old Strathcona

• Expanded Edmonton High Level Streetcar route opens Thursday

  The iconic High Level Streetcar is expanding its route south in Old Strathcona with a new stop at Gateway Boulevard on Whyte Avenue that launches Thursday.

  Traffic

  May 18
  
• Oilers playoff run good for Edmonton businesses

  The Oilers making the playoffs is good for Edmonton businesses who have been struggling through the pandemic. Some hope away games draw in even bigger crowds.

  Consumer

  May 6
  
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• Outlook ‘positive’ for recovery of Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue

  Nine new businesses have opened in Old Strathcona in the first few months of 2022.

  Economy

  Apr 16
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• Edmonton’s Rapid Fire Theatre finds dedicated home

  The Rapid Fire Theatre group is getting its first dedicated home in the old Telephone Historical Information Centre in Old Strathcona.

  Entertainment

  Feb 21
• Old Strathcona Sweet Treats and Latte Festival encourages Edmontonians to support local businesses

  The second annual Sweet Treats and Latte Festival kicked off in Old Strathcona on Saturday. It's all about coffee, hot drinks and desserts to warm up during the winter.

  Economy

  Feb 5
• From Edmonton to England: The Funky Pickle eatery reimagined overseas

  One man's love of Edmonton's The Funky Pickle has launched into a new business venture in England, with roots close to home in Canada.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2021
• Alberta government considering new supervised consumption sites in Edmonton

  As opioid related deaths continue to sky rocket in Alberta the province has said it will once again look at opening more supervised consumption sites.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2021
• Traffic delays in Old Strathcona as Edmonton unveils new pedestrian scramble crossings

  Pedestrian scramble crossings were recently installed at two intersections along Whyte Avenue — at Gateway Boulevard and Calgary Trail (104 Street).

  Traffic

  Sep 3, 2021
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• ‘Edmonton loves to Fringe’: Festival releases 2021 numbers

  "Fringe looked and felt different, but for our artists, standing in front of a live audience again was nothing short of magical," said Artistic Director Murray Utas.

  Entertainment

  Aug 23, 2021
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• Construction underway to transform Edmonton alley space into vibrant public plaza

  The City of Edmonton has started construction on a project that will turn an Old Strathcona alley space into a vibrant plaza for people to enjoy.

  Economy

  Jun 19, 2021