🎨 Community & Culture
- Federal government invests $40M in Calgary's arts sector. Announced by Minister Marc Miller, the investment aims to boost the home of contemporary art and strengthen federal-provincial relations, especially with Alberta's distinct cultural needs.
- Father and son compete a century apart at Calgary Stampede. Lynn Edge follows in his father's footsteps as a steer breeder and competitor, highlighting a family tradition in the horse cutting competition.
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Alberta proposes a new pipeline with significant hurdles. Premier Danielle Smith and PM Mark Carney announced plans for a pipeline to B.C., sparking debate over environmental commitments and financial viability.
- Musician-led anti-coal mining petition fails. Corb Lund's initiative, demanding a ban on new coal mining, didn't gather enough signatures, disappointing environmentalists but revealing public sentiment.
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Calgary man sentenced for a fatal impaired driving crash. Kane Anignostis Burrows received a 5-year sentence for causing the death of his best friend, highlighting persistent dangers of impaired driving.
- Police seek suspect in violent assault. Calgary police are searching for a man involved in a downtown assault after a verbal altercation on Stephen Avenue.
🏈 Sports
- Stampeders' thrilling win: Vernon Adams Jr. shines. Adams tied a franchise record for touchdown passes in a 58-36 victory over the Argonauts, showcasing his 'Big Play' prowess.
📰 Also Today
- Calgary Stampede parade kicks off 10 days of western fun.
- Calgary Stampede adds 2 new rides to excited midway lineup.
- Olympians lead Calgary Stampede parade as marshals.
- New pipeline faces historical challenges in Canada.
- Alberta pitches southern route for West Coast pipeline.
- Calgary home sales fall as demand wanes in June.
- Pembina and partners proceed with gas plant project.
