Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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The Inuit - Inuktitut (ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ) for "the people" - are the northernmost Indigenous people in Canada. Their traditional homeland is known as Inuit Nunangat.
In the 1950s and 60s, about one-third of Inuit people were infected with tuberculosis. Most were flown south for treatment in sanitariums like the Charles Camsell Indian Hospital in Edmonton, where they stayed for an average of two and a half years.
Those who survived returned home, but many Inuit passed away, often without their families being notified, and were buried in cemeteries in Edmonton, far from their homeland.
This ward was given the name Anirniq (ᐊᓂᕐᓂᖅ) which means ‘Breath of Life,’ or spirit. The name was recommended by Inuit Elders because tuberculosis took the breath and spirit of many Indigenous people.
For more information, visit the Our Ward page.
(Content Credit: City of Edmonton)
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Ward Anirniq spans most of the North-West area of Edmonton. A map of Ward Anirniq, including a list of residential and industrial areas, can be found on the Our Ward page.
Our office proudly serves over 85,000 residents who call Ward Anirniq home.
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Anirniq (“A-NIRK-NIK”)
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Council members are appointed by the Mayor to serve a yearly term on several agencies, boards, committees, and commissions. Councillor Rutherford is currently serving on the following civic agencies:
• Women’s Advisory Voice of Edmonton Committee (Council Advisor)
• Anti-racism Advisory Committee (Council Advisor)
• Edmonton Region Waste Advisory Committee (Member)
• Edmonton Transit Service Advisory Board (Council Advisor)
• REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities (Advisor Nominee)
Councillor Rutherford is currently serving on the following Standing Committees of Council:
• Urban Planning Committee
• Audit Committee
• Council Services Committee (Vice-Chair)
• Code of Conduct Sub-Committee (Vice-Chair)
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When it comes to city service inquiries, such as snow/ice concerns, waste services, nuisance property, etc., 311 is the recommended first point of contact for the fastest resolution to your concern.
311 is Edmonton’s non-emergency phone line for City government information and services. It provides residents, businesses and visitors with ease of access through a central point of contact for their city needs.
To connect with this service residents can dial 311 locally, or if outside of Edmonton dial 780-442-5311. Inquiries can also be submitted online through a 24/7 access service or via the 311 App.
Visit the 311 website for more information about this service.
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211 is a free, confidential service that provides information and referral to a wide range of community, social, health and government services.
[Their] certified community resource specialists are trained to help you navigate the complex network of social services. [They] can help you find:
• basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and financial support)
• employment resources
• parenting support
• counselling/support groups
• health care
• legal services
• and MUCH more!
To Access 211:
• Phone, text, and chat service are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in over 170 languages.
• Dial 211 for telephone service
• Text 211 and type INFO for texting service
• 1-888-482-4696 (Edmonton & Northern Alberta)
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• Visit the online interactive map for the status of your road
• For information on level of service and priority snow removal, visit the Winter Roads FAQ page.
• Contact 311 for more information
• Did you know you can sign up to receive notifications for Road Maintenance (including parking bans due to snow removal) and other city services?
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The City of Edmonton has an interactive map of all current projects throughout the city. The map provides information on projects, budget, and timelines.
Erin’s office is happy to help you if you have any questions.
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You can find a great video here that explains Community Leagues.
To find your Community League, visit the Our Ward page and click on your neighbourhood.
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Online
• Complete this Request to Speak Form.
Phone
• Call 780-496-8178 from 8am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
In person
• Visit the Office of the City Clerk, 3rd Floor, City Hall.
• You may also register at the meeting itself. To ensure that your request to speak is considered by Council or Committee, please arrive before the start of the meeting. For Statutory Public Hearings (land-use), you must register before the meeting begins.
For more information, including information on agendas and meeting minutes, visit the Edmonton City Council Committee Metting page.
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City Hall is open to the public at reduced capacity. Members of the public may choose to participate at Council and Committee meetings in person or remotely.
Those participating in person are required to wear face coverings at all times while in City Hall, including while speaking (per Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw 19408). The public is invited to view in-progress meetings online via the Agenda, Council on the Web or City Council's YouTube Channel.
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• The best way to stay connected is by signing up for Erin’s newsletters. There she shares important information and breaks down current events. Sign up here.
• Follow Erin on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Erin posts Weekly Round Ups, blogs on various topics, and hosts forums for community discussion.
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Contact us. We’d be happy to have you. Let’s chat about your interests and ways to get involved.
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