Monday · Jul 27, 2026
July just became Edmonton's 3rd wettest month on record—another inch would tie the all-time record
Blatchford got 21mm of rain Monday, pushing July to 263.5mm—already Edmonton's 3rd biggest month ever. Just 5.6mm short of June's record, and 19.2mm away from 1901's all-time...
City Centre Mall's escalator turned into a waterfall after Monday's downpour
Water literally came out of the escalators at City Centre this afternoon—crews were replacing water bins as fast as they filled up. Reminded locals of the old WEM food court...
Two more Edmonton-area men charged with first-degree murder in 2020 poisoning death
Harmanjot Chumber, 24, and Dalvir Sidhu, 33, are facing charges in the death of 18-year-old Sahil Grewal, who consumed a toxic mixture in April 2020.
Muttart area flooded; facility damage expected
98 Avenue near the Muttart is underwater. Reports say the facility might have taken significant damage — expect closures for a while.
Mill Creek overflowing; Scona Road both directions closed
Mill Creek has overflowed — both directions on Scona Road are impassable right now. Plan your route around the south side.
Alberta allows self-referral for private health testing starting Friday to reduce wait times
Albertans can now pay out-of-pocket for MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray scans without a physician referral, though critics warn it will deepen inequity.
Tye-dye radar means brutal storms rolling in
The weather radar looks like tye-dye today — when it looks that nasty, you know the storms are going to be brutal. Stay safe out there.
KDays draws 730,000 people despite extreme heat and thunderstorms
The 10-day festival wrapped with sold-out music shows, nearly 704,000 mini donuts consumed, and an estimated $25 million economic impact.
Regina Red Sox at Energy City Cactus Rats
Myshak Metro Ballpark
Low Level Bridge completely flooded; transit rerouting
Low Level Bridge is completely flooded out — can't get across at all. Transit rerouting buses and closing multiple roads including Connors and Scona. About 3 feet of water reported.
Sherwood Park actor Filip Fufezan makes TV debut in Prime Video's Elle prequel series
Fufezan, an alumnus of Sherwood Park schools, plays Caleb in the 1990s Seattle-set Legally Blonde prequel, which has already been renewed for a second season.
Edmonton's credit rating holds steady at AA+ with strong financial management
S&P Global confirmed the city's credit rating Monday, citing transparent budgeting and strong liquidity despite rising debt from major capital projects.
Stingers clinch CEBL playoff spot with win over Surge
Edmonton Stingers are heading to the playoffs. They clinched their playoff berth with a win over the Saskatoon Surge.
Alberta's new temporary teaching certificates draw 89 applications in first six weeks
Since June 1, final-year Bachelor of Education students can apply for developmental certificates to teach before completing their degrees. The province is funding 80 new...
Rivers Edge hit hard with hail damage
Houses in Rivers Edge took serious damage from last night's hail. Looks like shotgun blasts of hail tore through the neighbourhood's siding.
Tim Hortons brings Harry Potter menu to Canadian locations starting August 12
Four house-themed donuts, colour-changing cups, and Patronus sparkling quenchers arrive at Tim Hortons across Canada. Limited-edition items celebrate 25 years of the film franchise.
City apologizes after dismantling approved teen memorial in southwest Edmonton
Ellen Metcalfe's roadside memorial to her 13-year-old grandson Adam Edhi was removed in April without family contact, then returned improperly. The city is now offering a free...
Edmonton's wettest summer on record at 500+ mm rainfall
Edmonton's already hit 500+ mm of rain this summer and we're only at the end of July. officially our wettest summer on record — basements all over town are getting wrecked.
Massive hail from last night's storm near Range Road 30
hail stones the size of golf balls fell near Range Road 30 west of the city during last night's storm. parents and a family friend caught it on camera — looks gnarly.
Mass panic at K-Days Expo Centre grounds
crowds suddenly bolted at K-Days on the Expo Centre grounds earlier today — people running in one direction, mass panic. wasn't clear what happened but everyone's hoping everyone's ok.
