Sunday · Aug 23, 2026
Game Con Canada is coming back bigger next year
Game Con Canada's organizers are promising the 2027 edition will be bigger and better — mark your calendars if you're into gaming.
Fringe wrapped with 825,000 visitors across festival sites
Edmonton's Fringe Festival drew 825,000 people to its sites as it wrapped up for 2026. Wild year.
Edmonton looks wild after dark, according to travel creator
Travel creator Ali Ozan dropped a short on what Edmonton looks like when the sun goes down. City's got that nighttime energy.
Prison authorities legally required to release stabbing suspect; CSC confirms statutory release
The 27-year-old accused of attacking two people at an Edmonton Sikh temple on Aug. 23 had been freed the day before from federal prison under mandatory statutory release rules.
Mecha Fest this Saturday at Jasper Place
Third Annual Mecha Fest on Saturday, August 29 at Jasper Place Community League — free event for robot and mecha lovers. PlaMo and GunPla enthusiasts showing builds, newcomers...
Drunk crowds leaving monster truck shows
Went to monster trucks at RAD Torque Raceway Saturday and the parking-lot scene was wild — people chugging drinks before they even got in, folks stumbling through the stands by...
LRT crowding on Saturday night
LRT had everyone packed in the cars Saturday night and a bunch of people stuck in the station. transit is getting rough.
Help finding Fringe street performer
Someone spotted a fantastic street performer at the Fringe last night and posted asking for help identifying her. Anyone recognize the singer?
Downtown's changed so much in 15 years
Been here 15 years and comparing downtown on Google Maps really drives it home—the city's grown so much. Everyone focusing on the rough spots lately, but the progress is real.
Downtown road closure sparks questions
Downtown police had a massive area boxed off this morning—west side between Grierson Hill and Jasper Ave, around 99th Street. No word yet on what it was about.
The Tragically Hip's best song: fans voting through round of 32 bracket
After 96 days of voting, the Edmonton Journal's Hip bracket has narrowed 128 songs down to 32. The next five rounds will wrap in just over a month.
CPKC Womens Open Black Friday Offer
Royal Mayfair Golf Club
2026 CPKC Womens Open - Sunday
Royal Mayfair Golf Club
Things to do in Edmonton this week: August 23–29
Guns N' Roses tear through Commonwealth Stadium on Wednesday, while Soul Asylum brings '90s nostalgia to the Midway on Tuesday. Monster Jam revs up Rogers Place Saturday.
Pride Parade 2026 happened
Alberta Ghostbusters cosplay group had a blast walking in this year's Edmonton Pride Parade. Thanks to everyone who organized and attended.
The Commodore's been serving since 1942
The Commodore restaurant opened in 1942 and is still going strong. Hamilton Beach milkshake maker still works.
Jordan Walker seeks Sherwood Park seat after losing to NDP's Kasawski in 2023
Former UCP MLA selected as party's candidate for next provincial election, expected in 2027.
