The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Monday, April 20

In this edition: On the agenda: K-Days, Africa Centre, living wage; Lewis Farms Rec Centre could cost $32M more than expected; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, April 17

In this edition: Your turn: Rossdale, budget, and County Chats; a moment in history from 1919; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, April 16

In this edition: 'It is censorship,' EPL head says of proposed restrictions; downtown advocacy group proposes plan to make Edmonton 'Canada's safest city'; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, April 15

In this edition: Study measures housing insecurity among Black youth in Edmonton; Charter challenges launched against U of A over 2024 encampment removal; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, April 14

In this edition: Dining week spike helps restaurant group face coming challenges; documents reveal details behind Edmonton police AI facial recognition cameras; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, April 13

In this edition: On the agenda: Taxes, budget, River Crossing; reliability on Edmonton bus routes varies widely, transit report card shows; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping of an ad for The Dreamland Theatre
history arts

A moment in history: April 17, 1919

On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Astronomers Hear Of Asteroid Group'
history tech

A moment in history: April 10, 1942

On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.

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A newspaper clipping of an advertisement for Palace of Sweets at Easter time
history food

A moment in history: March 27, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Secession Talk Is Heard In Alberta's Legislature'
history

A moment in history: March 20, 1931

On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for Shoppers' Park Westmount, promising parking for 15,000 cars every day
history business

A moment in history: March 13, 1959

On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.

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An actor stands on a stage while a stage manager looks on.
arts festivals

Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies

Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.

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