https://www.edmontondailybrief.ca/The Edmonton public record, daily.2026-08-21T17:35:24.022890+00:00https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/warm-spell-ramps-up-through-the-weekend/2026-08-21-Warm spell ramps up through the weekendWarm spell ramps up through the weekendWeather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.54,-113.492026-08-21-Current Conditions: 22.7°CCurrent Conditions: 22.7°CWeather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.54,-113.492026-08-21-Friday night: Clear. Low 15.Friday night: Clear. Low 15.Weather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.54,-113.492026-08-21-Friday: Mainly sunny. High 26.Friday: Mainly sunny. High 26.Weather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.54,-113.492026-08-21-Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.Monday: A mix of sun and cloud. High 24.Weather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.54,-113.492026-08-21-Sunday: Chance of showers. High 27. POP 40%Sunday: Chance of showers. High 27. POP 40%Weather & Alertshttps://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=53.544,-113.4902026-08-21-23°C in EdmontonCurrently 23°C (humidex 25). Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming sunny this afternoon. High 26. Humidex 28. UV index 6 or high. Friday night: Clear. Low 15. Sunrise 06:24, sunset 20:50.Weather & Alertshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/city-adding-dedicated-bus-lane-widening-vehicle-lanes-on-101-street-downtown/2026-08-21-Edmonton changes 101 Street lanes for buses and safetyThe City of Edmonton will begin work Monday on 101 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102A Avenue. The project will establish a southbound bus-only curb lane and remove one northbound lane to create two wider lanes. The city expects the work to take one week, and the southbound bus lane will operate weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. On-street parking and loading zones will be removed in both directions during those hours, while most work will be done overnight.City Hallhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-revisiting-calcium-chloride-snow-clearing-9.7314948?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Edmonton reconsiders calcium chloride for winter road cleariEdmonton is considering using calcium chloride on roads again this winter after stopping its use in 2020. The city stopped using the chemical because of concerns about potential environmental impacts and vehicle rust.City Hallhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/city-council-will-debate-a-new-proposed-snow-plan-in-the-fall-heres-what-it-could-entail/2026-08-21-Edmonton council to debate $24-million winter snow planThe $24-million plan would aim to make snow clearing on main roads more predictable, increase staffing, support winter events and improve movement for cyclists and pedestrians. Council would debate the proposed changes against the existing $60-million removal budget during fall budget talks. Council will discuss the package at the end of the month and decide what to fund during budget talks in November.City Hallhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/parking-311-complaints-9.7311844?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Parking dominates the top 50 complaints made to Edmonton’s 3Parking dominates the top 50 complaints made to Edmonton’s 311 line in 2025City Hallhttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/workplace-death-birchcliff-energy-ltd-fined-300k-worker-safety2026-08-21-Birchcliff Energy fined $312,500 after worker's deathBirchcliff Energy Ltd. has been fined $312,500 after admitting it failed to ensure the safety of a worker who died on an oil and gas site. David Olesiuk, 43, fell into a reservoir near Baytree in Saddle Hills County while gathering water samples on October 10, 2023. The fines will provide $200,000 to Energy Safety Canada for water-surface safety training and $112,000 to Saddle Hills Protective Services for rescue training.Public Safetyhttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/police-presence-at-edmontons-nanaksar-gurdwara-sikh-organization-reports-early-morning-attack/2026-08-21-Two hurt, suspect in custody after Edmonton gurdwara attackTwo people were hurt and a suspect was arrested after an apparent attack during early morning prayers at Nanaksar Gurdwara in Edmonton on Friday. Police received a 911 call at 5:08 a.m. and responded to a reported stabbing near 14 Street and Horsehill Rd. Two adult males were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries, and the gurdwara was closed as the investigation continued.Public Safetyhttps://globalnews.ca/news/12028922/edmonton-homicide-charges-hairsine-shooting/2026-08-21-16-year-old boy charged in Hairsine death of 16-year-old girEdmonton police have charged a 16-year-old boy in connection with the homicide of a 16-year-old girl in Hairsine. The girl died of a gunshot wound, and her death was deemed a homicide. Neither the accused nor the victim can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.Public Safetyhttps://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/FatalityAug202026-08-21-Police investigate fatal motorcycle collision in EdmontonEdmonton police are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near 34 Street and 64 Avenue. Police said a motorcycle struck the rear of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover while both were travelling southbound on 34 Street. