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Sept. 18, 2026

Your turn: Vehicles for hire, transit-related art, reconciliation; a moment in history from 1915; and more headlines and happenings

Essentials

  • 22°C: Clearing in the morning. High 22. UV index 4 or moderate. (forecast)
  • Purple: The High Level Bridge will be lit purple for the Kaleido Family Arts Festival. (details)
  • 6pm, Sept. 19: The Edmonton Oilers host the Winnipeg Jets for a preseason game at Rogers Place. (details)
  • 1pm, Sept. 19: The Edmonton Elks play the Toronto Argonauts at BMO Field. (details)

Your turn: Vehicles for hire, transit-related art, reconciliation

This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a City of Edmonton survey about rideshare services and other vehicles for hire, as well as a couple of invitations to inspire some transit-related art and an opportunity in Sturgeon County to pledge action on reconciliation with Indigenous people.

Headlines: Sept. 18, 2026

Edmonton police chief says better coordination needed in process for releasing former detainees; Edmonton councillor calls to review city's street parking system; Edmonton Transit Service hosting 2 upcoming open houses

Recent editions

Thursday, Sept. 17

Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership; Edmonton mayor responds to criticism of current council; and more headlines and happenings

Wednesday, Sept. 16

West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion; Edmonton transit officers issued $3M in trespass tickets to people of no fixed address last year; and more headlines and happenings

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact; Edmonton audit committee hears some recommendations not yet implemented 8 months later; and more headlines and happenings

Monday, Sept. 14

On the agenda: Parking audit, lodging houses, McKernan rezoning; increased police presence making tough situation worse for Edmonton's homeless community, advocates say; and more headlines and happenings

Friday, Sept. 11

Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world; a moment in history from 1976; and more headlines and happenings

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