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Oilers Secure Dickinson, Edmonton Child Luring Investigation & Alberta MLA Spending - Edmonton Sunday

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🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Alberta MLAs' $160K allowance sparks spending questions. Each member of the legislative assembly in Alberta receives a $160,000 allowance annually. Observers are curious about how these funds are being utilized, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.
  2. Alberta benefits from lenient U.S. tariffs, fueling separatist sentiments. Recent tariff measures from the U.S. appear less severe for Alberta compared to other regions. This has emboldened local separatists, intensifying calls for Alberta's independence from Canada.

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Beaumont urges water conservation amid wastewater strain. Due to heavy rainfall, Beaumont's wastewater system is nearing capacity. Residents are asked to limit non-essential water use to prevent system overload.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Person of interest identified in Edmonton child luring case. Police have identified a suspect in the alleged child luring incident involving two teenage girls in southwest Edmonton. While a person of interest has been named, the investigation is still ongoing to ensure safety and gather further evidence.
  2. Poaching investigation after grizzly bear illegally shot. Authorities are investigating the poaching of a grizzly bear found dead along an Alberta highway. The bear's death has sparked outrage and a call for increased wildlife protection measures.

🏈 Sports

  1. Oilers sign Dickinson to five-year contract. The Edmonton Oilers secured forward Jason Dickinson with a five-year deal valued at $4 million annually. This comes after his acquisition from Chicago, ensuring his presence on the team until 2031.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Lloydminster teens honor Treaty 6's 150-year history. A group of teenagers in Lloydminster reflects on the 150-year legacy of Treaty 6, exploring its cultural and historical significance in their community.

📰 Also Today

  • Climate-friendly fertilizer option explored by Canadian farmers.
  • Discussion on paying for family doctor visits in Alberta.
  • High gas prices and incentives boost electric vehicle sales.

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Source Articles (10)

Grizzly found illegally shot along Alberta highway, poaching investigation underway

The poaching of a grizzly bear found dead along Highway 734 near Sundre on June 14, 2026, is under investigation by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services.

General Jun 21, 2026

‘As long as the rivers flow’: Lloydminster teens reflect on 150 years of Treaty 6

Lloydminster Public School Division students are marking the 150th-anniversary of Treaty 6 with special projects and events, like an interschool powwow that brought hundreds of students, dancers and drummers to the border city.

General Jun 21, 2026

U.S. tariffs go easy on Alberta. That lets separatists go harder on Canada

Alberta's tariff impact, political response to Trump and more have made it a Canadian outlier.

General Jun 21, 2026

Gas prices and new incentives sparking more EV sales

EV sales are up 20.8 per cent in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. For cost-conscious car shoppers, industry analysts say sky-high gas prices and revived government incentives are making zero-emission vehicles a more attractive option.

General Jun 21, 2026

Beaumont asks locals to stop non-essential water use as rain pushes wastewater system to capacity

Residents of Beaumont and Leduc County are urged to cease all non-essential water use and to refrain from showering, flushing toilets and using laundry machines and dishwashers. This is in order to prevent further flooding and backups in the region.

General Jun 21, 2026

Each Alberta MLA gets a $160K allowance. What are they spending it on?

An analysis of spending over the last fiscal year by Alberta's provincial politicians indicates taxpayers are footing the bill on everything from pricey dinners to a pack of gum.

General Jun 21, 2026

Would you pay to see a family doctor in Alberta?

Alberta continues to face a primary care crisis, with hundreds of thousands of people in need of a doctor. The provincial government is rolling out its dual practice model to allow some doctors to work in both the public and private system. While the plan doesn't apply to family doctors, that's not stopping a pair of Edmonton physicians from trying to meet the growing need for care. Their solution is a new membership-based medical clinic. CBC's Alicia Asquith went to check out how it works, and how it fits into the province's health-care system.

General Jun 21, 2026

Could lightning-inspired fertilizer be a climate-friendly option for Canadian farmers?

It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.

General Jun 21, 2026
Oilers ink forward Dickinson to five-year contract

Oilers ink forward Dickinson to five-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the NHL club announced Sunday.

Sports Jun 21, 2026
Person of interest identified in Edmonton alleged child luring case

Person of interest identified in Edmonton alleged child luring case

Officer responded at about 8 p.m. on June 14, after two 14-year-old girls reported being approached by a group of men in the city's southwest. 

Crime Jun 21, 2026