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene, while the Range Rover's 44-year-old female driver and two passengers reported no injuries. Police say speed is believed to have been a factor.Public Safetyhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/motorcyclist-dead-after-wednesday-crash-in-southeast-edmonton/2026-08-21-Fatal crash kills 21-year-old motorcyclist in southeast EdmoFatal crash kills 21-year-old motorcyclist in southeast Edmonton WednesdayPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561562026-08-21-Proactive traffic stop results in 45 criminal charges and siProactive traffic stop results in 45 criminal charges and significant seizure of firearms and drugsPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561992026-08-21-RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating Athabasca homicideRCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating Athabasca homicidePublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561702026-08-21-Fort Saskatchewan RCMP seeks assistance in an attempted chilFort Saskatchewan RCMP seeks assistance in an attempted child luring investigationPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561542026-08-21-Fort Vermilion RCMP charges adult supervisor with assault agFort Vermilion RCMP charges adult supervisor with assault against a youthPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561572026-08-21-Leduc RCMP integrated community safety unit lay chargesLeduc RCMP integrated community safety unit lay chargesPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561582026-08-21-St. Albert RCMP investigating report of voyeurism-Update 2St. Albert RCMP investigating report of voyeurism-Update 2Public Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561592026-08-21-Wood Buffalo RCMP respond to impaired driver – suspect chargWood Buffalo RCMP respond to impaired driver – suspect chargedPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561682026-08-21-Cochrane RCMP Crime Reduction Unit charge two following inveCochrane RCMP Crime Reduction Unit charge two following investigationPublic Safetyhttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561752026-08-21-Provost RCMP on scene at serious motor vehicle collision – UProvost RCMP on scene at serious motor vehicle collision – UpdatePublic Safetyhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/2-hour-chase-of-suspected-impaired-driver-ends-in-assault-charges-lloydminster-rcmp/2026-08-21-Suspected impaired driver leads officers on 2-hour police chSuspected impaired driver leads officers on 2-hour police chase on Hwy 16: Lloydminster RCMPPublic Safetyhttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029248/alberta-driver-fined-excessive-speeding-bc-highway/2026-08-21-21-year-old Alberta driver fined for excessive speeding on B21-year-old Alberta driver fined for excessive speeding on B.C. highwayPublic Safetyhttps://edmontontribune.com/dump-truck-rollover-causes-major-hwy-401-closure/2026-08-21-Major Highway 401 Disrupted by Large Dump Truck Rollover andMajor Highway 401 Disrupted by Large Dump Truck Rollover and Extensive ClosurePublic Safetyhttps://edmontonpolicecommission.com/commission-activities-for-july-2/2026-08-21-Commission activities for JulyCommission activities for JulyPublic Safetyhttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029894/alberta-minister-faces-more-fury-at-second-town-hall-on-ai-data-centres/2026-08-21-Alberta minister faces questions over AI data centre plansTechnology Minister Nate Glubish faced questions from residents at a town hall in Redwater over the government's plan for artificial intelligence data centres. Residents raised concerns about water, land, electricity, safeguards and the promised jobs. Glubish said Meta's project represents indirect economic benefits and that 300 jobs are worth pursuing.Development & Businesshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/the-latest/albertas-ai-data-centre-plans-face-heated-questions-at-redwater-town-hall-126904582026-08-21-Alberta’s AI data centre plans face heated questions at RedwAbout 150 people attended a Redwater town hall Thursday night to question the costs, impacts and long-term consequences of Alberta's push to attract AI data centres.Development & Businesshttps://ablawg.ca/2026/08/21/what-can-we-learn-from-a-failed-synapse-or-two/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-can-we-learn-from-a-failed-synapse-or-two2026-08-21-Alberta Utilities Commission rejects Synapse power plant proThe Alberta Utilities Commission rejected Synapse Real Estate Corp.'s application to build and operate a 1,400-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant with 1,800 megawatts of backup diesel generation in Olds. The facilities would have been located beside a large-scale data centre and supplied it exclusively rather than connecting to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. The commission concluded that the proposed location was not in the public interest.