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HighOnCity · The Edmonton Archive

Thursday · Jun 25, 2026

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11:53
PM
Pulse

Northbound Henday on the east side is backed up

If you're heading north on the Henday east side, plan extra time — traffic's heavy right now.

11:27
PM
Pulse

Beaumont Pride in the Park is free this weekend

Beaumont Pride in the Park is happening soon with free food, music, activities, and resources for the community.

11:01
PM
News Brief

Nearly 2,000 affordable housing units renovated across Edmonton

A three-year, $34-million project has completed upgrades to 1,958 homes, adding 30 years to their lifespan and cutting emissions by 47 per cent.

10:36
PM
Pulse

Free tool tracks storms and hail size across Alberta

Alberta Hail Suppression's free radar tracks cloud heights and includes forecasting with hailcast — useful if you're keeping an eye on incoming storms this weekend.

10:15
PM
Tonight

Alex Moxon Quintet Presents Shaw ‘Nuff: a Tribute to Woody Shaw

Bellamy’s Lounge, Chateau Lacombe Hotel

10:10
PM
Neighborhoods

WILDNorth warns against rescuing baby animals this season

The rehabilitation centre receives four times more animals than a decade ago. Most arrive because well-meaning people separate them from parents.

9:19
PM
News Brief

Downtown Edmonton cracks down on unlicensed parking lots June 30

After a voluntary compliance period ends, the city will begin issuing fines starting at $1,000, escalating to court summons and site closures.

8:03
PM
Pulse

A&W locations phasing out frosted mugs—or are they?

Someone asked about frosted mugs at A&W and got told they were discontinued by head office, but all the promotional photos still show them. Staff confusion or a quiet...

8:00
PM
Tonight

Honeymoon Suite

River Cree Resort & Casino

7:46
PM
News Brief

Oilers exploring goalie options including possible Ingram extension

Connor Ingram is bullish on re-signing with Edmonton, though GM Stan Bowman is considering other goalies as the team navigates limited cap space.

7:30
PM
Pulse

Someone freefell down the Stantec Tower for a drone competition

A local captured a freefall dive down Edmonton's Stantec Tower on a micro drone (33g) for an internet competition. The video shows the full descent — pretty wild stuff if...

7:30
PM
Tonight

Isaiah Collier “Collier Plays Coltrane”

JazzClub at the Chateau Lacombe

7:30
PM
Tonight

Drew Dunn

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

7:00
PM
Tonight

Jean-Michel Pilc Trio

Yardbird Suite

6:41
PM
News Brief

Police seek suspect and witness in downtown armed robbery

A 46-year-old delivery driver was injured May 26 when a man stole from his van and brandished a knife near 102 Street and 104 Avenue.

6:25
PM
Pulse

Food insecurity hits 1 in 5 Edmonton families

Alberta got a D- grade in a national food bank report. One in five families in Edmonton are experiencing food insecurity right now, and that number's expected to rise by year-end.

6:08
PM
Neighborhoods

Big Island Provincial Park: Edmonton's remote river escape

A nearly 80-hectare park in southwest Edmonton sits mostly untouched along the North Saskatchewan River and can only be reached by boat—for now.

6:00
PM
Tonight

THE BEACH BASH

The Starlite Room

5:19
PM
News Brief

Nearly 900 Edmonton social housing units renovated

The city has upgraded 882 affordable homes over three years with $23.3 million in combined federal and municipal funding.

3:30
PM
Tonight

Clinic With Isaiah Collier

JazzClub at the Chateau Lacombe

3:00
PM
Tonight

KIND Gardens Edmonton - Alberta's Premiere Cannabis Festival

Fan Park at ICE District

2:59
PM
Pulse

LRT southern line shut down through Monday for track work

Capital Line trains aren't running south of South Campus until Monday, June 29 for track work near Southgate Station. replacement buses are running between South Campus and...

2:39
PM
Eat & Drink

Camp cooking doesn't have to be complicated

A NAIT culinary instructor shares tips for easy campfire meals—from prepped ingredients to cooking over coals instead of flames.

1:59
PM
News Brief

Why buses are edging out trains for Edmonton's transit future

City council is weighing bus rapid transit as a more flexible alternative to LRT expansion. Two routes are proposed, with decisions coming during budget talks later this year.

1:39
PM
Pulse

Scooters blocking wheelchair access on Edmonton sidewalks

heads up if you're riding Lime or Bird scooters—park them on the grass instead of the sidewalk. people in wheelchairs can't get by when they're blocking the path.

1:19
PM
Neighborhoods

Dungeons & Dragons players find their home in Edmonton

The tabletop role-playing game has struck deep roots in the city, with campaigns running at bars and game shops across the neighbourhoods.

12:59
PM
Eat & Drink

Skirt steak is rare—here's how to grill it right

A NAIT meat expert explains how to source, marinate, and cook this lean, flavourful cut that's finally gaining traction in Edmonton.

12:19
PM
News Brief

Edmonton shootout on table for delayed soccer season playoffs

Edmonton Minor Soccer Association postponed over 300 games as record June rainfall floods fields. Community leagues will use playoff shootouts to meet deadlines.

7:48
AM
Pulse

Real talk on Pilot Blatchford stacked townhouses

Someone's asking what it's actually like living in those new Pilot Blatchford stacked townhouses — the good, the bad, the ugly. Anyone renting or living there right now?

6:55
AM
News Brief

$400M carbon capture project at risk over lower carbon price

A shovel-ready Edmonton waste-to-energy facility could be cancelled after the Smith-Carney carbon tax deal lowers the price below what makes the project viable.

6:48
AM
Pulse

Looking to volunteer in Edmonton? Here's where to start

Someone's asking how to actually find volunteering opportunities in the city — they've struggled with shift work and social anxiety but want to reconnect with the community....

5:48
AM
Pulse

Mosquito season starting strong after the rain

Bug spray isn't cutting it this year — locals are asking what actually works against the mosquito swarms about to hit after all that rain. Anyone got the real hack?