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Edmonton city councillors closed the door on a proposed crematorium in a central Edmonton neighbourhood across the street from nearby residents.
Council unanimously opposed a rezoning application that would have allowed Trinity Funeral Home to operate a crematorium in a Prince Rupert industrial building at 119 Street and 114 Avenue.
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About 25 people addressed city council Tuesday in opposition to the proposal citing health and odour concerns with emissions from the cremation process. Residents said the property is only 40 metres away from the nearest residences across the street.
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