The latest Rossdale neighbourhood renewal draft is out. IIRC earlier drafts had new bike lanes along 96 Avenue from the river trail to the Legislature, but that appears to have been dropped.

Instead, it looks like they're going to funnel bikes to the crappy SUP along 97 Ave, which is much less pleasant, much noisier, and has much more dangerous crossings.

There's a link to the plans and the feedback survey in this @taprootyeg article:
https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/04/17/your-turn-rossdale-budget-and-county-chats

#yeg #yegBike

Another bad move by #UniversityOfAlberta. Why are such decisions always taken in private? Because admin knows the music-loving public won't have it. Nobody who has heard this #Casavant organ in action will support the removal from its long-revered spot in #convocationhall.
#yeg
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-casavant-organ-9.7167358
U of A hits sour note with decision to remove 50-year-old Casavant organ from Convocation Hall | CBC News

The University of Alberta plans to remove a beloved pipe organ from Convocation Hall to conduct a renovation that will improve accessibility for people with physical disabilities and mobility needs. The decision isn't a hit with some faculty members.

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#Edmonton is getting some things completely right, in spite of the loudly right...
#yegcc #yeg
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Jacob Loo Dawang (@jacobdawang.com)

Rents are coming down. Landlords are offering incentives. Supply is working. The Zoning Bylaw Renewal could prove to be the single most impactful policy choice by Edmonton council for housing, climate, and finances for years to come. jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/q1-building-permits/ https://jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/q1-building-permits/

Bluesky Social

Join your fellow developers/hackers in Edmonton (YEG) on April 22nd for an in real-life evening of pairing on picoCTF challenges. For experienced CTFers and newbies alike. Bring your computer, your white hacker hat, and a desire to learn and/or help others. More information and registration at:

https://luma.com/jbjhkupb

#weeklydevchat #irl #picoctf #yeg

IRL: picoCTF Pairing · Luma

PicoCTF 2026 is over, but Weekly Dev Chat is keeping the fun going with another IRL Pairing event! Join your fellow developers/hackers for an evening of…

April 17, 1928 and Lowell Thomas Talks Romantic India at Vintage Edmonton:

http://www.vintageedmonton.com/2026/04/april-17-1928.html

#yeg #alberta #edmonton #1920s

According to @Daveography, the Funicular is currently RUNNING for your daily walk or bike commute. If you're nearby, give it a go!

#yeg #yegWalk #yegBike #yegFunicular #yegFunicularStatus #yegDT #Edmonton

April 16th was cold. #yegwx #yeg
Its High of -0.5°C was our 5th coldest on record, and Low of -8.2°C was 6th coldest.
That made it our coldest April 16th since 1989, although 2002 was close.
The average High for mid-April is 10°C, and Low is -1°C.
https://public.tableau.com/shared/TGTR5TTBG?:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link