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Headlines: May 28, 2026

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  • Edmonton Public Schools has significantly reduced the use of seclusion rooms, but does not have a timeline to eliminate them. During the 2021-22 school year, seclusion rooms were used 1,469 times, compared with 272 uses this school year, according to a report. Criticism surged eight years ago after a Sherwood Park family sued the Elk Island Public School Division and the Alberta government over their son's treatment in such a room. Although a 2019 ban was reversed by the UCP government, it introduced guidelines on the use of seclusion rooms, including the requirement to inform parents every time they are used.
  • Edmonton Transit Service partnered with students from two schools to create safety-themed art promoting vigilance around rail crossings. Displayed at LRT crossings on 111 Street NW, these projects aim to help prevent pedestrian and cyclist collisions, the City of Edmonton said in a release.
  • Edmontonians are invited to celebrate the reopening of William Hawrelak Park on May 30 from 11am to 4pm. The event features performances, games, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt, with a formal ceremony from 12:30pm to 1pm. A new public art piece by Indigenous artist Cheyenne Rain LeGrande can also be viewed. Transportation options include limited parking, public transit, and free shuttles.
  • Edmonton city council's council services committee approved an additional $7,000 for Calgary Stampede expenses, totaling $12,000, for four councillors and their staff after debating its value for intergovernmental relations. Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette emphasized the Stampede's role as Canada's largest government relations event, crucial for addressing infrastructure needs amidst provincial funding cuts. In the past, councillors spent less on the event, with no travel expenses filed last year.
  • Edmonton's Muslim community celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers and gatherings on May 27. Muslims gathered for communal prayers at mosques around the city, followed by festive activities and meals shared among families and friends. Eid al-Adha, known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," holds significant religious importance, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
  • Edmonton high school student Josh Kirsch received a $100,000 scholarship for developing Ancient Roots Alberta, a website that tracks and maps urban trees. His project helps identify tree species and assesses the environmental impact of Edmonton's urban foliage. The scholarship aims to support his pursuit of further studies in environmental science and technology.