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/rudm-73g82026-08-21-17 apartment permits issued across 16 neighbourhoodsThe city issued 17 apartment permits in 17 days, worth $54.3 million in total, in Balwin, Belgravia, Blatchford Area, Bonnie Doon, Britannia Youngstown, Downtown and 10 other neighbourhoods.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/rudm-73g82026-08-21-26 office permits issued across 19 neighbourhoodsThe city issued 26 office permits in 17 days, worth $11.0 million in total, in Central Mcdougall, Coronet Industrial, Downtown, Ebbers, Ellerslie, Ellerslie Industrial and 13 other neighbourhoods.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/rudm-73g82026-08-21-$26,110,095 permit issued in Trumpeter AreaTo construct a 4 storey mixed-use building including 9 CRU (2HR demising walls included) on main floor (8 CRU of General Retail and one CRU of Professional, Financial and Office Support Services Use), 1 - 2HR masonry firewall and 93 Dwellings of Multi-unit housing and at grade parkade. --Trumpeter-- (NOTE: Tenant fit-ups require separate permits) (93 units). Declared construction value $26,110,095. Address: 2260 - TRUMPETER WAY NW.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/rudm-73g82026-08-21-$3,642,929 permit issued in Mistatim IndustrialTo construct an addition to existing warehouse building, dock warehouse. Reimer Group. Declared construction value $3,642,929. Address: 16060 - 128 AVENUE NW.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/rudm-73g82026-08-21-$1,252,500 permit issued in Trumpeter AreaTo construct a Residential Use building in the form of a 6 Dwelling Row House with rear attached Garages and unenclosed front porches (6 units). Declared construction value $1,252,500. Address: 66, 12703 - 205 STREET NW.Development & Businesshttps://gis.edmonton.ca/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html2026-08-21-3 rezonings go to public hearingCouncil will hear the following rezoning applications. To rezone from AG, CN, PSN, RSF, RSM to CN, PSN, RSF, RSM. Public hearing scheduled for August 25. Bylaw 21496. To rezone from RS to RM. Public hearing scheduled for August 25. Bylaw 21578. To rezone from RSM, UF to RM h16. Public hearing scheduled for August 25. Bylaw 21572.Development & Businesshttps://data.edmonton.ca/resource/qhi4-bdpu2026-08-21-2 new business licences issuedNew entries appeared in Edmonton's licence datasets: ATANDA VERIFIED CARS LTD. in Chappelle was licensed as vehicle sales and rental on 2026-08-20. ONE STOP VAPE & SMOKE at 16765 - 71 STREET NW was licensed as retail sales (convenience store) on 2026-08-20.Development & Businesshttps://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/21558/index.do2026-08-21-Court publishes new criminal law document on 2026-06-26A new criminal law document was published on 2026-06-26.Courts & Legalhttps://www.albertacourts.ca/ca/publications/announcements2026-08-21-Strongco Corporation v Nordstrong Equipment Limited, 2026 ABStrongco Corporation v Nordstrong Equipment Limited, 2026 ABCA 274 - Appeal No. 2403-0200ACCourts & Legalhttps://www.albertacourts.ca/ca/publications/announcements2026-08-21-Leyton-High v Edmonton (City), 2026 ABCA 273 - Appeal No. 26Leyton-High v Edmonton (City), 2026 ABCA 273 - Appeal No. 2603-0130ACCourts & Legalhttps://www.slaw.ca/2026/08/20/book-review-frustration-of-contract/2026-08-21-Book Review: Frustration of ContractBook Review: Frustration of ContractCourts & Legalhttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/petition-professional-womens-soccer-edmonton/2026-08-21-Petition seeks professional women's soccer team for EdmontonA petition is calling for Edmonton to get a professional women's team in Canada's Northern Super League. Organizer Marni Devlin Moses said Edmonton's soccer community is underserved and that the city has no professional women's team in any sport. Edmonton Coun. Thu Parmar has signed and shared the petition. Winnipeg is getting an expansion franchise next year, which would bring the league to seven teams. Edmonton has not had a professional soccer team since 2022, when the Edmonton FC men's team folded because of low fan turnout and financial struggles.Sportshttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/cycling/track/womens-track-sprint-kelsey-mitchell-edmonton-9.7313916?