- The City of Edmonton has implemented a new Pedway Unique Identifier Program to significantly improve emergency response times within the city's pedway system. The system aims to provide clearer and more precise location identification, assisting emergency services in reaching incidents faster.
- The City of Edmonton has closed the Wellington Bridge on 102 Avenue for demolition and replacement, a project expected to last until late 2026. While the city says the new bridge will improve safety and accessibility, business owners in the nearby High Street and 124 Street areas fear it will cut into customer traffic, much like the previous 102 Avenue bridge closure a decade ago. Many small shops, already strained by COVID-19 and other nearby construction, say the timing before the holiday season and lack of notice from the city add to their concerns.
- The University of Alberta has officially established the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Institute, thanks to a $25 million gift from The Dianne and Irving Kipnes Foundation. The institute aims to accelerate health research from discovery to patient care for Albertans. It will integrate AI and Alberta's health data, support a Health Research Translation Unit to expedite breakthroughs, and launch a Lymphedema Research and Training Program.
- Alberta Health Services issued a public alert on Sept. 15, after a person infected with measles was on Air Canada Flight 173 from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Edmonton International Airport on Sept. 10. The flight landed at 7:30pm, and the individual was present at Gate D62 in the airport's domestic terminal and the baggage claim area until 10:15pm. The health authority advises anyone born in or after 1970 with fewer than two measles vaccine doses who was in these locations to monitor for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash, and review their immunization records. Alberta has recorded 1,890 measles cases since March.
- The provincial government has referred the Alberta Teachers' Association to the Alberta Labour Relations Board, arguing the union made false claims. The move highlights ongoing tensions between the government and the union amid stalled contract negotiations and a potential province-wide teachers' strike on Oct. 6.
- To mark Rail Safety Week, Alberta RCMP reported 12 fatal collisions with trains at railway crossings in 2024. Authorities emphasized the danger of trying to bypass crossings and advised against racing past trains to prevent such incidents across the province, particularly in Edmonton.
- Edmonton's 12th Annual Lemonade Stand Day raised more than $533,000 for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, making it the most successful event yet. On Aug. 24, more than 650 stands run by 2,450 "Junior Lemon Squeezers" popped up across the city and nearby communities. Since its start in 2014 with just 30 stands, the fundraiser has grown into Canada's largest one-day lemonade stand, generating over $3 million to date.
- Edmonton firms Diplomat Consulting and Punchcard Systems are set to announce the launch of LegEngine, an AI tool designed to accelerate legislative drafting, compliance checks, and intelligent search for governments. The Edmonton-based firms developed the tool to help policymakers keep pace with rapid innovation. It will be piloted in Alberta, focusing on transportation and trade corridors. The tool aims to provide comprehensive information for legislation, while ensuring human oversight remains crucial for final decisions.
- An Edmonton Police Service constable received a formal reprimand for sexually harassing a woman recruit during training in August 2023. The constable, whose name was withheld, engaged in misconduct, including asking the recruit to lie down with him in an unmarked police vehicle and pretend to be a couple. Retired RCMP chief superintendent Fred Kamins presided over the hearing, agreeing to the joint submission for a reprimand, which will remain on the constable's record for five years.
- A new Jewish community centre is coming to Edmonton. The centre will be located in the former Boy Scouts building at 14205 109 Avenue. "Our community has been here for over 100 years and this just signifies we are here for 100 years and counting, more to come," Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright said.
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Sept. 15 that the province will include citizenship status on driver's licences and other IDs by next year. The "CAN" marker, a first for Canada, aims to streamline access to services like student aid and health benefits, prevent election fraud, and clarify "unknown status" healthcare numbers. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally, who confirmed healthcare numbers will also be added, said the change will not lead to discrimination. Legislation is set to be introduced this fall.
Headlines: Sept. 16, 2025
By Mariam Ibrahim