- Brazilian software firm Zero-Defect has established its North American operations in the Edmonton area, according to a feature published by Edmonton Global. The company, which specializes in AI-powered quality assurance, chose the region for its strong innovation ecosystem and access to Canada's Start-up Visa program. Co-founders recently incorporated a Canadian subsidiary and plan to begin local hiring as they grow their presence.
- The Edmonton Police Service is warning residents to take precautions after a series of summer break-ins at an apartment complex near 106 Street and 97 Avenue. Thieves used glue on door frames to identify vacant units, targeting homes left empty for extended periods. Surveillance footage captured two suspects in the area on July 1 between midnight and 1 a.m., but they have not yet been identified.
- A new Islamic school broke ground in south Edmonton this week. The Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Academy, at 86 Street and 41 Avenue, will serve the growing Muslim community in the area.
- An Edmonton family is reeling after three of their businesses were targeted within 10 days, two by fires and one by vandalism. The latest blaze, at Valley Nails and Spa in the city's northwest, was caught on camera and is now under investigation as suspicious. No injuries were reported, but the family says they're living in fear and unsure why they've been targeted. The daughter of the business owner said the incidents have left them devastated, as the shops are their only source of income.
- Former UCP MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair will join the Alberta Party and rename it the Progressive Conservative Party. Alberta Party president Lindsay Amantea proposed the merger. Guthrie was ousted from the UCP caucus after demanding a public inquiry into health care contracting, while Sinclair was removed for suggesting he'd vote against the provincial budget. The United Conservative Party sent a cease and desist letter to the two former caucus members, accusing them of improperly using the Progressive Conservative name to form a rival party. The UCP argues it owns the PC brand, while the breakaway MLAs claim the legal challenge shows fear of growing support for a centrist rival.
Headlines: July 24, 2025
By Mariam Ibrahim