Homicide Probe & B.C. Wildfires, First Nations Halt Call — Edmonton Sunday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. RCMP investigating homicide after remains of 12-year-old Edmonton boy found in Athabasca region. RCMP have identified the case as a homicide and say the remains were located in the Athabasca area; investigators continue the probe.
2. B.C. battles more than 100 wildfires on Aug. 9, state of emergency declared. The B.C. government declared a state of emergency as over 100 wildfires burned and one blaze forced nearly 25,000 people to evacuate east of Vancouver.

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Ruth’s Pantry serving more than 100 Edmonton families weekly since launching last fall. The northeast Edmonton pantry, run by SOAR Community Empowerment, lets registered families shop weekly; director Craig Henkelman said it aims to preserve dignity by offering a shopping experience.
2. AC/DC fans in Edmonton gearing up for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll event. Local coverage highlights Edmonton fans preparing for the High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll celebration featuring AC/DC’s music and legacy.
3. Adult summer camps offer grown-ups retreats this season. Series coverage notes summer camps for adults are running this season to give participants weekend getaway experiences.
4. Scientists seeking public help to catalogue river life near you. Outreach asks residents to help document aquatic species in local rivers as part of ongoing ecological surveys.
5. Lacombe’s only cinema set to close next month. The lone cinema in Lacombe will close the following month, ending local theatrical screenings in that town.

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. First Nations chiefs in B.C. urge Ottawa and Alberta to halt West Coast pipeline advancement. The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, led by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith calling for a pause and citing recent wildfires; B.C. Premier David Eby received a copy.
2. Conservative leader Poilievre wrote to Mark Carney on trade and tariffs, urging stance change. Poilievre’s letter urges no further concessions to U.S. demands in trade and tariff talks.

📰 Also Today

• First Nations chiefs in B.C. call for halting West Coast pipeline, letter to Carney and Smith.
• B.C. wildfire update for Aug. 9, more than 100 fires reported.
• Calgary water playground closed after three E. coli cases reported.
• Lacombe cinema closing next month, town will lose its only cinema.
• Adult summer camps running this season, multiple retreat options available.
• Scientists ask public to catalogue river life, community science initiative ongoing.
• Poilievre calls on Carney to stop caving to U.S. demands, on trade and tariffs.
• B.C. First Nations chiefs publish letter opposing pipeline advancement, signed by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip.
• Edmonton AC/DC fans preparing for High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll event, local gatherings expected.