- A two-day public hearing began June 26 at Edmonton City Hall to discuss extending the Community Revitalization Levy by 10 years. The City of Edmonton needs to extend the CRL to participate in a proposed deal with the Alberta government and Oilers Entertainment Group for multiple downtown development projects, including an event park by Rogers Place. Supporters of the extension, including business groups, call it a "generational opportunity" to improve the city without raising taxes, while opponents have criticized the inclusion of the event park, which would be privately run, CBC reported. Coun. Andrew Knack questioned the need for the $250-million event park project, while Mayor Amarjeet Sohi warned the broader downtown revitalization plan could fall apart without it, CTV reported.
- City council's infrastructure committee asked administration to explore possible amendments to the City of Edmonton's climate resilience policy after a report found climate policies have increased building costs. The report compared two theoretical fire station models, finding one built under existing standards would cost 58% more than one that meets minimum code requirements. A motion from Mayor Amarjeet Sohi asked staff to consider ways to reduce costs while meeting the City's zero-emission goals. Administration is expected to present proposed amendments next spring.
- As part of the Alberta Zero Emissions Fleet Fuelling Project, the City of Edmonton and regional partners are launching the first mobile hydrogen fuelling station in Alberta. Located at the City's fleet service station in Ellerslie, the station will create hydrogen for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty fleet vehicles. A second station in Edmonton is also planned. The pilot project, which aims to explore hydrogen as a viable fuel option, is set to wrap up in 2027.
- The City of Edmonton has reopened applications for the Clean Energy Improvement Program, which helps finance renewable and energy-efficient retrofits for homes, multi-unit buildings, and commercial buildings. Eligible expenses include solar panels, high-efficiency windows and doors, and heating and cooling system upgrades. More than 100 residential and commercial property owners have participated in the program since it launched, the City said.
- The City of Edmonton has reopened applications for its Anti-racism Grant Program, which will provide $1.7 million in funding to support community-led efforts this year. Funding is available through five streams focused on community activation, capacity building, storytelling projects, community-led research, and countering anti-Black racism. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 11.
- An Edmonton Police Service officer who fatally shot a woman during a wellness check in 2023 will not face charges, after an Alberta Serious Incident Response Team determined the officer had reason to believe the individual was threatening to use force. The report also found "critical inconsistencies and omissions" in the testimony of the officer. The individual's family has maintained the death was unnecessary, CityNews reported.
- The Alberta government invested $2.7 million into 27 municipalities, including five from the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, through the Northern and Regional Economic Development program, Edmonton Global said in a release. Fort Saskatchewan will use $212,000 to update its wastewater and transportation systems, Stony Plain will use $300,000 to develop more land for commercial and industrial use, St. Albert will receive $35,000 to support its tourism industry, Leduc County will receive $79,100 to position the county as a global logistics hub, and the City of Leduc will receive $72,500 to promote its strategic advantages.
- A pedestrian was struck by a train in south Edmonton on the morning of June 26. The incident occurred along 51 Avenue, between 99 Street and Gateway Boulevard. Traffic was closed in both directions, but reopened around 10am. Police did not release information about possible injuries.
Correction: This story has been corrected to accurately note the type of train that a pedestrian was hit by.