Monday · Jun 29, 2026
Amazon building $97M delivery station in northwest Edmonton
The e-commerce giant received a building permit for the project at 16404 145th Ave. NW, with construction expected to begin this year.
Windermere exit gridlocked by construction
The Windermere exit to the Henday has been blocked for construction for months now and it's causing massive backups. People are stuck 20+ minutes waiting to turn right. Rough...
Oilers invite top Canadian female player to 2026 development camp
Chloe Primerano, Canada's top young female hockey player, will compete alongside two American teammates at Edmonton's rookie camp.
Smoke rolling in despite all that rain
After weeks of endless rain, wildfire smoke is rolling into Edmonton from other provinces. So much for dodging it this summer.
Most Albertans can apply for $100 energy rebate starting Canada Day
Nearly 3.4 million Albertans become eligible to apply for the new Alberta Energy Rebate on July 1, with payments arriving within two weeks.
Edmonton's homelessness resolution passes at national conference
Edmonton's resolution calling for a national approach to homelessness, addictions, and mental health just passed at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference....
Edmonton councillors exploring centralized Diwali fireworks show
The city is considering a pilot event in Mill Woods Park to provide a safe, legal alternative to illegal fireworks that have caused home fires.
Alberta invests $100M to expand classroom support teams through Grade 12
The province will hire 221 new classroom complexity teams, with 158 for junior and senior high and 63 for elementary. The $100M investment includes teacher training and rural expansion.
Fireworks red tape blamed for fire problems and racism, business owner tells council
Uncle Jon's Fireworks owner Jon Adria urged the city to follow Saskatoon's model, which allows unrestricted fireworks use on designated days with no incidents.
City tightening noise rules on street amplification
council's drafting new bylaws to clamp down on amplification in public spaces. been getting tons of complaints about the megaphone guy at churchill square and downtown...
Council tightens rules on public amplification; noise limits in the works
A motion passed Monday to draft bylaw amendments restricting amplification in public spaces after complaints about religious messaging near City Centre.
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Downtown parking lots finally facing enforcement for operating without permits
nearly 90% of downtown surface parking lots have been operating without permits for years while collecting rent. council's moving to escalating fines and enforcement starting...
Wildfire smoke rolling into Edmonton; heavy June rainfall sets records
Rain subsided Monday but smoke from Saskatchewan and Manitoba wildfires is creating haze across the region. Edmonton just broke a 112-year June rainfall record.
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Wildfire smoke headed in despite all that rain
so the city finally gets a break from the endless downpour and now we've got thick smoke rolling in from wildfire activity in northern sask and manitoba. at least the air...
Leduc eyes major border expansion to handle population boom
The city is seeking to annex rural land from Leduc County to accommodate growth that could reach 160,000 residents by the 2080s from today's 40,000.
Ex-volleyball coach may have victimized more children, EPS says
Steven Cabral, 33, pleaded guilty in June to possessing child sexual abuse materials. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Leduc receives Municipal Inspiring Workplace Award
The City of Leduc was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators for its people-first workplace strategy.
Council tackles river valley consultation, megaphones, fireworks
Meetings this week will address Indigenous engagement on river valley development, noise regulations, and Diwali celebrations after last year's fireworks damage.
E-bike safety concerns rising in Edmonton
A woman hit by a Lime bike had to learn to walk again. Plenty of Edmontonians are raising concerns about how many of these e-bikes are scattered around the city.
Police seek help identifying arson suspect in south Edmonton
A fire deliberately set at a community league rink near 113 Street and 25 Avenue on May 24 is under investigation.
Smoke smell blown down from northern border
Red sun this morning and that smoke smell? It's blowing all the way from near the northern Saskatchewan/Manitoba border after all the rain we've had.
Llama rescued from 3-metre sinkhole by Edmonton firefighters
Fire crews used an excavator and specialized rescue slings to free Runner, an animal that fell into a hole in south Edmonton on Saturday.
New Edmonton legal discussion space launches on Reddit
new subreddit r/lawyeg just launched for Edmonton legal chat—news, courts, tenant stuff, whatever's on your mind about the legal side of things.
Edmonton poutine hunt kicks off on Reddit
person's asking for poutine spot recommendations and they're only had it from Costco and McDonald's. thread's gonna deliver.
Intense clouds rolled in before downtown downpour
someone posted a photo of wild clouds downtown right before the torrential downpour hit. wild sky moment.
Brain injuries in intimate partner violence finally getting care
Montreal shelter creates 'ecosystem of care' for victims, a model now spreading across Quebec and beyond.
