Edmonton to extend city manager's contract

City manager Linda Cochrane’s contract will be extended.
Postmedia learned from several sources Thursday that Cochrane has robust support from councillors who want to see her continue her work reforming city services.
Although her contract does not expire until March next year, Coun. Tony Caterina had said in an earlier report that a decision needs to be made as soon as possible, otherwise the city could be left without a manager for months. That, he said, would put hurdles in the way of m