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Elks Triumph in Overtime, Climate Paths & Alcohol Price Hike — Edmonton Saturday

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🏈 Sports

  1. Elks beat Alouettes in a thrilling overtime. The Edmonton Elks won their home opener 32-29 against the Montreal Alouettes, securing their second victory this season. Quarterback Cody Fajardo scored the decisive touchdown, marking a strong start for the Elks.
  2. Roughriders edge Stampeders in overtime. The Saskatchewan Roughriders defeated the Calgary Stampeders 40-37 in an exciting match, with Tommy Stevens scoring the winning touchdown.

🌦️ Weather & Roads

  1. Edmonton braces for a wet weekend. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning for Edmonton, predicting a rainy weekend. Residents should prepare for wet conditions on the roads.
  2. Concerns over faded traffic lines. There has been an influx of 311 calls regarding faded traffic markers on Edmonton roads, raising safety concerns for local drivers.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Alcohol prices to rise at bars. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has increased the minimum price of alcohol, adding $2 to the cost of a pint. This change will affect nightlife and hospitality sectors.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Oil exploration paths may fuel climate change. A new study highlights concerns that oil and gas exploration paths through boreal peatlands might accelerate climate change, stressing potential environmental impacts.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Grande Prairie teens shine at new festival. A new youth festival is putting the spotlight on teens from Grande Prairie, showcasing their talents in music and athletics, fostering community spirit.

📰 Also Today

  • Canada poised to win FIFA group. National team eyes advancement.
  • Legal challenges to Carney's climate agenda. New front in policy debate.
  • U.S. drug trafficking claims contested. Discrepancies in fentanyl data.
  • Debate on Canada's teen social media ban. Constitutional questions persist.
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Source Articles (11)

Edmonton to see rainy weekend as Environment Canada issues weather warning

Between 50 millimetres and 90 millimetres of rain are expected by the end of the weekend, as the rain is expected to taper off on Sunday.

General Jun 20, 2026

Is Canada's teen social media ban constitutional? It's complicated

Legal experts say the federal social media ban for kids leaves many questions unanswered — including whether it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Lawyers and law professors are raising flags about gaps in Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, that could leave Canada open to legal challenges.

General Jun 20, 2026

U.S. claims about higher drug trafficking from Canada don't match the data: fentanyl czar

As the U.S. claims its crackdown on drug trafficking at the border with Mexico is triggering more criminal activity from Canada, fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau is pushing back — saying the numbers "really haven't borne that out."

General Jun 20, 2026

A legal challenge opens a new front in the debate over Carney's climate agenda

Speaking at Trinity College in Ireland last weekend, Mark Carney recalled that Edmund Burke, the 18th-century politician and philosopher and an alumnus of Trinity, had once described society as a partnership between those who are living, those who are dead and those who are yet to be born.

General Jun 20, 2026

Faded traffic lines on Edmonton roads prompt dozens of 311 calls

Despite complaints about faded traffic lines, the City of Edmonton says repainting roads and crosswalks twice a year with an acetone-based product is more economical than using longer-lasting paint.

General Jun 20, 2026

Your next pint could cost $2 more after AGLC raises minimum price for alcohol at bars

New rules, which were announced on June 9 and took effect immediately, set the minimum price for draft beer at $0.25 per ounce, up from $0.16 per ounce.

General Jun 20, 2026

From music to athletics: Grande Prairie teens in the spotlight at new youth festival

An ambitious Grande Prairie teen has raised more than $40,000 for an event that he hopes will show other young people that the city isn't boring, by showcasing their talents. Music, food, sports and entertainment will be on display for the first-ever GP Youth Fest in Muskoseepi Park on June 25.

General Jun 20, 2026

Paths carved into boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change: study

Thousands of paths, known as seismic lines, carved into Canada's boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change, suggests a study from University of Waterloo researchers. In Alberta's boreal peatlands alone, these paths, found in B.C. and Saskatchewan as well, are long enough to wrap around the Earth nine times.

General Jun 20, 2026

'We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group

An emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.

General Jun 20, 2026
Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Elks beat Alouettes 32-29 in overtime

Justin Rankin ran in a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Cody Fajardo carried in the winner himself as the Edmonton Elks stopped previously-unbeatable quarterback Davis Alexander, holding on to win their home opener 32-29 in overtime over the Montreal Alouettes on a rainy Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026
Roughriders down Stampeders 40-37 in overtime

Roughriders down Stampeders 40-37 in overtime

Tommy Stevens scored the winning touchdown in overtime for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in a 40-37 victory over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Sports Jun 20, 2026
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