Sunday · Aug 16, 2026
Beautiful late-summer day across Edmonton
Aug. 16 was a gorgeous 90s-like day with big blue skies, huge clouds catching the sun's edge. The kind of summer afternoon you don't want to waste.
Tent caterpillar cocoons getting huge around Edmonton
Someone spotted cocoons the size of a football on what look like tent caterpillars. Way bigger than typical — people aren't sure they've seen them this size before.
Five intriguing Oilers training camp battles to watch in September
From goaltending to the fourth line, GM Stan Bowman's off-season moves have created competition for multiple roster spots under new coach Mike Babcock.
Something mysterious floating down the North Saskatchewan River
A floating structure that might be a boat was spotted drifting past Laurier dog park. Not entirely sure what it is — but it's definitely got people curious.
Hockey News ranks Oilers 20th in NHL; warns of danger in 2026-27 season
The venerable publication's senior correspondent cites goalie concerns, depth losses, and questions about coach Mike Babcock's fit as reasons for pessimism about Edmonton's...
94fatso w/ Two Young, Wreckless & Robbie G
The Starlite Room
Treaty No. 6 150-year celebration at Churchill Square tomorrow
Treaty No. 6 turns 150 Sunday at Churchill Square. Commemoration celebration happening August 17 — come mark the occasion.
LRT maintenance this weekend means service changes August 22 and 23
City's doing LRT maintenance again this upcoming weekend. August 22 and 23 — plan your transit accordingly if you're heading downtown.
Congealed Flesh, Red 40 w/ Banzai, Hideodorous and Cambodian Death Camp
The Starlite Room - Temple
ATB Place renovation soundtrack: marathon cheers mixed with breaking glass
Someone living across from ATB Place has been treated to a wild soundtrack all morning — continuous glass smashing from the summer facelift layered over marathon spectator...
Edmonton Marathon course records fall on race day
Course records broken in both the men's and women's races at the Edmonton Marathon Sunday. Fast runners, fast course.
ADD-ON MEET& GREET: All Shook Up (Event ticket is not included)
River Cree Resort & Casino
Loop trail recommendations for dog walks
Local looking for loop trails in or around Edmonton that aren't too busy and have parking — ideally dog-friendly spots. Anyone have go-to routes?
Dragon Boat Festival moves to new location
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival shifted to a new venue and is celebrating cancer survivors this year. Check for details on location and race schedule.
Market in the French Quarter today
Artist market happening today beside Duggan's Irish Pub in the French Quarter, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 91 Street and 88 Avenue. Fringe shuttle stops right there, local artists...
Fringe free shows tonight
Free Fringe shows going tonight: The First Vampyre at 8:15 p.m. and Shams by Rumi at 9:30 p.m. — grab tickets before they sell out.
Toxic algae blooms across Alberta now tracked online via satellite imagery
Six lakes currently monitored; public can check real-time bloom status and history on new free website.
Someone got a clear night to photograph Saturn from Edmonton
Rare stable atmospheric conditions hit Edmonton last night — someone with a 10-inch telescope captured Saturn. Those clear skies don't happen often here.
Someone visiting Kamloops says Edmonton's looking pretty good right now
Spent a night in Kamloops and it's making Edmonton shine by comparison. Customer service and vibe just aren't hitting the same. Has people wondering which Canadian cities we...
Local thinking about making a movie and wants advice
U of A CS grad is polishing a script after two years of writing and now stuck on the logistics — how to hire actors, find gear, get a director, all the production stuff. Asking...
Support sessions for federal hospital abuse survivors coming to Edmonton this week
In-person help filing claims in a $1 billion settlement arrives Tuesday through Saturday at Royal Hotel West.
Someone caught their car on an electrical wire leaving Clandestine
Person left the Clandestine nightclub, hit an electrical support wire with their car hard enough to get hung up on it. Pole was swinging. Definitely should not have been driving.
Tiny species vanishing from restored forests and wetlands, U of A researcher finds
Mosses, lichens, and algae take decades or longer to return after habitat restoration, leaving ecosystems incomplete.
