- Edmonton city council voted 8-4 to maintain the maximum number of units for new infill developments at eight dwellings, rejecting a motion from Coun. Karen Principe to reduce it to six. Council also voted 10-3 to limit new infill to 9.5 metres in total height, and voted 11-2 to instruct administration to draft a private tree protection bylaw. A feasibility study found that approximately 292 homes were issued permits to be redeveloped into six- to eight-unit buildings, amounting to 0.5% of the city's housing inventory.
- The City of Edmonton has declared a Phase 1 parking ban starting Feb. 18 at 7am, and has enlisted 100 private graders to assist with snow clearing as about 15 to 30 centimetres of snow has fallen across the region since Monday night. Spokesperson Valerie Dacyk said bringing in private contractors before the snow stops will help clear the roads faster. "As always, we just ask for residents to have patience and give our crews room to work," Dacyk said. "We want to get those roads clear and ready for use as soon as possible."
- An Edmonton Public Schools review of the school resource officer program found mostly positive feedback from staff, students, and families after the program returned to some schools last year. Officers have returned to 13 schools across Edmonton, with seven more schools getting SROs this month. Students surveyed generally appreciated the approachable, friendly, and visible presence of the SRO, though some community members expressed concerns about ensuring marginalized communities and youth are properly supported.
- Edmonton faces a $10-billion gap in funding for renewing roads, recreation centres, and other infrastructure over the next decade, according to a recent presentation. Even if the city allocates every unconstrained dollar toward refurbishment during this period, it will still be $10 billion short of what's needed. "There needs to be a dramatic rebalancing of infrastructure spending between new and old, understanding that there is painfully little room to add to the city's asset base," columnist Keith Gerein wrote.
- Chandos Construction said in a news release that okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre), which opened in December, has achieved Zero Carbon Building Design v3 certification and features on-site renewable power generation through 360 solar photovoltaic panels and a geothermal energy system. The centre "is a space deeply rooted in Indigenous culture and practice," Diana Elniski, executive advisor at Boyle Street Community Services, said. "That means being good caretakers of the land we live on and honouring it as Treaty 6 people. The solar and geothermal energy systems allow us to provide a place for healing, dignity, and safety to everyone who enters while minimizing our environmental footprint."
- Olivia and Noah remained the most popular baby names in Alberta for 2025, with Olivia holding the top spot for 13 consecutive years, and Noah for seven years. More than 52,000 births were registered in Alberta in 2025, with parents choosing more than 14,500 unique names.
- Edmonton Oilers centre Josh Samanski received rave reviews at the 2026 Olympics, scoring a goal and an assist as Germany beat France 5-1 to advance to the quarter-final against Slovakia. The 23-year-old has turned himself into a two-way force and proved to be a capable third-line centre, columnist David Staples wrote.
