Hey Edmonton, Happy Wednesday!!
Today's issue is packed from top to bottom. A summer concert you are absolutely going to want to put on your calendar just got announced, an Edmonton courtroom delivered some long overdue justice, and someone in our community needs your help finding a missing person right now.
Plus our Local Love Spotlight is shining on an incredible local business, and their story is one you are going to want to share.
Got your coffee, tea or a wacky drink… Let's get into it.👇
Guilty: A Long Wait for Justice Ends in an Edmonton Courtroom
A family finally has the answer they have been waiting years for.
Clayton Berard, 45, was found guilty of manslaughter Monday in the 2019 death of Rose Knife, 48, outside the George Spady Centre in central Edmonton
Berard was also convicted of aggravated assault for a second stabbing that same year
Sentencing is scheduled for a later date
Does justice feel like justice when it takes this long? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Chinatown to City Hall: Slow Down and Listen
Edmonton's Chinatown community has a message for city planners and it is not a quiet one.
Residents and business owners told the urban planning committee Monday they are worried about bus rapid transit routes cutting through their neighbourhood
Concerns centre on reduced parking, construction disruption and the loss of regular foot traffic for local shops
A formal city response is expected in the coming weeks
Do you think the city does enough listening before big projects go ahead? Tell us below.
Have You Seen Mandy? Edmonton Police Need Your Eyes
A family is waiting and police are asking all of Edmonton to pay attention.
Mandy Lynn Cardinal, 38, was last seen leaving River Cree Casino on March 20
Edmonton Police Service has now taken over the investigation from RCMP
Anyone with information is asked to call EPS at 780 423 4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477
Please share this one. It could make all the difference.
🎵 Kesha and Conan Gray Are Coming to Edmonton This Summer
Summer just got a whole lot louder, Edmonton.
OEG Sports and Entertainment announced the Neon Skies Music Festival coming to the ICE District Fan Park on July 17 and 18
Headliners are Kesha and Conan Gray with more acts still to be announced
Presale tickets open April 1 with general sale to follow shortly after
Are you already blocking off that weekend? Drop a 🎵 in the comments and tell us who you are most excited to see.
⛽ Fill Up Tomorrow: Gas Prices Dropping Across the Region
Your Wednesday just got a little cheaper.
Edmonton drivers can expect a drop of about 6 cents per litre tomorrow, bringing prices down to around $1.649
Diesel drivers get an even bigger break with a drop of about 20 cents per litre
Analysts point to falling global oil prices as the main driver behind the change
Will you be topping up tomorrow morning? Drop a 🙌 if cheaper gas actually made your Tuesday.
🚔 Arrest Made in Highway 2 Shooting That Killed International Student
Nearly two weeks after a young man was killed on a busy Alberta highway, someone is now in handcuffs.
Jimmy Gassner, 18, of Lloydminster has been charged with second degree murder in the death of Birinder Singh, 22, an international student from India
Singh was shot from a passing vehicle on Highway 2 near Leduc on March 14
Community members and advocacy groups are now calling on police to investigate the incident as a hate crime
An arrest is one step. A community is asking whether investigators will take the next one. What do you think needs to happen here?
The Middle East Is Escalating and Saudi Arabia Wants More
The Iran conflict is not winding down. If anything it is spreading.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS has privately urged Trump to intensify military strikes against Iran, calling it a historic opportunity to reshape the region
Kuwait power lines were hit, Bahrain was struck with missiles and drones, and Israeli forces are pounding Beirut's southern suburbs
Talks between the US and Iran remain technically open but the situation on the ground is moving fast in the other direction
How closely are you following this conflict? Tell us in the comments.
✈️ Planning a US Trip This Spring? Read This First
Getting through a US airport just got a whole lot more stressful.
ICE officers have been deployed to 14 major US airports including Atlanta and JFK, filling a gap as a government shutdown leaves TSA staff working without pay
Security wait times at some airports have stretched to six hours
Canadian travellers are among those caught in the slowdown
Have you travelled through a US airport recently? What did you find on the other side? Drop your experience in the comments.
