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Monday · Sep 21, 2026

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11:40
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News Brief

Edmonton expands what you can recycle starting October 1: styrofoam, takeout containers and more

Blue bags will accept foam packaging, to-go cups, food containers and plastic film starting next month. The shift is part of Alberta's move to producer responsibility.

10:40
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Pulse

Pho Hoan Pasteur question trending

Someone on Reddit asked what complimentary tea Pho Hoan Pasteur serves — and now the whole sub's wondering why they always crave the #16 on Mondays. Turns out nobody's got the...

9:40
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News Brief

Edmonton police and city council launching public safety review; report due late 2027

A collaborative assessment will examine how the Edmonton Police Service and Community Service Branch can improve coordination on public safety. No service changes until the...

8:15
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Pulse

Bears in Edmonton? We're pretty lucky, says U of A prof

U of A professor shares the bare facts on bear encounters in Edmonton — spoiler: the city's in good shape compared to other places.

7:49
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News Brief

MacEwan researcher's study challenges harm claims for common language guides

Psychology professor Scott Semenyna finds no measurable negative impact from words academics were told to avoid—sparking polarized reception.

7:23
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Pulse

Fan Expo wraps with John Cena appearance

Edmonton Fan Expo closed out with John Cena showing up. City's been buzzing about it all weekend.

7:00
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Tonight

Blone Noble & Hot Hail! w/ Sektion Tyrants and DJ Candy Whiplash

The Starlite Room - Temple

6:58
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News Brief

Edmonton's iconic 118-year-old Spectrum racetrack demolition nears completion

The Northlands site will begin grading in spring 2027, clearing the way for 3,500+ net-zero-ready homes over 20–30 years.

6:32
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Pulse

Halo 3 LAN party this Saturday at Analog Brewing

Halo 3 LAN Party hits Analog Brewing this Saturday, Sept. 26 — the 7th in the series and first at a licensed venue. Only 4 players registered so far. Calgary killed it last...

5:40
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News Brief

Alberta's no-fault auto insurance plan clashes with falling claim costs, lawyers warn

Data shows injury claims dropped sharply in 2025, undercutting the government's justification for stripping drivers' court rights.

3:04
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Pulse

Voting locations just dropped for the October referendum

Alberta Elections released voting locations and advanced voting spots. Map's live now at elections.ab.ca — grab your location and plan ahead so lines don't catch you off guard.

2:28
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News Brief

Stollery Children's Hospital ranks 40th globally for pediatrics in Newsweek-Statista survey

Edmonton's hospital stands out for cardiac care in new international rankings covering 12 medical fields, while Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary ranks 12th.

1:52
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Pulse

Beyblade tournament this Friday at Neophoenix

Neophoenix is running another Beyblade X tournament on Friday, September 26th, with the Hells Nether Deck Set up for grabs—this one's extremely sought after. Sign up through...

12:40
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News Brief

Chief Adam warns Alberta: First Nations will fight treat-and-release mining permits in court for 20 years

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation chief says if Alberta approves Suncor's plan to release oilsands wastewater into the Athabasca River, the legal battle begins immediately.

7:54
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Pulse

Gunshots or fireworks near 107 Ave and 102 St?

Loud repeated firing sounds reported near 107 Avenue and 102 Street this morning—no fireworks visible. Anyone know what was going on?

7:09
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Pulse

Pepper spray incident at WEM

A pepper spray incident affected multiple people at West Edmonton Mall around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. A resident whose wife was among those affected is reaching out to anyone else...

5:39
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News Brief

Edmonton tech founder sells WonderFi to Robinhood for $250M, still drives 2009 Accord

Karia Samaroo built Canada's biggest crypto platform from a RadioShack computer and a $5 pirated video game sale. Now it's sold to a U.S. giant—but he's keeping the Honda.