The Pulse

Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in the Edmonton region.


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, May 1

In this edition: Ban on tabulators means election results will arrive much later in 2025, official says; Calls for public engagement: Kingsway BIA, West 240, Strathcona County budget; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, April 30

In this edition: Linda Ha sets sights on helping freelancers avoid burnout and stay afloat; Alberta premier calls for 'reset' to relationship with Ottawa following election; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, April 29

In this edition: Documentary about Chinatown mural to screen at inaugural Edmonton edition of FascinAsian; Liberals projected to form government as Conservative blue wave sweeps Alberta; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, April 28

In this edition: On the agenda: Affordable housing audit, Kendal neighbourhood plan; Noted: Taxes, Bill 50, Dreeshen's bike lane visit; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, April 25

In this edition: Business park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expand; High School Culinary Challenge fundraiser heads to Royal Glenora Club; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, April 24

In this edition: U of A launches Centre for Hydrogen Innovation, aiming for 'transformational impact'; calls for public engagement: Naturalization, vehicles for hire, green economy; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

Two people standing at a table, considering a printed map of a proposed area structure plan
engagement business

Calls for public engagement: Kingsway BIA, West 240, Strathcona County budget

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about renewals, developments, budgeting, and more.

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A woman holds a microphone and remote and stands in front of banners for Alberta Innovates and Alberta Catalyzer.
business technology

Linda Ha sets sights on helping freelancers avoid burnout and stay afloat

Linda Ha, a long-time entrepreneur, consultant, and hair professional, is trying to make running a business easier for massage therapists as the CEO of Hivemanager.

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A two-way bike lane on a tree-lined street in Edmonton.
podcast city council

Noted: Taxes, Bill 50, Dreeshen's bike lane visit

The city's finalized property tax rate, the integrity commissioner's report, and the province targeting bike lanes were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally.

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A rendering of an affordable housing building.
city council housing

On the agenda: Affordable housing audit, Kendal neighbourhood plan

This week, councillors are scheduled to review the city's practices for selling land below market value to affordable housing providers, the neighbourhood structure plan in Kendal, and more.

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An illustration shows the current and proposed location of Fulton Creek.
city council zoning

Business park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expand

The Fulton Creek Business Park in southeast Edmonton has requested a rezoning to expand its footprint that would require a creek to be relocated and the loss of 6,900 mature trees.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, 'Cavanagh draws the line on special day for gays'
history pride

A moment in history: April 25, 1989

On this day in 1989, Edmonton city council denied official recognition of gay and lesbian awareness celebrations.

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