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HighOnCity · The Edmonton Archive

Thursday · Jul 30, 2026

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11:28
PM
Pulse

Zipper merge debate: when construction closes a lane, who's actually right?

People are genuinely divided on construction lane closures—do you merge early to be courteous or ride the closing lane to the end like the rules say? Turns out the law's on the...

10:16
PM
Pulse

Mosquitoes have Edmonton residents resorting to extreme measures

Mosquito season in Edmonton is so bad right now people are joking about turning to dark magic to fight back. The bugs are absolutely relentless out there.

8:04
PM
Pulse

Canned sardine shelves nearly bare at Edmonton stores

Someone on r/edmonton says Edmonton store shelves are almost empty of canned sardines — only a couple varieties left, and not the good ones. No official shortage yet, but...

8:00
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Tonight

HOMO-CIDAL IS DEAD

The Buckingham

8:00
PM
Tonight

Streetheart & Lee Aaron

River Cree Resort & Casino

7:30
PM
Tonight

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Edmonton

Citadel Theatre Parking

7:00
PM
Tonight

Iron Kingdom & W.M.D. w/ with Valley Of Despair & Kilusan

The Starlite Room - Temple

7:00
PM
Tonight

Graham Kay

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

6:52
PM
Pulse

Cyclist vents about drivers who scream and swerve but oppose bike lanes

A cyclist on r/edmonton called out the contradiction: you can't rage at people on bikes and demand lane removal at the same time. Pick one. The rant came after someone hit them...

5:40
PM
News Brief

Man sentenced to life in prison for 1996 murder of Cree woman Joanne Ghostkeeper

Brayan Boucher convicted of first-degree murder after DNA evidence breakthrough 27 years after Christmas Day killing.

3:03
PM
Pulse

Commonwealth Stadium recovers after extreme storm evacuates concert

A sudden storm forced an evacuation at Commonwealth Stadium, but cleanup crews have the venue ready for the weekend. The Elks game is on.

2:27
PM
Pulse

Elks look to sweep Saskatchewan in home-and-home series

The Elks take on the defending-champion Roughriders this weekend, chasing a series sweep after the last matchup. Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m.

1:51
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Pulse

Warm-up followed by cool, wet, and windy Sunday

Few sunny days coming before Sunday brings the rain, wind, and cooler temps. Enjoy the break while it lasts.

1:15
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Neighborhoods

Progressive Tory Party meets nearly 100 voters at Sherwood Park barbecue

MLA Peter Guthrie and his new party hosted a July 25 gathering in Sherwood Park as they organize across Alberta and pitch 'reasoned' governance.

12:39
PM
News Brief

Rocky View County pauses new data centres while Edmonton welcomes Meta deal

Capital Power will supply Meta's $13-billion AI data centre north of Edmonton starting in 2028, but a nearby county has voted to freeze new proposals.

8:03
AM
Pulse

Moving company Let's Get Moving leaving customers hundreds or thousands out of pocket

A local moving company is getting flagged for missing items, damage, and refunds that never came. One customer is out over $3,000 with no resolution three weeks later.

7:27
AM
Pulse

Crime severity drops to five-year low in Edmonton

Edmonton's crime severity index hit its lowest point since 2021 this year, falling 6.5%. The drop aligns with provincial and national trends even as property crime surged.

6:51
AM
Pulse

Drivers keep blowing through 'no right on red' at one dangerous Edmonton intersection

One Edmonton intersection is racking up near-misses between right-turning drivers and pedestrians and cyclists. The "no right on red" rule exists for a reason — and drivers...

5:39
AM
News Brief

Alberta will require employers to cover health benefits for workers over 65, raising hiring concerns

A legislative change this fall shifts costs from the province to employers. Business owners worry it could become a new variable in hiring decisions for older workers.

12:03
AM
Pulse

Business offers 10% discount for 5-star reviews — is that trust-worthy?

A local service business is incentivizing customers with 10% off if they leave a 5-star Google review. Their reviews are 300+ five-stars, but the incentive makes you wonder how...