Organizers say fundraiser for Edmonton’s Fringe Festival is showing success
A campaign launched by the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is showing some success at a time when organizers say the event is struggling financially.
Features
May 17
Edmonton’s 1st alcohol-free cocktail bar opening downtown
SPILT Zero Proof on Jasper Ave will operate as a bottle shop, a bar -- offering tastings and by the glass -- and teaching classes, running private events and catering.
Consumer
May 9
Edmonton’s humane society supporting evacuated Fort McMurray pet owners
Work is underway to provide support to people and pets who have been affected by the wildfire evacuations in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Fire
May 16
TAPYeg announces plans to run candidates in Edmonton’s next municipal election
Political party TAPYeg, short for Transparent and Active Partnerships Edmonton, declared its intentions to get candidates elected to Edmonton council after the UCP tabled Bill 20.
Politics
May 1
Motorcyclist seriously injured in south Edmonton collision
The collision happened at around 7:30 a.m. Friday, at the intersection of 33 Avenue and Parsons Road.
Traffic
May 10
More than 27kg of cocaine seized from west Edmonton home
The seizure took place on April 30, when a home in the Lewis Estates neighbourhood in west Edmonton was searched.
Crime
May 6
Edmonton’s overall crime rate down in 2023, violent offences up: police
EPS released its 2023 crime statistics on Thursday, which show an increase in violent crimes of approximately 7.3 per cent.
Crime
May 2
Edmonton senior with dementia found safe after being reported missing
The Edmonton Police Service said Friday morning that an 86-year-old man previously reported missing had been found safe.
Canada
May 16
Murder charge laid in fatal Edmonton assault
On Friday, at around 6:30 a.m., officers responded to the area of 118th Avenue and 90th Street to reports of an assault. A man found in medical distress later died.
Crime
May 6
Man charged in hit and run that seriously injured newcomer to Edmonton
Police said charges were laid on May 10.
Crime
May 13
Good Samaritan attacked while trying to stop hit-and-run suspects in south Edmonton
Edmonton police are searching for three suspects, one of whom is suffering from stab wounds, after a bizarre series of events stemming from a crash near Scona Road and 94th Ave.
Crime
May 17
Alberta municipalities adjusting for higher bus costs
Ten new buses will cost the city of St. Albert nearly $1.5 million more than what was initially budgeted. Council approved the extra spending over a two-year period.
Money
May 16
Fans excited to see WNBA tip off at Rogers Place in Edmonton
Young basketball fans got the thrill of a lifetime when they hit the court in Edmonton with some of their WNBA heroes.
Canada
May 4
Police say murder charge laid after deadly fight in central Edmonton parking lot
Police officers were called to a disturbance reported at a parking lot in the area of 108A Avenue and 98th Street at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday.
Crime
May 14
Police investigate after 65-year-old man’s body found in northeast Edmonton home
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 65-year-old man in northeast Edmonton this weekend that police have deemed to be "suspicious."
Crime
May 13
City of Edmonton to take over aging Citadel Theatre
Nearly 50 years after it was first signed, the Citadel Theatre’s lease with the city will expire in September. One way or another, Edmonton will take over the building.
Money
May 3
The Edmonton Riverboat has new owners
Two local couples — Eric Warnke and Megan Karius, along with Rob Davy and Brittany Anderson — bought the Edmonton Queen Riverboat.
Features
May 6
Gaza protest encampment remains on Edmonton campus after Calgary sit-in ended by police
A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was present Friday after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down as police clashed with demonstrators.
Canada
May 10
City of Edmonton outdoor pools to start opening May 18
Edmonton's outdoor pool season is set to begin May 18 with the reopening of the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool.
Canada
May 9
Edmonton Oilers’ mascot Hunter gets big laughs at Alberta legislature
Hunter received a warm welcome from politicians and guests, including lots of smiles, laughs and several rounds of applause, which he soaked right up.
Sports
May 9