Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
In this edition: DrugBank continues winning streak at YEG Community Startup Awards; downtown police patrols to increase next week; 7 Summits Snacks secures chance to pitch at Startup Canada competition; and some events to take in this long weekend
In this edition: Jason Kenney has resigned as leader of the United Conservative Party following a leadership review; where we're at and where we're going with hydrogen in the region; and the latest episode of Bloom looks at endurance chocolate.
In this edition: Councillors undecided on how best to spend community safety money; Vision Zero reports decrease in fatalities and injuries; our moment in history heads to the speedway
In this edition: 'Serve the artists': Glass Bookshop launches small press; greater police presence called for and questioned at committee meeting; and our weekly podcast pick
In this edition: Affordability seen as key to Blatchford achieving mission; Pride Corner officially recognized; police funding and community safety on council agendas; plus the Oilers in Round 2 and other events
In this edition: Amii helps brewery harness AI to make and market beer; a new interchange in Leduc will support logistics in the region; the Edmonton Public Library has launched a new program to support childhood literacy; and our look at the weekend.
The May long weekend marks the kickoff to many summer activities in Edmonton. Experience days of old, visit the legislature, hang out on the patio, or cheer on the Oilers!
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In Episode 16 of Bloom, Emily Rendell-Watson interviews Kristyn Carriere, co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks. The Edmonton-based company has developed chocolate bars that can replace energy gels and bars for endurance athletes.
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On this day in 59 years ago, the Edmonton Speedway was prepping for the city's first stock car race.
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The folks behind Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC) Podcast believe that "disasters are everyone's business," an idea that may not have been as evident when the podcast started in 2016 but has become undeniable throughout more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing extreme weather induced by climate change.
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While we wait for Round 2 of the NHL playoffs to begin, this week offers opportunities to learn how to improve business, better understand race in the criminal justice system, harness hydrogen, retrofit with solar, and build cities better.
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![Edmonton police cars parked in front of an apartment]](https://mcusercontent.com/cf49a42db023942d337b0dabf/images/b0195c5e-2414-d701-f9b4-0cbeea0a2872.jpg "Coming up at council: May 16-20, 2022")
Community and public services committee is scheduled to meet on May 16, with executive committee on May 18. There is also a utility committee meeting on May 20. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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