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Edmonton’s city council just greenlit taller buildings in Rossdale — up to 15 storeys — sparking fierce debate over history, heritage, and development. The rezoning, approved by nine to four votes, targets land near the sacred Rossdale Burial Site, a place revered by Indigenous communities and early settlers. Over 20 residents voiced opposition, warning of unmarked graves and environmental risks like flooding. Indigenous voices were split: some, like Chief Calvin Bruneau, saw potential economic gains but called for caution, while others, like the Edmonton Stragglers, strongly opposed any development near ancestral grounds. A city report on climate impacts is expected soon, but for now, the skyline is set to rise — and the cultural battle over what’s built where is far from over.

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