Wednesday · Sep 2, 2026
New painting captures Edmonton's bike-ride-home-from-beers aesthetic
Someone just finished an oil painting called "Bike Ride Home from Having Beers with Friends." It's a 24 by 30 piece capturing that specific Edmonton vibe.
Infest 2026 is coming to Edmonton
Infest 2026 is coming and people are hyped. If you're into the electronic music scene, this one's supposed to be massive.
Edmonton police commission moves meetings online, removes public speakers through year-end
All remaining 2026 public meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. The commission removed the public-speaking portion citing safety concerns after heated July discussions.
Sentencing underway for dog owner convicted in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist
Crystal MacDonald was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death after her two cane corsos fatally attacked Kache Grist in April 2024. A judge will decide her sentence...
Whyte Avenue nightlife draw
Whyte Avenue at night is packed with bars, restaurants, and people bouncing between spots — a travel creator just posted a walking video capturing the nightlife energy.
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Downtown Edmonton YMCA opens 90 affordable units by late fall after nearly nine years
The restored Williams Hall at 10030 102A Ave. will welcome its first residents this fall, offering one-bedroom apartments at $1,028 per month targeted at students and young...
Edmonton scavenger hunt app
someone put out an Edmonton-made app that turns exploring the city into a scavenger hunt. real-time discovery meets competition — a solid idea for finding new corners.
Alberta's classroom politics rules take effect Tuesday with flag restrictions delayed
Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says new neutrality mandates for schools and teachers begin this week, but the contentious flag policy won't arrive until later this school year.
Fall's already here and these are some of the last summer sunsets
Feels like fall showed up early this year. If you've been meaning to catch an actual summer sunset, the calendar's getting tight—might be time to head to the river valley.
Art collective just opened at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP
An art collective has opened at Kingsway Mall, a move some locals are framing as a response to ADAP (the Alberta Day Act Proposal or similar initiative). Creative spaces...
121 Street at Yellowhead Trail closed until November as freeway work stretches on
121 Street at the Yellowhead Trail is closed until November as construction work continues—plan your detours around this stretch if you're heading east-west through the city.
Weird Al packed Rogers Place on Monday night
Weird Al Yankovic drew an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people to Rogers Place on Monday, Sept. 1. At 67, the accordion legend still connects. "He's still weird and he's still got...
Someone's offering wireless earbuds for gas money at South Common — and people aren't biting
A guy in a white SUV rolled up to pedestrians near Sportchek at South Common offering earbuds in exchange for gas money. At least one person said no and he drove off. Likely a...
