A group of former PC and Wildrose MLAs signed a letter of endorsement for Premier Jason Kenney Wednesday, primarily because they believe dumping him now will help the NDP win the next election.

Hospitalizations grew by 36 since last Wednesday to a total of 990, while ICU admissions dropped by three to 44.

A motion that would offer financial help to businesses experiencing financial losses because of major construction has been narrowly rejected by city council.

Three thousand people are living on the streets of Edmonton, the city says. That number has doubled since before the pandemic. City council has approved nearly $2 million in funding for one social agency, but officials say it won’t be enough.

The move to a more natural approach to mosquito control in Edmonton not only divided council but also people in the streets Tuesday, with some worried about more bug bites this summer.