Headlines: Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022 · The Pulse
By Kevin Holowack

The Edmonton Urban Coyote Project, lead by biology professor Colleen Cassady St. Clair, said the past month has seen an increase in the number of coyote encounters recorded in their database, many of which involve pets. Possible reasons, St. Clair said, include rabbit hemorrhagic disease, which could be depleting a major coyote food source, and the increased ownership of cats and dogs during the pandemic. She advises walking dogs on a leash, keeping cats inside, and removing outdoor food sources. Last year, the city passed a bylaw prohibiting the feeding of wildlife other than cats and birds.
The Edmonton Federal Building, located at the northeast corner of the legislature grounds, will be renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Building, a change originally planned to mark her Platinum Jubilee. The building was designed in the 1930s and housed federal staff from 1958 to 1988. Since 2010, it has been used as office space for MLAs and government staff. A renaming ceremony will take place Sept. 27.
Edmontonians have until 6pm on Sept. 16 to sign the city's book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II, which will be in the City Room at City Hall.
Dwayne's Home, an abandoned transitional housing complex at 102 Street and 100 Avenue, was the site of a fire on Sept. 15 for the second morning in a row, bringing the total to 19 fires this year so far.
The Edmonton International Film Festival is returning for its 36th season from Sept. 22 to Oct. 1. This year will include 42 features and 110 short films. Most showings will be at Landmark Cinemas 9 in City Centre. A complete film guide is available online.
Shoot Pass Support is a charity event organized by domestic violence shelters and women's organizations in the Edmonton area to raise funds for families at Jessie's House and WIN House. The event will have its first run over the Thanksgiving weekend, featuring two games, a wing night, and a try-hockey activity.
The Edmonton Elks will be wearing #15 on their helmets during their Sept. 16 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders to pay tribute to Ricky Ray, the legendary quarterback who played nine seasons with Edmonton. The same night, Ray will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in Hamilton, Ontario.
Sportsnet has published a complete 2022-23 Oilers broadcast schedule which starts with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 12 followed by the Calgary Flames on Oct. 16.