- The Valley Line Southeast LRT from downtown to Mill Woods is expected to open in late 2021, reports the Edmonton Journal. The 13-kilometre line was expected to open last December, but hit some early roadblocks. At the end of February, construction was 89% complete.
- The 2021 construction season will be one of the city's busiest with 268 capital projects underway. The $1-billion season will contribute to 13,000 jobs and "help position the city and region for a stronger economic recovery."
- Root 107, part of Downtown Spark, will stay open until May 17. The Downtown Business Association is still working to extend the pop-up park at 107 Street and 101 Avenue until the fall.
- The Edmonton Fire Services' hazardous material team found acid in the Mill Creek Ravine after a few dogs got sick from licking the orange coloured substance, reports CTV Edmonton.
- Some Edmonton businesses have expressed frustration over the province's new, temporary restrictions. Under the new measures, restaurants will be limited to takeout and delivery, and retail businesses will only be able to serve 10% of its capacity or a minimum of five customers. "Pivoting back to just takeout programs is difficult for a lot of us," said Mercer Tavern general manager Bryan Schmidt, "especially with the investment we just made into patios and bringing our entire restaurant outdoors."
- The province introduced new restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19, starting May 5. The measures affect outdoor sports and gatherings, schools, places of worship and businesses and will be in place for at least three weeks. Mayor Don Iveson tweeted that he was "glad to see the new measures include the entire Edmonton Metro Region," unlike those announced last week.