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Edmonton velodrome brings Kelsey Mitchell back to cyclingA new velodrome in Edmonton has brought Olympic track cycling champion Kelsey Mitchell back to the sport. The 32-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., returned to cycling after competing for Canada in bobsled at the February Milan Cortina Games. The cycling track at the $153-million Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre opened in January.Sportshttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/golf/yamashita-sets-all-time-best-pro-tourney-score-at-royal-mayfair-to-lead-cpkc-womens-open-after-round-12026-08-21-Yamashita sets all-time best pro tourney score at Royal MayfYamashita sets all-time best pro tourney score at Royal Mayfair to lead CPKC Women's Open after Round 1Sportshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/defending-champion-henderson-headlines-field-as-cpkc-womens-open-gets-underway/2026-08-21-Defending champion Henderson headlines field as CPKC Women’sDefending champion Henderson headlines field as CPKC Women’s Open gets underwaySportshttps://www.goelks.com/2026/08/20/game-preview-elks-vs-blue-bombers-3/2026-08-21-GAME PREVIEW: Elks vs. Blue BombersGAME PREVIEW: Elks vs. Blue BombersSportshttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029003/edmonton-marathon-boston-qualifyer/2026-08-21-Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for BosRunners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston MarathonSportshttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-stan-bowman-the-athletic-fan-survey-poll2026-08-21-'Hard to stay positive': Oilers fans have reportedly lost fa'Hard to stay positive': Oilers fans have reportedly lost faith in Stan Bowman's management. Really?Sportshttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/can-this-undrafted-right-shot-center-crack-the-edmonton-oilers-bottom-six-owen-michaels2026-08-21-Can this undrafted right-shot Center crack the Edmonton OileCan this undrafted right-shot Center crack the Edmonton Oilers bottom sixSportshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/sports/article/oilers-announce-home-theme-games-for-2026-27-season/2026-08-21-Oilers announce home theme games for 2026-27 seasonOilers announce home theme games for 2026-27 seasonSportshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/sports/article/distraction-reduction-top-of-mind-for-course-marshals-at-edmonton-lpga-tournament/2026-08-21-Distraction reduction top of mind for course marshals at EdmDistraction reduction top of mind for course marshals at Edmonton LPGA tournamentSportshttps://www.cfl.ca/2026/08/20/3-keys-to-victory-for-winnipeg-edmonton-in-week-12/2026-08-21-3 keys to victory for Winnipeg, Edmonton in Week 123 keys to victory for Winnipeg, Edmonton in Week 12Sportshttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/she-the-north-next-wave-of-canadian-golf-girls-are-planting-the-flag2026-08-21-She The North: Next wave of Canadian golf girls are plantingShe The North: Next wave of Canadian golf girls are planting the flagSportshttps://www.goelks.com/schedule/2026-08-21-Elks W 42-12The Elks beat TOR 42-12 on August 15. Next: at home to WPG, Friday 21 August.Sportshttps://www.nhl.com/oilers/2026-08-21-Oilers next game 2026-09-19Record 41-30-11, 93 points. Next: vs WPG, 2026-09-19.Sportshttps://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/08/elementary-education-program-expands-at-augustana.html2026-08-21-Elementary education program expands at Augustana CampusElementary education program expands at Augustana CampusSchools & Campushttps://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7314897?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Parents facing higher fees for Edmonton school busesParents facing higher fees for Edmonton school busesSchools & Campushttps://www.albertanativenews.com/operation-sole-helps-indigenous-youth-step-into-the-new-school-year-with-confidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=operation-sole-helps-indigenous-youth-step-into-the-new-school-year-with-confidence2026-08-21-Operation Sole Helps Indigenous Youth Step Into the New SchoOperation Sole Helps Indigenous Youth Step Into the New School Year With ConfidenceSchools & Campushttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-pride-festival-policing-9.7313570?cmp=rss2026-08-21-2SLGBTQ+ groups leave Edmonton Pride over police presenceSeveral 2SLGBTQ+ organizations have cut ties with the Edmonton Pride Festival over an increased police presence and questions about a police-affiliated group's parade application. Festival organizers said the increased police presence is part of a safety plan for the Edmonton Pride Parade and Trans March this weekend. Pride Corner on Whyte, pflag Edmonton and the Edmonton Lesbian Event Network said they would cut ties with the festival.Community & Eventshttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029346/edmonton-pride-police-presence-2026/2026-08-21-Edmonton