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Edmonton’s Rice Howard Way is poised to undergo a transformation, becoming an alcohol-licensed, pedestrian-friendly area every Saturday from June 1st. The city’s community and public services committee have proposed an amendment to the Entertainment District bylaw, allowing for alcohol consumption from licensed establishments within the district’s boundaries. The proposed district encompasses Rice Howard Way from 100th Street to 101st Street, including city-owned spaces. The entertainment district will be activated on Saturdays only, commencing on June 1st and continuing until the end of August. Rice Howard Way will be closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. on Saturdays until 10 a.m. on Sundays, while 100A Avenue and 100A Street will remain open for traffic.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has forwarded an anonymous letter raising concerns about Edmonton City Councillor Keren Tang to the city’s ethics commissioner. The letter alleges that Tang used her position to benefit a non-profit organization co-founded by her husband, which had received sponsorship from an Edmonton technology organization that later leased land from the city as part of a research park development. Tang has denied any wrongdoing, stating that she has always sought guidance from the city’s ethics advisor and followed procedures closely.

**Measles Exposure Warning for Edmonton Residents.** Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued an urgent warning after a person with laboratory-confirmed measles visited several locations in the Edmonton area over the past eight days. Anyone who was present at these locations during the specified times may have been exposed to the virus.

Numerous Medicentre walk-in clinics and family practices have closed or are set to close in Edmonton and Calgary as physicians struggle to cover expenses. The Gateway Medical Clinic on Calgary Trail in south Edmonton, affecting over 7,000 patients, is among those shutting down. The lack of affordable rent and difficulty in attracting new doctors has contributed to these closures. While some patients have secured new healthcare providers, concerns remain for seniors with complex health needs. Alberta’s family practices operate as businesses, charging fees determined by the province. Medicentres in Riverbend Square and Castle Downs have already ceased operations. The province has recently announced funding to address these challenges, including a one-time payment and a new compensation model for family physicians.

A devastating fire has engulfed and destroyed Edmonton’s historic Hangar 11, a remnant of the city’s Second World War-era aviation heritage. The hangar, a crucial supply hub during the war, was set to become the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar mixed-use residential development project, but its future now hangs in the balance. Tim Antoniuk, the founder of the Hangar 11 project, expressed heartbreak over the loss of the building and uncertainty about the site’s future. The hangar’s significance extends beyond its architectural value; it represents Edmonton’s wartime contributions and is considered one of the last remaining buildings of its kind in western Canada. While the city was prepared to invest $5 million in its rehabilitation, extensive and costly restoration work was needed. The fire has ignited discussions about the preservation of heritage buildings and the challenges of balancing development with historical conservation.

Safeer Nazir, former co-owner of Day and Night Pizza in Edmonton, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation into drug sales at his pizzeria. The investigation revealed illegal substances were sold from the restaurant, including fentanyl concealed in pizza boxes. During the raid, officers seized large quantities of fentanyl, meth, and cash from both the pizzeria and a related home. Nazir’s sentencing is scheduled for next month, highlighting the ongoing fentanyl crisis faced by both Canada and the United States.