E‑dirt‑bike Crash, Elks Near Playoffs & Carney in Banff — Calgary Friday

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Two youths seriously injured after collision involving electric dirt bikes in Edmonton. Edmonton police say the pair caused the collision; Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti warned electric dirt bikes can reach higher speeds than rented e-scooters and are producing more severe injuries, noting that doubling speed quadruples kinetic energy.

Prime Minister Mark Carney met Forever Canadian volunteers in Banff during the federal cabinet retreat. Carney shook hands with about 50 supporters, wrote “Canada is everyone and for everyone” on the campaign RV, and did not take questions from reporters; Alberta votes in a referendum on Oct. 19 on whether to hold a second vote on leaving Canada.
City of Calgary reported a $110-million surplus in the first half of 2026. The city posted the surplus while highlighting infrastructure spending as a priority for 2026.
Service Alberta is expanding accepted ID documents for renewals, the minister explains. The province has changed which documents are accepted for ID renewals, per the minister’s Q&A explaining the policy shift.

A Calgary jazz duo is helping build a new pops orchestra scene in the city. The pair are working locally to expand pops-orchestra offerings and develop new concert programming in Calgary.
An Edmonton firefighting family reflects on how 9/11 shaped their careers 25 years later. Retired Edmonton district chief Don Cherniawski and firefighter son Tyler Cherniawski recount the Sept. 11, 2001 images that influenced their approach to firefighting and leadership.

Edmonton Elks can clinch a playoff spot with a sweep of Labour Day series against Calgary. The Elks would improve to 10-3 and clinch the post-season if they sweep the two-game series; quarterback Cody Fajardo and linebacker Nick Anderson highlighted the opportunity.
Two-time CFL defensive POY Mathieu Betts signed a one-year deal with the B.C. Lions. The 31-year-old Betts, first-round pick in 2019, previously led the league with 15 sacks and became the first Canadian to win the CFL’s outstanding defensive player award twice.
Ryan Phillips will be added to the B.C. Lions’ wall of fame during Saturday’s game. Phillips and former QB Travis Lulay will be enshrined; Phillips said his mother and two sons will attend the ceremony versus the Montreal Alouettes.

Toronto Argonauts (6-6) prepare to face winless Ottawa Redblacks (0-11) in Saturday CFL action.
Recycling company is supporting fire crews responding to a southeast Calgary landfill fire, providing materials and logistical help.
Study links wildfires and permafrost melt in Canada to additional climate warming, according to new research.
Alberta referendum set for Oct. 19 on holding a second vote on separation, as noted during Banff events.