Monday · Jun 1, 2026
City eyes end to 15-minute free parking and fees at attractions
Edmonton could double parking revenue to $10.4 million annually by ending free parking and charging at venues like the Muttart Conservatory and Fort Edmonton Park.
LRT having major delays
the LRT between Century Park and Clareview is extremely delayed or possibly not running. transit's not looking great right now.
Alberta shifts hospital funding to reward patient volume
Under a new model, hospitals get paid based on procedures performed—not a fixed budget. Three Edmonton hospitals are in the first phase.
Yellowhead flooding slows the commute
the Yellowhead Trail flooded under the CN Rail Bridge after heavy rain Tuesday afternoon, closing westbound lanes from 97 to 124 Street. crews are bailing out the water.
Heavy rain floods Yellowhead Trail near CN Rail Bridge
A section of westbound Yellowhead closed Tuesday afternoon as crews worked to clear water that accumulated under the rail bridge.
Geese are wrecking the sidewalks
the sidewalks are basically a minefield right now because of cobra chickens. if you're walking near green spaces or the river valley, watch your step.
Woman dies after being hit with truck, man charged with manslaughter
A 52-year-old Edmonton man faces manslaughter charges after the May 27 death of Danielle Sanders, 46, of Evansburg.
Century-old Alberta Avenue church eyes affordable housing project
St. Faith's Anglican Church plans a five-story multiplex housing 40 families on its land, supported by new city funding for religious charities.
Four-way stop at Maple Rd and 12th St coming down
The four-way stop at Maple Rd and 12th St is being removed after hundreds of 311 complaints about traffic backups. Looks like the complaints actually worked.
Middle Life screening at Cineplex June 10
A romcom called Middle Life, made with July Talk, is screening at Cineplex on June 10 for one night only. The filmmakers self-financed and self-distributed the whole thing.
Alberta overhauling surgery funding model for faster care
The province is shifting public hospitals away from block funding toward payment tied to patient volume, aiming to cut costs and expand surgical capacity.
B.C. pizza chain Yummy Slice lands in Fort Saskatchewan
Canadian-owned Yummy Slice opens its first Edmonton-area location, bringing meat, vegetarian, and plant-based pies plus signature sides.
Random act of candy on the road
Someone handed out candy to people stuck in traffic on the road. Small moment, but it hit different during rush hour.
Leduc County, Beaumont lift fire restrictions after heavy rain
Cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have allowed both municipalities to drop fire advisories that had been in place for weeks.
Water Not Coal signing events happening today
Water Not Coal book tour is stopping at Elements Outfitters in South Edmonton Common (1441 99 Street) from 4 to 6 p.m. today, plus Daisy Chain Book Co. in Beaumont (5010-50...
Caterpillar season is here and it's messy
Alberta's cyclical caterpillar outbreak is in full swing — millions of forest tent caterpillars are stripping trees across the province right now. Don't picnic under aspen...
Elections Alberta hiring 60,000 staff for October referendum
Elections Alberta is recruiting more than 60,000 paid election officers for the October 19 separation referendum. Recruitment opens June 8, 2026 — check the site if you want in...
Proposed BRT on Whyte Ave sparks parking debate
A proposed Bus Rapid Transit line on Whyte Avenue would remove parking and travel lanes. The plan is circulating on r/Edmonton and locals are weighing in on the tradeoffs.
Mill Woods' new wellness village redefines how Albertans access care
Lakewood is a 12-acre health campus designed to ease pressure on Grey Nuns Hospital — shifting focus from emergency care to integrated community wellness.
7 things to do in Edmonton this week: June 1–7, 2026
The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra anchors a wet stretch; Carolyn Dawn Johnson and wrestling spectacle round out a full calendar shaped by rain.
Popeyes on Ellerslie serving dry chicken
The Popeyes at 5151 Ellerslie Rd SW had bone-dry chicken and a dismissive staff vibe. Someone's warning others to skip it.
Card shop lookup on Edmonton Reddit
Someone's trying to sell Force of Will cards and can't find a shop that takes anything beyond the big three (Pokemon, Yugioh, One Piece). Common Box Games and HPW both passed.
Rainy day in Edmonton
Rain finally hit today and it's localized in wild ways—some spots got way more than others. Interesting to see the city map out.
Forest tent caterpillars blanket Alberta
Millions of the black-and-blue critters are feasting on leaves across the province, including Edmonton's river valley, in a natural cycle that returns roughly every decade.