The Pulse

Our weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in the Edmonton region.


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Tuesday, May 5

In this edition: Arts awards celebrate Edmonton's creative best; Edmonton postpones prescribed burn due to high winds; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, May 4

In this edition: On the agenda: Rezonings galore and an intergovernmental update; Lewis Farms Rec Centre gifted Cree name; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, May 1

In this edition: Your Turn: Yellowhead, parkland, and strategic plans; A moment in history from 1953; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, April 30

In this edition: East-side artists bring galleries to the streets; Edmonton Public Schools hosts AI conference for high school students; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, April 29

In this edition: Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says; Quarters CRL facing $64M shortfall, council hears; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, April 28

In this edition: Fundraising dinners build 'complete community food chain'; applications open for Edmonton's Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

A newspaper clipping with the headline 'City By-Law Is Drawn Up To Regulate 'Gas' Stations'
history business

A moment in history: May 1, 1953

On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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A newspaper clipping of an ad for The Dreamland Theatre
history arts

A moment in history: April 17, 1919

On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Astronomers Hear Of Asteroid Group'
history tech

A moment in history: April 10, 1942

On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.

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A newspaper clipping of an advertisement for Palace of Sweets at Easter time
history food

A moment in history: March 27, 1969

On this day in 1969, Edmonton's storied candy store, the Palace of Sweets, was advertising its Easter treats.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Secession Talk Is Heard In Alberta's Legislature'
history

A moment in history: March 20, 1931

On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.

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