The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Tuesday, Jan. 21

In this edition: City's next budget an opportunity to put a 'stamp' on Edmonton, Robar says; Edmonton ends extreme weather response as temperatures improve; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, Jan. 20

In this edition: On the agenda: LRT cell service, derelict properties, St. Anthony School; Edmonton mayor defends city council's police commissioner appointment process; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Jan. 17

In this edition: 'The fundamentals are there' Stevenson says of Blatchford after 2024 progress; a moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Jan. 16

In this edition: A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes; calls for public engagement: Edmonton rezonings, policing in Strathcona County; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Jan. 15

In this edition: Big projects spur Industrial Heartland to attract workers with event; Edmonton city council gets automatic pay raise; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Jan. 14

In this edition: As province pushes data centres, Edmonton operator says challenges await; public school support staff walk off the job in Edmonton and Sturgeon County; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

City manager Eddie Robar stands to the left of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.
podcast city council

City's next budget an opportunity to put a 'stamp' on Edmonton, Robar says

Eddie Robar, the now-permanent city manager for the City of Edmonton, said on Episode 291 of Speaking Municipally that working on the next four-year budget after the October election is a test he's excited to take.

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A newspaper clipping showing people who contributed to the Citadel in 1975, including Sandy Mactaggart.
history arts

A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975

On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre.

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An actor smiles with his arms spread wide.
arts theatre

A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes

Clowns and street performers can get feedback on their work from other comedy artists now that a lab for these artists is returning after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Artistic rendering of a proposed eight-story residential tower with ground-floor commercial space
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Edmonton rezonings, policing in Strathcona County

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about rezoning, development, policing, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

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A worker in personal protective equipment faces away from the camera during a walk through an industrial site.
region business

Big projects spur Industrial Heartland to attract workers with event

The inaugural Industrial Heartland Career Forum in Fort Saskatchewan will search for workers to fill the blue- and white-collar jobs emerging in the region following major project investments from Dow, Linde, Cando Rail & Terminals, and others.

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A black-billed magpie, a boreal chickadee, and a blue jay.
nature wildlife

Magpie, chickadee, and blue jay battle to be Edmonton's City Bird

The final round of voting for Edmonton's City Bird is now open. The boreal chickadee, blue jay, and black-billed magpie are the three species flying for your vote to be Edmonton's avian representative.

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