Thursday · Jun 4, 2026
Nobody wants your LRT playlist
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...
Alberta acro dancers and dogs land golden buzzer on America's Got Talent
The Acro Canine Crew, trained at a southside Edmonton studio, advanced straight to quarterfinals with a jaw-dropping mix of puppy parkour and choreography.
River valley art and light show
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...
349 people died homeless in Edmonton last year
At the 21st annual memorial, advocates called for more shelter space and safe injection sites to address the crisis.
Accounting firm seeking admin worker, no experience needed
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.
High schools fast-track students into trades amid youth job crisis
Programs like the Educational Partnership Foundation aim to get students straight into apprenticeships, bypassing traditional post-secondary debt.
Rain brought the green back to the river valley
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.
Climate conference in Edmonton calls for windfall tax on oil companies
Author John Vaillant and Jasper's mayor spoke to hundreds of municipal leaders about how supercharged wildfires are reshaping Canada.
Two adults hospitalized after van crashes into Stony Plain daycare
All 18 children were evacuated safely. Police are still investigating what caused the vehicle to hit the kitchen area.
Water Not Coal petition deadline is June 7
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.
Alberta childcare facilities must disclose high-risk incidents within one day
New provincial rule requires daycare centers to post notices when potentially criminal incidents are reported, beginning June 1. One Calgary facility issued a probationary...
Final Symphony in Edmonton this weekend
Anyone heading to Final Symphony at Rogers Place this weekend? The orchestral concert celebrating Final Fantasy is drawing crowds.
Alberta public service managers received 12.6% pay raise in December
Executive director salaries jumped from $136k–$179k to $153k–$202k last year. The government cited recruitment and retention challenges for non-union management staff.
World Cup watch parties: What Edmonton bars can and cannot do
FIFA licensing rules restrict how sports bars promote games. Here's what you need to know about legal viewing parties across the city.
Man and two children rescued after boat stalls on Devil's Lake
An inflatable sport boat's motor failed Wednesday evening northwest of Edmonton, leaving the operator and two young passengers stranded in weeds until police arrived.
Swiss2Go café still waiting to reopen
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.
Bike Bus expanding to two more schools
The Bike Bus — that group of kids cycling to school together — is growing. It's now hitting two more schools and organizers are exploring expansion to other municipalities.
Big city mayors are in Edmonton this week
Canada's big city mayors are gathering in Edmonton right now to talk housing affordability, public safety, economic growth, and downtown revival. It's the Big City Mayors'...
Detached homes leading Edmonton's hot real estate market
May sales climbed as prices rose across the board, with single-family homes outpacing other property types.
Henday to Yellowhead ramp speed confusion explained
heads up if you're hopping from the northbound Henday onto westbound Yellowhead on the east side — the speed limit doesn't change on that ramp for westbound traffic, even...
High Level Bridge redesign concepts circulating
someone's working on new High Level design ideas that keep the iconic spans while adding LRT and pedestrian walkability. mockups are up on Reddit if you want to see what...