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Tornado Damage, Oilers Sign Dach & Premier Reassures on Meta Data Centre — Edmonton Sunday

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🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Several structures damaged after a tornado hit a central Alberta hamlet. A tornado passed through part of a central Alberta hamlet and damaged several structures, local reports confirm; emergency crews responded to the scene. (Source: News 10450)
  2. More tornadoes recorded across the Prairies as humid heat wave continues. Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for County of Vermilion River at about 5:30 p.m. July 11 and recorded a touchdown near Tulliby Lake, 60 km northwest of Lloydminster; Alberta has now reported 24 tornadoes so far this year, up more than 50% from 2025. (Source: News 10453)

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Alberta premier offers reassurances on massive Meta data centre. The Alberta premier publicly addressed concerns about Meta’s planned large data centre project, offering reassurances to residents and stakeholders; provincial officials met with company and community representatives. (Source: News 10408)
  2. Carney says pipeline progress likely while mingling at Calgary Stampede. At the Calgary Stampede, Patrick Carney said polling shows majority support for a pipeline and called for cross‑provincial cooperation; he reposted a 17‑minute video on June 30 arguing for replacing his predecessor’s climate plan. (Source: News 10455)
  3. Ford and Unifor reach tentative three‑year deal covering Alberta plant. A tentative three‑year contract was struck covering roughly 5,000 workers at five Ontario plants and one in Alberta; details are withheld pending member ratification and talks with Stellantis and GM will follow. (Source: News 10444)

🏈 Sports

  1. Oilers sign Colton Dach to two‑year extension worth US$1.2M AAV. The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Colton Dach to a two‑year contract with a US$1.2‑million average annual value; Dach had five goals and eight assists in 61 games last season and recorded two goals and two assists in eight regular‑season games for Edmonton after the March 6 debut. (Source: News 10454)
  2. Portugal beat Canada 38‑14 at the World Rugby Nations Cup in Edmonton. Portugal defeated Canada 38‑14 in the World Rugby Nations Cup match played in Edmonton. (Source: News 10441)

📰 Also Today

  • Grey whales dying along our shores, researchers link warming climate.
  • Hydrogen and batteries square off in heavy‑truck electrification debate.
  • Daredevil stunt in author’s 50s helped overcome fears; personal essay.
  • Carney explains ‘energy sovereignty’ in a new national policy discussion.
  • Home exchanges growing in popularity among Canadians seeking cheaper travel.
  • Is the Calgary Stampede the ultimate relationship test?
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Alberta premier offers reassurances on massive Meta data centre

Data centres have grown to mind-boggling scales to meet the vast demands needed to train and run AI models, but their expansion is concerning to Canadians who have to live near the electricity and water-hungry facilities.

General Jul 12, 2026

Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel

With rising travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, more Canadians are trading keys. Global home exchange networks report a massive surge in Canadian members still looking to travel but save big on accommodations.

General Jul 12, 2026

Carney talks about Canada's 'energy sovereignty.' But what does that really mean?

Soon after Donald Trump took office for a second time, with punishing tariffs and menacing talk of Canada as "the 51st state," this country's leaders began to invoke the idea of "energy sovereignty." But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries.

General Jul 12, 2026

I was worried about the what-ifs. A daredevil stunt in my 50s helped me overcome my fears

As Nita Knapp faced her fear of being seriously hurt or worse on a quad ride up a steep hill, she was forced to confront a lifetime of worry as well.

General Jul 12, 2026

Hydrogen vs. batteries: Which is winning the race to electrify heavy trucks?

Hydrogen has long been touted as the solution to electrifying and decarbonizing heavy vehicles, such as long-haul trucks. But now, battery-electric trucks appear to be winning the race against their hydrogen counterparts.

General Jul 12, 2026

Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem

So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.

General Jul 12, 2026

Achy, breaky heart: Is the Calgary Stampede the ultimate relationship test?

A famed 10-day festival. Over one million visitors from around the world. Throw in alcohol and constant partying, and you might have the recipe for some relationship trouble.

General Jul 12, 2026

Portugal trips Canada 38-14 in World Rugby Nations Cup in Edmonton

Tomas Appleton and Raffaele Storti each scored two tries and Samuel Marques added four conversions as Portugal defeated Canada 38-14 in World Rugby Nations Cup action on Saturday in Edmonton.

General Jul 12, 2026
Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract

Ford and Unifor strike tentative deal for three-year labour contract

The tentative agreement covers roughly 5,000 workers at five plants in southern Ontario and one in Alberta.

Canada Jul 12, 2026

Several structures damaged after tornado passes through part of central Alberta hamlet

In a social media post on Sunday, the County of Vermilion River said no injuries had been reported to officials, and that the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Northern Tornadoes Project are investigating.

General Jul 12, 2026
More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave

More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave

A red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.

Canada Jul 12, 2026
Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension

Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.2 million, the NHL club announced Sunday.

Sports Jul 12, 2026
‘It’s looking good’: Carney chats pipelines while mingling at Calgary Stampede

‘It’s looking good’: Carney chats pipelines while mingling at Calgary Stampede

Carney said he's optimistic the pipeline will get done and that polling across the country shows it has majority support.

Canada Jul 12, 2026
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