The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Friday, March 20

In this edition: Your Turn: Street Labs, St. Albert housing, future of Gibbons; a moment in history from 1931; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, March 19

In this edition: ETS 'eager to learn' when it comes to accessibility; councillors vote to keep new patio fees for bars, restaurants; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, March 18

In this edition: Robot-made trusses among pilot projects in new program; Lewis Farms Recreation Centre expected to be over budget; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, March 17

In this edition: Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon County; Edmonton police Taser use increasing, CBC finds; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, March 16

In this edition: On the agenda: Lewis Farms, money matters, and more; Edmonton mayor criticizes police chief's trip to Israel; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, March 13

In this edition: Your turn: Whyte, transit accessibility, and Street Labs; a moment in history from 1959; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

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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A newspaper clipping of an ad for Shoppers' Park Westmount, promising parking for 15,000 cars every day
history business

A moment in history: March 13, 1959

On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.

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An actor stands on a stage while a stage manager looks on.
arts festivals

Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies

Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.

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Seven waste receptacles behind an infill development.
city council waste disposal

On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget

This week, councillors will review the waste reduction roadmap for the next four years, vote on rezoning applications, and continue planning the 2027-2030 budget.

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A newspaper clipping of a picture of townhouses with round, convex windows above a caption calling them 'Cyclops' homes.
history housing

A moment in history: March 6, 1978

On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline '35 Planes Destroyed By Fire' and a picture of the fire's aftermath
history region

A moment in history: Feb. 27, 1967

On this day in 1967, the Edmonton Flying Club was recovering after a fire that destroyed all of its aircraft.

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