A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1976
On this day in 1976, the rapidly expanding south Mill Woods area was about to finally get direct mail delivery.
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Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world
Cory Johnn spent hours making miniatures of famous Edmonton landmarks. They are exquisite, but the number of people they can reach is, well, small.
Food map seeks to reveal available resources
Local and provincial organizations have banded together to create an interactive map that helps Edmontonians locate free or low-cost food and access related resources wherever they live.
Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings
Developers once envisioned an Edmonton skyline with many more towers, but that vision is disappearing, lot by lot.
MNP backs Edmonton Unlimited's pitch stage with three-year commitment
MNP is committing $135,000 over three years to sponsor the pitch stage at Edmonton Unlimited.
Library fundraiser helps fund future memories
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon. Debbi recommends the Books2Buy Sale.
Georgina Lightning's legacy lives on
Tributes poured in for groundbreaking filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning, who died on Sept. 5 at the age of 63.
Ardrossan woos Edmonton workers with throne stunt
Berlin Communications is planning to erect a nine-foot throne in the lobbies of several downtown Edmonton office buildings to promote living in Ardrossan.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Your turn: Land use updates in the region
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a public hearing about proposed changes to St. Albert's land use bylaw that would make it easier to build small-scale infill in mature neighbourhoods, as well as transit-oriented development along St. Albert Trail.
A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1947
On this day in 1947, Edmonton's Great Western Garment Company was advertising for new workers.
Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'
A group of young activists spent a weekend networking and learning advocacy skills that organizers say will help ensure that youth perspectives are considered in decision-making.
MagnetaMR wants to bring MRI to you
MagnetaMR is developing a portable, AI-informed, low-field MRI device that could cost as little as 10% of the current price of $1.5 million to $3 million for conventional, fixed-place MRI.
The Tomato celebrates 30 years of community
The Tomato is celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the party it's throwing with its September-October issue is more about the community than the publication.
Meta to speak at Industrial Heartland conference
The annual conference put on by Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association will include a look "behind the build" of the $13-billion AI data centre that Meta plans to put in Sturgeon County.
Hydrogen in Calgary could unlock freight options for Edmonton
With $3 million in funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta, Azolla Hydrogen will be able to serve long-haul truckers in Calgary, a key step in making it plausible for fleets to be hydrogen-fuelled, said president and CEO Jared Sayers