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HighOnCity · The Edmonton Archive

Thursday · Oct 8, 2026

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11:54
PM
Pulse

Basketball courts in Edmonton — where to find pickup games

New to Edmonton and looking for a court to shoot hoops. If you know a spot where people regularly show up for pickup basketball, local subredditors are gathering intel.

11:09
PM
Pulse

Someone's looking for red pizza

Edmontonian craving the "red pizza" (aka tomato pie) their family used to get from Italian bakeries. If you know where to find it, they're asking — original family recipe might...

10:24
PM
Pulse

Last bike rides before Edmonton winter hits

Temperatures dropping and leaves turning — riders catching final days on Edmonton streets before snow takes over. Few weeks left to get those last rides in.

9:39
PM
News Brief

RCMP warns Khalistan referendum organizer of death threats ahead of Edmonton October 18 vote

American activist Avtar Singh Pannu receives second duty-to-warn notice in two months. Organizers plan non-binding referendum on Khalistan independence the day before Alberta...

7:56
PM
News Brief

First snowfall hits Alberta this Thanksgiving weekend; 20+ cm possible in mountain areas

Environment Canada warns of treacherous conditions Friday through Sunday as rain turns to snow. Meteorologist urges winter-tire prep and caution for holiday travellers.

7:11
PM
Pulse

Blue Cross customer service call turns into language lesson

A Reddit user called Blue Cross about private insurance and got paired with a customer service rep who was so funny and genuinely helpful they ended up offering to tutor him in...

7:00
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Tonight

Rougaroux w/ Truster, ?numb?dame?, Bad Over Worse

The Starlite Room - Temple

7:00
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Tonight

Honest Heart Collective w/ Bad Communicators And The Carpoolers

The Buckingham

6:30
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Tonight

Canadian Finals Rodeo powered by ATB

Rogers Place

5:41
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News Brief

Man, 54, dies in hospital three days after arrest in northwest Edmonton; ASIRT investigating

Person lost consciousness during struggle with police near Rapperswill Drive and 173A Avenue on Sept. 16. Off-duty nurse performed CPR at scene.

3:15
PM
Pulse

Province rolling back Edmonton's infill zoning rules

Alberta's forcing Edmonton to scrap most of its 2024 zoning overhaul that had allowed duplexes, rowhouses, and up to 8-unit apartment buildings in single-family zones....

2:49
PM
Pulse

Holiday season prep starts now in Edmonton

Sleigh bells are ringing and the city's gearing up for the holidays. Whether it's holiday markets, festive events, or seasonal menus, Edmonton's got options lined up.

2:23
PM
News Brief

Alberta orders Edmonton to scrap 2024 zoning reforms within three months

The province is rolling back housing density, parking, and building-height rules that expanded housing types across the city.

1:58
PM
Pulse

Edmonton businesses earning Rainbow Registered designation

Businesses across Edmonton are receiving Rainbow Registered status, signalling commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. More than just a sticker — it's a recognition backed by...

1:32
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Eat & Drink

Iron Hive's Alberta honey meads offer an accessible entry to an ancient drink

The Edmonton meadery stocks three regular meads made exclusively with Alberta honey, which produces 40% of Canada's supply.

12:41
PM
News Brief

Violent sex offender will reside in Edmonton after prison release; EPS issues warning

Denzel Dre Colton Bird, convicted of 2016 aggravated sexual assault, is subject to court-ordered conditions including a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.

8:04
AM
Pulse

City updated waste standards for multi-unit infills last January to fix rowhome issues

Someone involved with Edmonton zoning organizations posted on Reddit about waste concerns in infills — photos of overflowing bins, pile-ups. The city actually fixed this. Waste...

7:28
AM
Pulse

ER wait times hitting 8-12+ hours with little communication, locals frustrated

People are venting about Edmonton's ER wait times stretching 8, 10, even 12+ hours with almost no updates on where they stand. Patients sit in waiting rooms in pain, exhausted,...

6:52
AM
Pulse

Local Club YEG at HUB Mall showcases Albertan makers and student vendors

The Local Club YEG just opened in HUB Mall off the University LRT station. It's a retail space run by local Albertan small business owners, artists, and U of A students —...

6:16
AM
Neighborhoods

St. Albert rejects infill bylaw changes, citing resident backlash on skinny homes

Council voted Tuesday against lowering lot-width requirements that would have allowed more narrow dwellings in older neighbourhoods, despite planner warnings about housing supply.

5:40
AM
News Brief

Alberta's time zone jump takes effect November 1, reshaping connections to U.S. neighbours

The province moves one hour ahead of Montana and two hours ahead of California as it locks in permanent daylight time, prompting mixed reactions from Edmontonians.

12:04
AM
Pulse

Edmonton car insurance rates spike 36% after speeding tickets

someone's car insurance jumped 36% to $5k per year for two vehicles after two speeding tickets over the past two years — one car has no collision coverage, both are 10 years...