Pride organizers defend police presence at paradeEdmonton Pride parade organizers say they stand by having police present at this weekend's procession. The Edmonton PrideFest Association announced additional security and police presence after attacks at Lapu Lapu Day events in Vancouver and Pride celebrations in Berlin. Multiple groups, including RaricaNow, said they would cut ties with the festival over the police presence and other issues. RaricaNow founder Adebayo Chris Katiiti said police have historically mistreated LGBTQ+ and racialized communities.Community & Eventshttps://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/08/21/your-turn-multi-modal-trips-fort-sasks-larkspur-beaumont-boards2026-08-21-Your turn: Multi-modal trips, Fort Sask's Larkspur, BeaumontYour turn: Multi-modal trips, Fort Sask's Larkspur, Beaumont boardsCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/former-first-nation-chief-harassment-tribunal-9.7314859?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Former Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed employFormer Alexander First Nation chief sexually harassed employee over 9-year period: human rights tribunalCommunity & Eventshttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43561552026-08-21-Lloydminster RCMP hosts Youth AcademyLloydminster RCMP hosts Youth AcademyCommunity & Eventshttps://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/news/2026/08/43562002026-08-21-Leduc RCMP Project Street Light 2.0 Launches to Enhance CommLeduc RCMP Project Street Light 2.0 Launches to Enhance Community Well-Being and Public SafetyCommunity & Eventshttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029393/valleyview-iga-reopens-in-west-edmonton/2026-08-21-Valleyview IGA reopens in west Edmonton’s Parkview neighbourValleyview IGA reopens in west Edmonton’s Parkview neighbourhoodCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/festivals-seeing-rising-costs-of-operations-insurance-amid-extreme-weather-events/2026-08-21-Festivals seeing rising costs of operations, insurance amid Festivals seeing rising costs of operations, insurance amid extreme weather eventsCommunity & Eventshttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/murals-graffiti-northern-alberta-local-art-vandalism2026-08-21-'Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combat'Step in a good direction': Northern Albertan artists combatting vandalism one mural at a timeCommunity & Eventshttps://www.albertanativenews.com/otipemisiwak-metis-government-asks-town-of-st-paul-to-restore-its-original-name/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=otipemisiwak-metis-government-asks-town-of-st-paul-to-restore-its-original-name2026-08-21-Otipemisiwak Métis Government asks Town of St. Paul to restoOtipemisiwak Métis Government asks Town of St. Paul to restore its original nameCommunity & Eventshttps://www.albertanativenews.com/carrying-culture-forward-kalaija-ward-buffalos-journey-through-family-and-the-powwow-trail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carrying-culture-forward-kalaija-ward-buffalos-journey-through-family-and-the-powwow-trail2026-08-21-Carrying Culture Forward: Kalaija Ward-Buffalo’s Journey ThrCarrying Culture Forward: Kalaija Ward-Buffalo’s Journey Through Family and the Powwow TrailCommunity & Eventshttps://edmontonjournal.com/life/homes/this-dream-home-would-be-a-dream-come-true2026-08-21-'This dream home would be a dream come true''This dream home would be a dream come true'Community & Eventshttps://edmontonjournal.com/life/growing-things-solving-the-mystery-of-drooping-roses2026-08-21-Growing Things: Solving the mystery of drooping rosesGrowing Things: Solving the mystery of drooping rosesCommunity & Eventshttps://edmontontribune.com/young-vapers-risk-breathing-problems-becoming-smokers/2026-08-21-Study Reveals Extensive Risks for Youth Vapers, Including BrStudy Reveals Extensive Risks for Youth Vapers, Including Breathing Issues and Potential Smoking InitiationCommunity & Eventshttps://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/08/sustain-su-bike-library-a-positive-impact-on-campus/2026-08-21-Sustain SU’s bike library has a positive impact on campusSustain SU’s bike library has a positive impact on campusCommunity & Eventshttps://thegatewayonline.ca/2026/08/2026-fringe-review-the-late-great-mormon-drag-queen/2026-08-21-2026 Fringe Review: ‘The Late Great Mormon Drag Queen’2026 Fringe Review: ‘The Late Great Mormon Drag Queen’Community & Eventshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/letter-to-the-editor/letter-children-missing-opportunities-when-adults-take-roles-126850592026-08-21-LETTER: Children missing opportunities when adults take roleLETTER: Children missing opportunities when adults take rolesCommunity & Eventshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-entertainment/edmonton-fringe-review-chamomile-and-the-end-of-the-world-126793592026-08-21-Edmonton Fringe Review: Chamomile