6 h. ago Edmonton city councillor wants Oilers' fan park agreement put to a referendum

Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz has made no secret of the fact that he doesn’t support a proposed deal between the city, province and the Oilers Entertainment Group to build a new event park next to Rogers Place. A city council public hearing on the agreement is scheduled for June 26 at city hall. But […]

Sport

30 h. ago Explore Edmonton to remain facility operator as city cites budget limits

City says $100M maintenance budget can’t stretch to cover EXPO and Convention Centre

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7 d. ago 'Our building is on fire': New Edmonton church forced to pivot after Monday fire

Even a fire won’t stop this group from coming together, though they may have to find another place to preach. RIG Global Edmonton, a new church to the city that has yet to open, won’t be hosting its first services in the Stony Plain Road building like it planned, but Pastor Samuel Kanza said the […]

Events

7 d. ago Edmonton man guilty of torching homes in central Edmonton; court heard fires were set at behest of notorious slain landlord

The man accused of torching nearly a dozen Edmonton homes at the behest of a notorious inner-city landlord has been found guilty of setting a majority of the fires. Court of King’s Bench Justice Nathan Whitling on Thursday gave his decision in the long-running trial of Darcy Willier, finding he had no reasonable doubt about […]

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7 d. ago Edmonton man guilty of torching homes in Alberta Avenue area; court heard fires were set at behest of notorious slain landlord

The man accused of torching nearly a dozen Edmonton homes at the behest of a notorious inner-city landlord has been found guilty of setting a majority of the fires. Court of King’s Bench Justice Nathan Whitling on Thursday gave his decision in the long-running trial of Darcy Willier, finding he had no reasonable doubt about […]

Events

8 d. ago Letters, June 11: Edmonton needs a truly family friendly Oilers watch party

Will Alberta teachers go on strike? Vote in our daily poll! Rogers Place watch party, hard to get into. Alcohol. Fan park, hard to get into, alcohol. Moss pit, alcohol. Why is there no family friendly alcohol free watch party? Like at Churchill Square. No money in no alcohol? The city and/or the Oilers Entertainment […]

Culture

9 d. ago Edmonton faces $1.5B capital funding budget shortfall — which is set to grow

The City of Edmonton doesn't have enough money to maintain its existing infrastructure, let alone build anything new.

Economics

1 week ago Letters, June 8: Edmonton lucky to have Oilers compared to Panthers crew

Will the Oilers win Game 3 of the Final? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! VICTORY FOR GOOD We are very fortunate to have the Edmonton Oilers in our city with players like McDavid, Draisaitl, Ekholm, Bouchard and others. They are very professional, and hard-working hockey players. Just think if the teams were reversed and […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Municipal parties could be a turning point for Edmonton

Edmonton is a city brimming with potential — but also brimming with frustration. Too many citizens feel disconnected from decisions, disheartened by the status quo, and disappointed by what feels like dysfunction at city hall. Now, for the first time, we have a new means to change that. Recent changes to provincial legislation have made […]

Politics

2 w. ago Both men who escaped Alberta Hospital Edmonton now in custody

Edmonton police have arrested the second of two men who escaped from an Edmonton mental health facility. City police issued warrants earlier this week for the men who escaped from custody at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, 17480 Fort Road, and were considered to be unlawfully at large. Justin Somers, 39, was arrested by Fort Saskatchewan RCMP […]

Science

2 w. ago EPS kicks off annual Project TENSOR traffic initiative for 2025

Edmonton drivers better keep an eye on the speed limit, because city police have launched their annual Project TENSOR (traffic enforcement noise/speed offence reductions) traffic initiative for summer 2025. Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said in a Friday news release that Project TENSOR targets drivers violating up to 10 different types of offences, including speeding, causing […]

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2 w. ago 'Noise and speeding': Edmonton police launch Project TENSOR traffic crackdown

Edmonton drivers better keep an eye on the speed limit, because city police have launched their annual Project TENSOR (traffic enforcement noise/speed offence reductions) traffic initiative for summer 2025. Edmonton Police Service (EPS) said in a Friday news release that Project TENSOR targets drivers violating up to 10 different types of offences, including speeding, causing […]

Events

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: Knack vs. Cartmell for Edmonton mayor shapes up to be fascinating clash of records, leadership style

Tim Cartmell vs. Andrew Knack. Barring any late arrivals to the arena, the main event of the Edmonton mayor’s race now appears set, with former city councillor Tony Caterina also in the mix. I’ll have more to say on the matchup as the campaigns start taking shape next month. But my early analysis is that […]

Politics

3 w. ago City council turfs business naming deals for rec centres in Edmonton

“I think this is a great compromise as well; keep some of maybe the cultural neighborhood community feel as well for some of these facilities.”

Economics

3 w. ago City of Edmonton, province point fingers over police bodycam costs

As part of its annual report to council on Friday, the Edmonton Police Service says it needs to hire between 40 and 50 people for the 'back end' of the bodycam program.

Economics

3 w. ago L.A. Witch, Wand, FREYA and Babe Haven electrifying Purple City year four Sept. 5

Purple City Music Festival has announced its first wave, full of hot and heavy talent from across the continent on its way to downtown Dirt City Sept. 5-7. Holding the top spots (so far) are two delightfully sludgy indie KEXP-style legends, the surf-gothy L.A. Witch and L.A.’s psych-rock Wand. Legendary punk pioneers D.O.A. will bring […]

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3 w. ago Edmonton zoning bylaw prompts surge in infill, upsets neighbourhoods

A year in, the City of Edmonton’s new set of zoning bylaws have encouraged more redevelopment within the city, but some neighbourhood groups feel the increased housing supply comes at too high a cost. “Densification is fine, but when it’s done in appropriate and responsible way. (When it) is going to create communities that we’re […]

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3 w. ago Mayor praises new housing project to help homeless Edmontonians when they leave hospitals

Edmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year.

Science

3 w. ago Jasper Place Wellness Centre breaks ground on new "Bridge Healing" facilities

Jasper Place Wellness Centre broke ground Friday on two new outpatient support facilities in the Parkdale area for recently discharged homeless hospital patients. The new facilities are part of the “Bridge Healing” program that offers housing and support services to homeless patients discharged from hospitals, the City of Edmonton said in a Friday news release. […]

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4 w. ago Things to to in Edmonton: Ministry, Purple City launch party, Dragon Food Tours and much more

Ministry: Whoa — rare and incredible treat here as the ferociously industrial Ministry is jumping into the time machine to explore its dance roots. Singer Al Jourgensen said he’d never do it, but The Squirrely Years tour will see the band revisits its synth-pop dawn hits like Work for Love and I’m Not an Effigy, […]

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