- The City of Edmonton implemented a Phase 2 parking ban on residential streets starting Jan. 12. This measure allows snowplows to clear roads to a five-centimetre snowpack, with crews working for approximately 72 hours in each neighbourhood. The City advised residents to move their vehicles to avoid fines, noting the ban could last up to two weeks. The City said vehicles will be ticketed but not towed, after it discontinued towing services and reduced enforcement due to budget cuts. A council committee will discuss Jan. 19 whether to reduce the current fine of $250 to $150.
- The City of Edmonton is seeking public input on proposed amendments to Zoning Bylaw 20001 and the District Policy. These changes will impact new infill housing development in the city's redeveloping neighbourhoods. The City will gather feedback until Jan. 29, with a verbal summary presented to city council's urban planning committee on Feb. 10.
- Edmonton's Food Bank successfully reached its $4.5 million fundraising goal during its festive campaign in November and December last year. While the campaign collected 240,000 kilograms of food, it only met 80% of its 300,000-kilogram food donation target, marking the lowest food donation percentage in five years. Spokesperson Tamisan Bencz-Knight said increased monetary donations and vendor relationships will help bridge the gap. The food bank anticipates a continued rise in demand and now operates seven days a week, including evenings, to serve more people.
- The Edmonton Police Service charged a 31-year-old man for uttering hate-motivated threats against the Jewish community in online Facebook posts discovered in December 2025. Edmonton police were alerted by Niagara Regional Police about the posts, which appear to have originated from Edmonton. The EPS Hate Crimes Unit is recommending Section 718.2 of the Criminal Code be applied in the case, which would allow the courts to consider increased sentencing. The accused, now released, lives in Saskatoon under strict conditions, including a curfew and prohibition from accessing Jewish community sites or social media.
- The Edmonton Police Service has laid charges against a 36-year-old woman following a fatal pedestrian collision in northeast Edmonton. On Nov. 15, 2025, the woman was driving a 2024 Nissan Rogue southbound on 82 Street NE when she turned left onto 153 Avenue NE, striking a 58-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk with her dog. The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and later died. The dog ran away but was found and returned home. The driver faces charges of failure to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving.
- Edmonton's Valley Line LRT controllers and train crew supervisors, represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569, have approved their first collective bargaining agreement with employer TransEd. The 17 workers achieved certification from the Alberta Labour Relations Board in December 2024. The deal includes three 3% wage increases, shift premiums, paid leaves, 11 statutory holidays, vacation entitlements, comprehensive health and dental benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and employer RRSP contributions.
- The Alberta NDP called on Premier Danielle Smith to acknowledge and address an ER capacity 'crisis' across the province. On Jan. 12, the opposition urged Smith to recognize the ongoing challenges in emergency rooms and implement measures to improve services for Albertans. Last week, the Alberta Medical Association urged the province to declare a state of emergency over crowded hospitals.
- The Edmonton Oilers announced they signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year contract extension on Jan. 12, with an average annual value of $875,000. Hutson, 24, has played six NHL games with the Oilers.
Headlines: Jan. 13, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim