🚑 Breaking & Incidents
- Tragic accident claims young life in Edmonton. A four-year-old girl died after running into traffic in northeast Edmonton. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the McConachie area when the child broke free from her mother and was struck by a Jeep. Bystanders attempted lifesaving measures, but she sadly passed away.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Former Edmonton officer sentenced for confidential info leak. Retired EPS officer Bill Clark received a sentence for leaking sensitive information to media. Clark, aged 66 and known for his candid media interactions, expressed remorse in court for the unauthorized computer use.
- Calgary police seek help in South Asian community extortion case. Authorities are asking for the public's assistance to identify suspects in an extortion case involving vehicle damage on Skyview Parkway N.E. A grey Ford Expedition SUV is linked to the case.
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Four Alberta NDP MLAs won't seek re-election. Four current MLAs, including former minister Lori Sigurdson, announced they would not be running in the next provincial election. This decision marks a shift in the party landscape as preparations for upcoming elections begin.
- Controversial Alberta separation billboard remains in Taber. Despite public discourse, the "Choose Alberta" billboard advocating Alberta's independence still stands near Highway 3, backed by Pathway to Independence.
🎨 Community & Culture
- Rare woodpecker draws photographers to Calgary. Birdwatchers and photographers are flocking to Calgary’s Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to capture images of the endangered red-headed woodpecker, adding an exciting event for local wildlife enthusiasts.
💼 Economy & Business
- Calgary's Bearspaw South Feeder Main project on track. The replacement project, fast-tracked due to previous infrastructure failures, is progressing as planned and expected to complete by 2026.
📰 Also Today
- Danielle Smith discusses Alberta's trade approach with Trump.
- Former EPS detective receives discharge for media info leak.
- Canada to deport Bishnoi gang gunman after Vancouver shooting.
- Alberta mulls suspension of provincial gas tax.
- Alberta man’s suicide linked to disability program transition.
- Rotating food vendors enrich Station Park in Edmonton.
- Inquiry makes 12 suggestions after inmate's death in custody.
- Union accuses CPKC of illegal contractor use during strike.
- Labour groups criticize proposed new port worker strike rules.
- Unions worry about health inspector transfers after AHS shift.
