The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Thursday, April 2

In this edition: Windsor Park plots renovation of historic green space; Your turn: Naturalization, West 240, and budget; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, April 1

In this edition: Non-surgical endometriosis test now available in Edmonton; Edmonton crews fill 30,000 potholes so far this year; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, March 31

In this edition: Social-good companies still feel accelerator's reverberations; Ottawa invests $650K to improve downtown Edmonton safety; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, March 30

In this edition: City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue; Edmonton set to tackle issue of derelict commercial properties; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, March 27

In this edition: Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes; a moment in history from 1969; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, March 26

In this edition: History is worth paying for, say heritage advocates; Edmonton launches public consultations on budget; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping of an advertisement for Palace of Sweets at Easter time
history food

A moment in history: March 27, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Secession Talk Is Heard In Alberta's Legislature'
history

A moment in history: March 20, 1931

On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for Shoppers' Park Westmount, promising parking for 15,000 cars every day
history business

A moment in history: March 13, 1959

On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.

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An actor stands on a stage while a stage manager looks on.
arts festivals

Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies

Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.

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Seven waste receptacles behind an infill development.
city council waste disposal

On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget

This week, councillors will review the waste reduction roadmap for the next four years, vote on rezoning applications, and continue planning the 2027-2030 budget.

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A newspaper clipping of a picture of townhouses with round, convex windows above a caption calling them 'Cyclops' homes.
history housing

A moment in history: March 6, 1978

On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.

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