- Thousands took part in both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli rallies on Saturday, as conflict in the Middle East escalates. The Drive for Palestine car rally was one of several pro-Palestinian demonstrations held across the country this weekend.
- Former federal cabinet minister and city councillor Amarjeet Sohi is expected to announce his mayoral campaign today. Sohi's website has been renamed to "An Edmonton for all of us."
- Edmontonians riding e-scooters on sidewalks could receive a $100 ticket. The city is beefing up enforcement in response to increasing concerns from businesses in busy neighbourhoods like downtown and Old Strathcona.
- The City of Edmonton is trimming its weed control budget by $1.14 million in 2021. While high profile parks will still be tended to every month, neighbourhood parks will only be visited once this season. The cuts also mean that city crews will have to use herbicides in certain areas, rather than manually pulling weeds.
- Replacing the West Edmonton Mall pedestrian bridge over 170 Street will cost $8 million. The city would share the cost with the mall and Alberta Health Services — paying for half the project. Council will vote on the funding request in early June.
- Project Tensor is back this summer. The campaign aims to reduce noise and speeding in hot spots around Edmonton. Last year, police officers issued more than 1,300 tickets and notices to repair to drivers from May to July.
- The Edmonton International Airport is partnering with a Japanese tech company to develop an app for on-demand bus service for Airport City — the area surrounding the airport. A pilot project will begin in the fall and involve five buses.
- Edmonton Olympian and rugby star Jen Kish and Indigenous musician Shawnee Kish were married by Rachel Notley on Saturday, reports CTV News.
