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AMBER Alert for 11-year-old, Alouettes top Stampeders & Elks win — Calgary Saturday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. AMBER Alert issued for 11-year-old Parker missing from Thorncliffe. Calgary Police and Alberta Emergency Alert issued the AMBER Alert at 1:35 p.m. Saturday after Parker, described as non-verbal and about 4 ft 11 in and 90 lb, went missing from a day home on Connaught Drive NW between 11:08 a.m. and 11:41 a.m. Thursday; CCTV captured him at 12:52 p.m. on Travis Crescent NE.
  2. Alberta resident linked to Bishnoi gang ordered deported. A court or immigration decision ordered the deportation of an accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta, according to federal or provincial records cited in the report.

🏈 Sports

  1. Alouettes beat Stampeders 38-32 as Davis Alexander sets CFL interception-free streak. Alexander completed 25 of 32 for 402 yards and extended a league record to 336 straight throws without an interception, leading Montreal to a 38-32 win over Calgary before 19,228 at McMahon Stadium; Calgary fell to 2-4 as Dedrick Mills rushed for 130 yards.
  2. Edmonton Elks hold on 19-17 over B.C.; Vincent Blanchard boots four field goals. The Elks improved to 5-1 in the West as Blanchard’s four field goals and a defence with four interceptions sealed the 19-17 win in Edmonton; quarterback Cody Fajardo threw for 282 yards.

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. AFN urges Ottawa and provinces to protect treaty rights amid Alberta separatism fallout. The Assembly of First Nations publicly called on federal and provincial governments to defend treaty rights following discussions or rhetoric around Alberta separatism, according to the AFN statement in the article.
  2. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation seeks removal of trustee Jeff Rath over surprise trust fees. The First Nation announced it was seeking to remove Jeff Rath as trustee after discovering trust fees levied by Rath, according to the community’s statement in the report.

💼 Economy & Business

  1. Post-Stampede construction ramps up in Calgary's entertainment district. Construction activity resumed or increased in Calgary’s entertainment district following Stampede season, with projects restarting in the weeks after the event, according to city development updates cited in the article.
  2. Travel insurance may not cover losses if there's a WestJet strike. The article notes consumer policies and insurer positions showing many travel insurance plans exclude labour-strike disruptions, leaving travellers vulnerable if a WestJet strike occurs.

🎨 Community & Culture

  1. Bluebird numbers have plummeted; Alberta groups help recovery efforts. Conservation groups in Alberta are conducting recovery work and recovery programs after bluebird populations dropped sharply, according to interviews and program details in the story.
  2. Small Alberta town plans a larger boat for shark‑themed community event. An Alberta town is considering a bigger boat as part of preparations for a shark‑themed event, per local organizers quoted in the piece.

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Source Articles (10)

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation surprised by trust fees levied by Jeff Rath, seeks to remove him as trustee

The chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he learned only this week about millions of dollars in fees allegedly charged to the band’s trust fund by lawyer Jeff Rath in 2023 and 2024.

General Jul 18, 2026

AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism

First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.

General Jul 18, 2026

Accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta ordered deported

An Alberta man accused of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been ordered deported by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

General Jul 18, 2026

Post-Stampede construction ramps back up in Calgary's entertainment district

After a pause to accommodate visitors for the 114th Calgary Stampede, construction is ramping back up in and around the Culture and Entertainment District.

General Jul 18, 2026

Alberta town may need a bigger boat for shark-themed event

Tonight the community of Sylvan Lake, 160 km south of Edmonton, is offering movie goers the chance to watch the classic 1970s thriller JAWS on a big screen perched on their picturesque shore while bobbing in the water. The free event has become a summertime staple inspiring local residents.

General Jul 18, 2026

Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike

WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.

General Jul 18, 2026
Elks ride Blanchard’s leg, defence to win

Elks ride Blanchard’s leg, defence to win

The Edmonton Elks are showing signs they may have finally gotten their act together.

Sports Jul 18, 2026

Bluebird numbers have plummeted. Here's how Albertans are helping them recover

Mountain bluebird numbers in Canada have declined by 60 per cent since 1970. To help the iconic songbird recover, conservation initiatives are taking off in Alberta.

General Jul 18, 2026
Updated 8 mins ago AMBER Alert issued for missing 11-year-old vulnerable child in Calgary

Updated 8 mins ago AMBER Alert issued for missing 11-year-old vulnerable child in Calgary

Calgary police have released new images from CCTV footage of an 11-year-old boy who has been missing since Thursday afternoon in the neighbourhood of Thorncliffe.

Canada Jul 18, 2026
Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL

Alouettes down Stampeders 38-32 in CFL

Montreal Alouettes quarterback Davis Alexander set a CFL record for consecutive passes without an interception and led his team to a 38-32 win over the host Calgary Stampeders on Saturday.

Sports Jul 18, 2026