- Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ethan Bear denounced racist comments directed at him on social media, following the team's early playoff exit. GM Ken Holland also spoke out against the online abuse.
- Without federal relief funding, Edmonton Public Schools is requesting permission to tap into its reserves to fund COVID-19 costs next year. The funds will be used to pay for online teachers, personal protective equipment, extra cleaning, and mental health supports.
- A new high school and community centre will open in southwest Edmonton's Heritage Valley area this fall. Dr. Anne Anderson School was built to accommodate about 2,000 students.
- A massive mural honouring Ken Chinn (a.k.a. Chi Pig), the late singer of punk band SNFU, is being painted in Old Strathcona. SNFU was formed in Edmonton, Chi's hometown, before relocating to Vancouver.
- With the new reopening plan announced on Wednesday, at least four festivals are planning to go ahead this summer, including Heritage Festival, The Edmonton Fringe Festival, Taste of Edmonton, and K-Days.
- If all goes according to plan, the Edmonton Football Team could welcome full capacity crowds this summer, reports Global News. The CFL is aiming to start its 2021 season on Aug. 5.
- Mayor Don Iveson said he was cautiously optimistic about the province's reopening plan and encouraged Edmontonians to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Local business owners are also tempering their enthusiasm, reports City News.
