- The City of Edmonton is exploring options for the Exhibition Lands development after a report presented to city council's urban planning committee indicated that housing plans would reduce space for large events like KDays from 55 to 16 hectares over 20 years. Mayor Andrew Knack said he prefers a hybrid plan that sets aside 21 hectares for events, which would reduce planned housing by 505 units but preserve the ability to host major gatherings. Explore Edmonton President Traci Bednard said events and residential development can coexist, noting that the 6.4-hectare Coliseum site, slated for demolition this summer, could provide additional event space.
- A 12-storey tower in downtown Edmonton was awarded the Guinness World Record in July 2025 for the largest solar-panel artwork, spanning 379 square metres. The mural, titled The Land We Share, by local Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal, adorns the 56-year-old SunRise tower's north facade, embracing both local Chinese and Indigenous cultures. The $28-million deep-energy retrofit, undertaken by Avenue Living, Chandos, and other partners, modernized the building, achieving a 64% emission reduction and offering 179 rental suites and new amenities to support downtown Edmonton's renewal.
- The Canadian Association of Journalists has announced the finalists for its 2025 CAJ Awards. Judges selected finalists from a record 561 submissions, highlighting work that showed persistence, accountability and public-interest reporting. Edmonton journalist Jana Pruden earned a nomination in the Written Feature category for The matriarchy with muscles in The Globe and Mail. The Edmonton Journal and MacEwan University collaboration Risky restaurants was shortlisted in the Data Journalism category. The winners will be revealed during an event on June 13 at the Carleton University School of Journalism and Communications.
- The Edmonton Oilers rallied to win 4-3 against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on April 20 at Rogers Place. After blowing a two-goal lead in the second period, Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal late in the third period to secure the victory, with Jason Dickinson also scoring twice. Leon Draisaitl returned from injury with two assists, while captain Connor McDavid was effective despite not scoring any goals. The Oilers expressed confidence heading into Game 2.
- As the Edmonton Oilers continue their first-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks, Oilers fans are showing low interest in travelling to Southern California for Games 3 and 4. Kari-Lynn Stanners, associate-manager of NewWest Travel, said the weak Canadian dollar, high travel costs, and "playoff fatigue" from recent extended runs are likely factors discouraging travel. U.S. President Donald Trump's political rhetoric is also deterring some people.
Headlines: April 22, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim