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Monday · Jul 20, 2026

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11:39
PM
Pulse

New roller coaster at Galaxyland has folks buzzing

New roller coaster at Galaxyland has folks buzzing and missing the Mindbender era. People are pretty excited.

10:39
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Pulse

Lingnan's not at Taste of Edmonton this year

The Lingnan isn't at Taste of Edmonton this year. Their dry spicy chicken was a fan favourite, but Stanley Milner has new touch-screen video games designed by MacEwan students...

9:39
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News Brief

Nadine Robinson, Edmonton nurse, still unsolved 20 years after death in Clareview

The Royal Alexandra Hospital nurse was found dead in her townhouse on July 20, 2006. No charges have been filed in her homicide.

9:04
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News Brief

Alberta referendum mail-in ballots open; October 19 vote will ask 10 questions

Online applications to vote by mail are open until October 9. One question asks if Alberta should hold a binding referendum on separation.

8:28
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Pulse

Someone's spotted a brand-new bus style rolling through Edmonton

Never seen buses like these before around the city — one commenter said it looks almost like a tour bus. Still figuring out what they're for.

8:00
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Pulse

Neon Skies Festival cancelled but Ticketmaster didn't get the memo

Neon Skies Festival was cancelled but Ticketmaster had no idea—people are still calling them about refunds. Festival organizers deleted all their cancellation posts, which...

7:52
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Neighborhoods

Two Alberta girls take command of RCMP operations for Kids with Cancer experience

Maya Ferguson and Haley Nedeljak pilot drones, operate bomb robots, and ride in RCMP helicopters as co-commanders Monday.

7:40
PM
Eat & Drink

Kit + Ace opens at West Edmonton Mall after closing Whyte Avenue location

The Canadian clothing retailer returns to Edmonton with a new store on Level Two in Phase III of WEM.

7:30
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Tonight

MICO - KDays Music Fest

Edmonton EXPO Centre

7:05
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Tonight

Kamloops NorthPaws at Edmonton Riverhawks

RE/MAX Field

7:00
PM
News Brief

Alberta sets January 1 deadline for libraries to restrict youth access to sexually explicit materials

Provincial law now requires libraries to establish policies limiting children under 16 to restricted materials with parental authorization.

6:40
PM
News Brief

Edmonton activates extreme weather response as wildfire smoke blankets the city

Air quality index hits 10+ Monday; libraries and recreation centres open as cooling refuges through Wednesday.

6:40
PM
Pulse

Stanley A. Milner Library packed for 2026 FIFA World Cup Final watch party

Hundreds of people filled all three floors of Stanley A. Milner Library yesterday to watch the World Cup Final. Edmonton Public Library really came through with the event—great...

6:35
PM
Tonight

Okotoks Dawgs at Energy City Cactus Rats

Myshak Metro Ballpark

6:20
PM
Eat & Drink

Downtown Edmonton endures wave of closures as Greta and Bündok shut down

Two more established venues are exiting the core as construction and office vacancy continue to hammer hospitality.

5:40
PM
News Brief

Federal court orders Edmonton women's prison to install air conditioning

A 20-year history of extreme heat complaints has prompted a court directive to address dangerous cell temperatures.

3:21
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News Brief

U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra says Alberta, Saskatchewan best case for U.S. oil supply

At the Pacific Northwest Economic Region summit in Edmonton, the ambassador said Canada is one of the best places for America to buy oil.

3:03
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News Brief

Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park near Edmonton is one of Alberta's critical wildlife habitats

The 1,100-hectare park northwest of Edmonton surrounds Big Lake and hosts more than 235 bird species, including Trumpeter Swans and Peregrine Falcons.

2:45
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News Brief

Wildfire smoke drifts into Alberta, triggers air quality warnings across the province

Environment Canada has issued alerts for nearly 140 communities as smoke from over 200 Northwest Territories fires pushes south into northern and central Alberta.

2:27
PM
Pulse

Jimmy O. Yang making it to Edmonton show tonight

Comedian Jimmy O. Yang's got a buffer, he says — sees you tonight in Edmonton. Show's still on.

2:09
PM
Eat & Drink

Bündok closes after nine years in downtown Edmonton core

The locally sourced restaurant announced its permanent closure over the weekend, joining a growing wave of downtown shutters this year.

1:51
PM
News Brief

Former Oilers goalie Jack Campbell retires to become a life coach

Campbell spent eight seasons in the NHL, including time with Edmonton, before entering the Player Assistance Program in October 2024.

1:33
PM
Pulse

Work truck fell in a sinkhole

Someone's work truck went down in a sinkhole. The pics are wild — just dropped straight in. Edmonton construction season keeps delivering.

12:57
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Eat & Drink

Starbucks brings Unicorn Frappuccino back to Canada for one weekend only

The viral 2017 drink is returning for August 15–16 at Canadian locations while supplies last.

12:39
PM
News Brief

High Level Bridge west sidewalk closes for emergency drainage repairs

The west side of the historic bridge will be offline until July 23 for work on damaged drainage infrastructure caused by recent heavy rainfall.

7:08
AM
Pulse

Is Edmonton's Water Lantern Festival worth the trip

The Water Lantern Festival is happening in Edmonton soon and people are wondering if it's worth going. Calgary's version got slammed for overcrowding, so locals are trying to...

5:38
AM
Pulse

Where to buy the 'fck your fascist pancakes' shirt

Folks on r/Edmonton are hunting for where to buy the 'fck your fascist pancakes' shirt. Used to find this stuff on Facebook but looking for help on Reddit now.