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Edmonton looking to improve snow and ice clearing policy

Among the improvements being proposed in Edmonton's snow and ice clearing policy is moving residential blading to a monthly basis, if needed.

Edmonton homeowner takes snow plow damage frustrations to the street

A west Edmonton resident has erected a sign on the lawn of his home in the Patricia Heights neighbourhood, where he says a city snow plow caused damage this past winter.

City of Edmonton considering return of controversial calcium chloride

The City of Edmonton ran a pilot program for two years but stopped using the de-icing agent in 2019, after increased concerns about damage to vehicles, concrete and infrastructure.

2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton — with more storms expected

Since the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation  — both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now — and the year is far from over.

Severe thunderstorm flooding shuts down Whitemud Drive in west Edmonton

A severe thunderstorm dumped massive amounts of rain quickly, flooding roads across Edmonton, including the Whitemud and Yellowhead, and prompted a high volume of 911 calls.

Edmonton’s summer of rain has Folk Fest trucking in sand, Fringe hiring meteorologist

Edmonton's signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to avoid becoming the latest casualty of the city’s wettest summer on record.

Thunderstorm cleanup expected to cost City of Edmonton $20-$30 million

Edmonton city manager Eddie Robar says this is the first time in his current role he's seen the effects of summer storms cost more than in the winter.

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Summer of storms keeps Edmonton-area festival organizers on their toes

While Big Valley Jamboree is still waiting to see how the weather turns out, other festivals in the Edmonton region have already experienced Mother Nature's wrath firsthand.

Keeping Edmonton moving: Inside the operations powering the Valley Line Southeast LRT

Edmonton is a bustling city of over a million people in Alberta, Canada. It is the northernmost metropolis of its size in North America. Since November 2023, the city has been enjo...

Deep sinkhole opens up in north Edmonton after weekend thunderstorms

The City of Edmonton and EPCOR say Mother Nature has pushed the wastewater system to its limits in recent weeks, as several thunderstorms have dumped massive amounts of rain.

Edmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain

Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.

Monday thunderstorm floods roads, halts traffic and transit across Edmonton

Three waves of heavy rainfall doused the Edmonton region in quick succession Monday afternoon, flooding roads, downing trees and halting traffic.

Edmonton homeowners frustrated as their properties erode into infill excavations

With proper shoring not yet in place at an infill development in Edmonton's west end, in the aftermath of a recent storm, the excavation site looked like a swimming pool.

Oops! It’s all Edmonton: St. Louis Blues name leadership group full of Alberta ties

Pound for pound, the city of Edmonton and its surrounding cities have produced some of the best hockey players the world has ever seen. In fact, according to Quant Hockey, Edmonton...

Epcor mulls accelerated storm-water resilience plan after Edmonton’s record rainfalls

After a summer of floods, EPCOR and the City of Edmonton are looking at accelerating stormwater system improvements — part of a 20-year, $1.6-billion flood resilience plan.

Summer Snowfall on Canadian Slopes

Ski resorts in Western Canada have been reporting fresh snowfall on their higher terrain, with images on social media receiving thousands of likes. Snowfall in late August is not u...

A tale of 2 cities: Edmonton floods while Calgary bakes in the sun

Alberta's two biggest cities have had starkly different weather over the past month with Edmonton getting nearly 25 times the amount of rain that's fallen on Calgary in July.

Canadian Ski Resort Wakes Up To Late August Snowstorm

Edmonton plans separation referendum to separate from Alberta separation referendum

EDMONTON – With the October 19th Alberta Separation referendum approaching, residents of the provincial capital have announced that they will be holding their own referendum to sep...

IBC estimates $230M in insured damage claimed from Edmonton storms

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says two storms have resulted in almost a quarter billion dollars' worth of insured damage in Edmonton and the surrounding communities.

Boardwalk Centre renters seek action after summer storms damage suites

Some of the residents of the highrise along Jasper Avenue at 90 Street in central Edmonton are living with damaged ceilings and walls from storm flooding.

Rainbow Valley Bridge work wrapping up on Whitemud Drive

After two and a half years of near-daily gridlock on Whitemud Drive in southwest Edmonton due to Rainbow Valley Bridge construction, the light at the end of the tunnel is near.

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible across Alberta, in Edmonton region Tuesday

There are several overlapping advisories for both severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, with storms expected to materialize in the late afternoon across central Alberta.