Tuesday · Sep 1, 2026
Becoming 51st U.S. state is a 'non-starter' for Albertans, Premier Smith says
As some Americans suggest Alberta should join the union, Smith dismissed the idea on Tuesday, saying Albertans don't want to swap Ottawa for Washington.
August was Edmonton's coldest since 2020, but still way above normal
August ended summer quiet: coldest month since 2020, but still ranked 41st warmest on record. Average high was 23.4°C, average low 12°C — pretty normal for us, though down from...
WildRoots Bistro brings inventive brunch to St. Albert with no reservations needed
Tony and Chelsea Tipping opened their 34-seat spot in October 2024, concentrating on daytime service that balances parenting with restaurant ownership.
19-year-old charged after vandalism spree damages Edmonton downtown, $100,000 in losses
Glass panels smashed at the funicular, two LRT stations and ATB Place between Aug. 19-25. Police arrested the suspect Aug. 26 with help from transit peace officers.
Government of Alberta spending tax dollars on referendum ads
The September issue of Business in Edmonton carries a full-page government ad for the October 19 referendum touting a "strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada." Tax...
Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party
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Costco forcing employees to park on Edmonton streets, creating sight-line hazards
Costco locations across Western Canada are requiring employees to park off-site on surrounding public roads. At the Edmonton Business Centre on 104th Ave NW, parked vehicles...
Dual-practice surgery model takes effect in Alberta with 400 physicians signed up
Premier Smith asks Ottawa for latitude on new health model allowing specialists to work both publicly and privately, as protests raise concerns about wait times.
massive crashing sound rattled northeast Edmonton around 11:25pm
People on the northeast side heard what sounded like train cars derailing around 11:25pm last night — but the train kept running. Car alarms went off in the distance right...
motorcycles tearing up Edmonton's core like it's a personal raceway and people are fed up
Residents are frustrated with motorcycles and loud vehicles dominating Edmonton's downtown core — some describing the noise as unbearable, questioning why EPS and council...
