Wednesday · May 20, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyrano De Bergerac - Edmonton
Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre
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.
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.
Dopethrone w/ Mizmor, Tribunal & Hard Charger
The Starlite Room
An Evening with Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
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.
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....
Power Grid Check: Helicopters Patrol Transmission Lines This Week
AltaLink conducts annual aerial inspections across northern Alberta communities May 25-29, weather permitting.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.