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Saturday · Oct 17, 2026

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11:49
PM
Pulse

Powerless intersections = treat them as four-way stops

Someone posted a PSA after seeing drivers blast through intersections with no power in Nisku at 3 separate spots. People not even slowing down. A reminder that when traffic...

11:24
PM
News Brief

Separatism rally draws 2,000 to Alberta Legislature two days before referendum

Supporters gathered Saturday under blue flags as organizers say the independence movement is here to stay, regardless of October 19's vote outcome.

10:58
PM
Pulse

Millwoods voting lines were brutal Saturday

Over two hours to vote in Millwoods, mostly spent standing outside in the cold. A lot of people tapped out before getting through. Advance voting last day before Monday's referendum.

10:32
PM
News Brief

Three charged with first-degree murder in west Edmonton shooting death

Justin Hunt, 28, was shot and killed Friday morning near 160 Street and 118 Avenue. Police classify the shooting as targeted and are seeking dashcam and CCTV footage.

10:07
PM
Pulse

Wind did a number on Edmonton this weekend

Saturday's windstorm knocked out power across the city, damaged roofs and brought down trees. Residents posting about shingles lost, fences hit, and branches everywhere. One...

9:30
PM
Tonight

Jiaoying Summers

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

8:30
PM
Tonight

Status/Non-Status with By Divine Right and Guests

The Starlite Room - Temple

8:11
PM
Pulse

Major power outages across Edmonton

Power outages across Edmonton right now—Gold Bar is down with 200+ people ahead in EPCOR's phone queue to report. Track the outages live at outages.epcor.com.

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Long Run - Eagles Tribute

Century Casino - Edmonton

8:00
PM
Tonight

The Long Run: Canada's Salute To The Eagles

Century Casino

8:00
PM
Tonight

Steph Tolev

Winspear Centre

8:00
PM
Tonight

Steph Tolev

Winspear Centre - Edmonton

7:41
PM
Pulse

Free zine fair on Whyte Ave today

Zine Fair is happening today at the Whyte Ave Fringe Building and it's free. Go support independent zine makers and artists.

7:30
PM
Tonight

Darcy Oake - Fort Saskatchewan

Dow Centennial Centre - Shell Theatre

7:11
PM
News Brief

Alberta emergency rooms 'unbearable, horrendous' as triage liaison program finally launches

Promised nine months ago, triage liaison physicians are ready to work in Alberta's busiest ERs—but physicians worry they're a band-aid without adequate nursing support.

7:00
PM
Tonight

Moontricks

Midway Music Hall

7:00
PM
Tonight

Moontricks

Midway - Edmonton

7:00
PM
Tonight

Jiaoying Summers

Rick Bronson's - The Comic Strip

7:00
PM
Tonight

Tallboy w/ Panic Pixie, Chase The Bear, Messages, & Kasia

The Starlite Room

6:41
PM
Pulse

Flashing yellow lights do not mean stop

Flashing yellow lights mean proceed with caution, not stop. If you're hitting the brakes at them, you're creating a hazard on the road.

5:41
PM
News Brief

John Janzen Nature Centre reopens after 18-month flood closure

The centre at 7000 143 St. NW, Canada's oldest municipally run nature centre, reopened October 13 following a burst pipe that flooded the facility in April 2025.

3:00
PM
Tonight

UFC Fight Night: Buckley v Malott

Rogers Place

2:40
PM
Pulse

Anthony Henday disruption just now

Something went down on Anthony Henday — Reddit's buzzing but details are still coming in. If you're commuting the ring road rn, expect delays.

1:40
PM
Pulse

Urology wait hits two years with no appointment in sight

Someone referred to Kipnes Urology Centre in December 2024 is still waiting — it's now October 2026 and still no appointment scheduled. The system sends a reminder letter every...

1:00
PM
Tonight

Mechet Super Bingo

River Cree Resort & Casino

12:40
PM
News Brief

Alberta says temporary residents pay $150M in tax but owe $1B in services — economists dispute math

Government omits federal income taxes from its calculation while University of Calgary economists argue the real contribution is at least $835 million.

11:00
AM
Tonight

Dished Presents: Picklefest Edmonton 2026

Fan Park at ICE District

7:10
AM
Pulse

Police activity spotted on Whitemud this morning

Someone witnessed what looked like a police chase or evasion on Whitemud at the exit to 91st this morning, but nothing's shown up in the news yet. Anyone else see it?

5:40
AM
Pulse

LRT peace officers checking card ownership now

LRT peace officers are now pulling up passengers' info when you tap your card to verify it's actually yours. Never happened before — is this a new random check thing or what?

12:05
AM
Pulse

Downtown Edmonton had a giant outdoor screen showing a live game, but barely anyone showed up

A YouTuber rode their bike to downtown Edmonton and found a huge outdoor screen broadcasting a live game — but the crowd was surprisingly small. The screen was working, the...