- Edmonton city council unanimously approved a 25-storey podium-style high rise at 11630 87 Avenue in the Windsor Park neighbourhood. Developers reduced the height from an initial 32 storeys after community feedback. The project, located near the Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT station, could begin construction in late 2027. While some residents expressed concerns over traffic, supporters of the development highlighted the location's transit access and university proximity.
- More than half of Edmonton's bus fleet, 537 out of 879 40-foot buses, are operating beyond the 15-year average lifespan, with a transit advocacy group reporting that over 56% are in poor condition. Emily Stremel of Edmonton Transit Riders hopes the City will replace 75 buses annually until 2030 to avoid expensive repairs and a potential 13% reduction in bus services. Coun. Jon Morgan supports a gradual renewal to balance maintenance costs with new bus acquisitions, noting that full renewal could cost $300 million.
- Residents in Edmonton's Grovenor neighbourhood are pushing back against planned road changes aimed at improving cycling, arguing they will reduce parking and make driving more difficult. The city plans to begin work this spring, adding bike lanes, lowering speed limits, installing speed bumps and converting some streets to one-way traffic. Some locals say the changes are unnecessary given current cycling levels and worry about limited parking as new housing is added, while others feel they were not adequately consulted.
- The Edmonton Police Service won an effort to overturn a human rights tribunal decision that found the police service discriminated against Yousef John and Caesar Judianga. Court of King's Bench Justice John Little found that the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal 2024 ruling, which awarded $80,000 to the two men, was "unreasonable" and "not internally coherent." The tribunal had found the police service liable for racial discrimination due to "unconscious bias" regarding a May 5, 2017, incident where the men, both Black, were arrested after reporting a crime. Little tossed out the decision and damages, opting not to order a new hearing.
- Dozens of people gathered on Alberta Avenue in Edmonton on May 5 to mark Red Dress Day and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people. Organizer Fran Chalifoux called for greater awareness and action, sharing the loss of her 13-year-old niece Sierra, who was killed in 2020. Participants carried signs bearing the names and photos of victims as chants of "no more stolen sisters" echoed through the vigil.
- Edmonton's 124 Street Grand Market will launch its season with a block party on May 14 featuring live entertainment, food trucks, and more than 50 local vendors. The event begins at 4 p.m. along 108 Avenue and 124 Street, offering free, family-friendly programming. Organizers say the market, now in its 15th year, focuses on building community connections alongside supporting local businesses. The market will continue weekly on Thursdays, add Sunday markets starting June 7, and host additional pop-up events throughout the summer.
- The University of Alberta Hospital and Stollery Children's Hospital emergency departments expanded a one-bag, one-visitor policy. The measure, first implemented at the Royal Alexandra Hospital following a violent incident, restricts patients and visitors to a single bag and one support person each. Officials said the policy aims to reduce clutter, maintain clear walkways, ensure space for patient care, and decrease crowding and noise. Exceptions will be made for patients requiring additional support and for essential medical or childcare items.
- The Edmonton Police Service is seeking witnesses to a fatal two-vehicle collision that happened in west Edmonton on April 30 at about 1:30pm. An 82-year-old man driving a 2026 Toyota Camry, with a 78-year-old female passenger, was struck by a 29-year-old man driving a 2010 Mazda3, while exiting Whitemud Drive onto northbound 170 Street. Initially, no injuries were reported, but the 78-year-old woman's condition worsened, and she died in hospital on May 3. Investigators ask anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact police.
- St. Albert RCMP are investigating an alleged hate-motivated assault on Ali Wahad Noor, 56, which happened on May 1. Noor reported that after leaving the Muslim Association of St. Albert, a driver blocked his vehicle at Poirier Avenue and Parkwood Drive, used racial slurs, insulted Islam, and punched him, causing him to lose consciousness and suffer injuries. Police arrested a suspect who was later released, and charges are now under review by Crown prosecutors. Somali community leader Ahmed Abdulkadir highlighted a rise in similar hate-motivated incidents against Muslim people in the Edmonton region.
Headlines: May 6, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim