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HighOnCity · The Edmonton Archive

Wednesday · May 20, 2026

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11:47
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The Lead

WEM Jewelry Heist Suspect Caught Using Fingerprints

Edmonton man arrested in early May robbery where suspect fled with items after spraying pepper spray at store.

11:10
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Pulse

New Police Stabilization Centre Opens for People in Crisis

Edmonton police are opening a stabilization centre in partnership with Recovery Alberta nurses to help people in crisis. It's a shift toward de-escalation instead of jail.

10:51
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The Lead

U of A Athletes Sweep 2026 U Sports Awards

Volleyball and track stars Abby Guezen and Ryder Rattee both named athlete of the year, making it the second such double sweep.

10:15
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Pulse

Cocaine Bust Nets $8M in Major Joint Police Op

Edmonton police just seized $8 million worth of cocaine in a joint operation tied to a national drug trafficking network. This was big — the kind of bust that disrupts actual...

9:56
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News Brief

Crisis Team Deploys New Data Tool as Calls Spike

Edmonton's 24/7 Crisis Diversion initiative launches pilot dashboard to track response patterns across the city.

9:38
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The Lead

Police Issue Public Warning on Released Sex Offender

Edmonton police alert public as convicted violent offender Ryan White prepares for release, citing risk of reoffending.

8:01
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News Brief

Grandparent Scam Suspect Posed as EPS Officer, Stole Nearly $5K

Calgary police seek man who impersonated Edmonton detective in March con that targeted an elderly woman.

7:43
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News Brief

Firefighters Battle Blaze at Same Home Twice in 12 Hours

Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a residential fire Tuesday night, then returned to the same address Wednesday morning.

7:30
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Tonight

Cyrano De Bergerac - Edmonton

Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre

7:24
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News Brief

Data Gap Hampers City's Ability to Protect Vulnerable Residents

Edmonton mayor calls for more open data to track homeless and at-risk populations during extreme weather events.

7:06
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Pulse

Stand-up comedy night at Luna Cocina Mexicana May 29—local producers bringing the laughs

Edmonton comedy show producer dropping a stand-up event at Luna Cocina Mexicana on Friday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. Food, drinks, live jokes—exactly what a Friday night needs.

7:00
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Tonight

Dopethrone w/ Mizmor, Tribunal & Hard Charger

The Starlite Room

7:00
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Tonight

An Evening with Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

6:47
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News Brief

Six New Fire Halls Needed but City Short on Funds

Edmonton faces a firefighting challenge: growing neighborhoods near the Anthony Henday ring require six new stations, but the city can't fund them alone.

6:29
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Pulse

About 10 commercial trucks got pulled over on the Yellowhead—something big went down

Someone spotted roughly a dozen police cars (mostly unmarked, including what looked like a SWAT truck) pulling over commercial vehicles on the Yellowhead around 2 p.m. Tuesday....

6:10
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News Brief

Power Grid Check: Helicopters Patrol Transmission Lines This Week

AltaLink conducts annual aerial inspections across northern Alberta communities May 25-29, weather permitting.

5:52
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The Lead

Police Seize $8M in Drugs and Cash in Major Edmonton Bust

Joint investigation with Winnipeg Police and Parkland RCMP nets cocaine, meth, weapons in significant disruption to trafficking networks.

5:15
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Pulse

West Edmonton Mall has TikTok creators seriously reconsidering their city choice

The Jamaican In Canada family just posted a deep dive into West Edmonton Mall and they're literally asking if they should move to Edmonton. Rides, attractions, shopping—the...

4:57
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News Brief

The Melting Pot Eyes Canadian Expansion From Its Edmonton Base

Iconic fondue chain, operating one location in Edmonton for over a decade, signals serious plans to grow across Canada.

4:38
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The Lead

Edmonton Pools Open for Summer; New Reservation System in Place

City's outdoor pools launch 2026 season with online booking to reduce lineups, but say goodbye to poolside concessions.

2:59
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Pulse

Pedicure Search Sparks Gentle Care Conversation

Someone's asking for kind, non-judgmental nail techs to help with recovering toenail fungus. Reddit's response is flooding with understanding salon recommendations.

2:39
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Pulse

Looking for Dart Boards? Steel Tip Players Unite

Steel-tip darts players are asking for Edmonton pub recommendations before a June visit. Lions Head's old location is the reference point but nobody knows what's there now.

1:59
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Pulse

Edmonton Fashion Hunters Seek Gyaru Style

Someone's asking where to find gyaru clothes in Edmonton and no local shops are stocking it yet. The fashion community's got energy but nowhere to shop.

1:19
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Pulse

High-Level Bridge Photo Goes Vintage on Reddit

Someone posted a historical photo of the High-Level Bridge being built. With replacement talk happening now, people are sharing their own vintage city pictures.

12:59
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News Brief

Fingerprints Lead to WEM Jewellery Store Arrest

Edmonton police arrested a suspect in a West Edmonton Mall robbery after forensic analysis matched fingerprints left at the scene.

12:39
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Neighborhoods

Sherwood Park's First Teahouse Is Finally Open

The Ivy Tearoom and Bakery brings high tea ceremonies and in-house baking to the east side.

12:19
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The Lead

Edmonton's Iconic Bridges Are Being Replaced

After 110+ years, the High- and Low-Level bridges have reached the end of their lives. Here's what's next.

11:59
AM
News Brief

Hot Air Balloons Take Over Alberta This Weekend

Medicine Hat's Rise Up Festival brings 35 balloons, neon glow nights, and free family fun May 21–24.

11:39
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Eat & Drink

A&W's First Smash Burger Launches Nationwide May 25

Hand-smashed grass-fed beef, real cheddar, and secret sauce. The burger chain joins the smash craze.

10:22
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Pulse

Climbing comps go for environmental cause

Water Not Coal is showing up at Factory Climbing and Vertically Inclined for rope competitions this week—raising awareness about coal mining's impact on mountains and water. If...

9:29
AM
Pulse

Whyte Avenue's yellow tree lights are glowing

Those warm yellow lights on the trees along Whyte Avenue are hitting different right now. If you haven't walked through that stretch lately, it's worth the detour—feels like...

8:36
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Pulse

Hit-and-run at Whitemud and 178 Street

Black pickup truck hit someone turning left from Whitemud Drive NW onto 178 Street yesterday around 12:50 p.m. Driver bolted. If you have dashcam footage from that...

7:42
AM
Pulse

Fake EPS call scamming Edmonton residents

Watch out: someone's spoofing Edmonton police numbers to call residents claiming to be officers. One local got a late-night call from a raw 780-719 cell claiming to be EPS...

7:16
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News Brief

Nav Canada's golf tournament moves to Leduc June 23

Annual STARS Air Ambulance fundraiser celebrates 26 years and new home at Leduc Golf Club.