Organizers say this free precursor to the Heritage Festival is growing year over year
When Gabriela Jessone first helped create the Taste of Heritage Festival five years ago, she counted nine countries being represented through food, dance and art.
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30,000 kilometre cycling journey to study threatened bird species
A scientist and an athlete bike are embarking on a 30,000-kilometre trek to study a threatened bird species.
Father keeps push for overpass alive 1 year after daughter’s tragic Alberta highway death
It’s been a year since Annya Palsitt died at a highway intersection in rural Alberta.
Crime severity index down in Alberta, new Statistics Canada numbers show
Data from Statistics Canada shows crime severity is down across the country, including in Edmonton and across Alberta.
Traffic, storm advisories in place ahead of major events in Edmonton this weekend
Two major events are happening in northeast Edmonton this weekend, and traffic and weather could impact both.
Separation petition deemed successful by Elections Alberta
Elections Alberta has determined a petition on a potential referendum for separation from Canada successfully gathered enough legitimate signatures.
Edmonton’s mosquito population has broken records; when will they go dormant?
This week may have been the pinnacle of the largest mosquito populations the city has seen in at least five years, if not decades.
Man laying on the road in Wetaskiwin killed in crash
A man laying on the road in Wetaskiwin last Sunday night is dead after he was hit by a car.
Martinook bringing Stanley Cup home to Leduc in August
The Stanley Cup is coming to Leduc. It’s soon Jordan Martinook’s turn to spend time with the trophy he won last month as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the championship in the National Hockey League.
World Drowning Prevention Day recognized in Edmonton
A flag flew Friday at the Queen Elizabeth II building on the legislature grounds in honour of World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday.
Latest Heritage Minute honouring Canadian soldier’s Afghanistan heroism filmed at Alberta military base
An Alberta military base was the site this week used to help pay tribute to a modern moment in Canadian history.
Alberta wants provinces to address retail alcohol trade after direct-to-consumer deal
Fresh off multiple Canadian provinces agreeing this week to make it easier to get out-of-province alcohol shipped right to people’s doorsteps, Alberta says it’s now time to do the same for commercial retailers.
‘Far too confusing, far too costly’: Business gets creative to offset challenges of operating downtown
Another business is shining light on the difficulties of running a business in downtown Edmonton.
Tariffs, twin tornadoes: The week’s top news stories
These are the stories that dominated Edmontonians’ interest this week.
Fire reported near Big Bear Park
Firefighters were called to Big Bear Park near Blackmud Creek Thursday evening.
Sports, comedy and country music: Here’s what’s happening in Edmonton this weekend
Welcome to another weekend. It’s still hot. A reminder that KDays and Taste of Edmonton are in their final weekends, if you’ve been meaning to check them out. Here’s what else is happening: