Thursday · Aug 6, 2026
Hazard lights don't give you parking superpowers, but some YEG drivers think they do
someone on Reddit just spotted a car parked with hazards on, completely ignoring the recessed loading dock three feet over. turning on your flashers doesn't actually give you...
What happened to The Glass Monkey restaurant?
someone's asking what went down with The Glass Monkey restaurant and coming up empty. if you know what happened to the spot, the Edmonton community's trying to figure it out.
Anti-Islamic graffiti sprayed outside north Edmonton daycare for second time in two months
The Edmonton Islamic Academy's daycare was vandalized again last week with hateful messaging. Police investigate the earlier June incident as a hate crime; the latest incident...
Capital Line closing north of Churchill this weekend for electrical upgrades
Heads up if you're heading downtown or to events this weekend: the Capital Line's closing north of Churchill Station from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7–9, for...
Give4Grades school supply drive expands to 58 backpacks, 10,500 items in Sherwood Park
For its third year, the Sherwood Park tutoring program collected nearly 10,600 school supplies for families in need. The drive grew from 400 items in year one to over 10,500 this year.
Two correctional officers and an offender killed in transfer accident from Edmonton women's prison
Correctional Service Canada mourns the loss of two officers and an inmate in a tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.
Woman stabbed to death at Edmonton women's shelter in rare homicide
A 27-year-old woman was fatally stabbed outside a safehouse in west Edmonton on July 26. A witness watched the attack unfold and later spoke with her attacker.
Looking for cheap bulk printing in Edmonton?
Someone's looking to print 3,000 pages and wants to know if there's anywhere cheaper than Staples. If you've got a go-to spot for big volume printing runs, this might be worth...
Alberta's opioid crisis deepens as EMS responds to record 10,562 calls in 2025
Edmonton accounts for nearly 70% of province's opioid-related EMS responses. Carfentanil presence in deaths jumped from 17% to 89% in one year.
Edmonton Folk Festival
Gallagher Park
Cariwest road closures happening this weekend
If you're heading to Cariwest or anywhere downtown this weekend, watch for road closures. They're running alongside Folk Fest and other festivals — plan extra time getting around.
Edmonton police warn of grandparent scam surge targeting seniors with 31% increase
EPS reports 21 cases in two months. Scammers impersonate police, demand immediate payment for purported bail.
Elks and Stingers turn lost hat into a feel-good moment
the elks and stingers came through big for a young fan who lost their souvenir hat. replaced it on the spot and made their game day actually perfect. that's community right there.
Just Junk estimate bait-and-switch hitting Edmonton customers
just junk's pricing scam: estimator quotes one truck, movers show up and say it's two. quote doubles before they've even unloaded. reddit's full of people saying the same thing...
Jamaican family's Alberta tour blowing up on YouTube
a jamaican family's alberta road trip just hit 🔥 on youtube—they were legit shocked how big calgary zoo was. family vlogs hitting different when you're discovering canada for...
Lingnan's egg rolls have anchored Edmonton family dining for over 70 years
Artist Nancy Nickolson reflects on a lifetime of egg rolls at the storied downtown Chinese restaurant, where her grandparents dated and three generations have gathered.
Looking for open mic comedy spots?
someone on reddit just asked where to find all the comedy mics in edmonton. turns out the scene's got more venues than you'd think if you know where to look.
Sky's wild tonight.
the sunset's going hard over edmonton rn — people are posting photos everywhere.
Homicide detectives investigate death of 48-year-old man found in central Edmonton
Man discovered with serious injuries near 112 Avenue and 82 Street Wednesday afternoon; died in hospital. Autopsy scheduled.
Muttart Conservatory opens Hundred Acre Wood exhibit celebrating Winnie the Pooh's centennial
The Muttart's new Hundred Acre Wood feature celebrates Winnie the Pooh's 100th birthday with an exhibit inside the conservatory. Perfect if you're a longtime Pooh fan or...
Get your referendum mail-in ballot now to skip the long voting lines this fall
Alberta's referendum mail-in ballot application window is open — apply early so you get your package in time for the October 19 vote. Avoid the hours-long waits some voters...
Spruce Grove's $50-million ballpark closes for the 2026 season; playoffs moved to Okotoks
Spruce Grove's new $50-million ballpark won't be ready this year — four years after construction started. The team's playoff games are being relocated to Okotoks while work continues.
