- Hundreds of Edmontonians rallied in support of Ukraine on Sunday, forming a "chain for Ukraine" that spanned from Kingsway to the Alberta legislature. Others gathered in churches around the city.
- Premier Jason Kenney announced on Saturday that the "vast majority" of remaining public health restrictions in Alberta will be lifted on Tuesday, March 1. Operating restrictions on restaurants and bars, venue capacity limits, all social gathering limits, and mandatory work-from-home requirements will all be lifted. "I know there are some who greet the lifting of restrictions with mixed emotions," Kenney said.
- Masks will no longer be required except on public transit, in continuing-care settings, and at AHS facilities. In Edmonton however, the temporary mandatory face coverings bylaw remains in effect until council takes action to rescind it. A number of local businesses are concerned that the continued requirement for masks in Edmonton will lead to conflict. "Keeping Edmonton's regulations in line with the province and surrounding communities is important (to) minimize confusion and to ensure that businesses are competitive with those outside of the city limits," Jeffrey Sundquist, CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, told Postmedia.
- Two Edmonton Police Service officers who participated in the "Freedom Convoy" rally at Coutts on Feb. 12 have been "relieved of duty without pay" following the completion of a preliminary review. An investigation by the Profession Standards Branch is ongoing.
- The Edmonton Police Service estimates approximately 225 vehicles and 500 pedestrians participated in demonstrations on Saturday. EPS issued 33 noise tickets and seven distracted driving tickets as part of 132 total violations.
- On the 15th anniversary of his trade to the New York Islanders, OilersNation argues that former Edmonton Oilers star Ryan Smyth should have his No. 94 retired. "Ryan Smyth was everything to the Oilers for 15 years," wrote Zach Laing. "He bled the team colours and exemplified everything it meant to be an Oiler."
- The Edmonton Elks have teased a big announcement on March 3, with some speculating the team will introduce a new look including a new uniform.
- Former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu, who was stripped of his duties on Jan. 17 after CBC News reported he called Edmonton police chief Dale McFee to discuss a distracted driving ticket, has been named minister of labour and immigration in a cabinet shuffle announced on Feb. 25. Tyler Shandro will now serve as the minister of justice and solicitor general. In a report on Madu's conduct, former Court of Queen's Bench Justice Adèle Kent concluded that Madu did not interfere with "the administration of justice" but did attempt to do so and created "a reasonable perception" of interference in the process.
