- The University of Alberta's Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA) has partnered with the Enoch Cree First Nation and Papaschase First Nation to search for unmarked burial sites. It is also working with Poundmaker's Lodge in St. Albert, which sits on the grounds of the former Edmonton Indian Residential School.
- Two Muslim sisters wearing hijabs were violently attacked by a man uttering racial slurs in a St. Albert park on Wednesday. Mayor Don Iveson issued a statement calling for stronger hate laws following the hate-motivated attack, which is under investigation by the St. Albert RCMP.
- City councillor and mayoral candidate Mike Nickel will not be reprimanded for violating the council code of conduct. Sanctions against councillors require a two-thirds majority and the motion was defeated by a margin of 7-4.
- City council approved the rezoning of the Rossdale Power Plant at its meeting on Wednesday — a first step toward revitalizing the area. Plans for entertainment and commercial use will be presented to council in the fall, following the municipal election.
- More than 30 tickets have been issued for illegal drinking in public since the start of the city's alcohol consumption pilot project. To better educate Edmontonians, the city is deploying signs at park where alcohol is not permitted.
- Pride Centre Edmonton volunteer coordinator Cindy Rivers spoke to Global News about the many hurdles faced by trans people in Alberta. Rivers came out as trans herself at the age of 30 in northern Alberta.
- Renowned oncologist, Dr. Anthony Fields, was elected MacEwan University's first chancellor. He will work to build the university's profile.
- Two large-scale public art installations are up for international awards. Agent Crystalline Pavilion and Mezzo have been nominated for a CODAworx award. Public voting is open until June 30.
