The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, Feb. 27

In this edition: Boyle Street creates artist residency to prioritize arts programming for marginalized clients; calls for public engagement: Policing, zoning, youth transit; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Feb. 26

In this edition: Varme Energy brings in CEO from Norway for first-of-its-kind facility; Edmonton passes new Public Spaces Bylaw; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Feb. 25

In this edition: Hydrogen HUB enters 'activation phase' with new leader; Edmonton sees record construction growth in 2025; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, Feb. 24

In this edition: On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Nordic spa, new infrastructure committee; spreading fear about downtown bridge closures is unhelpful, podcasters say; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Feb. 21

In this edition: Check the Label app could 'push our politicians' as tariff threat grows, Punchcard says; a moment in history: Feb. 21, 2014; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Feb. 20

In this edition: Fringe historian to document Edmonton theatre history; Edmonton's cold snap comes to an end as EPCOR deals with nearly 10 water main breaks; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping that reads, "New Novel Of Interest In City".
history books

A moment in history: Feb. 28, 1949

On this day in 1949, a new novel by one of Canada's most influential mystery writers was hitting Edmonton bookstores.

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A person sits on a balcony between a pipe organ and a seating area.
arts music

Library's resident musician wants to connect Edmonton's music scene

Biboye Onanuga, the full-time drummer sitting behind many different kits, is trying to use his role as the Edmonton Public Library's musician in residence to connect musicians to the city's growing scene.

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A shot of people boarding an LRT in Edmonton.
engagement police

Calls for public engagement: Policing, zoning, youth transit

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making about policing in St. Albert, rezoning applications, transit, and more.

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A brick warehouse with a neon sign reading "Mercer" below an older painted sign that says "The Mercer Wholesale Ltd."
arts health

Boyle Street creates artist residency to prioritize arts programming for marginalized clients

Boyle Street Community Services and the Edmonton Arts Council are launching a year-long residency for an artist or collective to work with vulnerable Edmontonians while also furthering their artistic practice.

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Edmonton's High Level Bridge lit blue at night.
podcast city council

Spreading fear about downtown bridge closures is unhelpful, podcasters say

Outcries from the Downtown Revitalization Coalition and mayoral hopeful, Coun. Tim Cartmell, about the city's plan to fix several bridges that connect drivers to downtown don't match the facts, the co-hosts of Episode 296 Speaking Municipally said.

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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
city council zoning

On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Nordic spa, new infrastructure committee

This week, council is set to vote on the proposed public spaces bylaw, a rezoning to allow a Nordic spa in the river valley, and establishing a new standing committee on infrastructure.

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