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Friday · Aug 21, 2026

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11:59
PM
Pulse

Someone threw a busker's keyboard off the Tawatinà LRT Bridge into the river

Breezy Brian Gregg was busking on the North end of Tawatinà LRT Bridge when a guy walked up, grabbed his keyboard and threw it into the river. It's sitting 12 feet from shore...

11:14
PM
News Brief

Edmonton council commissions study on infill's impact on property values in residential zones

Council voted 9-4 Tuesday to investigate whether infill housing affects surrounding property values and taxes, a longstanding resident concern.

10:29
PM
Pulse

Mosquito swarm on balcony driving Edmonton resident to Reddit for help

Someone just moved into a 3rd-floor apartment and got swarmed — dozens of mosquitoes chilling on the balcony sliding doors, walls and ceiling. They're hiding in the door tracks...

9:44
PM
News Brief

Unlicensed Edmonton practitioner posed blood-borne pathogen risk, province warns

Max Klein, who lost his medical licence after drugging a colleague in 2015, was allegedly providing esthetic and medical services from a home-based business.

9:15
PM
Tonight

Bop To The Top (18+)

Midway - Edmonton

9:00
PM
Tonight

Thunder From Down Under

River Cree Resort & Casino

8:30
PM
Tonight

Bop To The Top

Midway Music Hall

8:00
PM
Tonight

Dempsey Bolton w/ Alicia Lov, Fin McDowell

The Starlite Room - Temple

7:58
PM
Pulse

101 Street getting dedicated bus lane, wider vehicle lanes downtown

City's adding a dedicated bus lane and widening vehicle lanes on 101 Street downtown. Changes are aimed at improving transit speed and traffic flow through the core.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth

7:30
PM
Tonight

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks

Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton

7:13
PM
Pulse

Fringe final weekend — shows still going strong

It's the last weekend of Edmonton Fringe. Someone's catalogued all their recommendations—dozens of shows seen, good vibes everywhere. Go to a show this weekend.

6:28
PM
Pulse

Falling Bricks update

Boardwalks insurance is sending a cheque for damages after a condo dweller got estimates. They credit three news interviews and media attention with getting the building to...

6:00
PM
Tonight

CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN - SATURDAY

Royal Mayfair Golf Club

5:43
PM
News Brief

Alberta will not offer second $100 energy rebate due to tax classification concerns

A leaked government memo reveals the province fears the Canada Revenue Agency could classify repeated payments as taxable income, jeopardizing the rebate program and future...

2:58
PM
Pulse

Calcium chloride memo raises questions about road damage and sewers

A city councillor is seeking inquiry after a calcium chloride memo failed to reach council. Community pushback centers on damage to concrete, rebar failure, and environmental...

2:13
PM
Pulse

Japanese idol group filmed Edmonton for their latest music video

Japanese idol group Ma'Scar'Piece featured footage from their Animethon visit in their newest music video. Edmonton's second appearance in major Japanese media after Gundam...

1:28
PM
Pulse

Cell signal now reaching underground LRT stations

Cell boosters are running at some LRT stations—Government to Central now gets full bars on your phone underground. Churchill still out, but progress.

12:38
PM
News Brief

Two stabbed at Edmonton Sikh temple; suspect arrested, hate motive under investigation

Nanaksar Gurdwara attack Friday morning injures two men; World Sikh Organization calls for probe into bias

8:06
AM
Pulse

Jamaican family exploring Edmonton for the first time — and documenting it on YouTube

A family from Jamaica is road-tripping through Alberta and just hit Edmonton to see what the capital's about. Their 10-day tour included Jasper and Calgary, and now they're...

8:00
AM
Tonight

Cpkc Women'S Open - Friday

Royal Mayfair Golf Club

7:30
AM
Pulse

Bikes getting stolen at Fringe — lock yours up tight or rent instead

Security caught two bike thieves at the Fringe this week but not before they nearly got through someone's lock. If you're heading to watch live music at the library area,...

6:54
AM
News Brief

Runners who qualified at Edmonton Marathon can still apply for Boston despite course error

The Boston Athletic Association confirmed that runners who met qualifying times at Edmonton's 674-metre-long course can still use those results, as long as they're unadjusted.

6:18
AM
Pulse

City council's LRT fare gates are back in the budget discussion

Council's reconsidering whether to actually build fare gates on the LRT before next year's budget gets locked in. The pilot's been a question mark for a while, and now they're...

5:42
AM
News Brief

Edmonton school bus fees jump to $70 monthly as operating costs soar

Edmonton Public Schools raised yellow bus fares for the second consecutive year. Parents say the jump from $50 catches families off guard.

12:20
AM
News Brief

Edmonton Oilers head to Cologne for two regular-season games in 2027-28 NHL season

The Oilers will open their season at Lanxess Arena in Leon Draisaitl's hometown as part of the NHL's expansion of regular-season play in Germany.