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Light poles were doing things they've never done before during Friday's storm — wiggling like nothing we've seen in previous wind events. Wild to witness.
Blatchford got hammered Friday night — 32.6mm of rain in that brief, intense storm. That's already halfway to July's usual monthly total. Drainage systems are designed for 29mm in 15 minutes.
After all that chaos Friday night, a stunning rainbow showed up to remind us the sun's still there. Beauty after the storm.
Joey Sherwood restaurant roof took on water during Friday night's downpour. If the rain was bad enough to flood a commercial roof, you know it was serious.
The storm Friday night brought winds so intense they toppled a huge old tree near Whyte Avenue and took out a transformer in the blast. Whole blocks dark, branches everywhere.
Edmonton's Weather Network radar looked absolutely wild during Friday's storm — one Reddit user caught a screenshot that's got everyone laughing. The pattern looked... let's just say there were some very specific shapes on the screen.
Blake Desjarlais is out after joining Mayor Knack's office as chief of staff following the election. They came to a mutual decision to part ways.
Looks like the rain's been a little heavier than usual in Edmonton so far in 2026. Someone on Reddit did the math and showed the precipitation relative anomaly.
The skies were an absolute treat Thursday night—sunset AND a lightning storm all at once. We were spoiled.
Dog with collar was running from Heritage Valley toward Henday around 7:30 a.m. Friday. If you've seen him or have info, let the community know.
Someone witnessed an ETS bus side-swipe a parked black Dodge Ram in the Canseldowns/Casteldowns area last night around 9 p.m., knocking off the mirror. The driver kept going. If it's your truck, DM the witness — they took a photo and have details.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds are doing ceremonial flyovers across central Edmonton Wednesday, July 15 between 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. Best spots to watch: William Hawrelak Park, City Hall Plaza, Alberta Legislature Grounds, or O-day'min Park. Weather or operational issues could change the timing.
a cyclist lost their pannier on 95th Ave with water-logged books, inhalers, and tupperware inside — some good egg found it and left it by a stop sign so they could get it back. faith in Edmonton restored.
Whyte Ave Art Walk is on this weekend, July 10-12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Over 470 artists are showing work across Old Strathcona — support your local.
KDays Local Heroes Day is July 20th — free tickets for active and veteran Canadian Armed Forces members, plus 50% off for one guest. Register online if you qualify.
edmontonians say the police commission is shutting down feedback about Chief Warren Driechel's Israel trip. commission chair Ben Henderson is considering cutting the public feedback portion of meetings entirely.
someone visiting from Vancouver with their kid asked if the LRT is actually dangerous or if it's more like the SkyTrain where sketchy stuff happens but mostly people keep to themselves. genuine question from someone used to transit.
A 25-year-old got punched in the face by a stranger on a crowded train and nobody on board asked if they were okay. They're frustrated that grown adults didn't step in the way their friends would.
An Edmonton gardener posted photos of their backyard designed to attract pollinators. Full of plants, looks like an actual outdoor sanctuary.
Telus World Science Centre is screening Top Gun on August 2 at 5pm and Top Gun Maverick at 7:30pm same day. Disclosure Day (a three-part series) runs August 7, 9, and 14. Tickets are live now.
