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Environment Canada

Community & Events

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

City Hall

Infrastructure Committee lists Central Area Bridge update

Members of the public may participate in person or remotely and request to speak until their item has been dealt with.

Why it matters People who want to address an item must request to speak before it is dealt with.

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.

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Urban Planning Committee to consider heritage, street programs

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

Public Safety

Edmonton police investigate three Parkdale fires

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

Development & Business

3 rezonings go to public hearing

  1. Bylaw 21496 AG, CN, PSN, RSF, RSM → CN, PSN, RSF, RSM Hearing August 25
  2. Bylaw 21578 RS → RM Hearing August 25
  3. Bylaw 21572 RSM, UF → RM h16 Hearing August 25

Why it matters Public hearings are the last point at which residents can speak to a rezoning.

$1,197,610 permit issued in Secord

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.

$938,784 permit issued in Dechene

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.

$900,000 permit issued in Clareview Town Centre

To construct Interior Alterations (replacing waterslide flume & associated mechanical/electrical components) to an existing indoor recreational building. --Clareview Recreation Center--. Declared construction value $900,000. Address: 3804 - 139 AVENUE NW.

Why it matters New construction changes what gets built in your neighbourhood and when.

Sports

Oilers next game 2026-09-19

Record 41-30-11, 93 points. Next: vs WPG, 2026-09-19.

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Schools & Campus

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.

The Province

Elections Alberta ramps up hiring for referendum vote

Elections Alberta is seeking enough staff for a provincewide referendum vote. The agency remains pressed to find staff in smaller communities.

Why it matters referendum staffing shortage in small communities; Albertans in rural areas may apply for positions