Google updates image for City of Edmonton

Edmonton has a new look online thanks to a campaign that pushed Google to revamp its image for the city.

Until Tuesday, GooglingEdmontonbroughtupa photoof theRossdalepower plant.

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But as of Wednesday morning, the Googleimage features the cityskyline with the Muttart pyramidsin the foreground.

City officials said they workedclosely with Google to change the image.

"Our goal was and remains that the image Google choosesreflects the vibrancy of our beautiful city," Ryan Barkway, marketing branch manager, said in an emailed statement.

"We appreciate Google's swift response and are continuing to work withthem."

Other photos of Edmonton consideredincluded the Hull Block in McCauley, the Victoria Promenade in Oliver, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival in Gallagher Park andthe Art Gallery of Alberta.

Renee Williams with Edmonton Tourism believes the change marks the beginning of a working relationship with Googlein marketing the city.

"I think people will be happy with what they see, but I also think that everybody has a different idea of what Edmonton means to them.

"While the skyline and the river valley shot may really appeal to some, others may want to see something specific around an attraction," Williams said.

"I definitely know that the City of Edmonton and Google are going to continue to work together to showcase all of the vibrancy Edmonton has to offer.

"And we may see that image change and reflect different things over time."