and the End of the WorldEdmonton Fringe Review: Chamomile and the End of the WorldCommunity & Eventshttps://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/leducs-upcoming-community-events-452026-08-21-Leduc's upcoming community eventsLeduc's upcoming community eventsCommunity & Eventshttps://www.rogersplace.com/gallery-shinedown-2026/2026-08-21-GALLERY: ShinedownGALLERY: ShinedownCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/pride-horses-and-golf-heres-whats-happening-in-edmonton-this-weekend/2026-08-21-Pride, horses and golf: Here’s what’s happening in Edmonton Pride, horses and golf: Here’s what’s happening in Edmonton this weekendCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/travelling-rock-gem-show-stops-in-edmonton-for-4-days/2026-08-21-Travelling rock, gem show stops in Edmonton for 4 daysTravelling rock, gem show stops in Edmonton for 4 daysCommunity & Eventshttps://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse/2026/08/202026-08-21-The Pulse: Aug. 20, 2026The Pulse: Aug. 20, 2026Community & Eventshttp://www.cebl.ca/powell-named-mvp-as-scarborough-takes-home-five-2026-cebl-awards2026-08-21-Powell Named MVP as Scarborough Takes Home Five 2026 CEBL AwPowell Named MVP as Scarborough Takes Home Five 2026 CEBL AwardsCommunity & Eventshttps://albertapolitics.ca/2026/08/danielle-smith-of-all-people-should-have-seen-ucp-problems-with-ai-data-centres-coming/2026-08-21-Danielle Smith, of all people, should have seen UCP problemsDanielle Smith, of all people, should have seen UCP problems with AI data centres comingCommunity & Eventshttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/court-slashes-50m-judgment-against-infowars-alex-jones-over-falsely-calling-school-shooting-a-hoax/2026-08-21-Court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones oveCourt slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoaxCommunity & Eventshttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/snow-and-ice-removal-more-funding-request/2026-08-21-City of Edmonton’s snow and ice removal looking for extra $2City of Edmonton’s snow and ice removal looking for extra $24M this winterCommunity & Eventshttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/third-spaces-unwind-big-story-podcast/2026-08-21-The case for more third placesThe case for more third placesCommunity & Eventshttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/transat-sees-105m-in-additional-jet-fuel-costs-in-third-quarter/2026-08-21-Transat sees $105M in additional jet fuel costs in third quaTransat sees $105M in additional jet fuel costs in third quarterCommunity & Eventshttps://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/cult-of-hockey/edmonton-oilers-stan-bowman-centre-mcdavid-draisaitl-samanksi-dickinson-michaels2026-08-21-'We're looking for big centres': Oilers hockey boss spells o'We're looking for big centres': Oilers hockey boss spells out team-building philosophyCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-health-cards-expiry-9.7314841?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Alberta health cards now have expiration dates. Here’s what Alberta health cards now have expiration dates. Here’s what you need to knowCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-prosperity-project-discussion-paper-9.7314444?cmp=rss2026-08-21-A president, open-carry gun laws, elected judges: Group floaA president, open-carry gun laws, elected judges: Group floats vision for an independent AlbertaCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/westjet-weight-cap-9.7314171?cmp=rss2026-08-21-WestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairsWestJet ordered to scrap weight cap on power wheelchairsCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/hkn-nhl-in-germany-9.7314220?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins to play NHL games in GermaEdmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins to play NHL games in Germany in 2027Community & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/indigenous-sport-relay-racing-9.7315114?cmp=rss2026-08-21-'The gift comes from the horse': How this growing Indigenous'The gift comes from the horse': How this growing Indigenous sport is staying grounded in traditionCommunity & Eventshttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/carney-s-big-challenge-as-canada-u-s-trade-deal-nears-9.7314851?