The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, Oct. 17

In this edition: How NorthwestFEARFest's boss put his life into film; calls for public engagement: Nature, nightlife, and cultural spaces; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Oct. 16

In this edition: Edmonton on track to approve one garden suite a day in 2024; business leaders propose $500-million 10-year plan to revitalize Edmonton downtown; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Oct. 15

In this edition: Housing pilot tests if connecting people can boost inclusion; podcast minds the gap in Edmonton's finances; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Oct. 11

In this edition: Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community; AGLC approves Camrose Casino relocation to south Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Oct. 10

In this edition: Provincial Priorities Act could hurt Alberta's priorities, says academic; calls for public engagement: Rezonings, Nordic spa, 311; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Oct. 9

In this edition: Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%; a moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

Crowd of people sitting at tables on a pedestrianized downtown street, with musicians performing on a stage in the background
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Calls for public engagement: Nature, nightlife, and cultural spaces

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal decision-making for naturalization, entertainment districts, library services, arts and culture, and more.

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Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi with a serious look in a file photo from 2021.
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Podcast minds the gap in Edmonton's finances

A report to city council's executive committee, outlining a roughly $60-million hole in the books, offers council a true deficit of options, said the co-hosts of Episode 280 of Speaking Municipally.

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Five people gathered outdoors at a table covered in transit-themed paraphernalia, including a sign reading "Edmonton Transit Riders."
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Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community

A group of frequent transit users who rely on the service has formed the Edmonton Transit Riders advocacy group to spur change and build a sense of community among passengers.

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Satellite view of the Brander Gardens neighbourhood, showing the location of Soaring Lands site just east of the North Saskatchewan River
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Calls for public engagement: Rezonings, Nordic spa, 311

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal decision-making for important rezonings, 311 services, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a car from the 1910s driving across the High Level Bridge in 1971.
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A moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971

On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's most enduring landmarks reopened after reconstruction work.

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People lined up for a food truck outside the ATB Financial Arts Barn.
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Podcasters ponder parking and people in Old Strathcona

Suggestions within the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy to remove parking, add bus rapid transit, and further pedestrianize the ever-popular area prompted the co-hosts of Episode 279 of Speaking Municipally to offer their thoughts.

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