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Thursday · Oct 1, 2026

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11:55
PM
Pulse

Train arms stuck down at 51st and Gateway causing massive traffic backup

Train crossing arms at 51st Ave and Gateway Blvd are stuck in the down position, and people are literally holding them up by hand. Traffic's completely gridlocked at the...

11:10
PM
News Brief

Edmonton man charged with uttering death threats against PM Mark Carney on social media

Dwight Peter MacIntyre, 44, was arrested after RCMP's national security team identified him posting threats on X.

10:25
PM
Pulse

West end power outage hits Mayfield, Tera Losa, Westgate with traffic lights down

Power's out across Mayfield, Tera Losa, and Westgate on the west end right now — traffic lights are down and people have no idea how to drive at non-functioning intersections....

9:40
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News Brief

Edmonton teen carjacked at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace sale loses vehicle again

An 18-year-old's 2006 Toyota Highlander was stolen at knifepoint Sept. 28, then spotted the next day — but vanished when police arrived.

8:15
PM
Pulse

Downtown parking fees climbing while safety concerns persist

Downtown parking is $32 a day in an unmaintained gravel lot, or $20+ after 8:30 a.m. Underground parkades cost even more. No wonder nobody wants to work downtown.

7:49
PM
Pulse

First October morning bringing the chill already

October 1 morning and it's already getting chilly. Everyone's already over it.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Pavlo

Festival Place - Sherwood Park

7:23
PM
Pulse

Rent hiked 43% in Strathcona after company purchase; no provincial cap exists

A company bought someone's building in Strathcona and jacked their rent up 43%. No cap exists in Alberta—BC's is capped at 10% or lower this year.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Default

Midway - Edmonton

7:00
PM
Tonight

LOLO

Double Dragon

7:00
PM
Tonight

Dune Rats w/ Peacebreach Super Ego and Criminal Piss

The Buckingham

7:00
PM
Tonight

Default "The Fallout" 25th Anniversary Tour

Midway Music Hall

6:57
PM
Pulse

Unverified callers asking people about referendum voting choices

People are getting calls from unverified numbers asking how they'd vote in the referendum. Some answered, some didn't. Is that even legal? 🤔

6:32
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Neighborhoods

Sherwood Park kicks off October with paint night, medieval fair, and garlic planting workshops

Strathcona County Museum launches Spooky Strathma this weekend with a Paint & Sip event Friday and family activities Saturday, plus a fundraiser and permaculture class.

6:00
PM
Tonight

Pandas Rugby vs Victoria Vikes

Foote Field

5:40
PM
News Brief

Trans rights advocate seeks judicial review of police misgendering case

Marni Panas is challenging an Alberta Human Rights Tribunal dismissal, arguing the decision allows employers to escape discrimination findings through post-incident steps.

3:03
PM
Pulse

Where to find draft Octoberfest beer in Edmonton

Looking for draft Octoberfest beer in schooners around Edmonton? Let us know where you find it — thread's active if you've got a spot.

2:27
PM
Pulse

Gas prices spiking at SW Edmonton Shell station

Shell at Cavanagh in SW Edmonton hitting 145.9 cents a litre this morning — 140.9 if you've got your AMA card. Fill up while you're out that way.

12:39
PM
News Brief

McDonald's Monopoly returns with a $20,000 gold Quarter Pounder and a lifetime of free meals

The game launched Sept. 29 across Canada with over $400 million in prizes. A custom gold sandwich tops the list, but McDonald's for life wins for sheer excess.

7:09
AM
Pulse

Dog's leg amputated after collision with private e-scooter in south Edmonton

A dog in south Edmonton had its leg amputated after running into a private e-scooter. Another reason to watch for those things on the sidewalk.

5:39
AM
Pulse

UCP says it wants Alberta in Canada while donors fund separation push

Someone's pointing out the contradiction: the UCP publicly backs staying in Canada but party donors are bankrolling the pro-separation campaign. The irony is not lost on Reddit.

12:04
AM
Pulse

Edmontonians heading to Japan in February seeking jacket recommendations

Someone's planning a February trip to Japan and asking locals who've been there what to wear. Problem: they're acclimatized to Edmonton cold, but Japanese buildings blast heat...