Monday · Sep 28, 2026
Construction begins on $91M shared French-language high schools in Edmonton
Two independent schools — one public, one Catholic — will share a facility with joint gymnasium, library and career classrooms, serving 1,260 students in Grades 7–12.
Trial underway in north Edmonton apartment fire that killed senior in 2024
Jason Zabos pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and arson in the January 2024 fire at 10745 79 Ave. NW that displaced 32 residents and killed Ricardo Olivares, 73.
Rice Howard Way getting a lighting upgrade
Rice Howard Way is lighting up with some serious street art installations right now. the whole block is glowing. worth checking out if you're downtown.
Edmonton council backs motion to suspend loitering ban during extreme weather
Councillors voted to temporarily lift restrictions on transit loitering when the city experiences extreme cold or heat, as advocacy groups push for more housing solutions.
Edmonton infill protesters gather across city, demanding council reverse eight-unit multiplex rules
More than 60 people rallied in Parkview on Sunday opposing zoning that allows multiplexes anywhere houses stand, citing parking, garbage and neighbourhood character concerns.
Ovation String Quartet - Edmonton
Winspear Centre - Edmonton
Edmonton drivers frustrated with left-lane hogs and dangerous merge speeds
Left lane hogs, people merging onto the Henday at 60-70 km/h, and brake-tappers with nobody ahead — Redditors say these driving behaviours have gotten worse over the last...
Atavistia The Gods Awaken Canada Tour 2026
The Starlite Room - Temple
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce urges city council to halt new infrastructure, reduce spending on social issues
In its 'Back on Track' report, the Chamber asks the city to pause projects, maintain existing assets and shift responsibility for homelessness and public safety to the province.
Chinatown mural unveiling Saturday brings grief and reflection
Black Tortoise of the North mural unveiling this Saturday, October 3rd, 3-8pm at King Thunderbird Center. Third in the Four Guardians of Chinatown series — space to grieve and...
Edmonton's wildfire prevention drones and AI tools earn national recognition from fire chiefs
The city received an award for best practices in wildland-urban interface protection, combining semi-autonomous thermal drones, sensor networks and AI forecasting.
Josh Samanski loaned to Bakersfield as Owen Michaels beats out second-year centre
The college free agent from Western Michigan won Edmonton's fourth-line job over Samanski, who recorded 2 goals in 24 NHL games during his rookie season last year.
EPS stabilization centre has admitted 98 people in first three and a half weeks
The integrated facility in the old police headquarters is transferring people to recovery services — a shift from the encampment dismantling approach of recent years.
Edmonton Airport Authority fined $50K for accessibility violations
The Canadian Transportation Agency fined Edmonton Regional Airports Authority $50,000 after it broke two accessibility rules late last year. Details on which rules or how they...
Meta data centre could raise Alberta power bills $270–$460 yearly, study warns
A Pembina Institute report forecasts household electricity costs will climb once the Sturgeon County facility opens in the next two to three years, before its dedicated power...
Someone just trashed the brand-new seesaw at Norwood school
The brand-new Norwood school playground lasted less than a week. Someone used bolt cutters on the seesaw — 250 kids were waiting weeks for that remodel to finish. Now the whole...
Live music packed O'Day'min Park downtown
Live music and crowds filled O'Day'min Park downtown over the weekend — the whole vibe is different when someone's on stage. Worth a trip if you're looking for something to do outside.
