The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Tuesday, May 20

In this edition: Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties; On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease; Noted: Downtown Action Plan

The Pulse

Friday, May 16

In this edition: Upper Bound focuses on AI literacy to better prepare future workers; musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, May 15

In this edition: Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'; calls for public engagement: Parks, waste reduction, food finder tool; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, May 14

In this edition: Artists explore what isn't in city archives; NHL playoffs expected to boost local business; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, May 13

In this edition: Campaign aims to see Edmonton cut the lawn and replace with gardens, native plants; Edmonton councillors to consider Downtown Action Plan; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, May 12

In this edition: Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities; On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre; Noted: State of city event, traffic troubles, police commission calm


Recently in The Pulse

The downtown Edmonton skyline, including the Rogers Arena.
city council downtown

Noted: Downtown Action Plan

The city's proposed $553-million Downtown Action Plan was top of mind for the hosts of Episode 308 of Speaking Municipally.

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A police car in downtown Edmonton.
city council police

On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease

This week, council will meet to discuss the police funding formula, city-led rezoning, and Dutch elm disease.

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Two smiling men in casual clothes pose for a photo.
business technology

Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'

IronSight, a software company located on 104 Street near Whyte Avenue that streamlines logistics for heavy hitters in the on-shore oil and gas industry, has been acquired by the Norwegian company Kabal.

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Public waste containers with bins for garbage, food scraps, and recycling
engagement schools

Calls for public engagement: Parks, waste reduction, food finder tool

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, waste services, and more.

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Three artists pose in business clothing and colourful accessories.
arts history

Artists explore what isn't in city archives

Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.

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A before-and-after comparison of a lawn that was once just grass and now has a wide variety of plant life.
food climate change

Campaign aims to see Edmonton cut the lawn and replace with gardens, native plants

Waste Free Edmonton is hoping to convince Edmontonians to begin replacing their lawns with food gardens and native plants.

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