- The City of Edmonton announced Street Sparks, a summer event series encouraging Edmontonians to explore active transportation options. Events are happening July 5 at Booster Juice Recreation Centre and July 19 at Mayfield Park. They will feature free e-ride experiences with vendors Bird and Lime, plus safety workshops, family activities, and food trucks.
- Edmonton Elks fans can use their game-day tickets to access Edmonton Transit Service on their way to and from Commonwealth Stadium. Starting May 30, ETS Football Park and Ride will operate from Eaux Claires, Lewis Farms, NAIT, and Naki Transit Centre in St. Albert. Game-day tickets are valid fare on Park and Ride, regular bus, and LRT services for two hours before, during, and two hours after the game. Fans can also use the Capital Line LRT to Stadium Station or routes 2 and 101 to Stadium Transit Centre. Supervised bike parking is available at Clarke Stadium.
- In his latest piece, Postmedia columnist Keith Gerein explores the upcoming Edmonton mayoral race, highlighting the matchup between Andrew Knack and Tim Cartmell. Gerein suggests that Knack, running as an independent, is seen as amiable but potentially lacking the assertiveness needed for the mayor's office, while Cartmell, who is running with a new party, has a stronger presence but may struggle with cooperation. Cartmell has already raised $447,000 in 2024 and, with a full slate of 12 council nominees, could collectively spend $3 million on the election, a significant advantage. Tony Caterina is also running for mayor.
- Alberta will introduce new rules this fall to ensure school libraries contain "age appropriate" books. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said the move was prompted by the discovery of four graphic novels with sexual and LGBTQ+ content in Edmonton and Calgary public schools. The government is developing new standards for school officials and launched an online survey to gather input from Albertans, which is set to close June 6. The Edmonton and Calgary public school divisions said they were surprised by the announcement and have pulled the books for review.
- An Alberta judge has issued 14 recommendations for the RCMP and Recovery Alberta following a fatality inquiry into the death of Jesslyn Fenton. Brett Fenton, who had a history of mental health issues, killed his wife less than two weeks after being discharged from the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury in Ponoka. The recommendations include more robust discharge policies, mandatory training for police on violence in relationships, recruiting psychiatrists to live in central Alberta, and ensuring follow-up with patients' previous therapists. Recovery Alberta said it is reviewing the recommendations.
- Three Alberta provincial byelections were called for June 23 in Edmonton-Ellerslie, Edmonton-Strathcona, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi will run in Edmonton-Strathcona, which has been vacant since Rachel Notley's resignation in December 2024, while Rod Loyola vacated the Edmonton-Ellerslie seat to run in the federal election. Nathan Cooper, the MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, resigned earlier in May to become Alberta's representative to the United States.
- In an interview with The Narwhal, Senator Paula Simons shared her thoughts on a variety of topics, including her love for the North Saskatchewan River, which she calls "the most extraordinary urban park in Canada." Simons recounted seeing eagles mating near Métis Crossing and discussed her evolving understanding of climate change, influenced by reporting on the aftermath of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires. The senator also discussed the aftermath of the federal election and the threat of Alberta separatism in a recent episode of her podcast with guests Anne McLellan, Shannon Phillips, and Ken Boessenkool.
- An evacuation alert was issued for Swan Hills, a town 220 km northwest of Edmonton, after a wildfire grew to 1,600 hectares and was burning just north of the community on May 25. Residents were told to prepare to evacuate, gathering essential supplies. The fire is being fought by helicopters and heavy equipment. Another evacuation alert was also issued in Yellowhead County, about 250 km west of Edmonton, where a wildfire near Mercoal and Robb grew to nearly 400 hectares.
- Dwayne Mandrusiak is returning to the Edmonton Elks for his 50th season with the team. Mandrusiak, who started as a ball boy in 1971 and was inducted into the EE Builders Wall of Honour last year, will take on a joint community and historian role.
- The Edmonton Elks signed American offensive lineman Greg Eiland and American linebacker Brock Mogensen ahead of the conclusion of training camp. The Elks also released American defensive backs Steve Stephens IV and Chris Jackson.
Correction: This file has been updated to accurately reflect the date of the Fort McMurray wildfire.