The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Friday, Dec. 12

In this edition: Edmonton's zoning reforms, partnerships draw praise at housing symposium; a moment in history from 1979; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Dec. 11

In this edition: Sturgeon County leverages industrial zone for data centres; monthly payment plan for property taxes available in Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Dec. 10

In this edition: Kunitz finds footing with third commuter-friendly shoe store; Valley Line West LRT accelerated roadwork on 104 Avenue completed; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Dec. 9

In this edition: Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension; Edmonton activates extreme weather response; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, Dec. 8

In this edition: On the agenda: Surplus, capital budget, Winspear parking; Edmonton city council sets property tax increase at 6.9% for 2026; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Dec. 5

In this edition: 3 municipalities finalize departure from Edmonton Global; a moment in history from 1967; and more headlines and happenings


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A photo of a white and yellow six-storey housing development.
housing

Edmonton's zoning reforms, partnerships draw praise at housing symposium

While Edmonton's zoning reforms, collaborative housing programs, and modern construction methods are earning national praise, the city still struggles to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'If it starts with 'R,' try Riverbend
history housing

A moment in history: Dec. 12, 1979

On this day in 1979, the city's plan for naming the roads in Riverbend's new neighbourhoods came to light.

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Minister Nathan Neudorf stands at a podium that reads "Alberta's energy future."
business region

Sturgeon County leverages industrial zone for data centres

Sturgeon County is betting on Alberta's only designated industrial zone and a $16.6-million industrial water facility for data centres as Beacon AI Centers gains momentum on an application in the county.

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Snow covered trees and vehicles along a street.
city council trees

Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension

The City of Edmonton says it is on track to add two million trees by 2031, lengthening its deadline by one year after condensing a 30-year plan to a decade-long one.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline, "Provincial Museum and Archives Building is Alberta's Official Centennial Project.
history architecture

A moment in history: Dec. 5, 1967

On this day in 1967, Alberta's new provincial museum was set to open its doors.

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A city sign that encourages people to slow down but that has been vandalized
podcast city council

Noted: Surplus money, surplus speed, and private chats

As Edmonton's new city council sits to discuss the fall budget adjustment, with administration suggesting a 6.4% increase to property taxes, the co-hosts of Episode 334 of Speaking Municipally looked at some surprising developments within what was an otherwise routine week for our municipal government.

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