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Carney's big challenge as Canada-U.S. trade deal nearsCarney's big challenge as Canada-U.S. trade deal nearsCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/2-men-stabbed-at-edmonton-temple-1-arrested/2026-08-21-2 men stabbed at Edmonton temple, 1 arrested2 men stabbed at Edmonton temple, 1 arrestedCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/ford-leads-elks-opportunistic-defensive-backs-against-visiting-bombers/2026-08-21-Ford leads Elks' opportunistic defensive backs against visitFord leads Elks' opportunistic defensive backs against visiting BombersCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/marathon-mess-up-teen-dead-in-shooting-the-weeks-top-news-stories/2026-08-21-Marathon mess up, teen dead in shooting: The week’s top newsMarathon mess up, teen dead in shooting: The week’s top news storiesCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/police-watchdog-investigating-2-non-fatal-shootings-in-northern-alberta/2026-08-21-Police watchdog investigating 2 non-fatal shootings in northPolice watchdog investigating 2 non-fatal shootings in northern AlbertaCommunity & Eventshttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/yamashita-shoots-62-to-take-1st-round-lead-in-edmonton-in-the-cpkc-womens-open/2026-08-21-Yamashita early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens Yamashita early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens and Henderson chasingCommunity & Eventshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/alberta-decides/before-alberta-takes-the-leap-lets-read-the-fine-print-126127182026-08-21-LEWINGTON: Alberta separation would mean years of negotiatioLEWINGTON: Alberta separation would mean years of negotiations, debt and uncertaintyCommunity & Eventshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-entertainment/celebrating-st-alberts-afro-caribbean-festival-126841612026-08-21-Celebrating St. Albert's Afro-Caribbean FestivalCelebrating St. Albert's Afro-Caribbean FestivalCommunity & Eventshttps://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/st-albert-real-estate-market-stabilizes-after-years-of-a-sellers-market-126596072026-08-21-St. Albert real estate market stabilizes after years of a seSt. Albert real estate market stabilizes after years of a seller's marketCommunity & Eventshttps://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/water-power-and-noise-ucp-continues-facing-heat-over-ai-data-centres/761822026-08-21-Water, power, and noise: UCP continues facing heat over AI dWater, power, and noise: UCP continues facing heat over AI data centresCommunity & Eventshttps://www.westernstandard.news/news/easier-to-export-zeros-and-ones-smith-calls-ai-data-centres-a-new-type-of-refinery/761882026-08-21-'EASIER TO EXPORT ZEROS AND ONES': Smith calls AI data centr'EASIER TO EXPORT ZEROS AND ONES': Smith calls AI data centres a new type of refineryCommunity & Eventshttps://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm2026-08-21-ugust 21, 2026 AMPing up mobility support for Albertans ncreugust 21, 2026 AMPing up mobility support for Albertans ncreased grants mean more Albertans with mobility…Community & Eventshttps://betakit.com/anthropic-job-posting-suggests-its-eyeing-alberta-for-data-centre-buildout/2026-08-21-Anthropic job postings point to Alberta data centre plansNew job postings suggest Anthropic is looking to increase its data centre footprint in Canada, with a particular focus on Alberta. Anthropic confirmed the postings but did not elaborate on its Canadian strategy or why it is targeting Alberta.Tech & Researchhttps://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/08/20/beyond-barriers-report-explores-challenges-of-2slgbtq-founders2026-08-21-Report outlines barriers facing Edmonton's 2SLGBTQ+ foundersA new report says queer and trans people in Edmonton often choose entrepreneurship out of necessity and need support that considers their identities. The Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce says queer and trans people can face barriers within established organizations, described as a “lavender ceiling.” The chamber will launch an interactive resource guide in September and McDine will meet with policymakers over the coming months.Tech & Researchhttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029388/calgary-tech-sector-highest-growth-north-america/2026-08-21-Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 Calgary’s tech sector sees North America’s highest growth 3 years and countingTech & Researchhttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029908/rescuers-use-new-tech-to-save-caver-trapped-vertically-in-albertas-psych-squeeze/2026-08-21-Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in AlRescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta’s ‘Psych Squeeze’Tech & Researchhttps://edmontontribune.com/were-subsidizing-technology-will-replace-millions-andrew-yang-warns/2026-08-21-Andrew Yang Warns About Massive Subsidization of AI TechnoloAndrew Yang Warns About Massive Subsidization of AI Technology That Could Displace MillionsTech & Researchhttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-new-driver-licence-health-care-card2026-08-21-Alberta's new all-in-one-licence: Nally 'empathetic' to thosAlberta's new all-in-one-licence: Nally 'empathetic' to those having issues, aware of long lineupsThe Provincehttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/alberta-marriage-record-rejected/2026-08-21-Alberta woman says marriage record rejected as ID for