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Edmonton race runners face Boston Marathon uncertainty
The extra distance has led to uncertainty for runners hoping to use their times in Edmonton to qualify for other races. The Boston Marathon is one example named in the source.
Why it matters runners affected by course error may lose Boston Marathon qualifying times; affects hundreds of local participants
Community and Public Services Committee reviews snow, traffic and parking
The agenda lists a Snow and Ice Control Policy and Program Review as the first item of business requiring Council approval. The agenda groups a review of Traffic Bylaw 5590 with a parking-enforcement strategy. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026, at City Hall.
Why it matters Anyone planning to address the committee should request to speak before the relevant item is dealt with.
Community and Public Services committee to discuss calcium chloride use
Community and Public Services committee will discuss the plan at the end of the month. The city is wrapping up its five-year review of road clearing operations.
Why it matters committee vote at month-end on road salt policy; affects winter road maintenance and environmental impact citywide
Edmonton police are investigating a string of fires reported in central Edmonton Wednesday night. The three small fires occurred in the Parkdale neighbourhood.
Why it matters three suspicious fires in Parkdale under investigation; residents in area should be alert but investigation ongoing
Government of Alberta warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at Sherwood Park coffee shop
People who ate or drank at Roasti Coffee Co. on Brentwood Boulevard in Sherwood Park on two days in August may have been exposed to hepatitis A, said the Government of Alberta. The warning concerns Roasti Coffee Co. on Brentwood Boulevard in Sherwood Park.
Why it matters Sherwood Park coffee shop exposure on specific dates; affected patrons can seek medical advice
Motorcyclist, 21, dies in southeast Edmonton SUV collision
Police say a 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in southeast Edmonton on Wednesday evening. Authorities believe speed was a factor in the collision.
Why it matters fatal collision in southeast Edmonton; illustrates ongoing traffic safety concerns but no immediate action for readers
To construct an Addition (installation of four (4) CSA A277 MODUS new modular classroom units and one (1) wet unit) to be connected via new link, to the North side of an existing elementary school building. "St Josephine Bakhita". Declared construction value $1,197,610. Address: 145 - SECORD DRIVE NW.
Why it matters New construction changes what gets built in your neighbourhood and when.
To construct an Addition (installation of one (1) CSA A277 MODUS new modular classroom unit and one (1) wet unit) to be connected to the existing west modular cluster of an existing elementary school building. "Good Shepherd School". Declared construction value $938,784. Address: 18111 - 57 AVENUE NW.
Why it matters New construction changes what gets built in your neighbourhood and when.
Edmonton Public Schools bus signups stay similar after fee increase
Edmonton Public Schools says yellow bus signups remain similar despite a $20 monthly price increase. The number of registered students continues to fluctuate as applications and cancellations are received throughout the year.
Why it matters Families do not need to treat yellow bus registration as final for the year because applications and cancellations continue.