In this Urban Brief Edmonton Edition…
Edmonton Just Landed the Biggest Prize in International Hockey
Rogers Place is officially the home of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey semifinals and the championship game and the whole hockey world just took notice.
⚡ The Moment The NHL and NHLPA announced today that Edmonton and Calgary will co-host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, with Prague as the European host. Edmonton gets the crown jewel, the two semifinals and the championship game, all at Rogers Place in February 2028.
The tournament features eight of the best hockey nations in the world competing over 17 games across 13 days
Calgary hosts six round robin games and one elimination game at the brand new Scotia Place
The World Cup is projected to generate an estimated $375 million in economic impact for Alberta, supporting over 43,000 jobs and filling nearly 172,000 hotel rooms
McDavid himself announced Edmonton's role on social media, and yes, the crowd went wild
If you have ever dreamed of watching the world's best players live in your own city, 2028 is your year. Register your ticket interest now at
Edmonton's Airport Is Shipping Live Horses to Japan for Slaughter and a Welfare Group Wants It Stopped Now
An animal welfare organization is demanding a full ban on live horse shipments out of Edmonton International Airport after investigators uncovered deeply disturbing conditions.
⚡ The Moment Horses bred on Alberta feedlots are being crated and flown from Edmonton International Airport to Japan, where their meat is served raw as a luxury delicacy. Animal Justice, a Canadian animal law organization, filed a formal complaint with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency this week demanding the practice be banned immediately.
Investigators documented horses arriving at the airport visibly injured, limping and dragging their legs before being loaded onto aircraft
Federal regulations require horses to rest, eat and drink before flights over a certain length, investigators say those rules are being routinely ignored
Canada is one of the last countries in the world still allowing live horse exports for slaughter
Japan is the primary destination, where the raw horse meat dish known as basashi is considered a high end delicacy
Does Edmonton International Airport have any business being part of this supply chain? A lot of Edmontonians would say no.
Care Workers at Two Edmonton Senior Communities Just Made a Big Move
Over 100 people caring for seniors at two Edmonton retirement communities have filed to unionize, and a decision could come as soon as this Thursday.
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees filed two certification applications on behalf of workers employed by Arch Services Ltd., which provides staffing for Christenson Communities. The facilities involved are Village at Westmount and Glastonbury Village, both luxury retirement communities near Edmonton.
Around 40 workers at Village at Westmount and around 60 at Glastonbury Village are included in the applications, covering health care aides, licensed practical nurses and all other employees,
Alberta Labour Relations Board hearings are scheduled for this Thursday, March 19
Workers need support from 40% of staff to file, in this case at least 17 from Westmount and 25 from Glastonbury already signed on
AUPE filed a similar application in December for workers at Devonshire Village, another Christenson facility, those workers are still waiting on their certification
If you or someone you love lives in a retirement community, this story is worth following closely.
Alberta's Rural Communities Are Owed $250 Million in Unpaid Oil and Gas Taxes, And Most of It May Be Gone Forever
Alberta just released a new plan to stop oil and gas companies from skipping their municipal tax bills, but the bad news is the money already owed may never come back.
A report released Monday by the province, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Alberta Energy Regulator outlines 17 recommendations to crack down on delinquent oil and gas companies, but acknowledged that $250 million in unpaid taxes accumulated over the years is likely unrecoverable.
One key recommendation: oil and gas companies must stay current on their property taxes or risk losing their right to keep producing
Rural Municipalities president Kara Westerlund warned that rural Alberta is facing close to a $25 billion infrastructure deficit in roads, bridges, culverts and water systems by end of 2026
The government said 96% of oil and gas taxes are paid on time, but the delinquent 4% has caused massive damage to communities like those in Leduc County, Strathcona County and Parkland County
The NDP called the plan overdue and said they will believe it when they see real action
This hits every rural municipality in our region. What do you think, should companies face tougher consequences for skipping their tax bills?
Pierre Poilievre Wants a Tariff Free Auto Deal with the US, and Alberta is Watching Closely
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre rolled out his boldest trade proposal yet on Sunday, a one for one tariff free auto pact with the United States that he says protects Canadian jobs and forces a fair deal with Washington.
Poilievre announced the plan in Windsor after meeting with executives from General Motors and Ford in Detroit. The idea is simple: for every vehicle built in Canada, the manufacturer gets to sell one into Canada duty free. He says Trump should say yes because it grows American production too.
The plan targets bringing Canadian auto production back up to two million vehicles per year within a decade, up from 1.2 million last year
GST would be removed from all Canadian made vehicles under the proposal
Vehicles using Chinese or Russian connected software would be banned from the program
Polls currently show the Liberals leading nationally, putting added pressure on Poilievre to land a compelling economic message
For Albertans connected to manufacturing, energy and trade, what happens between Canada and the US is never just politics. It is jobs and paycheques. What do you think of this plan?
