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An Edmonton rapper found 129 of his own songs included in datasets used to train AI models—without his permission or knowledge. The discovery raises questions about whose music is being fed into these systems and what rights artists have.
The mini Tim Hortons and 7-Eleven kiosk inside West Edmonton Mall have officially shut down. Gone are the quick coffee and snack grab-and-go spots that lived inside Canada's largest mall.
Albertans trust Connor McDavid more than separatist leaders when it comes to Alberta separation, according to a new poll. The Oilers captain's judgment apparently weighs heavier than the politicians actually proposing the move.
eight-acre corn maze east of Edmonton paying tribute to Dolly Parton is up now. get lost for a cause.
poetry + all-you-can-eat corn dogs tonight at the Buckingham, 5–7pm. bring your work, hear some readings, add critiques if you want. open mic vibes.
rcmp responding to a road rage incident that ended in a crash east of the city — details still coming in.
edmonton non-profit facing accusations of unionbusting activity — thread's heating up on r/edmonton.
Someone got fed up with scattered searches and built daycareregistry.ca/edmonton — all 822 licensed programs filterable by name, street, neighbourhood, plus $15/day spots. 173 matched to the 98 schools they serve, inspection history included.
Local naginata club opening beginner sessions in September from 1:45–2:45 PM at McKernan Community Hall — first practice free, no experience needed, they provide the gear. Just bring workout clothes if you've ever wondered what that long wooden weapon thing actually is.
A pair of helicopters were circling low near Mill Creek for at least 20 minutes Sunday evening. Someone in the area knows what's up?
Heavy police presence on eastbound Whitemud at the Rainbow Valley bridge Sunday evening—they're stopping every car and have cameras set up. Drive safe.
Edmonton's Doodlebugs is a chill 18+ group for visual artists of any skill level—tattooers, illustrators, hobbyists, pros. Free virtual hangouts Sundays and Thursdays, Discord full of collabs, and a Drink and Draw at Vinnys Pub Southside on September 19.
A driver got hit hard by construction damage on the 91 Street to Ellerslie Road stretch and is pretty frustrated about not knowing who to report it to — contractors or the city. the situation's got people wondering who's actually liable when road work damages your vehicle.
Edmonton parks just became peak rabbit destinations — a local took their rabbit to Hawrelak Park and it loved it so much they're now hunting for more pet-friendly spots around the city. They've already been to the UofA botanical gardens, river paths, Clifford Lee Sanctuary, Chickakoo Lake, and Wagner's Natural Area. If you've got a rabbit (or any small pet), the vibe is solid.
Someone spotted a drone light show in the Dovercourt area Saturday night. No word yet on what it was for or if it's happening again.
79-year-old clocked at 147 km/h in an 80 zone on Whitemud Drive. Edmonton Police made the traffic stop.
Late August nights are hitting different in Edmonton — people kayaking the North Saskatchewan River with glow sticks, trails packed with folks out for walks. Peak season right now.
Dirtbag's switching to weekend-only hours and it's caught a lot of people off guard. The spot was a go-to for breakfast sandwiches and coffee after work, but if you can't make weekends, you're out of luck now.
The Edmonton Arts Council unveiled a new permanent exhibit at O'Day-Min Park with games, crafts, entertainment and cotton candy. Community member highlighting how the EAC keeps downtown and public spaces vibrant.
Someone spotted a pileated woodpecker in St. Albert. Reddit's woodpecker thread is getting crowded.
