📍 Calgary · Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 29 articles · 180

Solar Panel Fee Backlash, Edmonton Elks' Rain Game & Transit Attack Sentencing — Calgary Friday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Hailstorm causes $80M in damages in Regina. Over 10,000 insurance claims have been filed following the June 9 storm, which wreaked havoc on vehicles and properties.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Calgary man sentenced to 4 years for transit attack. Curtis Baker-Spence was punished for his role in a violent assault on a 66-year-old transit operator last year.
  2. 17-year-old charged with attempted murder at Calgary school. After threatening staff and students with a knife at Lester B. Pearson High School, police arrested the youth.
  3. RCMP canine injured during armed robbery pursuit. The police dog was hurt while tracking a suspect in High River, following a masked gunman robbing a local business.
  4. Edmonton police seek help in child luring case. Authorities released images of a suspect's vehicle involved in the reported luring of two young girls.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. First Nation Chief demands apology from Premier's office. After a controversial comment by a senior staffer, Chief Sheldon Sunshine calls for reconciliation.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Solar panel recycling fee backlash hits Alberta. The newly implemented fee is sparking significant resistance from the local industry, concerned about high costs.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Extreme weather hikes Alberta insurance premiums. Homeowners are hit with premium increases up to 400%, attributed to escalating weather-related claims.

🏈 Sports

  1. Elks' president labels name change a 'disaster'. As they prepare for their home opener, the Edmonton Elks continue grappling with the fallout from their 2021 renaming.
  2. Mitchell leads Ticats to victory over Lions. Calgary native Bo Levi Mitchell throws five TD passes, leading the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 41-27 win.

📰 Also Today

  • Albertans to receive $100 energy rebate soon.
  • Supreme Court allows former MLA's lawsuit to proceed.
  • Suncor mandates local residency for oilsands workers.
  • Concerns persist over Alberta’s 'dual practice' health care.
  • Stampeders brace for Roughriders’ offense amid weather worries.
  • Elks hope weather advantage against Alouettes.
  • Ex-Lions RB Millington enters Hall of Fame.
  • Alberta separatists launch independence campaign.
  • Carney government permits banned pesticide use.
  • Alberta’s population grows despite immigration challenges.
  • Mount Royal University deals with cyber attack.

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