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Friday · May 22, 2026

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10:02
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Pulse

UCP protest planned for Churchill Square

AFL's organizing a UCP protest Friday, May 29 at 11am in Churchill Square if Alberta politics has you wound up. bunch of people are showing up to make noise about it.

9:45
PM
Pulse

Cherry blossoms blooming at Legislature grounds

cherry blossoms just popped at the legislature grounds — two trees are in full bloom and they'll only last a week or two, so go catch them while they're open.

9:36
PM
News Brief

Police Hunt Suspect in March Construction-Site Arson

Edmonton police are seeking a person of interest in connection to a deliberately set fire that destroyed an under-construction home near 108 Street and 85 Avenue.

9:28
PM
Neighborhoods

Southwest Edmonton Traffic Gridlock Stretches Patience

Windermere residents say construction backlogs have turned 30-minute drives into two-hour ordeals as the city races to handle population growth.

9:00
PM
Tonight

Emo Night Edmonton at Starlite Room - May 22 2026

The Starlite Room

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Fray with The Strumbellas

Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

8:00
PM
Tonight

Lakhwinder Wadali's The Lajpalan Tour

Edmonton EXPO Centre

7:30
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Tonight

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Edmonton

Winspear Centre - Edmonton

7:30
PM
Tonight

Cyrano De Bergerac - Edmonton

Citadel Theatre - Shoctor Theatre

7:30
PM
Tonight

Katherine Blanford

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

7:00
PM
Tonight

STUCK w/ CONCRETE VEHICLES, TRUSTER & LUSHCLOT

The Starlite Room - Temple

6:00
PM
Tonight

DAYSEEKER: The Pale Moonlight Tour

Midway Music Hall

6:00
PM
Tonight

Dayseeker with Northlane, Wind Walkers, and Sace6

Midway - Edmonton

5:13
PM
The Lead

Mayor calls separation referendum 'catastrophic'

Mayor Andrew Knack strongly opposes Premier Danielle Smith's plan to put an Alberta separation question on the fall ballot.

5:08
PM
The Lead

Police seek suspect in Garneau construction arson

Edmonton police are asking for public help identifying a person of interest in a May 19 arson at a home under construction near Garneau.

4:57
PM
Pulse

AISH and ADAP protest at federal building today

protest against AISH/ADAP changes happening now at the federal building northeast of the legislature. starts at 12 p.m. if you want to show up.

4:52
PM
The Lead

New Amsterdam Cafe seeks right to sell cannabis on-site

A Whyte Avenue cafe owner wants Alberta to allow legal cannabis consumption and sales inside his shop, following Vancouver's model.

4:41
PM
Pulse

Sunterra in Commerce Place closing next week

sunterra in commerce place is closing next friday. pretty sudden — staff just found out yesterday. was a solid spot for food and service.

4:35
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News Brief

Construction season underway — city apologizes upfront

Edmonton's major bridge and infrastructure projects are ramping up this season, with officials bracing residents for disruptions.

4:30
PM
The Lead

Dog owner guilty in boy's fatal mauling

Crystal MacDonald found guilty of criminal negligence after her Cane Corso dogs killed 11-year-old Kache Grist in Summerside in April 2024.

4:24
PM
Eat & Drink

Solar-powered ice cream returns to Crestwood this summer

Bestie, Kind Ice Cream's seasonal outdoor shop, has reopened at Crestwood Community Hall with nine signature flavors and the beloved Bubblegum.

2:49
PM
Pulse

Manure smell wafts across west Edmonton today

The west end, around Mayfield and northwest, reeked of manure Thursday. Locals were caught off-guard by the barn-like stench—not a typical Edmonton smell.

1:49
PM
Pulse

You can turn left on red from one-way to one-way

Drivers are catching on: Alberta law lets you turn left on a red light when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, as long as it's safe.

12:49
PM
Pulse

EPS and Recovery Alberta opening new crisis facility

Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta are launching a facility to support people in crisis dealing with mental health and substance use issues instead of jail.

12:19
PM
The Lead

Fatal crash on Wayne Gretzky Drive kills 41-year-old

A man died Thursday after a truck struck his vehicle on the southbound lane near 106 Avenue. Edmonton police are investigating.

11:49
AM
Feature

Before buying a condo, focus on the reserve fund

Reserve fund health is the most critical number in any condo purchase decision. An inadequate fund can trigger costly special assessments.

10:19
AM
Pulse

Best Camping Spots Near Edmonton

People are asking where to camp within 3-4 hours of the city for the weekend. The usual suspects keep coming up—spots with swimming, powered sites, and easy access. Summer's...

9:19
AM
Pulse

School Calendar Promo Never Ends

Someone spotted a promotion on the school calendar that literally never ends. The fine print keeps extending the deal indefinitely. Classic Edmonton move.

8:49
AM
The Lead

Police Staff Proud of Work But Wary of Leadership

Survey of nearly 1,900 Edmonton police employees shows most enjoy their jobs but less than 40% trust upper management.

7:49
AM
Pulse

Geese Gather at Paul Kane Park

Paul Kane Park is absolutely packed with geese right now. The photos are wild—it's like a goose convention. Bring bread (or don't, they're fed enough).

7:19
AM
The Lead

Edmonton's Bridges Face Historic Crossroads

Iconic High Level and Low Level Bridges need full replacement, not repair—triggering a $1.3B decision that will reshape the city's infrastructure for generations.