Monday · Aug 24, 2026
Edmonton rent ticked up slightly in August but stays below last year
Unfurnished 1-bedrooms averaged $1,264/month in August — up 2.25% from July but still down almost 3% from a year ago. Full breakdown by sector in the data.
Edmonton Comic Con schedule questions mount ahead of Expo event
First-time attendees are hunting for the Edmonton Expo Comic Con event schedule — the organizers haven't posted it yet. People buying Sunday tickets are trying to figure out...
Spam-spoofed calls ramping up — Rogers users reporting multiple hits daily
Edmonton residents on Rogers are getting slammed with spoofed local-number calls — some people fielding five calls in a single day, with four hitting in two hours. Do Not Call...
Wizard Lake beach closed due to elevated bacteria; swimming advised against
Alberta Health Services has issued an immediate water quality advisory for Jubilee Park beach on Wizard Lake south of Edmonton after testing detected elevated bacteria levels.
Primary Care Alberta partners with Obesity Canada to coordinate provincial treatment pathways
The memorandum of understanding aims to educate health workers and reduce stigma around obesity, described as one of Alberta's most significant chronic health issues.
Future Tech claiming they can't find local cell phone techs for $37.55/hr
Future Tech Edmonton applied for a temporary foreign worker permit for a cellular technician role, saying they couldn't find Canadian or PR candidates. They've posted the job...
U of A opens $16.8M First Peoples' House on campus, marking reconciliation milestone
The 40,000-square-foot building opens to over 2,000 Indigenous students with sacred healing spaces, gyms, and study areas.
Medieval fair coming to the area this weekend
First-ever Northern Enchanted Faire is happening Friday to Sunday with bards, cosplay, trick riders, horse carriages, D&D sessions, and honestly the donkeys. Check...
22-year-old man dies in south Edmonton motorcycle crash on Anthony Henday Drive
The crash on Sunday marks Edmonton's second motorcycle fatality in five days, with speed believed to be a factor.
Kingsway Mall sold to Montreal developer Westcliff
Kingsway Mall just changed hands to Westcliff, a Montreal real estate company. Edmonton's had two major mall sales in three weeks.
Derrick Dodge promo sends people to Vegas casinos
Derrick Dodge is giving away free Vegas tickets while Trump's tariffs are tanking Canada. People are not thrilled about the timing or the politics.
Gambling ads everywhere in Edmonton right now
Reddit's blowing up over how many gambling ads are everywhere in Edmonton and Alberta. People asking who decided this was a good move.
Two correctional officers and inmate mourned after Highway 13 collision
Ramandeep Kaur Maan and Nicolae Serban were killed Aug. 6 while transporting an inmate from Edmonton women's prison. Funerals held this weekend.
The Lydo jingle still lives in people's heads after 23 years
"426-5050, if you're hungry call the Lydo" — the late-night delivery service that ran from 1966 to 2003 left an earworm that won't quit. People born decades after it closed...
Boots & Hearts West happening at Fan Park this weekend
Outdoor festival hitting downtown this weekend with multiple stages. Huge draw for country fans, and yeah, it's all-ages — under 18 can attend.
Board of Trustees pulls out of Pride Parade after teachers' concerns
Edmonton's school board won't march in this year's Pride Parade after the teachers' union flagged concerns about safety and inclusion. They're still attending other LGBTQ+...
Two correctional officers, one inmate killed in transport collision southeast of Edmonton
Nicolae Serban, 57, and Ramandeep Kaur Maan, 25, died Aug. 6 when their minivan collided with a box truck near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. Cause remains under investigation.
Looking for public basketball courts to practice on?
Someone on Reddit's asking for leads on public basketball courts around Edmonton to run drills. If you know a solid outdoor spot, they're listening.
