Edmonton backs off on annexation of Beaumont land

Edmonton has agreed to drop nine quarter-sections of disputed Beaumont lands from its annexation bid in exchange for a joint planning agreement.
City officials announced the new agreement Wednesday, after all three affected councils — Edmonton, Beaumont and Leduc County — endorsed it.
Edmonton voted on the plan and its decision to back down in private Tuesday. It means Edmonton will get Beaumont’s support as its effort to annex Leduc County land goes before the province.
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