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Rec Room's running a deal: spend $100 in arcade points and get a 3-day game con pass (worth $108). Solid trade if you're already feeding quarters into the machines.
New Nordic spas are in the works for Edmonton, filling what organizers say is a missing wellness piece in the city. Think Scandinavian-style sauna culture with hot and cold water therapy — expect more details as plans develop.
SW Edmonton residents are noticing songbirds chirping during rainfall and well after dark — behavior a 40-year resident says they've never seen before. Weather shifts or seasonal changes might explain it, but the city's noticing.
Hawrelak Park reopened after construction and it's got new seating, art installations, fire pits, and a bunch of geese hanging around. Worth checking out.
Someone's organizing fun, non-competitive cricket every Saturday morning on the south side. No pros needed — just people who want to play for the vibe.
Tonight's storm reminder for anyone new to Edmonton or Alberta: weather changes quick here. Layer up because it can swing from warm to wild in hours.
Someone's giving away a free Speed Racer IMAX ticket at Telus World of Science — seat G11 in their GT laser theatre, show starts at 6pm. Comment quick if you want it.
arctic wolf pups just arrived at the edmonton valley zoo and photos are absolutely adorable. tiny fluffballs learning to be wolves.
Edmonton Chamber CEO says Alberta separatism is overshadowing economic progress as businesses pause investment over uncertainty.
City announced a $2 million program to help faith groups convert empty churches and extra land into affordable housing.
Block parties, terrier show, and a steam train's 100th birthday celebration happening around Edmonton this weekend.
Heads up: your car's Bluetooth is probably gonna cut out along the Henday between 87th Ave and Ray Gibbons Drive. Radio works fine but touchscreen and phone connection get weird in that stretch. Anyone else noticing it?
the clouds are seriously beautiful rn 🥰
Someone was blaring music on the train through a Bluetooth speaker again and yeah, nobody asked for that. Even if the song was good, which it isn't, be considerate — not everyone needs your soundtrack.
Classic spots in the river valley got a refresh — utility box art from the northern pike artist (no signature, but unmistakable). Gate art is solid, though the river trail closure behind the power station is annoying.
An Edmonton accounting firm filed a labour market impact assessment to hire an admin officer at $36 an hour — no experience required for the role.
Recent rain hit the river valley hard and everything's lush now. The whole place is glowing green again — the kind of spring rebound that makes you remember why people stick around.
Water Not Coal petition closes June 7. It affects all of us — coal mining in the Eastern Slopes threatens Edmonton's drinking water from the headwaters.
Anyone heading to Final Symphony at Rogers Place this weekend? The orchestral concert celebrating Final Fantasy is drawing crowds.
Swiss2Go — the café with the adorable teacup-shaped cheesecakes — closed early last year to relocate. No word yet on the new location, but folks are definitely missing it.