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Sept. 8, 2026

On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT; community mourns death of Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning; and more headlines and happenings

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  • 22°C: A mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late in the afternoon. High 22. UV index 4 or moderate. (forecast)
  • Blue: The High Level Bridge will be lit blue for Mennonite Heritage Week. (details)
  • 38-28: The Edmonton Elks defeated the Calgary Stampeders on Sept. 7. (details)

Headlines: Sept. 8, 2026

Community mourns death of Indigenous actor and filmmaker Georgina Lightning; UofA ending funding for 6 affiliated non-profit child-care centres; NAIT's Nest restaurant closed after carbon monoxide detected

Recent editions

Friday, Sept. 4

Your turn: Land use updates in the region; a moment in history from 1947; and more headlines and happenings

Thursday, Sept. 3

Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'; council to consider added funding for Chinatown clean-up groups; and more headlines and happenings

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Art collective opens at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP; former Edmonton Journal building up for sale; and more headlines and happenings

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Bike routes cancelled or put off despite council direction; Temporary closure planned at 121 Street and Yellowhead Trail for conversion project; and more headlines and happenings

Monday, Aug. 31

On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage; hundreds rally for separation at legislature in Edmonton ahead of October referendum; and more headlines and happenings

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