How to use City of Edmonton services if postal service stops

Edmonton Tower in a file photo. (Credit: City of Edmonton)

In case of mail service interruption that could start later this week because of a pending Canada Post workers strike, the City of Edmonton has alternatives for services that would be affected.

More than 55,000 mail workers across Canada could go on strike starting at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, bringing mail and parcel deliveries to a halt.

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City bills

• Paying facility rentals, uninsured damages to city property, rent and leases can continue to be paid online, through their bank, by phone or in person at the Edmonton Service Centre.

Property taxes

• Due on June 30;
• Pay at most banks, by phone or online banking;
• Do not pay by mail as cheques may not be received in time.

Traffic, bylaw offence tickets

• For City of Edmonton bylaw tickets (e.g. parking tickets), pay online or in person at the Edmonton Service Centre.

Provincial violation tickets

• Pay online at Alberta Fine Payments.

Pet licensing

• Renew or purchase a pet licence online or in person at the Animal Care and Control Centre;
• Renewal notices will not be sent by mail during the service disruption.

Development permits, notifications

• List of applications will be posted online to Public Notices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Neighbourhood renewal updates

• Shared on project web pages.

Residential parking program permits

• Lost or damaged ones can be requested online;
• Pick-up at the Edmonton Service Centre mail counter;
• Users will be notified when permits are available.

Submitting a claim against city

• Online or call 311;
• Claim payments may be delayed.

Serving city with legal documents

• Contact Legal Services at [e-mail] or 780-496-7200.

Vehicle for hire licences

• Contact [e-mail] to request a notice to pay by email.

Business licences

• If you have consented to receive documents by email, renewal notices and a file copy of the licence certificate will be sent electronically;
• To provide or update your email address, contact [e-mail] or call 311.