- The federal government will contribute $30.8 million in new funding for the 50 Street Widening and Railway Grade Separation project, on top of the $39.8 million it committed in 2018. Construction on the project, which was originally projected to cost $145.3 million but will now cost $179.6 million, began last spring and is expected to wrap up by fall 2027. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he has personally been affected by the train crossing. "It's so unpredictable. You might be there for five minutes, you might be there 15 minutes, or you might be 45 minutes," Sohi said. "I think the grade separation will reduce that unpredictability, will improve efficiency, will improve the movement of goods and services."
- The mosquitoes have been bad recently, but not that bad. City of Edmonton traps counted 7,000 mosquitoes last week, which is more than the 2,500 that were counted at the same time last year but significantly fewer than in previous years. "Those numbers are very low compared to historically in 2001 and 2011 when we could see sometimes (10,000) to 15,000 mosquitoes in one trap," said spokesperson Sarah McPike.
- Edmonton has been ranked second in Canada and 38th in the world in the 2023 BCW Sports City Ranking, which lists the top 100 cities that are most closely associated with sports. Janelle Janis, executive director of events and business development at Explore Edmonton, cited "a remarkable roster of international sporting events" that contributed to Edmonton's success, including the PTO Canadian Open, FIFA Qualifier games, and the FIS Big Air World Cup.
- The city is welcoming 12 new community peace officers, nine of which will join the transit safety team. The new officers completed eight weeks of training, which includes "Indigenous awareness, mental health awareness, de-escalation techniques, and how best to work with youth and Edmontonians experiencing homelessness."
- GFM Environmental Services has until Dec. 1 to properly dispose of biomedical and hazardous waste that was discovered in 17 sea cans in March 2022, eight of which remain full. Alberta Environment said the company, which has received a series of 90-day extensions to comply with the enforcement order, may face further action if it fails to meet the new deadline. Owner James Humen told CBC News that limited access to the government-run incinerator at Swan Hills, which is slated to be fully closed by 2025, has hampered his ability to dispose of the waste.
- Starting on July 15, construction on the Capital Line South LRT extension will result in traffic lane adjustments near the intersection of 23 Avenue and 11 Street, and the relocation of the "Kiss and Ride" area at the Century Park transit centre. The changes will be in place until mid-August.
- The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation invested more than $17 million into 72 community organizations during the 2022-23 NHL season. "This money will help grow the game of hockey and make it accessible for all kids in Oil Country, help deliver programs aimed at those most vulnerable in our communities, and allow us to step up with timely support when families across Oil Country need us most," said foundation board chair Corey Smith.
- In a mandate letter to Devin Dreeshen, Alberta's minister of transportation and economic corridors, Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an exploration of "a province-led Metrolinx-like model for commuter rail service using heavy rail" that would initially connect the Edmonton International Airport with downtown, but could eventually be expanded to Calgary. The feasibility study will include the use of hydrogen-powered trains, which Canadian Pacific has been testing in Calgary and Edmonton. "We want to make sure … that the economics work out on it," Dreeshen told 630 CHED.
