The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Friday, March 31

In this edition: Drug-manufacturing facility seen as catalyst for pharma development; city develops new encampment response plan; things to do around Edmonton this weekend

The Pulse

Thursday, March 30

In this edition: Startup founder shifts from snow removal to pet toys; city spent $70K to produce, promote zoning podcast; planned community health hub in Ritchie area draws opposition

The Pulse

Wednesday, March 29

In this edition: Barber Ha founder closes shop with sadness but few regrets; city begins removal of tributes for slain officers; a moment in history: March 29, 1971

The Pulse

Tuesday, March 28

In this edition: Moonlighting in cover bands helps musicians make ends meet; funeral for slain officers draws thousands; company behind Transit App to move some services to subscription

The Pulse

Monday, March 27

In this edition: Province invests $30M in Amii to further AI adoption; coming up this week: March 27-31, 2023; road closures and travel delays expected for procession and funeral honouring slain EPS officers

The Pulse

Friday, March 24

In this edition: Startup TNT makes it rain on the Prairies; Edmonton police release funeral details for slain officers; things to do around the city this weekend


Recently in The Pulse

An overhead view of orchid vendors at the Enjoy Centre
events

Weekend agenda: March 31-April 2, 2023

This weekend offers a festival of Ukrainian cinema, the largest orchid fair in Western Canada, a couple of handmade markets, and two Easter egg hunts: one in a historic location and the other for children with sight loss.

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Newspaper clippings showing a picture of Bill Wilson in a suit and tie, standing in front of the Garneau Theatre, beside a story about his retirement
history architecture

A moment in history: March 29, 1971

On this day 52 years ago, credits rolled on the career of Bill Wilson, the longtime manager of the Garneau Theatre, which plays a big role in Edmonton's cinematic and architectural history.

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Eleven young people surround Nate Glubish, Cam Linke, and Laura Kilcrease in the Amii office
technology artificial intelligence

Province invests $30M in Amii to further AI adoption

A $30-million investment from the province will allow Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) to further its efforts to bring AI out of the academy and into industry, says the organization's CEO.

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Blue and purple flowers tied to a post with emergency vehicles in the background
events

Coming up this week: March 27-31, 2023

The week begins with a funeral for two fallen officers. Other events include conversations about sound, harm reduction, and city-building; some boredom-breaking activities for Spring Break; an inaugural event for female founders; and a chance to nerd out.

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Library drawers of vegetable seeds
events

Weekend agenda: March 24-26, 2023

This weekend offers a showcase of beers from around the world, a retrospective on a provocateur, a collaborative art exhibit, a look at hockey history through stamps, a seedy spring event, and an experimental opera.

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A newspaper clipping of an aerial view of downtown with the caption "Heart of Edmonton as envisioned in $107,000,000 civic centre proposal"
history downtown

A moment in history: March 22, 1962

On this day 61 years ago, a New York company was pitching a massive development plan with promises of revitalizing Edmonton's downtown core.

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