Edmonton expands to airport's edge, will pay Leduc $8.5 million

Edmonton will not fly its flag at the airport but an annexation agreement announced Friday does include a commitment to invest in that economic hub.
The Edmonton International Airport will remain part of Leduc County. But planning around its growth will be done by consensus with four parties and their wallets in the room: Edmonton, Leduc County, the City of Leduc and the airport.
“This is not just about Edmonton, about flying our flag over the airport,” said Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson