Tuesday · Jun 16, 2026
Planning an Edmonton trip? Lucy the elephant might not be out
Thinking of visiting the zoo in a couple weeks? Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Zoo can be hit or miss — sometimes she's not visible. Worth checking ahead if seeing her is on...
Henday accident June 16 — police seeking witnesses
Looking for dashcam footage of a Henday accident between a white BMW SUV and a grey/black GMC 1500, northbound just before Whitemud around 7:30-7:40 a.m. on June 16. Police...
South Edmonton residents fight $10M bus-only lane plan
The Terwillegar Drive project opens Monday for one bus line, but residents say it's a waste of taxpayer money.
Ellerslie firefighters rescued ducklings from sewer
Ellerslie firefighters pulled three ducklings out of a sewer grate after a mama duck and her brood wandered onto the road. A local brought them all over to Lake Summerside and...
Alberta home insurance premiums up 392% in 20 years
Extreme weather and rising replacement costs drive the steepest hikes among Canadian provinces, StatsCan finds.
Mill Woods massage therapist charged after sexual assault reported
Julio Uribe, 36, is third Edmonton massage therapist charged with sexual assault in two years.
Mural Festival returns for its 4th year as 'biggest one yet'
Edmonton's 4th annual Mural Festival is happening and it's supposedly the biggest edition to date. More walls getting painted, more artists coming through.
ATA opposes immigration referendum questions targeting public education
Teachers' association says child's immigration status should not determine access to Alberta's publicly funded schools.
Free sports equipment available at city parks on demand
Edmonton parks now have free, on-demand sports equipment available — grab what you need, play, bring it back. Great if you want to shoot hoops or kick a soccer ball without...
Edmonton borrowing $15 million to accelerate southeast transit garage
City council approves additional funding for 500,000-sq-ft facility backed by $291 million federal grant.
Local architects and historians share stories behind Edmonton buildings
Two Edmontonians made a series called HABU (How Architecture Builds Us) interviewing architects, planners, and historians behind city landmarks — City Hall, the Jasper Place...
19-year-old charged in unprovoked stabbing near Knottwood Road
Woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries in May 11 attack; suspect arrested June 8.
Edmonton police investigate Islamophobic graffiti near Muslim daycare
Incident near north-side facility condemned by mayor and national advocacy group as part of concerning trend.
Don Iveson and friends reunite geese
former mayor Don Iveson teamed up with a cop, shopkeeper, and random bike riders to reunite two geese with their family over the weekend. honestly kind of wholesome and exactly...
University of Alberta Spring Convocation 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Taproot wins journalism award
Taproot just won an award for excellence in journalism. local news orgs showing up.
Oilers reportedly eyeing Montreal's Montembeault as trade target
Edmonton has expressed interest in goaltender Samuel Montembeault as Calvin Pickard and Connor Ingram become unrestricted free agents July 1.
Rundle Park gets accessible boat launch
Rundle Park has a new boat launch that's fully accessible for kayaking and paddleboarding — actual ramp setup, not just a dock. if you've been wanting to get out on the water...
19-year-old arrested in southeast Edmonton stabbing
A 19-year-old man faces charges after an unprovoked stabbing attack on a woman near Knottwood Road last month.
Tornado hits Girouxville in Alberta
a tornado hit girouxville last night and now girouxville's cleaning up from between 30-40 damaged buildings. the whole thing was wild — funnel cloud just came through, ripped...
South Indian spot opens with 35 dosa varieties
Dosa Glory, just south of the city, brings authentic South Indian cuisine with an expansive menu beyond its namesake dish.
Edmonton city council advances 2SLGBTQ+ safety action plan
Beyond Belonging outlines seven priorities to create safer spaces for Edmonton's 2SLGBTQ+ community, building on input from 900 residents.
University of Alberta Spring Convocation 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Kirby tattoo done at Black Market in Callingwood
Black Market Tattoo in Callingwood just did a Kirby tattoo and it's adorable. If you're looking for clean work in the area, they're worth checking out.
Building with grass roof turning downtown green
There's a building with a grass roof on top north of Jasper on 112th and people are losing it. The green space is honestly a vibe, and honestly Edmonton could use more of it downtown.
Coyotes, unhoused people sharing river valley creates health crisis, study warns
New research finds disease and conflict risks spike when encampments overlap with urban coyote habitat.
Crazy clouds earlier
Someone posted crazy clouds earlier and the whole city's talking about the sky. If you caught them, you're lucky — that's the kind of light show people are still posting photos of.
Parkview residents escalate infill housing fight to Alberta Court of Appeal
Legal battle over eightplexes highlights tensions over the city's densification push.
Oilers could find market advantage trading Darnell Nurse this summer
Free agent market surge in quality defencemen may help Edmonton recoup value.
Lloydminster straddles Alberta separation question
Border town's unique split jurisdiction faces uncertain future if province leaves Canada.