The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Friday, May 15

In this edition: A new batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on Edmonton’s updated downtown policy; Mayor Knack rebuffs calls from the business community to end hybrid work; a moment in history goes back to 1926; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, May 14

In this edition: Enabling job creation should top mayor's agenda, says cities expert; cool weather, strong winds expected for Edmonton over May long weekend; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, May 13

In this edition: Bosco turns up the volume on community while considering development; province plans to target city bike lanes with new legislation; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, May 12

In this edition: Historian seeks to tell the real story of Mill Woods; City, province, Enoch Cree Nation partner for Whitemud Drive upgrades; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, May 11

In this edition: On the agenda: User fees, buses, and Blatchford; Edmonton police vow to increase presence at crime 'hot spots'; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, May 8

In this edition: Your turn: Winter walking, downtown policy, and County Chats; a moment in history from 1989; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping with a picture of a priest and others breaking ground under he headline 'Preparations for St. Joseph's College'
history education

A moment in history: May 15, 1926

On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.

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A newspaper clipping with a headline that says 'Boosters in three areas compete for city's surplus cash' with a rendering of a park
history city council

A moment in history: May 8, 1989

On this day in 1989, one of Old Strathcona's most well-known parks was fighting for a chunk of the city's surplus cash.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'City By-Law Is Drawn Up To Regulate 'Gas' Stations'
history business

A moment in history: May 1, 1953

On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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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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