The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, Feb. 13

In this edition: Students challenged to create solution for millions of used oil containers; calls for public engagement: Development plan, satisfaction with services, Vision Zero; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Feb. 12

In this edition: Upcycler helps Kuma give old tents new life; Edmonton councillors approve plan to fast-track Valley Line West LRT construction; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Feb. 11

In this edition: Intercultural pop-up part of Feed the Soul's evolution; councillors hear concerns over proposed public spaces bylaw; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, Feb. 10

In this edition: On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West construction; Cartmell's claims about Sohi unfounded, podcasters say; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Feb. 7

In this edition: Project aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauley; a moment in history: Feb. 7, 1931; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Feb. 6

In this edition: Cloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent says; calls for public engagement: Vision Zero, policing, renaming; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

Centre meridian installed on a residential street
engagement region

Calls for public engagement: Development plan, satisfaction with services, Vision Zero

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about traffic safety, development, and more.

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A woman sits on a camping chair holding a stuffed dog.
business health

Upcycler helps Kuma give old tents new life

Katrina Hillyer's living room is packed to the ceiling with camping gear, but not the equipment she uses on a summer weekend. Instead, these tents and camping chairs have minor manufacturing defects, and Hillyer will cut them up and turn them into tote bags and wood carriers.

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Councillors Ashley Salvador and Tim Cartmell in Edmonton City Council chambers.
podcast city council

Cartmell's claims about Sohi unfounded, podcasters say

Coun. Tim Cartmell's claim that Mayor Amarjeet Sohi does not believe drugs are a problem in Edmonton is unfounded and at odds with the mayoral hopeful's own voting record, the co-hosts of Episode 294 of Speaking Municipally said.

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A car drives past a construction site on Stony Plain Road NW.
city council transit

On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West construction

This week, council committees will meet to discuss the proposed public spaces bylaw, an accelerated construction timeline for the Valley Line West LRT, and tax forgiveness.

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Two hands push seeds into soil.
trees community

Project aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauley

One of the organizers behind a project to plant a thousand trees in an inner-city neighbourhood says increasing shade and greenery isn't really the goal.

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A newspaper clipping that talks about the King Edward Hotel.
history downtown

A moment in history: Feb. 7, 1931

On this day in 1931, Edmonton's premier hotel was offering a Sunday dinner for 50 cents.

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