Wednesday · Jun 3, 2026
River valley love after time away
Just got back from India for a few days and the river valley hit different. Edmonton, you beauty.
Range Road 253 deteriorating into rutted mess from airport traffic
Rural south Edmonton gravel road has become a popular shortcut but infrastructure can't handle the volume, residents say.
West Edmonton routes completely blocked
Getting west from downtown is a nightmare right now. Stony Plain is a mess, 107 is still under street lamp work, 111 has construction, 114's got a lane closed. Even the...
Albertans demand stronger safeguards for voter data after breach
Poll shows two-thirds want political parties held to same privacy laws as other businesses.
Trailer fire in Glenora
Saw a trailer go up in flames in Glenora today. Crews were on scene fast.
Alberta gets D-minus for poverty, food insecurity worsens
Food Banks Canada's report card blames healthcare costs, housing affordability, and deepening food insecurity across the province.
Epcor notification delivery fail
Epcor's water-off notice was just crumpled up and jammed in the mailbox. No envelope, delivered yesterday. How are you supposed to see that?
Senior found dead in Glenora condo, man charged with murder
A 74-year-old was discovered at Glenora Gates after police responded to a family dispute elsewhere in the city.
Brio Bakery opens Mill Creek location as founders step back
New Whyte-area outpost opens after owners acquire the beloved bread operation from its founders.
Highway 16 multi-vehicle collision closes westbound lanes east of city
Emergency crews responded to a crash near Range Road 214 that involved at least one vehicle fire.
Khazana closes after years of downtown construction disruption
Long-standing downtown restaurant shuts down citing prolonged LRT and park construction as untenable impact on business.
Yellowhead underpass closed after heavy rain fills roadway
City closes stretch of major highway due to water accumulation and risk of hydroplaning in Yellowhead underpass.
Local dance group lands Golden Buzzer on AGT
An Edmonton dance group got the Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent last night. Pretty cool to see the city representing on that stage.
Man charged in southside infill arson spree
Edmonton police lay 27 charges related to a series of fires that destroyed eight homes and caused $8M in damages.
New Alberta all-in-one driver's licence debuts July 2
Alberta's rolling out a brand new combined driver's licence starting July 2. One card instead of juggling multiple IDs.
Privacy watchdog calls voter list leak 'worst breach in Canadian history'
Over 400 Albertans report safety fears after provincial voter data leaked to separatist groups.
Elks tickets just got way cheaper
The Elks just partnered with Co-Op and you can grab two tickets for forty bucks. Makes their prices competitive with the university squads.
First Nations fight Alberta separation to protect treaty rights
Indigenous leaders argue provincial referendum on separation violates nation-to-nation agreements signed over a century ago.
Cutting development fees won't solve housing affordability alone
Federal housing agency says slashing municipal development charges could help but won't be enough.
Man dies after parking lot confrontation in Mill Woods
A 23-year-old was struck by a vehicle during a dispute at Mill Woods Road and 28 Avenue on May 28.
Two replica handguns seized in St. Albert BB gun incident
Two suspects arrested after BB pellets struck two people and a city transit bus near 500 Rivercrest on May 26.
Rain finally showed up in Edmonton
someone posted a pic of rain and we're all grateful. been dry way too long.
Alberta's new all-in-one ID card launches July 2
Albertans will soon carry one card with their driver's licence, health number, and citizenship status.
Labo Coffee's bulletin board is peak Edmonton
Labo Coffee's got a bulletin board connecting adventurers with side quests. it's actually genius.
Young birders are reshaping Edmonton's birdwatching scene
Once dominated by retirees, the hobby is exploding among Gen Z — comparing it to Pokémon and TikTok fame.
What should the next High Level Bridge look like?
The city's decided the High Level Bridge needs replacing, and Reddit's debating what comes next. It's way more than a bridge — it's one of Edmonton's defining landmarks, the...
City wants your feedback on ETS alerts
The city's running a survey about ETS alerts after complaints piled up. If you've got beef with how the LRT system notifies you, this is the place to say it.
Zellers returns with expansion plans after resurrection
The discount department store chain has reopened in Edmonton and is plotting stores across Canada.
Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Guest films at Telus World of Science
Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon screens June 19 at 7pm. Christopher Guest's Best in Show plays June 26 at 7pm. Tickets are live now if you're into classic cinema.
Ticks creeping into Edmonton as Lyme disease cases rise
Blood-sucking parasites are moving from rural areas into urban parks and river valley. Here's what to watch for.