69 m. ago Principled Accountable Coalition for Edmonton announces city council candidates

Principled Accountable Coalition for Edmonton (PACE) says six candidates have been approved to run for council under the party banner.

Economics

2 h. ago City council asks for report on selling rights to name Edmonton facilities

“New sources of revenue are required to limit fee increases for facility patrons and residents, and the potential need for additional tax levy investments."

Economics

10 h. ago Voters crown magpie as top choice to be Edmonton's city bird

The black-billed magpie has been named Edmonton’s city bird following a public vote that saw the familiar and controversial species soar past five other entrants. The result of the vote that began in October was made during World Migratory Bird Day celebrations at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. The magpie emerged victorious over two other […]

Other

27 h. ago Edmonton may sell naming rights to pools, arenas and even Commonwealth Stadium

City estimates $21M in revenue over the next 10 years if council signs off on proposal

Economics

48 h. ago Former Edmonton Stingers CEO Reed Clarke launches bid for city council

“I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and be there. I think actually being on the ground will allow me to have those real conversations in a community league, in the playground”

Other

4 d. ago Darin Hagen among winners as Edmonton music, film, books and visual arts awarded $100,000

The $100,000 annual Edmonton Arts Prizes have been awarded, showcasing an impressive range of local talent and vision! Longtime playwright, queer advocate and drag legend Darin Hagen has taken the City of Edmonton Film Prize for his documentary Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, it was announced at a ceremony at Roxy Theatre Wednesday […]

Culture

5 d. ago Edmonton kicks off 2025 with $1.5B in construction, including Downtown park and more residential roads

“We're not just laying pavement and building structures. We're building the foundation for a city where every Edmontonian feels a sense of belonging"

Economics

7 d. ago Anne Stevenson plans to run for a second term on Edmonton city council

"I feel so lucky to be able to serve over the last four years and to work with my colleagues and really helping navigate a challenging time"

Other

2 w. ago Man charged following theft of Edmonton's Emily Murphy statue, address signs

Edmonton police have charged a man in connection with the theft of the Emily Murphy statue and several decorative address plaques. The City of Edmonton notified police on Feb. 26 that the bronze statue had been removed from Emily Murphy Park as of Feb. 24. During routine maintenance at the park near the south side […]

Other

2 w. ago Opinion: When is zoning not really zoning? When the city supports all changes

On Monday, city council will debate a thin slice of one of Edmonton’s most historic streets. A property owner wants to build a boarding house on 89 Avenue, squeezing 15 units onto a 33-foot lot. The Garneau Community League thinks there are better places for this, several within a stone’s throw. It’s the third public […]

Other

2 w. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

Other

3 w. ago Grass fire east of Edmonton closes section of city’s ring road

The RCMP said officers were alerted to the fire just before 12:30 p.m.

Events

3 w. ago Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project

EDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it. Devin Dreeshen says the city’s multi-year plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city’s north side will have a negative […]

Sport

3 w. ago 'A tie that just brings us all together': There may be no other team in Canada that means as much to its city as the Edmonton Oilers

Oilers fans are gearing up for what's hopefully a fourth-straight appearance past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has developed a cult-like following unlike many others in pro sports.

Other

4 w. ago Edmonton seeing drop in aggressive coyote complaints since new hazing technique adopted: official

City officials said that public safety is the priority when it comes to Edmonton's coyote management approach.

Technology

4 w. ago City of Champions: Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier wants slogan returned

Ten years ago, Edmonton city council voted 7-5 to officially divest us of the City of Champions slogan from the wooden welcome signs to our fair city because, in the words of Coun. Michael Oshry, “We don’t need a big splash entering the city, but we just need something that’s not 30 years old.” Mark […]

Sport