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Currently 21°C (humidex 23). Thursday night: Partly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening. Low 12. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny near noon. High 27. Humidex 29. UV index 6 or high. Sunrise 06:22, sunset 20:52.

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Public Safety

Edmonton police charge 16-year-old in northeast homicide

Edmonton Police Service has charged a 16-year-old male with second-degree murder in connection with a homicide in the city’s northeast. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the homicide.

Why it matters People with information can contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone, or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seek help identifying child-luring suspect

Fort Saskatchewan RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male. The male attempted to lure a child into his vehicle.

Why it matters Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seeking public help identifying child luring suspect; readers can report information.

Edmonton police investigate three Parkdale fires

Edmonton police are investigating three small fires reported in the Parkdale neighbourhood Wednesday night. The first fire involved the exterior of an apartment building at 83 Street and 117 Avenue and was reported at 9:22 p.m.

Why it matters Series of suspicious fires in Parkdale under police investigation; residents should be alert but investigation ongoing.

Development & Business

Province defends expiry dates for Alberta health coverage

The province defends expiry dates for Alberta health coverage. The Official Opposition says an expired card could leave a resident paying out of pocket for health services.

Why it matters Residents with an expired card could have to pay out of pocket for health services ("a resident could be paying out of pocket for health services if the card is expired").

3 rezonings go to public hearing

  1. Bylaw 21496 Agriculture (AG), Neighbourhood Commercial (CN), Neighbourhood Parks and Services (PSN) and 2 more → Neighbourhood Commercial (CN), Neighbourhood Parks and Services (PSN), Small Scale Flex Residential (RSF) and 1 more Hearing August 25
  2. Bylaw 21578 Small Scale Residential (RS) → Medium Scale Residential (RM) Hearing August 25
  3. Bylaw 21572 Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential (RSM), Urban Facilities (UF) → Medium Scale Residential (RM), max 16 m 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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Community & Events

City and federal government create $2M rental protection program

Edmonton has lost more than 15,000 low-cost or affordable rentals over the last 15 years.

Why it matters $2M federal-city grant for affordable housing preservation addresses Edmonton's loss of 15,000 low-cost rentals; non-profits can apply.