Edmonton local Weather
Day⬆ 11° higher than historical avg, ⬆ 8° higher than historical avg..
🌤️ Edmonton Weather — Tuesday March 17
Tuesday brings a much more comfortable 7°C with mostly clear skies and only a 10% chance of light rain, making it a lovely day to get out and celebrate St. Patricks Day. After the chilly start to the week, Tuesday is practically a gift from Edmonton skies!
📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
St. Patricks Day Weekend at CRAFT Beer Market Tickets
🗓 March 16 to 17 · ⏰ All day
📍 CRAFT Beer Market,
Edmonton Live music, drink specials and full on green vibes all weekend long to celebrate St. Patricks Day. Free entry on Sunday, small cover on Monday!
🏒 Edmonton Oilers vs. San Jose Sharks Details
📆March 17 · ⏰ Evening (standard NHL puck drop)
📍 Rogers Place, Downtown
A St. Patrick’s Day home game at Rogers Place, with the Oilers hosting the Sharks in a loud, high‑energy arena night.🎲 Dungeons & Dragons: Labo Marches Tickets
🗓 March 17 · ⏰ 5:15–8:30 p.m.
📍 Labo Coffee YEG, Whyte Ave
A casual, drop‑in D&D night at a Whyte Ave café for ages 16+, perfect for gamers and story‑lovers looking for a low‑key mid‑week hang.🤝 Industry Insights: Community Networking Event Details
🗓 March 17 · ⏰ 11:30 a.m.
📍 MacEwan University, Edmonton
A lunchtime networking session bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to talk careers, community, and opportunities🎤 Let’s Talk Alberta Tour – Sherwood Park Details
🗓 March 17 · ⏰ Evening
📍 Sherwood Park (venue per listing)
A political‑talk and music night featuring speakers like Chris Scott and Leighton Grey, plus live music from Ben Crane, focused on provincial issues and freedoms.St. Patricks Day Leprechaun Hunt at Sherwood Park
🗓 March 17 · ⏰ 10:00am to 12:00pm
📍 2008 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park Leprechauns have hidden gold coins throughout the shop and kids get to find them with the help of a magical fairy! A special lucky charm sensory table is open for play too. Free and family friendly fun for St. Patricks Day morning.
Delhi 2 Dublin Live Grab your tickets here
🗓 March 17 · ⏰ Evening
📍 Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Camrose
A one of a kind musical collision blending Celtic, Bhangra and world music into one unforgettable live show. A great road trip night out for something truly different this St. Patricks Day.
March 18
🎤 Logan Klaus – Dreams & Visions Live Details
🗓 March 18 · ⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Festival Place, Sherwood Park
Local artist Logan Klaus brings his Dreams & Visions show to Festival Place, blending storytelling and live music in an intimate theatre setting.Escape Wonderland Book your spot here
🗓 March 17 to 20 · ⏰ Various times this week
📍 Edmonton An Alice in Wonderland themed escape room for just $5 — one of the best value nights out in the city right now. Great for friends, couples or family.
Edmonton Oil Kings vs Calgary Hitmen Tickets
🗓 March 18 · ⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Rogers Place, Edmonton
The Oil Kings are back on home ice Wednesday night taking on the Calgary Hitmen. A great affordable night out for the whole family.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers Live Tickets
🗓 March 19 · ⏰ Evening
📍 River Cree Resort and Casino, Enoch Rock and blues legend George Thorogood brings his powerhouse live show to just outside Edmonton. If you know who Bad to the Bone is, you already know why this is a must see.
🎭 The Wizard of Oz – Live Musical Tickets
📅 March 17 – April 12, 2026
🕢 Evening shows: 7:30 PM | Matinees: 1:30 PM
📍 Citadel Theatre, 9828 101A Ave, EdmontonThe Citadel Theatre brings the classic story of Dorothy and her journey down the Yellow Brick Road to life in a vibrant stage musical featuring iconic songs, colourful characters, and a magical adventure for all ages
🎯 Hit or Miss — Edmonton's Favourite Irish Pubs and Bars
St. Patricks Day has us thinking about Edmonton's pub scene and we want to know what you think! We are putting four of Edmonton's most talked about Irish pubs and bars to the vote.
Cast your verdict - Hit or Miss?
🍺 Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - A downtown Edmonton institution. Classic pub grub, live music and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget what time it is.
🍺 Sherlock Holmes Pub - Multiple locations across the city, a familiar face for Edmontonians for decades. Reliable, warm and always busy on a big night.
🍺 Slainte Irish Pub - A Whyte Avenue favourite with a loyal crowd, cold pints and the kind of craic that keeps people coming back.
🍺 The Blarney Stone - A newer contender on Edmonton's pub scene that has been turning heads. Worth the hype or still finding its feet?
Drop your Hit or Miss verdict in the comments below! 🍀
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