licencAlberta woman says marriage record rejected as ID for licence renewalThe Provincehttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-energy-rebate-canada-tax-concerns2026-08-21-No further Alberta energy rebates coming amid CRA tax concerNo further Alberta energy rebates coming amid CRA tax concerns: leaked documentThe Provincehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-independence-referendum-advertising-rallies-9.7311518?cmp=rss2026-08-21-With 60 days left until Alberta’s referendum, stay and leaveWith 60 days left until Alberta’s referendum, stay and leave sides plot their courseThe Provincehttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/gas-prices-set-to-rise-advocates-call-for-government-intervention/2026-08-21-Gas prices set to rise, advocates call for government intervGas prices set to rise, advocates call for government interventionThe Provincehttps://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/industry-insider-explains-what-potential-keystone-xl-revival-could-mean-for-prairie-connector-project/2026-08-21-Industry insider explains what potential Keystone XL revivalIndustry insider explains what potential Keystone XL revival could mean for Prairie Connector projectThe Provincehttps://globalnews.ca/news/12029289/calgary-bearspaw-water-main-shutdown-september-2026/2026-08-21-Brief shutdown of Bearspaw water main coming in September foBrief shutdown of Bearspaw water main coming in September for Calgary regionThe Provincehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/fisheries-and-oceans-canada-investigations-species-at-risk-9.7310439?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Conservationists call for more federal enforcement of SpecieConservationists call for more federal enforcement of Species at Risk Act violations in AlbertaThe Provincehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/proposed-changes-species-at-risk-scientists-concerned-9.7311343?cmp=rss2026-08-21-Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it toProposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientistThe Provincehttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/statistics-canada-reports-retail-sales-up-0-6-per-cent-in-june-at-74-3b/2026-08-21-Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.6 per cent in JuStatistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.6 per cent in June at $74.3BThe Provincehttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/early-voting-friday-quebec-federal-byelections/2026-08-21-Early voting begins Friday in three federal byelections acroEarly voting begins Friday in three federal byelections across CanadaThe Provincehttps://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/08/21/shameful-canada-u-k-australia-rebuke-israel-for-decision-on-aid-workers-deaths/2026-08-21-‘Shameful’: Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decisi‘Shameful’: Canada, U.K., Australia rebuke Israel for decision on aid workers’ deathsThe Provincehttps://edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta-separatism-two-men-two-views-but-canada-is-common-ground2026-08-21-Alberta separatism: Two men, two views but Canada is common Alberta separatism: Two men, two views but Canada is common groundThe Provincehttps://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/letters/thursdays-letters-referendum-ucp-bill-c-22-police2026-08-21-Friday's letters: Referendum is the UCP's worst move so farFriday's letters: Referendum is the UCP's worst move so farThe Provincehttps://edmontonsun.com/opinion/letters/letters-trump-continues-his-backtracking-ways2026-08-21-Letters: Trump continues his backtracking waysLetters: Trump continues his backtracking waysThe Provincehttps://edmontontribune.com/dollar-three-month-low-treasury-yields-ease/2026-08-21-U.S. dollar hovers near three-month trough amid easing TreasU.S. dollar hovers near three-month trough amid easing Treasury yieldsThe Provincehttps://edmontontribune.com/keystone-xl-pipeline-revival-linked-trade-talks-trump-delays-tariffs/2026-08-21-Large-Scale Keystone XL Revival Tied to US-Canada Trade NegoLarge-Scale Keystone XL Revival Tied to US-Canada Trade Negotiations Amid Tariff Delays by TrumpThe Provincehttps://edmontontribune.com/restricted-fire-zone-travel-ban-lifted-ontario/2026-08-21-Ontario to Lift Major Restrictions in Northwestern Fire ZoneOntario to Lift Major Restrictions in Northwestern Fire Zone Amid Improved ConditionsThe Provincehttps://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/08/20/UCP-Phoney-Claim-Alberta-Distinct-Legal-Tradition/2026-08-21-The UCP’s Phoney Claim About Alberta’s ‘Distinct Legal TradiThe UCP’s Phoney Claim About Alberta’s ‘Distinct Legal Tradition’The Provincehttps://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2026/08/21/Tyee-Podcast-Alberta-Separatism/2026-08-21-The Tyee Podcast: We Have Got to Stop Talking About Alberta The Tyee Podcast: We Have Got to Stop Talking About Alberta SeparatismThe Province