- The City of Edmonton is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program. Indigenous artists working in traditional and contemporary arts, fine craft, media, music, performing, visual, and literary arts are eligible. The selected artist will create new work, receive $36,000 in compensation for the one-year, part-time residency, and get a dedicated workspace. They will also share their work through a public showcase and contribute to public programming. Applications are open to individuals 18 years or older through the Edmonton Arts Council.
- Edmonton city council voted to cut the maximum wall height for new infill housing in the city's mature neighbourhoods. The new limit for developments in RS zones is 9.5 metres, reduced from 10.5 metres. The change addresses concerns about the overall bulk of new builds, though structures with pitched roofs can still reach 10.5 metres at their highest point if the design slopes down.
- The City of Edmonton is beginning a multi-phase streetscaping and alley renewal project around O-day'min Park this week to improve roads, alleys and accessibility. Construction will be completed in six stages to help maintain access to the park, nearby businesses, homes and parking lots, with pedestrian and cycling routes adjusted as needed. The first phase, running from April to June, includes utility work, a new paving stone alley north of the park, a pedestrian walkway on 106 Street, and landscaping features such as trees, planters and decorative lighting. Later phases through October will bring sidewalk and roadway upgrades on 107 Street, and additional paving stone alleys. A final phase planned for 2027 will upgrade 106 Street between Jasper Avenue and the centre of the park with new sidewalks, landscaping and lighting.
- Construction has begun on the new Harbin Gate in Edmonton's Chinatown. The project aims to rebuild the iconic landmark, which was originally located at 97 Street and 102 Avenue and disassembled in 2020 due to the Valley Line LRT construction. The new gate will stand on 102 Avenue between 96 and 97 Streets as a symbol of Edmonton's historical connection with its sister city, Harbin, in China.
- The University of Alberta Bridge Club is preparing to compete at the North American Bridge Championships in Minneapolis this July. It qualified by placing fourth in an online sectional tournament held in February, competing against more than 30 U.S. and Canadian collegiate teams. Team member Isaac Stone, who moved to Edmonton from Texas, said the bridge community is growing and vibrant, challenging the stereotype that it's a game primarily for retirees.
- The Edmonton Oilers suffered a controversial overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 on April 27, after Ryan Poehling scored a goal that was confirmed despite officials lacking a clear sightline of the puck under goalie Tristan Jarry's skate. The goal has reignited debate on whether the NHL should embrace goal-line technology. While the NHL uses Sony's Hawk-Eye for replays, it has not adopted automated goal-line tech, citing challenges like puck speed and player movement. The Ducks are leading the series 3-1.
- Edmonton lawyer Avnish Nanda and his pro-immigration group, Our Alberta Advantage, filed a complaint with Elections Alberta, arguing that the Alberta government's new referendum website is biased, using taxpayer money to campaign for one side by highlighting information such as the costs of temporary residents without mentioning their tax contributions. Premier Danielle Smith said the website offers "facts" to help voters and the government will openly advocate its position for the Oct. 19 referendum. The province amended the Election Act in July 2025 to allow such government advertising for stand-alone referendums.
- The trial for 21-year-old Dennis Okeymow, who is accused of selling the rifle used to kill Edmonton police constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan, is now underway. The officers were shot by 16-year-old Roman Shewchuk on March 16, 2023, who then took his own life. Okeymow pleaded guilty to selling drugs to Shewchuk but not guilty to 14 counts, including manslaughter. Prosecutors said that Okeymow sold the GSG STG 44 rifle for $2,500 to the unlicensed, mentally ill youth, despite the clear risks.
- Edmonton man Kyle Edmund Boozan, 35, pleaded guilty to impersonating an Edmonton police officer, obtaining property by false pretence, and breaking and entering to commit mischief. Boozan, a City of Edmonton transit peace officer, met a complainant online in May 2025 and claimed to be an Edmonton Police Service officer, using his then-fiancée's badge and uniform photos. The complainant, trusting him, gave him an apartment key. After the deception was revealed in July 2025, Boozan illegally entered her building to return the key. He received a 24-month conditional sentence with house arrest and three years' probation.
Headlines: April 28, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim