Teenage boy charged in Hairsine homicide of 16-year-old girl
A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the homicide of a 16-year-old girl in Hairsine. The girl was pronounced dead after officers found her seriously injured and performed first aid. An autopsy determined she died of a gunshot wound, and her death was deemed a homicide. The accused and the victim cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and police said investigators continue to probe the circumstances.
Edmonton and Ottawa create $2 million rental protection grant
The city and federal government have created a $2 million rental protection program for non-profits to buy and renovate homes while keeping the housing affordable. Edmonton has lost more than 15,000 low-cost or affordable rentals over the last 15 years as homes aged, were torn down or left the rental market. The city estimates 18,000 Edmontonians are in extreme housing needs.
Health officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure in Sherwood Park
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, the Government of Alberta said.
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Edmonton considers calcium chloride and faster residential snow clearing
Edmonton could resume using calcium chloride as part of an expanded snow and ice removal program in the next four-year budget cycle. It could also expand clearing into back lanes and match parking bans to set days. The plan will be discussed by the Community and Public Services committee at the end of the month.
Council narrowly revives LRT fare-gate pilot for budget review
Mayor Andrew Knack voted for the motion but said it was extremely unlikely he would support the program at budget. Knack said he would rather see funding used to rebuild LRT stations and that fare gates would not address station safety. Council considered fare gates in 2024 but did not proceed because of cost and station designs that make it easy to get around barriers.
Special City Council sets virtual meeting for August 21
Special City Council will meet virtually on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Council’s agenda includes a private verbal report on strategic planning under section 29 of the Access to Information Act.
21-year-old motorcyclist killed in southeast Edmonton crash
A 21-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV in southeast Edmonton on Wednesday evening. Police said the motorcycle struck a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover from behind near 34 Street and 64 Avenue. Police said speed is believed to be a factor and asked witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact EPS.
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
Bylaw 21578 Small Scale Residential (RS) → Medium Scale Residential (RM) Hearing August 25
Bylaw 21572 Small-Medium Scale Transition Residential (RSM), Urban Facilities (UF) → Medium Scale Residential (RM), max 16 m Hearing August 25
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Portable classrooms at an elementary school in Secord$1,197,610
145 - SECORD DRIVE NW
The filing
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.
Portable classrooms at an elementary school in Dechene$938,784
18111 - 57 AVENUE NW
The filing
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.
Waterslide replacement at a recreation centre in Clareview Town Centre$900,000
3804 - 139 AVENUE NW
The filing
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.
Courts & Legal
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2022 lounge shooting
One of the men charged in the fatal shooting at the Ertale Lounge in 2022 has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Anthropic job postings point to Alberta data centre expansion
New job postings suggest Anthropic plans to increase its data centre footprint in Canada, with a focus on Alberta. One posting seeks a Canadian compute lead to manage the company’s data centre build-out strategy, while another seeks a community engagement manager based in Alberta. Anthropic confirmed the postings but did not elaborate on its Canadian data centre strategy or why it is targeting Alberta. The compute lead would be responsible for bringing gigawatts of compute online in Canada and selecting, leasing and financing data centre sites.
Some Alberta disability recipients still await corrected payments
Some Alberta disability benefit recipients are still waiting weeks for corrected payments after issues with their August benefits. The province initially said a technical system error affected approximately 1,605 AISH and ADAP recipients. The province said recipients who have not received their full benefit should contact the Alberta Supports Contact Centre. Staff are reviewing a small number of outstanding payment issues case by case, according to a statement from the province.
Recipients who have not received their full benefit should contact the Alberta Supports Contact Centre.
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7 Bylaw 21560 be postponed to the December 8, 2026, City Council Public Hearing. Due Date: December 8, 2026, City Council Public Hearing
Carried7–6split, 1 vote in it
7 for, 6 against7–6
AgainstA. Knack, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, J. Wright
ForR. Clarke, M. Elliott, M. Janz, J. Morgan, A. Paquette, T. Parmar, K. Principe
Moved by M. Janz, seconded by K. Principe
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