- Reliability varies widely across Edmonton Transit Service bus routes, according to city data from the City of Edmonton's bus route report cards. The data shows some routes met on-time standards about 95% of the time, while the worst performed as low as 57.4% on weekdays and 32.4% on Saturdays. CBC News identified six of the least punctual routes, including the busy No. 8 and express routes 110X and 900X. Overall on-time performance remains above pre-pandemic levels but has declined from 86% in 2023 to about 83% in 2025.
- The Garneau Community League is proposing to expand its special-character residential area to preserve historical charm while meeting Edmonton's density targets. The City of Edmonton identified Garneau as a major-growth node in May 2025, prioritizing increased density. League president Steph Neufeld said the community is already Edmonton's densest and wants growth that preserves its unique features. The proposal would reduce maximum build-out potential while still exceeding City targets and would diversify housing.
- The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northern Alberta closed its Community of Hope Emergency Shelter in northeast Edmonton, eliminating nearly 100 shelter spaces. The City of Edmonton declined to extend the lease for the temporary site at 504 Belvedere Way NW, which the City said was never intended for long-term use and is now on sale for development. The society confirmed that clients were transitioned before the closure and that it is seeking a new site, with assistance from the City for new permits. The shelter served more than 3,400 people since April 2024.
- Crown prosecutors withdrew charges against Alberta sheriffs Adam Zasada, Brent Roy, and Karin Simmons in a Court of King's Bench courtroom on April 10. The trio were accused of failing to provide the necessaries of life after Trevor Jason Freeman, 43, died in custody at the Edmonton courthouse on June 16, 2023, following a medical emergency after he was sentenced for manslaughter. The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service determined that the admissible evidence no longer met the standard for prosecution. Two of the sheriffs no longer work for the Alberta government, and one remains on administrative leave.
- An Edmonton student-at-law received a rebuke from Alberta's legal regulator after using artificial intelligence to draft an appeal of his 20-month suspension. He was suspended last year for taking clients without informing his articling supervisor and misleading investigators. In his AI-generated submissions, he cited a "hallucinated" case. The Law Society of Alberta's appeal panel rejected his appeal, saying that he did not grasp the gravity of AI misuse and upheld the suspension, along with $18,000 in costs.
- The Alberta government announced $22 million in funding for school security upgrades and staff emergency training. The move comes after the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where an 18-year-old killed six people at a school after a double homicide. School boards will receive funds based on student enrolment for cameras and window coverings, with $2 million specifically for staff training.
- Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis appointed former opponent and Edmonton MP Heather McPherson as the party's House leader. McPherson will also serve as critic for foreign affairs and international development, international trade, seniors, and heritage. Lewis won the leadership in March but does not hold a House of Commons seat. The NDP faces challenges, including $9.5 million in debt and a lack of official party status.
- The Edmonton Oilers have secured a post-season berth after the Winnipeg Jets were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers, securing its spot in the upcoming playoffs. The Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in the previous two Stanley Cup Finals, but this year the Panthers have been eliminated from the post-season.
Headlines: April 13, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim