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City council set aside $925,000 for winter day spaces — shelter spots for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months.
Hate crimes unit is investigating graffiti found near an Edmonton Islamic daycare. If you have info about the incident, police want to hear from you.
Black kitten with white spots spotted on the Henday between Lessard and Whitemud exits during rush hour — one didn't make it, but the other's still out there. If you're driving through, keep your eyes open and help if you can.
Thinking of visiting the zoo in a couple weeks? Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Zoo can be hit or miss — sometimes she's not visible. Worth checking ahead if seeing her is on your must-do list.
Looking for dashcam footage of a Henday accident between a white BMW SUV and a grey/black GMC 1500, northbound just before Whitemud around 7:30-7:40 a.m. on June 16. Police case: 8679289.
Ellerslie firefighters pulled three ducklings out of a sewer grate after a mama duck and her brood wandered onto the road. A local brought them all over to Lake Summerside and the mama followed. Delivered framed photos and ice cream to the crew yesterday.
Edmonton's 4th annual Mural Festival is happening and it's supposedly the biggest edition to date. More walls getting painted, more artists coming through.
Edmonton parks now have free, on-demand sports equipment available — grab what you need, play, bring it back. Great if you want to shoot hoops or kick a soccer ball without hauling your own gear.
Two Edmontonians made a series called HABU (How Architecture Builds Us) interviewing architects, planners, and historians behind city landmarks — City Hall, the Jasper Place library, U of A campus buildings. Worth checking out if you've ever wondered why our buildings look the way they do.
former mayor Don Iveson teamed up with a cop, shopkeeper, and random bike riders to reunite two geese with their family over the weekend. honestly kind of wholesome and exactly the kind of thing that reminds you why we're here.
Taproot just won an award for excellence in journalism. local news orgs showing up.
Rundle Park has a new boat launch that's fully accessible for kayaking and paddleboarding — actual ramp setup, not just a dock. if you've been wanting to get out on the water but access has been a barrier, worth checking out.
Black Market Tattoo in Callingwood just did a Kirby tattoo and it's adorable. If you're looking for clean work in the area, they're worth checking out.
There's a building with a grass roof on top north of Jasper on 112th and people are losing it. The green space is honestly a vibe, and honestly Edmonton could use more of it downtown.
Someone posted crazy clouds earlier and the whole city's talking about the sky. If you caught them, you're lucky — that's the kind of light show people are still posting photos of.
vekoma coaster at galaxyland is coming — more track and supports arrived at WEM this week. construction's ramping up.
downtown edmonton parking lot rezoning got approved before the deadline. illegal parking lots have until the deadline to clear out.
A filmmaker is screening the restored Director's Cut of Dirty Water at Metro Cinema on June 23—a film about healing after trauma, with a red carpet, filmmaker Q&A, and exclusive screening.
Caldera Interactive, an Edmonton game studio, is part of Steam Next Fest this week. The first few days are huge for visibility—if you try the demo, wishlist it, and share early, it helps Steam show the game to more people.
Police are handing out tickets on Groat Road to drivers who speed up to prevent cars from merging in. If you're merging, match the road speed; if you're already on it, let people in or face the fine.
