- The City of Edmonton and Marigold Infrastructure Partners are preparing partial and full road closures from April to November to expedite construction on the Valley Line West LRT. The closures are intended to help complete roadwork by this fall instead of in two years. The $2.6-billion project, Edmonton's largest infrastructure project to date, will shift focus to track and system infrastructure after the roadwork is completed.
- Edmonton Elections has provided new guidelines for campaign finance disclosure as political parties are now permitted in municipal elections following changes to Alberta's Local Authorities Election Act. Candidates must submit annual financial disclosures, even if they had no contributions or expenses, and adhere to strict rules regarding donation limits and sources. The campaign period, which began last October, extends until December, with the 2025 municipal election scheduled for Oct. 20.
- Residents in Edmonton's Dunluce neighbourhood are expressing frustration and confusion over the City of Edmonton's neighbourhood renewal plans. Concerns include the widening of sidewalks, construction of multi-use pathways, potential reduction of street parking, and narrowing of roads. A petition against the proposed changes has gathered around 700 signatures. Coun. Erin Rutherford said some of the changes are necessary to meet City standards.
- A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed at MacEwan LRT station on Feb. 5. Four people, including three youths and one 18-year-old man, were charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a dangerous weapon. In an interview with CBC News, the boy's grandmother expressed grief over his killing and raised questions about the circumstances and emergency response. A fundraiser has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses.
- Students at Edmonton's Waverley School are being temporarily relocated to Hardisty School beginning Feb. 10 because of a lack of heat caused by frozen pipes. The timeline to repair the frozen pipes is currently unknown, a spokesperson for Edmonton Public Schools said.
- Premier Danielle Smith is asking Alberta Auditor General Doug Wylie to expedite a review of procurement practices at Alberta Health Services following a Globe and Mail report concerning potential conflicts of interest, political interference, and claims that former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos was wrongfully dismissed. Smith denied any wrongdoing, while the Alberta NDP called for a full RCMP investigation and independent public inquiry. Meanwhile, AHS announced it will halt all contracts to companies involved in the auditor's investigation.
- Two longtime members of MADD Edmonton, Dave Hall and Rhonda Paterson, received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their efforts in preventing impaired driving. Hall, a retired RCMP officer, has extensive experience in collision reconstruction, while Paterson, who is the chapter's administrative assistant, provides support to victims and families.
- Rogers Place hosted the Scotiabank Girls' Hockey Fest, a half-day clinic for 250 young female hockey players. The event, which started in 2006, now partners with the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) to inspire and provide a pathway for more girls in hockey.
- The Edmonton Elks have signed five American players to the team. The new players are defensive lineman Ali Fayad, who has previous CFL experience with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts, linebacker Daniel Green, defensive lineman Elijah McAllister, defensive back Willie Roberts, and linebacker Luquay Washington Jr.
Headlines: Feb. 10, 2025
By Mariam Ibrahim