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Urgent issues/concerns will be flagged here.

For our latest Ask forum, we have the pleasure of having the current Wildrose Alliance Party Leader, Danielle Smith. She will be taking your questions from Monday morning through Thursday, June 17, 2010.

C2E both solicits and welcomes columns written by members dealing with specific, topical subjects. Read them here, comment on them; offer your own ideas.

Do you have an idea that you feel could help enhance Edmonton's image, profile or reputation? Small or large, dramatic or subtle, we want to hear from you! Community projects, solutions to problems, ideas about improvements to Edmonton, or neat new directions for the area, post them all here.

Good things to express about experiences or things that have happened while in Edmonton.

An opportunity to vent about a "not so good" Edmonton experience.

Need to find something in Edmonton? Have a question about moving, travelling or living here? This is the place to get answers from people who know.

Post your own images of Edmonton that you love right here! Or, enter to win C2E's "Uniquely Edmonton" Photo Contest by submitting your best Edmonton photo that captures a moment in the life of an Edmontonian! Check inside this forum for more details!

Here’s where you can read about business and the economy in the Edmonton region - announcements and results, emerging technologies, relocations, mergers, acquisitions, as well as Edmonton’s national and international profile. Comment, inform, discuss all of these topics.

Use this forum to read, comment on and suggest your own ideas and concepts about design and architecture – and what works best, and worst, in the Edmonton environment, practically and philosophically.

This forum looks at specific real estate projects and developments - past, present, and future - in the Edmonton area. Here’s where to look for updates on developments, read about new projects, suggest improvements to buildings or other projects.

On the behest of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, this forum will discuss the issues surrounding redevelopment of mature areas. More descriptors to come.

Edmonton has a vibrant and broad-based cultural scene, easily one of the most exciting in Canada, if not North America. Check this site for show announcements about theatre, cinema, shows, festivals, concerts, people, the arts in general, and other forms of entertainment. Post your thoughts, comments, announcements here.

How do we identify the areas where new schools are required? How can our existing schools be renewed so that they remain sustainable? How can school space be transformed into valuable space for the community when student enrolment is insufficient to keep the facility open? These questions will form the basis for dialogue with parents, EPSB staff and other interested stakeholders over the next several months. The answers to these questions will help the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) to develop a plan for managing student space now and into the future. There is an opportunity for YOU to become involved in these discussions, in a variety of ways.

Edmonton is known as the "volunteer capital of Canada" with good reason. If you need volunteers for your event or festival, put the word out here. You can also discuss the many aspects of volunteerism on this forum.

Edmonton is a sports-crazy city, and everyone has an opinion. From the Oilers to the Eskimos, from the Edmonton Capitals baseball team, the Edmonton Energy, to the Edmonton Rush and the Golden Bears and Pandas, the Rexall Edmonton Indy, not to mention all of the amateur sports this city supports – this forum is your chance to discuss, comment and review what’s going on.

Sub-Forums: 2010 Vancouver Olympics Discussion

Should Edmonton bid on 2017? What would we need to do? How can you help? Talk about this here!

Edmonton is a city of parks, including the longest urban park in North America threading through the North Saskatchewan river valley. There are hundreds of parks and recreation areas in the metro region, and this forum offers the opportunity to discuss them, suggest improvements, raise concerns and spread the word.

Edmonton continues to improve its ranking as a major transportation hub for northern Canada and beyond. New air routes, more cargo, Port Alberta, a major rail operations centre and the related infrastructure are all part of this increasingly critical component of the region’s economic growth. Contribute your ideas and comments here.

Edmonton has a reputation for excellence in education, from the public and separate school systems, the University of Alberta, MacEwan, NAIT to any one of the other institutions in this city. Students, teachers, parents, researchers and anyone else interested in our education system, please post your comments and thoughts here!

Politics involves and affects all of us, whether it’s at the federal, provincial or civic level, or a combination of all three. Discuss policy issues, civic issues, social issues, financial issues, and legislation that affects Edmonton here.

Here’s where to discuss LRT, BRT, PRT, and other mass transit initiatives, ideas and dreams for the greater Edmonton region.

Here’s where to discuss roads, sewer, water, power and other civic initiatives outside mass transit. Issues relating to any supporting structures (electric, cable, water, bridges, etc.) are part of this forum too.

Especially significant to the Edmonton region, regional cooperation includes shared services, future planning, land use, even amalgamation. Discuss any regional issues, or any of the municipalities or counties that make up the Edmonton region, on this forum.

Discussions not covered under the topics we currently have (a place to hang out).

What do you like about C2E? What can C2E do better? What would you like to see on C2E? Let us know.

All previous ask forums are here.

Sub-Forums: Ask Jim - Jim Low, Lead, Planning & Development, Edmonton Arena District, Ask the Mayor, Ask Reg - Mr. Reg Milley, CEO Edmonton Airports, Ask Tom - Lieutenant Colonel Tom Bradley - Edmonton Garrison, Ask Sam - Dr. Sam Shaw. President & CEO, NAIT, Ask Ron - Ron Gilbertson - CEO Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Premier's October 14 Address - Feedback Forum, Ask Patrick - Patrick LaForge, President & CEO - Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club

Are you visiting Edmonton in the near future, or if you live here, do you have ideas about how we can promote ourselves more effectively? What are our best – and worst – attractions? Post here for information or to provide suggestions!