8 h. ago Edmonton city council explores budget to tow vehicles during winter parking bans

The discussion about how to enforce parking bans is set to be discussed again in the future once city council resumes after a summer break.

Transport

10 h. ago Section of Banff National Park still closed to visitors 2 weeks after rock slide

The area has been closed since June 19 after a rock slide along the popular hiking trail near the falls.

Society

13 h. ago Oilers' Cup loss forces Mayor Sohi to (again) proclaim Florida Panthers' prowess

Sohi proclaimed July 2, 2025, City of Sunrise and Florida Panthers' day in Edmonton

Other

4 d. ago Rough ride ahead, Alberta Road Builders Assoc. warns Edmonton city councillors

"So the consumption of the infrastructure inventory is on a downward trajectory, and that means there's going to be more reconstruction required, rather than rehabilitation, and those costs are multiples of just good rehabilitation, so it's a looming financial disaster coming.”

Transport

4 d. ago Rough ride ahead, Alberta road builders association warns Edmonton city councillors

"So the consumption of the infrastructure inventory is on a downward trajectory, and that means there's going to be more reconstruction required, rather than rehabilitation, and those costs are multiples of just good rehabilitation, so it's a looming financial disaster coming.”

Transport

5 d. ago 'Creating a legacy': Contest launched for redesign of block in downtown Banff

The competition comes after a year of consultation and nearly 25 years of work acquiring land in the 200 block of Banff Avenue

Other

5 d. ago Cooking ban in effect at Belcarra Regional Park after an increase in bear encounters

Metro Vancouver says bears have been rummaging through picnic baskets at Belcarra, which is unusual.

Transport

6 d. ago ‘Experience is paramount’ at Rogers Stadium, Toronto’s newest music venue

Downsview Park venue opens Sunday with concert by South Korean boy band Stray Kids

Sport

6 d. ago Event park deal at Rogers Place sows division at Edmonton city hall over future of levy

"This deal puts at risk more than $100 million of public money, and with a large portion of that going into the hands of a billionaire development and that's not how we should be doing business."

Other

6 d. ago Opinion: Extending downtown CRL comes at too high a cost for Edmonton

In their June 23 op-ed in support of the City of Edmonton extending its Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) for another decade, Annette Trimbee (MacEwan University) and Carolyn Campbell (NorQuest College) extoll what they see as the benefits of the proposed CRL extension for students at their respective campuses. What they fail to mention, however, is […]

Economics

7 d. ago Brother of Alberta rock slide victim speaks about family’s grief

Family and friends of Hamza Benhilal, who was killed in a rock slide in Banff National Park last Thursday, describe him as a "kind and caring person" who "liked Canada so much."

Events

7 d. ago City of Edmonton ends school photo radar, citing costs and issues beyond speeding

Edmonton to replace enforcement with infrastructure upgrades, targeting unsafe crossings, chaotic drop-offs and driver behaviour near schools

Society

8 d. ago Opinion: CRL funding could turn Winspear Centre into a hub for music education

My name is Dennis Prime, and I have been a longtime resident of Edmonton and musician who has helped write the tenor of the city. I started my career as a conductor and teacher in 1972, creating the Edmonton Wind Sinfonia, a wind ensemble of the best players in the city that still thrives today. […]

Other

8 d. ago Banff rock slide survivor says friend who died saved his life: ‘I’m still shocked’

A man from Surrey, B.C., who survived last week's deadly rock slide in Banff National Park, credits his friend, one of the slide's two victims, for saving his life.

Sport

8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: 'Complete streets' is latest fantasy coming from Edmonton city hall

Planners want to ensure all neighbourhood streets in new development and mature neighbourhoods undergoing renewal include lower speed limits.

Sport

1 week ago Letters: Too much Edmonton city council decision making done in private

Ever had a near miss as a cyclist or pedestrian? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CLOSED-DOOR POLICY Is Michael Janz so arrogant that he thinks we’re fools? I don’t know if I do or do not agree with this fan park concept but for him to say he takes umbrage with it being arranged […]

Other

1 week ago Banff National Park: What to know, how to get there, and when to visit

The area is a picturesque experience, iconic for its postcard views no matter which way you turn and the crisp mountain air you can only find in the Rockies.

Society

1 week ago Live updates: Search continues for victims of Bow Glacier Falls rockslide

A search is ongoing today for victims of the rockslide in Banff National Park that killed one person and injured several others. The RCMP and Parks Canada said early today that their search continued throughout the night at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. “Parks Canada visitor safety teams will continue working today with […]

Events

1 week ago Live updates: Second death confirmed in Bow Glacier Falls rockslide as search resumes

A second death has been confirmed as a result of Thursday’s rockslide in Banff National Park, as a search for other victims continues. The RCMP and Parks Canada said in a 10:15 a.m. update that their search continued throughout the night and into the morning at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. A second […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta rock slide: Search for hikers to resume after deadly Banff National Park incident

Officials have said anyone who has not been able to account for loved ones believed to be in the area of the slide should contact Parks Canada.

Society