- Video of crowded bars in Edmonton with customers not respecting COVID-19 restrictions have been circulating on social media over the weekend.
- City staff and the Edmonton Police Service will be observing National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday with community events and workplace activities. City manager Andre Corbould expects a request to observe the day every year will be made to the new city council.
- An Edmonton de-radicalization program has seen more than two dozen clients in its first two years. The Organization for the Prevention of Violence released a report on its Evolve program last week. The program provides supports to people seeking to leave extremist groups and ideologies.
- Explore Edmonton says it could take years to recover from the pandemic's impact on tourism and event attraction. This weekend's rugby sevens in Edmonton is one of the few big events that has gone ahead during the pandemic.
- Edmonton Elks centre David Beard has tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks on Tuesday.
- As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for their pre-season game at Rogers Place on Tuesday, fans will have to adhere to new COVID-19 protocols, such a wearing masks and showing proof of vaccination.
- A further 58 doctors from the Alberta Medical Association have added their voices to the call for a fire-break lockdown, as Alberta's ICUs hit 150% capacity.
