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.
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Sept. 11, 2026
Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world; a moment in history from 1976; and more headlines and happenings
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- 11°C: Cloudy with 30% chance of showers. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 11. UV index 3 or moderate. (forecast)
- Yellow: The High Level Bridge will be lit yellow for the Strathearn Art Walk. (details)
- 5pm, Sept. 12: The Edmonton Elks play the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium. (details)
Headlines: Sept. 11, 2026
3 Edmonton community projects shortlisted for Governor General History Award; 34 Street to close as Edmonton crews replace Fulton Creel culvert; Edmonton police issue 555 traffic violations during enforcement blitz
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.
Happenings: Sept. 11, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
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Food map seeks to reveal available resources; video showing corrections van dropping off detainee in Chinatown sparks concerns; and more headlines and happenings
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Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings; Edmontonians have competing budget interests, engagement shows; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, Sept. 8
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT; community mourns death of Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, Sept. 4
Your turn: Land use updates in the region; a moment in history from 1947; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, Sept. 3
Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'; council to consider added funding for Chinatown clean-up groups; and more headlines and happenings
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