Sunday · Aug 2, 2026
Edmonton approves new arts hub on Alberta Avenue
City council gave the green light to a new arts hub on Alberta Avenue. The space will house artists, businesses and a theatre all under one roof.
Auto insurance quotes hitting $12K-$14K yearly for Edmonton drivers
Edmontonians shopping around are getting quoted $1,100+ per month for auto insurance — way higher than what people are currently paying. The jump has a lot of folks sticking...
Sikh heritage fair braving the rain in Millwoods
Sikh heritage fair still running in Millwoods despite the downpour — about 50 people out there enjoying it.
Buck Pop
The Buckingham
Extreme winds incoming — 96 km/h forecast
96 km/h winds heading toward Edmonton right now. hold on to your stuff.
Heritage Fest evacuated yesterday due to intense winds
heritage fest got evacuated yesterday around noon because of 90+ km/h winds. tents were going everywhere. unclear if it'll reopen today.
Passport office closed until Aug 10 after flood
passport office flooded again on the 27th and won't reopen until Aug 10 with no backup location. if you were banking on expedited renewal, time's running short.
Spruce Grove baseball team won't play at Metro Ballpark rest of 2026 season
The Cactus Rats cancelled remaining 2026 games at Energy City Metro Ballpark after reviewing construction gaps and league concerns about fan capacity and lighting for playoff games.
Ottawa Blackjacks at Edmonton Stingers
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Jamaican family's Alberta road trip goes viral
A Jamaican family documenting their Alberta road trip is picking up views — Episode 1 is out and they're driving across the province, hitting spots from Hinton to Jasper to Edmonton.
Rio Stairs Nature Walk trending as quiet escape
Rio Stairs Nature Walk is getting attention for being one of Edmonton's most peaceful hiking spots. Forest trails, almost no one around, fresh air — the kind of place to...
Meta data centre protest this weekend
Protesters are planning to take aim at Meta's planned data centre north of Edmonton this weekend. One person said the county government let it slide without asking the...
Heritage Festival stage schedules
Heritage Festival's stage schedules aren't in one spot this year. If you grabbed pics of the performance lineups yesterday, post them in the thread — or if you're with a...
Fort McMurray Giants at Energy City Cactus Rats
Myshak Metro Ballpark
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Edmonton
Citadel Theatre Parking
Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona food banks shift to grocery-style model
As food bank visits hit record levels, two Alberta centres let clients choose what they need instead of receiving pre-packed hampers.
Elks game got wild Saturday with evacuations mid-play due to lightning
Took his 9-year-old to his first Elks game Saturday against the Roughriders—beautiful day, great teaching from a teacher sitting next to them, then lightning hit and everyone...
Things to do in Edmonton this week: August 2–8
Folk Fest returns to Gallagher Park for three days of live music; Hustinder and Sagar Wali Qawwali anchor a rain-soaked-then-clear sonic week.
Mosquito swarms invading Edmonton homes despite screens on windows
Someone killed fifteen mosquitos in their bedroom before bed last night—screens are on all the windows and they work from home, so how are they getting in? The city's mosquito...
Oliver apartment building's historic brick facade getting plastered over in new remodel
That beautiful brick apartment building on 10146 121st in Oliver—the quiet landmark that's been part of the neighbourhood's character for so long—is being covered up and...
August started with rain and the flooding concerns are back on people's minds
Day one of August brought rain and now everyone's thinking about the flooding that hit earlier this summer. Better safe than sorry when the weather's this unpredictable.
Edmonton schools racing to hire 52 new complexity teams before fall, but teacher shortage looms
Province is funding 52 more classroom support teams for Edmonton, but a rapid hiring push raises questions about whether there are enough qualified teachers to fill the roles.
