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In his nal State of the City address presented virtually Wednesday afternoon, Iveson said it is the people of Edmonton who have pushed the city forward through innovation and collaboration since he was elected mayor in 2013. Decisions made at city hall, such as LRT expansion and green energy initiatives, have helped lay the foundation for these ideas to thrive, he said. building something extraordinary here on the banks of the North Iveson said during his afternoon address hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. when I say we are building something extraordinary here, talking about the great people of this city. The spirit and achievements of Ed- montonians.

Because, as said many times, you are the real city Recognizing individual entrepreneurs who rooted their businesses in Edmonton, Iveson said the city has become a place to launch ideas and pursue big dreams. Like Connie Stacey, who founded Growing Green Innovations with a mission to end energy poverty in the world, said Iveson, noting that the company is now getting attention across North America and support for its battery technology. Or Bitcoin Well, which started in 2013 and then brought some of the rst bitcoin ATMs to Alberta and Saskatche- wan. The company is now in the process of moving its operations to a headquarters in Downtown. on all fronts, our most outstanding advantage is our people that young, educated and Iveson said.

a recipe for enduring success. For brashness, one could say. For being willing to buck trends, or start new ones. And for tackling problems and pursuing ideas with a why-the-hell-not kind of But the work is far from over, Iveson said, pointing to ending homelessness and systemic racism as key challenges ahead to tackle. Iveson said inclusion is in the DNA of the city as he called on Edmon- tonians to lift up each other and er supports where possible as residents continue to ght through the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than 1,960 people have been housed since the start of the pandemic, but Iveson said the city will need nancial contribution from the provincial government to provide operating dollars for planned supportive housing units in order to meet the goal of ending homelessness. have not ended chronic homelessness yet. But we can. happening every day, one life at a time. Because we are here to uplift everyone.

But not everyone is included Iveson said. is why, as Edmontonians, we must continue to lean into these uncomfortable conversations. We need to take meaningful steps to dismantle inequity. Because the only way to move forward together and build a stronger Iveson has served on city council since 2007, when he was rst elected as a councillor before serving as mayor for the past two terms. Last November, he announced he be running for re-election in the upcoming October election.

Re ecting on his rst State of the City address in 2014, Iveson said a declaration he made that Edmonton will be one of the best places to take risks and launch new ideas is well underway. Now, seven years later, his nal message is to on success is tied to so much more than the price of he said. has found its voice. carving out our niche. It has endured and it will endure.

going to rise out of this pandemic, assuming a clever, captivating and con dent place in twitter.com/dustin_cook3 Iveson uses final address to praise Edmontonians as real city CALGARY Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement con rmed a 59-year- old man, identi ed by Ghost Valley Facebook page as David Lertzman, was killed in a bear attack Moss Trail near Waiparous Creek Tuesday evening. Police were called to the area just before midnight Tuesday following calls that a man had left his residence to go for a run and returned. cers used RCMP police dog services and were assisted by a Calgary Police Service helicopter unit in their search. Cochrane RCMP found Lertzman dead on a trail Waiparous Creek, 68 km west of Calgary, early Wednesday morning and alerted Fish and Wildlife that he was likely the victim of an animal attack. Alberta Fish and Wildlife cers have closed the area due to its proximity to the village while they attempt to locate and capture the bear.

er our sincere condolences to the family and the community of Waiparous Fish and Wildlife said in a statement. Cpl. Troy Savinko with the Cochrane RCMP said an autopsy will be conducted and that next of kin have been noti ed. Lertzman was an assistant professor of environmental management and sustainable development at the University of Calgary. He taught courses on leadership and sustainable development with Indigenous peoples and ran wilderness retreat courses.

Parks Canada reminds the public to make noise when out in bear country, watch for fresh signs of bear activity, use marked paths and trails, and always carry bear spray and know how to use it. Postmedia News Man killed in suspected bear attack while jogging: RCMP young, educated and growing. Together, a recipe for enduring success. MAYOR DON IVESON DYLAN SHORT Close to two dozen veterans were honoured at Kipnes Centre on Wednesday for their service liberating the Netherlands from Nazi rule 76 years ago. Jerry Bouma, the Netherlands honourary consul for Edmonton, was in attendance at the centre on Wednesday to present each of the 21 veterans with a handwritten letter from a Dutch student thanking them for their role in liberating their country from German occupation in 1945.

In addition to the letters, each veteran received a note from the Dutch Ambassador to Canada and was honoured with a salute. The event was supposed to take place last year for the 75th anniversary but was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. quite said Bouma. sort of like history at a glance. So, what has happened in 76 years.

To see their faces and then to think of what happened, what they did and how the country was freed from a very oppressive regime. sort of a kaleidoscope of memories and imaginations in terms of that 76-year Bouma holds a special connection to the Canadian-led liberation because it led to his parents emigrating from Holland to Canada. He said it led many Dutch people at the time to recognize and value Canada as a country with similar values. Frank Stolk, president of the Dutch Canadian Club (Edmonton), was in attendance alongside Bouma Wednesday and was trav- elling around the city to continue to meet with other Edmonton veterans. He said there was a big party planned for 2020 but when it had to be cancelled they ordered 75 begonia plants to celebrate.

This year they ordered more than $1,000 worth of owers to go along with the 76-anniversary celebrations. are forever grateful for what they did for said Stolk. Holland they appreciate it a lot more than we do in He said several of the veterans broke down into tears Wednesday when they received their letters. Many of those honoured are in their late 90s and, with some being more than 100 years of age, Stolk said he was happy that they could still honour them during the pandemic. believe, together with the Government of the Netherlands, that as long as we still have a few of them around, gonna keep doing said Stolk.

Bouma said the event was also a good reminder to not take current democratic freedoms for granted. celebrate this and it seems like a long time ago. It very long ago and it could happen said Bouma. twitter.com/dylanshort_ Event honours 21 veterans who helped free Dutch from Nazi rule South Alberta Light Horse Regiment Honourary Lt. Col.

Ralph Young salutes Tom Preston, 99, Wednesday during an event honouring Preston and other heroes at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. GREG SOUTHAM 75th anniversar of heroism celebrated late due to COVID.