- Edmonton city councillor Bev Esslinger was recognized with a Women of Influence in Local Government Award for her "efforts to increase the participation of women in the public conversation."
- Long-time Edmonton broadcaster Daryl McIntyre joins 630 CHED Mornings as the new co-host. He replaces Shaye Ganam, who is set to host a new an Alberta-wide talk show on 630 CHED from 9am to noon.
- NorQuest installed Carolyn Campbell as its new president and CEO during a virtual ceremony on May 5. During her address, Campbell detailed her vision for the college and highlighted "the importance of the institution’s Indigenization efforts."
- The province will provide financial assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses affected by COVID-19 and public health measures, the Edmonton Journal reports. A $10,000 grant will be available for businesses that have experienced at least a 30% decline in revenue over the past year.
- As of May 10, all Albertans aged 12 and up will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. To avoid overwhelming the booking system, the rollout will be implemented in two steps, with those aged 30 and up able to book an appointment as early as May 6. This week Health Canada cleared the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 and up.
- An emergency debate was held in the House of Commons on May 5 to discuss the Alberta government's handling of the pandemic. Edmonton NDP MP Heather McPherson criticized Premier Jason Kenney's leadership and asked the federal government to direct more vaccines to the province's hot spots.
In the initial version of today's headlines, we misspelled the names of Coun. Bev Esslinger and NorQuest president and CEO Carolyn Campbell. We regret the error.