- Premier Danielle Smith called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to "reset" the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta following the April 28 federal election, vowing to protect Alberta against "future hostile acts" from Ottawa. She invited Carney to improve relations, while also stating that Albertans are frustrated with the re-elected Liberal government. Smith said her UCP government will hold a special caucus meeting to discuss next steps. Meanwhile, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has suggested the party may break ties with the federal NDP.
- Eleanor Olszewski of the Liberal party won the Edmonton Centre seat with 44% of the vote on April 28. Conservative candidate Sayid Ahmed trailed with 38%, while NDP candidate Trisha Estabrooks finished third with more than 15%. Olszewski, a lawyer and business owner, replaces incumbent Boissonnault, who did not run this year. She said her key issues are global uncertainty, rising costs, and the state of healthcare. Olszewski will be the party's lone voice in the Alberta capital.
- Amarjeet Sohi lost his bid to return to Ottawa, as Conservative Jagsharan Singh Mahal won in Edmonton Southeast. Sohi, Edmonton's mayor who took an unpaid leave to run, conceded to Mahal, who secured 53.5% of the vote. Sohi said he will return to city hall and will not seek re-election as mayor in the Oct. 20 municipal election. Voters reacted to Amarjeet Sohi's federal election loss, with some expressing disappointment, while others were pleased, criticizing his mayoral spending. Edmonton mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell said Sohi's campaign was a distraction from his duties as mayor.
- The Conservatives performed strongly in Alberta in the federal election, particularly in rural ridings where many incumbents secured victories. While the Liberals are expected to form a minority government, the Conservatives gained two new ridings on Edmonton's south side. In Edmonton Griesbach, Conservative Kerry Diotte defeated NDP incumbent Blake Desjarlais, who had unseated him in 2021. However, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy.
- A deliberately set fire at an under-construction 16-unit development in Crestwood on April 23 is raising concerns among residents. Some residents fear that first responders might not be able to reach the property due to congestion on the mature neighbourhood's narrow streets. The developer, Eight Block Ltd., says it is taking the concerns of neighbours seriously. Coun. Andrew Knack says he's had many conversations with Crestwood residents and will take their feedback into the one-year review of the zoning bylaw in June.
- After nearly 72 years in Jasper Place, Ben's Meat and Deli will relocate to a larger west Edmonton space this summer. Owner David van Leeuwen says the move will offer much-needed upgrades like better parking, a gluten-free café, and expanded freezer space. Van Leeuwen said challenges with limited space, poor parking, and rising safety concerns in the current area pushed the decision to move.
- The Edmonton Police Service has charged three Montreal men after uncovering a sophisticated auto theft ring targeting high-end Lexus and Toyota vehicles. Investigators have recovered five vehicles so far, although more than 20 have been reported stolen in 2025, with investigators linking the thefts to advanced electronic equipment and overseas shipping. Police are urging owners of newer Lexus and Toyota models to boost security measures, such as installing kill switches and steering wheel locks.
- Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a fire in the area of 202 Street and 9 Avenue SW on April 29. Firefighters were called to the fire near the river valley around 3:20pm. The extent of the damage was not clear.
- The Alberta government has introduced Bill 54, the Election Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, proposing several changes to election laws. These include reinstating corporate and union political donations up to $5,000, banning electronic vote tabulators, and eliminating voter vouching while expanding acceptable ID types. The bill also seeks to lower the signature threshold and extend the collection period for MLA recalls and citizen-initiated referendums.
- The Edmonton Oilers kept their lineup the same for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Kings on April 29, despite only holding leads during Game 3. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins emphasized the importance of putting a lot of pucks on net and building the team's game from there. Calvin Pickard has back-stopped the team to consecutive victories after taking over the crease for Game 3.
Headlines: April 30, 2025
By Mariam Ibrahim