Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for death of Edmonton MMA fighter Ryan Jimmo
Anthony Getschel has been sentenced to eight years in prison and will be prohibited from driving a vehicle for eight years after his release. Continue reading
Whyte Avenue
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Whyte Avenue
A witness told Global News on Wednesday night that she saw a car hit a pedestrian on Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona, prompting emergency crews to respond. Continue reading
Edmonton settles on 10-metre buffer zone for smoking, cannabis use around entrances
After extensive debate, Edmonton city councillors decided to ban cannabis consumption within 10 metres outside any entrance, exit, window, air intake or bus shelter. The rule changes will also encompass tobacco, which previously had a five-metre limit. Continue reading
Edmonton turns off 4 vehicle noise displays after complaints of stunting, intentional noise
The city has turned off all four of its vehicle noise displays being used in a pilot project after complaints from nearby residents. While the signs are turned off, they’re still collecting data. Continue reading
Old Strathcona Business Association wants city to give bars and eateries time to ‘ease into’ any new smoking rules
With city council set to debate changes to Edmonton’s smoking bylaw next week, a woman who represents businesses on Whyte Avenue is calling on councillors to take more time to consider any adjustments to the current rules. Continue reading
Whyte Avenue smoke shop vandalism caught on video: ‘It was very scary’
An Edmonton smoke shop employee said she was petrified when someone came into the store while it was open this weekend, pushed over several shelves and did upwards of $50,000 worth of damage. Continue reading
2 Edmonton bars, including Whyte Ave hot spot, fined for overcrowding
A popular Whyte Avenue bar has been fined for overcrowding dating back to an incident during the Edmonton Oilers playoff run last spring. Continue reading
‘The streets are for everyone’: renowned Spanish street artist almost finished 6-storey mural in Edmonton
With his bright, six-storey mural nearing completion in the heart of Edmonton’s Old Strathcona neighbourhood, the notable Spanish street artist behind the urban painting says there’s a reason he decided to come to Alberta’s capital. Continue reading
Prominent Spanish street artist to create 6-storey mural in Old Strathcona next week
Renowned Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel is coming to Edmonton to work on an ambitious project, thanks to a generous donation meant to ensure a massive mural can be completed. Continue reading
Edmonton councillors put cannabis bylaw on hold for more public engagement
After seemingly deciding Tuesday where cannabis and tobacco smoking will and won’t be allowed in Edmonton, councillors have hit the pause button. Continue reading
