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Wednesday · Jul 8, 2026

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11:53
PM
Pulse

someone got cold clocked on the lrt — felt worse that nobody checked on them

A 25-year-old got punched in the face by a stranger on a crowded train and nobody on board asked if they were okay. They're frustrated that grown adults didn't step in the way...

11:28
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Pulse

someone's showing off their pollinator backyard and it looks wild

An Edmonton gardener posted photos of their backyard designed to attract pollinators. Full of plants, looks like an actual outdoor sanctuary.

10:36
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Pulse

Top Gun movies and Disclosure Day coming to Telus World Science

Telus World Science Centre is screening Top Gun on August 2 at 5pm and Top Gun Maverick at 7:30pm same day. Disclosure Day (a three-part series) runs August 7, 9, and 14....

10:10
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Neighborhoods

Leduc RCMP search for man who hit parked car with baseball bat in June

Alberta RCMP are looking for a suspect believed to have damaged a parked vehicle near Ameena Drive in Leduc on June 6. The man fled the scene after the incident.

9:19
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News Brief

Alberta auditor general expects to finish health-contract probe by year-end

The province's new auditor general, Phil Peters, says his investigation into the health-care contracting scandal will be complete by December 2026, continuing work started by...

8:01
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News Brief

Abandoned vehicles on Edmonton streets drop 73% since impound lot reopened

The number fell from a peak of 682 on June 17 to 181 as of Tuesday, after the city reopened 150 overflow parking spots.

7:43
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News Brief

Edmonton mayor's chief of staff Blake Desjarlais steps down after three months

Desjarlais and Mayor Andrew Knack have mutually agreed to part ways, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday.

7:30
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Tonight

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Edmonton

Citadel Theatre Parking

7:30
PM
Tonight

Koe Wetzel with Pecos & The Rooftops

Rogers Place

7:25
PM
News Brief

Zach Hyman sounds hyped to reunite with Oilers coach Mike Babcock in Edmonton

Hyman, who played under Babcock with the Toronto Maple Leafs, praised the coach's teaching style and structure during Tuesday's interview on OilersNow.

7:07
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News Brief

Edmonton crew begins recovery of 300-ton crane from Wapiti River three weeks after fatal crash

Heavy equipment moved to the staging area on the river's south side Tuesday, three weeks after the J.D.A. Ventures crane plunged 50 feet into the water on June 16, killing its operator.

7:05
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Tonight

Nanaimo NightOwls at Edmonton Riverhawks

RE/MAX Field

7:00
PM
Tonight

Angine de Poitrine

ICE District Parkade

7:00
PM
Tonight

Angine de Poitrine

Fan Park at ICE District

6:49
PM
Pulse

Peregrine falcons nesting actively in Edmonton with lots of babies

The once-endangered species has recovered — check out live feeds of the active nests and see the chicks. Conservation efforts are working.

6:13
PM
News Brief

Edmonton man, 19, charged with second-degree murder in Saturday shooting

Hayden Halcrow was arrested Tuesday and also faces firearms charges plus a warrant for attempted murder in a May incident.

5:55
PM
Pulse

South Edmonton power outage affecting six neighbourhoods

Bearspaw, Blackmud Creek Ravine, Calgary Trail South, Ermineskin, Keheewin, and Twin Brooks were out Wednesday evening with EPCOR estimating restoration by 7pm.

5:19
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News Brief

Accused Chinatown killer Justin Bone takes stand after 1,500 days in custody

Bone testified Wednesday about the days before the May 2022 murders of Hung Trang and Ban Phuc Hoang, claiming memory loss after smoking an unknown substance.

3:03
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News Brief

Severe thunderstorms with tornado risk and baseball-sized hail possible across Alberta today

Environment Canada warns of high-risk conditions in eastern Alberta; Calgary and Edmonton under moderate risk with gusts up to 110 km/h.

2:46
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News Brief

Leduc school principal Dan Lake wins Alberta Teachers' Association leadership award

Ohpaho Secondary School principal recognized for excellence in school leadership and impact on students and staff.

2:30
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Pulse

Pacific Mall rezoning approved for mixed-use tower development

Edmonton city council passed the Pacific Mall rezoning Tuesday, clearing the way for a new mixed-use tower on the site.

2:13
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News Brief

Stony Plain man arrested in global child exploitation investigation spanning 14 countries

Rocco Caterina, 40, is among 28 suspects worldwide charged after a Norwegian-led police probe into dark web abuse material.

1:57
PM
Pulse

Internet down since last night for Telus customers downtown

Telus reports are still vague but downtown users have been without internet since yesterday evening. Anyone else affected?

1:41
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News Brief

Edmonton mayor backs motion supporting Alberta remaining in Canada

Mayor Andrew Knack said separation talk is harmful; Albertans vote in October on whether to hold a referendum.

1:24
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Pulse

Gas prices jumped to 165 in university area

Gas hit 165 at university-area pumps—about a 20-cent jump from yesterday. If you spot it lower elsewhere, grab it quick.

1:08
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Neighborhoods

Andy's Valleyview IGA poised to return to west Edmonton after two-year closure

New signage approved June 18; Sobeys has posted management job listings for a location with the same postal code.

12:19
PM
News Brief

Edmonton Bike Park targets September 5 opening after record June rain delays

Construction restarted with volunteer crews after June's flooding filled the pump track with water.

7:49
AM
Pulse

Lost dog in Ottewell off 50th Street

Someone's lost dog is loose in the alley parallel to 50th Street in Ottewell — no collar. If you spot a dog in that area, worth reaching out.

7:19
AM
News Brief

Off-duty Edmonton doctor gets $250 ambulance bill after saving man's life with CPR

Dr. Ian Sutanto performed CPR during a basketball game in June; Alberta waived the bill and promised to review its ambulance fee policy.

6:49
AM
Pulse

Angine de Poitrine sold out Edmonton with polka-dot energy

Angine de Poitrine, a Quebec duo playing weird, freaky music, just wrapped a sold-out show in Edmonton. Polka dots and clown vibes were the dress code — and people showed up for it.

6:19
AM
News Brief

Edmonton biking compromise preserves parking on 50th Street at higher cost

After community pushback, the city will maintain on-street parking for half the originally affected stretch while adding bike lanes, increasing the project cost to $4.9 million.

5:49
AM
Pulse

Telus World screening '80s blockbusters in IMAX this August

Telus World of Science is running a classic movie marathon this summer. August 9 brings ET, Jaws, and Jurassic Park back-to-back in IMAX. Mad Max Fury Road screens August 15.

5:19
AM
News Brief

Edmonton city council approves Pacific Mall rezoning for mixed-use tower development

The rezoning allows for up to 18-storey buildings with 160 affordable housing units near downtown Chinatown.