Local guide puts Edmonton’s lesser-known attractions on the map
A new local guide maps out 45 lesser-known gems in Edmonton. The creator was spurred on by a relatively unflattering review of the city in Lonely Planet’s latest guide. Continue reading
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Edmonton looking at ways to mitigate ‘nuisances and risks’ at Accidental Beach
City administration has been asked to look at short-term and long-term options for the future of Edmonton’s Accidental Beach. Continue reading
Report spells out the many hurdles facing Edmonton’s Accidental Beach
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Report released Thursday details what needs to be done to keep Accidental Beach. Government and Mother Nature will play the biggest roles. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Accidental Beach leads to ‘accidental Accidental Beach’ fashion trend
It’s quite literally a freak of nature that’s been embraced by Edmontonians all summer and now it seems fans of Edmonton’s Accidental Beach are latching on to a fashion trend brought on by the big, new bank of sand on the North Sakatchewan River”: Accidental Beach tank tops and T-shirts. Continue reading
Edmonton’s accidental beach fails to meet water quality standards in latest Riverkeeper test
By Kim Smith Reporter
Edmonton’s newest attraction, dubbed the accidental beach, has again received a failing grade for its water quality from the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper. Continue reading
630 CHED celebrates end of summer 2017 with accidental beach party
A little rain and a cloudy sky wasn’t enough to keep Edmontonians away from the accidental beach Friday afternoon for the 630 CHED Endless Summer Accidental Beach Party! Continue reading
Edmonton Riverkeeper tests water quality at accidental beach
By Kim Smith Reporter
The latest sample taken on Aug. 28 showed 238 colony-forming units of E. coli per 100 millilitres of water at the Cloverdale Beach, earning the status “failed to meet water quality standards.” Continue reading
Police, park rangers, animal control to monitor Edmonton’s ‘accidental beach’ after complaints
Changes are coming for those who have discovered Edmonton’s new accidental beach, after questions were raised earlier this week about how to deal with the rush of visitors. Continue reading
City administration looking into what needs to be done to keep accidental beach
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The accidental beach has now brought more people than first thought, plus garbage, parking problems and noise. Continue reading
Growing popularity of downtown Edmonton’s new ‘accidental’ beach raises questions
Initially, the new downtown beach on Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River prompted questions about how it got there in the first place. Now it’s raising questions about how to deal with its growing number of visitors. Continue reading
