Thursday · Sep 3, 2026
Referendum Teach-In Wednesday at Urban Green Cooperative — free and all ages welcome
The Joyful Dinos are hosting a free Referendum Teach-In Wednesday September 9 from 6-9pm at Urban Green Cooperative (10115 88 Ave NW). Panelists including Senator Paula Simons...
City puts more peace officers on Edmonton transit as 70,000 students return to school
Enhanced patrols through mid-September aim to help new riders and address safety concerns. Students cite open substance use and aggressive behaviour as main worries.
Road rage collision at 50 Street and 68 Ave — dashcam footage wanted
There was a road rage incident and collision this morning around 8:40 am at 50 Street and 68 Avenue heading southbound involving a Mitsubishi Endeavor and a Chevy Silverado. If...
Alberta launches Canada's first solar panel recycling program with $14 fee on October 1
New mandatory recycling charge applies to newly purchased solar panels. Industry warns fee is punitive; government says it protects municipalities from future waste costs.
Work begins on Lucy's expanded enclosure at Edmonton Valley Zoo; project wraps spring 2027
The 51-year-old elephant's new habitat will triple in size to nearly 70,000 sq. ft., with improved facilities for her care.
Odyssey IMAX 70mm extended to September 28
The Odyssey IMAX 70mm got extended until September 28th. More tickets available now.
Edmonton council backs $114.58M climate action plan, defers most spending to budget talks
Four immediate no-cost initiatives approved; city will debate funding for eight additional climate measures in December.
211 wait time was 43 minutes for homeless person needing help—caller says city council needs to see this
Someone called 211 at 7:27 a.m. for a young woman sleeping in a doorway with no coat or blanket. On hold until 8:10 a.m., told outreach would take 45 minutes. Almost two hours...
South side traffic around 41st is wild—Google Maps is routing people basically to Niskue and back
Traffic out of the south side is rough right now, especially around 41st. Google Maps is doing wild detours to avoid it. No word yet on what's causing the backup or when it clears.
Heritage Mall lasted 20 years—from 1981 to 2001—and people still remember the commercials
Heritage Mall opened August 1981, closed January 2001. The interior shots show the heyday; opening day parking lot was packed. That "Head for Heritage" jingle? People still got...
U of A cuts off non-profit child-care centres while funding corporate option for staff
Parents are upset — U of A is shutting down non-profit child-care centres but keeping funding for a corporate provider serving faculty and staff. So much for priorities.
September long weekend forecast for Edmonton: clouds, rain, below-average temps
Friday high 19°C with 30% shower chance; Saturday overcast at 15°C; Sunday evening showers; Labour Day 16°C with 60% rain chance.
Crown seeks 5 years for dog owner convicted in 11-year-old's death
Sentencing hearing underway for Crystal MacDonald, convicted of criminal negligence in the April 2024 death of Kache Grist, 11, who was visiting his father in Edmonton.
U of A Hospital emergency department adds weapon detection scanner
University of Alberta Hospital becomes Alberta's second hospital to install electromagnetic weapon screening. Royal Alexandra Hospital's scanner found knives, tools, and bear...
More peace officers on Edmonton transit for back-to-school season
More peace officers are patrolling Edmonton transit as students head back to school. The transit system's getting extra security coverage for the fall.
