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West Edmonton Mall permanently brought back its classic logo. Locals are calling it the news of the year.
A Bombardier Global 6000 (one of those $80M jets that seats a dozen) left Edmonton last night heading to Genoa, Italy. Now we're all wondering who and why, but that's the whole vibe.
Drivers on the southwest Henday this evening were riding bumpers and weaving through traffic dangerously, with about five vehicles going full reckless — nobody was getting anywhere faster but everyone at risk. No police presence visible the whole time.
If you ate or drank at Denny's Restaurant Granville (7231 Winterburn Rd NW) between Sept. 19–21 or Sept. 25–26, call Health Link at 811 for exposure assessment. You may be eligible for post-exposure immunization.
Safe Haven's hosting a Halloween-themed market weekend with local makers, craft stations, market bingo, trick-or-treat tote bag design, and a donation BBQ. All ages. Check their site for hours.
One person died after being struck by a train Friday morning on tracks near a major south Edmonton intersection.
Permit's posted for a Tim Hortons on Commerce Place's second floor in the old McDonald's space—which likely means the Jasper Avenue-facing location is closing. Another one bites the dust on J-Ave.
Halloween show coming Oct. 30 to Lbs Pub in St. Albert — Clean Up Your Act and BlondiePresents are bringing Loserpoints, Rigger Morris, The Baseball Furries, and Revenant Sun. No word on time or ticket price yet.
two exchange students from germany are looking for a canadian thanksgiving dinner this weekend — theirs back home is just a church service, no big feast. they're polite, easy-going, and willing to bring something. if you've got two seats at your table, they want to join.
construction zone speeding on the yellowhead is out of control — 90% of vehicles are passing at 55 in the right lane, cops basically nowhere. one person's been tracking it for over a year and seen enforcement maybe twice. playground zones too. photo radar supposedly allowed in both but where is it.
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 intersection right now.
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. It's a mess.
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.
October 1 morning and it's already getting chilly. Everyone's already over it.
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.
People are getting calls from unverified numbers asking how they'd vote in the referendum. Some answered, some didn't. Is that even legal? 🤔
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.
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.
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.
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.
