Wednesday · Jun 17, 2026
Feline tracks spotted at Patricia Ravine
Someone spotted what looks like cougar or lynx tracks at Patricia Ravine today—paw prints about as wide as a hand without the thumb. If you're walking dogs there, keep them on...
Water Not Coal petition delayed to 2027
The Water Not Coal petition won't be on the October ballot—government pushed it to 2027 while moving ahead with the separatist questions.
Most Albertans Can Claim $100 Energy Rebate Starting July 1
Nearly 3.4 million Albertans earning $225,000 or less per household will be eligible for a one-time $100 payment on Canada Day.
Encor drops electricity rates to 7.99¢/kWh
Encor lowered its 2-year fixed electricity rate from 8.25¢ per kilowatt-hour to 7.99¢. Small savings add up if you're locking in a plan.
Fort Sask. RCMP Warn of Fake Craft Fair Scam
A fraudulent event posting for The Northern Prairie Craft, Food, & Vendor Fair defrauded at least one vendor; police warn residents to verify events before paying.
Council Votes to Expand Transit Garage Despite $66M Debt
Edmonton will borrow millions more to build a larger facility for 330–380 buses, rejecting a smaller design that councillors feared would reach capacity too quickly.
All Weather at Home Flips Switch on Massive Solar Field
The Edmonton window and door manufacturer's 2,000-panel rooftop solar installation is the largest of its kind from any private company in the city, producing 1.3 gigawatt hours...
B.A. Johnston with Bad Dream House and Paint Drying
The Buckingham
U of A Hospital Gets Alberta's First Photon-Counting CT Scanner
The University of Alberta Hospital installed Alberta's first photon-counting CT scanner in the Suncor Energy Diagnostics Imaging Unit, thanks in part to a $1.5-million...
Classic movies coming to Telus World Science IMAX this summer
Telus World Science is running classic movie nights on the IMAX screen all summer — Parasite (June 27), RoboCop (July 9), Terminator double feature (July 11), and Studio Ghibli...
Whitehorse
Festival Place
FlixBus Launches Daily Edmonton-to-Jasper Route
Starting Thursday, June 18, intercity bus service FlixBus will run daily round-trip service between Edmonton and Jasper National Park with stops at Southgate and downtown terminals.
Montreal Alliance at Edmonton Stingers
Edmonton EXPO Centre
Mosquitos are out of control in Edmonton right now
going into the river valley rn feels like Manitoba or Northern Saskatchewan — massive mosquitos everywhere and they're absolutely brutal. helicopter spraying stopped a while...
Okotoks Dawgs at Energy City Cactus Rats
Myshak Metro Ballpark
City Launches Safe Spaces Plan for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Edmonton council unanimously approved a $750,000 action plan Wednesday to make city facilities and services more inclusive, with another $750,000 to continue annually.
New Valley Line LRT car spotted in Edmonton
spotted a new Valley Line LRT car — likely part of the next batch heading to the city soon. track the expansion.
Funnel Clouds Possible Across Central Alberta Wednesday
Environment Canada warns conditions Wednesday favour weak tornadoes across a wide swath of central and southern Alberta. Landspouts are small but can still topple trees and...
Edmonton slips to rank #12 nationally as renter interest cools
Edmonton dropped out of Canada's top 10 rental markets for the first time in several quarters, with page views and saved searches declining sharply.
University of Alberta Spring Convocation 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton borrowing $15 million for southeast transit garage
The city is taking on $15M in debt to finish the southeast transit garage faster. It's another budget hit in a season of spending surprises.
Youth homelessness in Alberta demands better prevention and faster intervention, says child advocate
Alberta's Office of the Child and Youth Advocate released a report based on stories from 156 young people who experienced homelessness, highlighting systemic gaps in support.
City spent $1M+ demolishing the Koermann Block
The city bought the Koermann Block for $440,000 in 2020, then spent $600,000 tearing it down after it was deemed unsuitable for habitation. Total hit: over $1M for a building...
Alberta's pharmacy dispensing fees increase for first time in a decade
Maximum dispensing fees rise from $12.15 to $12.35 for short-term prescriptions under a new three-year deal between the province and pharmacists.
Edmonton Arts Council making case for bigger city budget
The Edmonton Arts Council is pushing the city for a budget increase. They're arguing arts funding needs more support to keep the cultural scene thriving.
A little girl's death exposes fractures in how Edmonton handles child safety
Nina Dumais, 8, died after months of abuse in care, sparking a public clash between police and prosecutors over how justice should respond.
Council allocates $925K for winter day spaces
City council set aside $925,000 for winter day spaces — shelter spots for people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months.
Two Edmonton teens charged after AI used to create fake intimate images of classmates
Two 14-year-olds face child sexual exploitation charges after allegedly using AI software to generate sexualized images of female classmates without consent.
University of Alberta Spring Convocation 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Police investigating graffiti at Edmonton Islamic daycare
Hate crimes unit is investigating graffiti found near an Edmonton Islamic daycare. If you have info about the incident, police want to hear from you.
Kitten spotted on Henday near Whitemud
Black kitten with white spots spotted on the Henday between Lessard and Whitemud exits during rush hour — one didn't make it, but the other's still out there. If you're driving...