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Pipeline Plans, Suspicious Death Investigation & Federal Office Return — Edmonton Monday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Suspicious death in Edmonton leads to homicide investigation. Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred Saturday morning near 106 Avenue and 113 Street. The injured male was found and later pronounced dead in the hospital. Police are requesting video footage from nearby streets.

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Calgary police use DNA evidence for industrial theft charge. A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with a $255,000 theft at Crypto Therm Manufacturing Inc. in Calgary. Police used DNA evidence to identify the suspect after the crime last November.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Smith and Ford propose Alberta-Ontario oil pipeline path. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are discussing the creation of a new oil pipeline connecting Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario. This is part of a broader east-west energy corridor plan.
  2. Separatist referendum petition signature verification advances. Elections Alberta will proceed with verifying signatures for a separatist referendum petition, following a court ruling. The petition was initially stalled over legal issues with consultation requirements.
  3. Anti-coal mining group explores legal options in Alberta. Following the failure of a citizen petition against coal mining on the Eastern Slopes, organizers, including singer Corb Lund, criticize Elections Alberta's petition process and contemplate legal actions.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Canada chooses Germany & Norway for submarine construction. Canada's decision to contract Germany and Norway for building submarines marks a significant international collaboration in military infrastructure.

🏈 Sports

  1. Summer McIntosh sets new world record at Canadian swim trials. Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh broke the women's 200m butterfly world record, showcasing her tremendous talent at the swim trials.
  2. Frederik Andersen joins Edmonton Oilers under coach Babcock. Andersen, reuniting with coach Mike Babcock, anticipates a shared workload with the Oilers after his recent Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

📰 Also Today

  • Tamara Lich attends July 4 party at U.S. ambassador's residence.
  • Astronaut Jeremy Hansen retires from Canadian Space Agency.
  • Big data project causes stir among Olds, Alberta citizens.
  • Driver caught sleeping in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway.
  • Sylvan Lake seeks health clinic upgrades amid rising demand.
  • Federal workers in Canada return to offices 4 days a week.
  • Lions hand Elks their first loss in a 36-24 victory.
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Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials

Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the women’s 200-metre butterfly at the Canadian swim trials Sunday night in Montreal. McIntosh touched the wall in two minutes 01.65 seconds.

General Jul 6, 2026

Lions earn 1st win by handing Elks their 1st loss in 36-24 decision

James Butler and the B.C. Lions won the ground battle while grinding out their first victory of the CFL season, beating the previously undefeated Edmonton Elks 36-24 on Saturday in front of another sellout crowd at the Apple Bowl.

General Jul 6, 2026

Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?

With federal workers now expected to be in the office four days a week, office space, parking and public transit remain key concerns as public service unions pledge to monitor the transition.

General Jul 6, 2026

Ford, Smith unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.

General Jul 6, 2026

Sylvan Lake pushes to upgrade health clinic as urgent care demand swells

The town's current ambulatory clinic operates with limited hours and has restrictions on the types of services it can offer. An urgent care centre would provide extended or around-the-clock care and allow ambulances to drop-off patients directly.

General Jul 6, 2026

Smith, Ford propose path for oil pipeline from Alberta-Ontario

Alberta and Ontario’s premiers have unveiled the proposed route for a 3,300-kilometre pipeline that would transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in southern Ontario. The Northern Shield energy corridor would start at Hardisty, Alta., pass near Regina and Winnipeg, and end in Sarnia. What's still unknown are an estimated price tag, timeline and details about whether private investors are involved.

General Jul 6, 2026

When big data comes to a small town: The project riling up citizens in Olds, Alta.

Synapse Real Estate Corp. wants to build a massive data centre complex. The town government sees an opportunity to boost its tax revenue and local employment, while many residents worry about pollution, noise, home values, safety and strain on local health care and emergency services.

General Jul 6, 2026

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency

Hansen, who voyaged around the moon in April, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency.

General Jul 6, 2026

Carney to choose Germany and Norway to build Canada's submarines

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to select Germany's TKMS as the preferred bidder for Canada's next submarine fleet, choosing the European partnership over South Korea, sources confirm to CBC News. The decision launches negotiations on one of the country's biggest defence projects, deepens security ties with Europe and signals Ottawa’s determination to accelerate military rearmament.

General Jul 6, 2026
Calgary police say DNA evidence used to charge man in large industrial theft

Calgary police say DNA evidence used to charge man in large industrial theft

Calgary police have charged a 54-year-old man with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire and industrial equipment during a recent break and enter.

Crime Jul 6, 2026
Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline

Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline

The plan follows an agreement signed between Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to explore an east-west energy corridor and railway.

Canada Jul 6, 2026

Convoy leader Tamara Lich attends July 4 party at U.S. ambassador's residence in Ottawa

Convoy protest leader Tamara Lich had to obtain permission from her parole officer to attend an official Independence Day event at the U.S. ambassador's residence in Ottawa. She's serving a conditional sentence after being convicted of mischief in October 2025.

General Jul 6, 2026
Suspicious death in Edmonton leads to homicide investigation

Suspicious death in Edmonton leads to homicide investigation

A suspicious death that occurred Saturday morning has become a homicide investigation. Police are asking the public for any video footage of the area.

Canada Jul 6, 2026
Alberta anti-coal mining group looks into legal options after citizen petition fails

Alberta anti-coal mining group looks into legal options after citizen petition fails

The group Water Not Coal, led by country music singer Corb Lund, says it's exploring its legal options after being told its citizen petition against coal mining has failed.

Politics Jul 6, 2026
Elections Alberta set to verify separatist referendum petition after court stay

Elections Alberta set to verify separatist referendum petition after court stay

Elections Alberta says it should be able to verify by July 27 the results of a petition calling for a referendum on the province separating from Canada.

Politics Jul 6, 2026
‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway

‘Mind-blowing’: Video reportedly shows driver asleep in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway

A shocking sight was captured on a busy Interior B.C. highway over the weekend with a driver apparently asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla.

Traffic Jul 6, 2026
Andersen expects to share the load under Babcock

Andersen expects to share the load under Babcock

New Edmonton Oilers goaltender Frederik Andersen doesn't expect to start as many games under coach Mike Babcock as he did when they were Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sports Jul 6, 2026
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