The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, Jan. 22

In this edition: City takes opportunity to enhance evacuation plan; Edmonton crews turn focus to clearing snow from cul-de-sacs; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Jan. 21

In this edition: Drilling diagnostics startup gets Chevron's help to tap investment; residential snow-clearing 75% complete, City of Edmonton says; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, Jan. 20

In this edition: Low and slow: Okie Dokie charts course for meaty success; Vast majority ignoring parking ban rules, city officials say; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, Jan. 19

In this edition: On the agenda: Parking ban fines, municipal assets, brand framework; Alberta Avenue Business Association takes out $100K loan for snow clearing; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Jan. 16

In this edition: Advocacy group sees sunny days for rooftop solar; a moment in history from 1988; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Jan. 15

In this edition: Alberta Food Processors Association pivots to app after funding cut; Edmontonians frustrated over pace of snow clearing; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping showing three women in front of microphones, with the headline 'Nurses to defy law on strike vote'
history labour

A moment in history: Jan. 16, 1988

On this day in 1988, Alberta's nursing union was preparing to hold an illegal strike vote.

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About two dozen people march, many waving rainbow flags, with spectators lining the street.
health 2slgbtq

Youth and elders gather to explore queer joy

A research project is bringing together queer youth and elders to record what brings them joy in the face of rising hatred and legislation that limits gender-affirming care for minors.

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A newspaper clipping with a photo of a piece of heavy equipment with the headline 'New Type City Sand Spreader Is Placed on Trial Run'
history winter

A moment in history: Jan. 9, 1954

On this day in 1954, a new sanding truck was setting off on Edmonton's snowy roads.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Prime Jasper Ave. land sold to Toronto-based developer'
history downtown

A moment in history: Dec. 19, 1986

On this day in 1986, a land sale was the first step to building one of Edmonton's tallest downtown towers.

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A chart comparing where capital projects were at in terms of budget and schedule in September 2025 compared with June 2025
city council infrastructure

Capital projects mostly on time and on budget, council hears

Most of the projects in the City of Edmonton's 2023-2026 capital budget are on budget and on time, but a handful are beyond the city's tolerance for how much they are costing or how long they are taking.

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A map showing a proposed rezoning in McKernan.
city council police

On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra

Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.

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