets

  Each team is made up of a security guard from Backwoods Security, a company owned by Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and a peer support worker from Hiregood.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
• Push for Edmontonians to head downtown amid safety concerns

  The Downtown Edmonton Business Association is hoping summer festivals will give the core a much-needed boost.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
• Downtown business association launches programs, grants to revitalize Edmonton’s core

  The Edmonton DBA announced $1.8 million in funding for three programs: the Downtown Retail Project, the Downtown Patio Grant and Business Adaptation and Revitalization.

  Consumer

  Apr 17, 2023
• Section of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton will remain open to vehicles

  Edmonton city council have put the brakes on a plan to make a portion of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton vehicle-free.

  Traffic

  Feb 22, 2023
• Edmonton ‘charting a new path’ with downtown holiday light-up celebrations

  The City of Edmonton and Edmonton Downtown Business Association have issued a joint statement following news the massive Christmas tree in Churchill Square will not be returning.

  Features

  Nov 21, 2022
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• ‘There is no tree’: A different look to downtown Edmonton’s Holiday Light Up

  The Edmonton Downtown Business Association is changing things up this year, moving the annual holiday celebration out of Churchill Square and onto Rice Howard Way.

  Features

  Nov 16, 2022
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• 2 new bars to open in Edmonton’s Ice District

  The Canadian Icehouse and Banquet Bar will be opening in Edmonton's Ice District on Oct 15. It's hoped the spots will help bring more vibrancy downtown.

  Economy

  Oct 10, 2022