Prairie Flood Alert, NHL Draft Excitement & Doctor Pay Deal — Calgary Saturday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Prairie provinces on high alert for flooding and tornadoes. Environment Canada warns of extreme weather as a powerful system crosses Alberta and Saskatchewan, bringing 40-70 mm of rain.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Man hit by truck after running into traffic with stolen purse. Calgary police say the incident occurred following a theft, with an investigation underway.
2. Calgary man charged with manslaughter following teenager's fatal overdose. The case underscores ongoing issues with substance abuse and accountability.
3. Edmonton police fatally shoot man after assaults during hit-and-runs. The series of violent events ended with a police intervention in southwest Edmonton.
4. RCMP shoot armed man in Cold Lake during domestic incident. Officers involved after attempts to negotiate with the armed suspect failed.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Pipeline proposal on track, but uncertainties loom. Alberta officials affirm the project's timely progress amidst regulatory challenges.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Calgary revives two historic downtown murals. Restoration projects breathe new life into artworks not seen for over 50 years.

💼 Economy & Business

1. Alberta doctors secure $172.3M in retroactive pay. New deal finalizes significant financial adjustments in the healthcare sector.

🏈 Sports

1. Pittsburgh Penguins keep Ruck twins united in NHL draft. The Ruck twins' back-to-back selections highlight a notable draft moment.

📰 Also Today

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• Glamping project raises concerns in Canmore. Residents worry about potential environmental impacts.
• Complex classroom conditions strain Red Deer schools. Report outlines challenges facing local education.
• Author faces loss from expensive book deal. Publishing cautionary tale emerges in Alberta.
• Mosquito attraction explained by expert. Why some people are mosquito magnets.
• CBC brings Daybreak Alberta to Drumheller. Province-wide show engages local community.
• Drone safety questioned at Ponoka Stampede. Incident with injuries prompts discussion.
• Maple Leafs draft Gavin McKenna. NHL draft sees top picks shaping future teams.