The Pulse

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


Recent Editions

The Pulse

Monday, April 29

In this edition: On the agenda: Citadel, e-scooters, entertainment district; podcasters unpack 8.9% property tax increase; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, April 26

In this edition: City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs; proposed legislation would increase provincial authority over municipalities; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, April 25

In this edition: How Edmonton's first community archivist builds better records; calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, April 24

In this edition: Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to climate change? New research provides answers; a moment in history: April 24, 1971; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, April 23

In this edition: Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton; fire engulfs historic Hangar 11 at former Edmonton municipal airport; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, April 22

In this edition: On the agenda: Potential tax increases, Windsor Park rezoning, supportive housing; podcasters poke plans for districts in Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings


Recently in The Pulse

Two geese walk on ice in front of Edmonton City Hall.
podcast city council

Podcasters unpack 8.9% property tax increase

Edmonton City Council's decision to approve an 8.9% increase to property taxes "shocked" the hosts of Episode 261 of Speaking Municipally.

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A photograph of a multi-storey institutional building.
arts city council

City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs

The Citadel Theatre's lease, signed with the city in 1974, is up for renewal as of September, and a proposed new agreement could see the costs to maintain and renew the venerable arts institution's building transferred to the City of Edmonton.

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A vacant lot with a concrete barrier set up around it, viewed from the far side of the street
engagement region

Calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County

Here are opportunities to provide feedback to municipal planners about street safety in Brander Gardens, a proposed rezoning on 99 Street, north of Whyte Avenue, and healthy aging in Strathcona County.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Appearing Nightly, Mayfair Hotel, Lounge & Mayfair Room"
history development

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.

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An aerial view of Edmonton.
podcast city council

Podcasters poke plans for districts in Edmonton

With district planning policymaking afoot at Edmonton city council, podcast hosts Troy Pavlek and Mack Male took a look at what the proposed plans mean for the city on Episode 260 of Speaking Municipally.

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A group of K-6 children entering a marked crosswalk in front of a school
engagement region

Calls for public engagement: Glenwood, Brander Gardens

Here are opportunities to inform city planning about neighbourhood and alley renewals in Glenwood and street safety in Brander Gardens.

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