Wednesday · Jul 1, 2026
Mosquitos are absolutely relentless right now
Mosquito season is hitting hard in Edmonton and everyone's feeling it. Peak Alberta summer energy.
Fifty people from 21 countries become Canadian citizens at special Canada Day ceremony in Edmonton
On Wednesday, new citizens reflected on their journeys to Canada, including the Banwait family, separated for four years before reuniting on the country's birthday.
Photos from the Legislature Canada Day event
Someone grabbed photos from the Canada Day event at the Legislature. The grounds were packed and the vibes were there.
Oilers sign Stanley Cup-winning goalie Frederik Andersen to $2.8M one-year deal
The 36-year-old Danish veteran, fresh off a championship run with Carolina, joins Edmonton's three-goalie rotation for the upcoming season.
Fan tent at Ice District evacuated to Ford Hall as weather worsens
The Ice District Fan Park tent was evacuated to Ford Hall on Wednesday evening around 7 p.m. as weather concerns mounted. Organizers called it and crowds stayed calm.
Man dies after confrontation with Edmonton police in southwest during hit-and-run spree
A 59-year-old was fatally shot Friday night after assaulting emergency personnel and fleeing multiple incidents. Alberta's serious-incident team is investigating.
Prime Minister Carney returns to Edmonton for Canada Day address on unity
The PM, who grew up in Edmonton, used the national holiday to emphasize togetherness as Albertans prepare for an October separation referendum.
Someone filmed a 360° bike tour through Edmonton neighbourhoods
A creator just dropped a 360° bike tour of Edmonton showing real neighbourhoods, parks, and everyday streets — not just tourist spots. Watch it like you're riding along and see...
Alberta government appoints advisers to riding boundary panel amid NDP opposition
The legislature committee approved hiring a political scientist and pollster, drawing criticism from Opposition members who say the process lacks transparency.
Weyburn Beavers at Energy City Cactus Rats
Myshak Metro Ballpark
Someone's been stealing $2M in coins from LRT ticket machines over 13 years
A transit technician used a rod made from a car antenna and a magnet to steal $2 million in coins from Edmonton train ticket machines over 13 years. Salim Kara posed as a...
Home damaged by fire in northeast Edmonton near 162 Avenue and 49 Street
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded Tuesday afternoon to heavy smoke and flames extending to a neighbouring home. No injuries reported.
21-gun salute at Government House set off loud booms across the city at noon
Heads up: those massive bangs you heard at noon Wednesday were a 21-gun salute using Howitzer artillery at Government House for Canada Day. You could hear it downtown and...
Oilers trade Darnell Nurse to San Jose, clear $9.25M in cap space
The veteran defenceman requested a trade after falling down the depth chart. In exchange, Edmonton gets two younger blueliners.
Calgary Surge at Edmonton Stingers
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Free lawn signs in South Edmonton Sunday
Free Forever Canadian lawn signs up for grabs this Sunday, July 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in South Edmonton. RSVP on their site to pick yours up.
Glowing clouds spotted above the city
someone spotted glowing clouds above Edmonton looking northeast from Whyte Ave—possibly from wildfires outside Fort Sask or refineries, either way it's a wild sight rn.
Basements still flooding after hailstorm
Basement flooding's getting worse—water keeps flowing in faster than pumps can handle. Insurance is backed up, hail made it worse. Others dealing with the same thing since Saturday.
Gosling power couple at Gov House Park
A Canada goose couple at Gov House Park adopted two dozen goslings and raised all 26 of them together. Now they own their own little patch of grass and everyone's posting about it.
