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Friday · Oct 16, 2026

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11:29
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Pulse

Pharmacy free COVID vaccine lists don't match government eligibility

Three Edmonton pharmacies gave different (and more limited) eligibility lists for free AB Blue Cross COVID vaccines than what the AB government website says. Mental health...

10:53
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News Brief

Prime Minister Mark Carney wraps pro-Canada tour in Edmonton with thousands at Expo Centre rally

Carney, who grew up in Edmonton, closed his two-day Alberta campaign with a Friday-night rally at the Expo Centre, warning that a separation vote is 'a dangerous bluff.'

10:17
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Pulse

Calgary Trail blocked by police near Midway

Calgary Trail and a residential road near Midway are blocked off by police during rush hour, forcing detours for commuters heading home. Nobody seems to know why yet.

9:45
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Tonight

Jiaoying Summers

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

9:41
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News Brief

Alberta referendum polls show majorities in Calgary and Edmonton back voter ID and immigration measures

A Canada Pulse Insights poll released Friday shows strong support in both cities for tighter voting requirements and increased provincial control over immigration ahead of...

9:00
PM
Tonight

LUST: Halloween Edition

The Starlite Room

8:05
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Pulse

Second Shelf Books opens grand opening this weekend in French Quarter

New indie bookshop Second Shelf Books has its grand opening this weekend in Edmonton's French Quarter — cookies and all. The store is dedicated to Noah, the owner's son. Go...

8:00
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Tonight

The Lazys Too Tough To Die Tour w/Special Guests The Bloodshots

Century Casino

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Lazys

Century Casino - Edmonton

7:30
PM
Tonight

Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Commonwealth Stadium / Stade du Commonwealth

7:30
PM
Tonight

Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Edmonton Elks

Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton

7:30
PM
Tonight

Jiaoying Summers

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

7:00
PM
Tonight

Tom Papa

Myer Horowitz Theatre

7:00
PM
Tonight

Paul Cauthen

Midway - Edmonton

7:00
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Tonight

Nanaimo Clippers at Sherwood Park Crusaders

Sherwood Park Arena

7:00
PM
Tonight

Paul Cauthen

Midway Music Hall

6:53
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Pulse

4K Film Festival celebrates African storytelling at The Roxy Theatre

Free film festival at The Roxy Theatre this November 12 — African storytelling, short films from diaspora filmmakers, interactive games, and audience voting for the winning...

6:17
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Neighborhoods

Sherwood Park events this weekend: art show, artisan market, and community programs

Falling into Colour Art Show opens Friday in Sherwood Park, the WE Seniors Artisan Guild Market launches Saturday, and several community events run through Sunday.

6:00
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Tonight

Pandas Rugby vs Lethbridge Pronghorns

Foote Field

6:00
PM
Tonight

Ethereal Tomb

The Starlite Room - Temple

5:41
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News Brief

Man dead after shooting at northwest Edmonton trades college

A man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting Friday morning at Alberta Pipe Trades College near 160 Street and 118 Avenue. Police are investigating.

2:56
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Pulse

Rent hitting $1,500 for a 2-bedroom basement suite in SW Edmonton

Someone quoted $1,500/month for a 2-bed basement suite and asking if that's the going rate or if they're getting overcharged. Thread's full of people weighing whether it makes...

2:11
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Pulse

Ticketmaster bots are eating up concert tickets again

Someone tried to buy Nickelback tickets for their dad's Christmas gift this morning — 50,000 people in queue, 15 minutes to the front, and almost everything was already resold...

1:26
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Eat & Drink

Elio's opens on the south side with Filipino comfort food and a gathering ethos

The soft opening began October 12 at 335 Parsons Rd. SW. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Menu runs from Bacolod chicken inasal and lechon kawali to combo platters and rice sides.

8:11
AM
Pulse

Mysterious lights over Edmonton Thursday night

Someone spotted tiny points of light moving in different directions over 42 Street and 122 Ave NW around 8 p.m. Thursday — not satellites, not planes. One stopped then zoomed...

7:41
AM
Pulse

Festival happening downtown Edmonton right now

There's a festival happening right now in downtown Edmonton. Someone biked through and found streets full of people, music, activities. Whole different energy than usual.

7:11
AM
News Brief

21-year-old killed in street racing crash at Edmonton bus shelter

Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, a Canadian Tire employee and father of two, died when an 18-year-old on a Yamaha racing a BMW lost control on 97 Street.

6:41
AM
Pulse

Picklefest sold out, someone's looking for a ticket

Picklefest sold out but someone's got the day off and is desperately hunting for tickets. Will hop the fence. Probably won't. Will definitely cry in their room.

5:41
AM
News Brief

NDP proposes three-part plan to stop Chinatown detainee drop-offs

After Edmonton police acknowledged years of releasing inmates on Chinatown streets, opposition MLAs called the practice a crisis and outlined a provincial response.