Thursday · Aug 13, 2026
August rainfall breaks 125-year record; Edmonton closing in on all-time wet year
August 13's rain pushed 2026 rainfall to 700.4mm—now second place all-time at Blatchford, passing 1901's 699mm. First place's 1980 (Stony Plain) sits at 731.9mm. If the...
Environment Canada issues tornado watch for eastern Alberta through tonight
Funnel clouds reported very close to ground; landspout tornadoes possible until early evening Thursday.
Double rainbow over Beverly tonight
Double rainbow over Beverly tonight—two pots of gold and clear skies after the storms.
Woman pleads guilty to impaired driving that killed two Leduc County residents in April 2025 crash
Amy Patricia Krautt had blood alcohol more than four times the legal limit; family of victims attended court seeking justice.
Secretary of State addresses Edmonton family's frustration with criminal justice system after business owner's killing
Ruby Sahota says federal bail reforms and consecutive sentencing will help; family questions how repeat offender remained on streets.
New oil painting captures construction season sunset
A local artist just shared "Construction Season Sunset," a 30" × 40" oil on canvas that's turning heads on the Edmonton subreddit. Worth checking out if you dig neighborhood scenes.
Daniel Caesar with 070 Shake
Rogers Place
Someone's got a very grateful car-tire story
A kind stranger left a note on a car in the Boston Pizza lot across from WEM after spotting a flat tire. The driver hadn't even noticed yet — and now they're looking to say...
Edmonton Fringe opens tonight
The Edmonton Fringe starts tonight with shows across the city. Reddit's got recommendations for every timeslot if you're looking to make a night of it.
Please shower before your health and wellness appointments, Edmonton
PSA from the r/edmonton community: if you're heading to a chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist, dentist, or hair salon, take a shower first. Basic...
CatVideoFest at Metro Cinema was peak Edmonton vibes
CatVideoFest at the Metro Cinema was a whole thing — packed theatre full of cat lovers cheering for the best clips, supporting both the historic cinema and SAFE Team Rescue...
Someone saw a guy changing tires in the middle of the Anthony Henday
A Reddit user spotted someone actively changing tires in the middle of the Henday, adding to a growing list of dangerous driving incidents on the ring road — wrong-way drivers,...
Borrowed fridge reveals a relic stuck to the back
Someone borrowed a fridge from a family friend and found an old relic stuck to the back. Simple discovery, but those random finds hit different when you're not looking for them.