Edmonton local Weather
Day⬇13° lower than historical avg, ⬇12° lower than historical avg.
🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Wednesday March 25th
Wednesday is holding firmly in the deep freeze with a high of -10°C and a 35 percent chance of snow still in the mix. Winter is not done with us yet so keep those boots on, give yourself extra time on the roads and hold off on those all season tires for at least another week. ❄️
Schedule Your Lawn Care Service with Green Stride Lawn Care
From One Client to a Growing Student-Run Business
Two years ago Aiden Moore had an idea and a lot of uncertainty to go with it.
He was a student with a drive to work hard and a simple question he could not stop asking himself, could he actually build something real? His dad helped him find the answer by connecting him with a neighbour down the road who needed some yard work done. Aiden showed up, did the job right and never looked back. That same client is still with him today.
What started as taking on any work he could find has grown into something with real shape and real momentum. Greenstride Lawn Care now specialises in spring and fall yard cleanups, lawn mowing, mulch installs and hedge trimming across Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland County. And the way it is run is unlike most businesses you will come across. As Aiden puts it, "everything from the back end to the actual field work is all by students, for students."
That is not a marketing line. That is just how Aiden built it.
He is not chasing the big expensive contracts either. "We're not looking for the million-dollar super expensive contracts. We want fair pricing for the client and for us." That straightforward approach is exactly why his calendar keeps filling up and why the people he serves keep coming back.
With his licence now in hand and a few good friends working alongside him, Greenstride is ready for its biggest season yet.
Spring is coming fast and Aiden's crew is booking up. If your yard needs some attention this season, reach out and keep it local. 💚
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
🎉 Caitie’s Super Simple Songs Surprise Party! Tickets
🗓 March 25 · ⏰ 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (plus a 3:30 p.m. show)
📍 Festival Place, Sherwood Park
A 90‑minute interactive musical show for little kids featuring Caitie and characters from Super Simple Songs—sing‑alongs, dancing, and a gentle first‑concert experience for families.🍸 Cocktails 101 at Alchemy Bar Details
🗓 March 25 · ⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Alchemy Bar, 10344 102 St NW, Edmonton
A hands‑on cocktail class where guests learn bar basics, mix classic drinks, and taste their creations in a chic ICE District lounge.🖼 Museum Skills Workshop: Preserving Your Prized Possessions Details
🗓 March 26 · ⏰ Evening (see RAM listing)
📍 Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton
A practical workshop led by archivists and conservators on how to protect and store family photos, letters, and keepsakes at home.🎭 Charles Ross – One Man Star Wars Trilogy Details
🗓 March 26 · ⏰ 7:30 p.m.
📍 Festival Place, Sherwood Park
Canadian performer Charles Ross retells the entire original Star Wars trilogy solo in 60 minutes—every character, ship, and sound effect with no sets or costumes.🍜 Noodle Mania Fest Details
🗓 March 25 · ⏰ Evening (check event listing for time)
📍 Multiple Asian restaurants, Edmonton
A noodle‑lover’s night featuring tasting plates, from ramen and pho to pad see ew - at participating local spots across the city.🎵 Goo Goo Dolls at Rogers Place Details
🗓 March 25 · ⏰ Evening
📍 Rogers Place, Downtown
The multi‑platinum rock band behind “Iris” and “Slide” brings a hits‑heavy, nostalgia‑fuelled arena show to Edmonton.🎭 The Wizard of Oz – Live Musical Tickets
📅 March 23 – 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
🤔 BET YOU DID NOT KNOW
Edmonton sits on top of the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America.
The North Saskatchewan River Valley spans more than 7,400 hectares of connected green space right in the heart of the city. That is larger than any other urban park system on the continent, and it puts Central Park to shame by a very wide margin.
Next time someone says Edmonton is flat and boring, you have your answer ready.
Did you know this one? Drop a 🌿 in the comments if the river valley is already part of your regular routine.