📍 Edmonton · Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 17 articles · 615

Flooding Woes, Police Shootings & NHL Draft Drama — Edmonton Saturday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

  1. Flooding and tornado threats loom over Alberta and Saskatchewan. Environment Canada warns of 40-70 mm rainfall and potential overland flooding, threatening infrastructure and property throughout the region. ↗
  2. Heavy rain closes trails and sidewalks in Edmonton. Several closures are implemented due to hazardous conditions. ↗

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. Police fatally shoot man in Edmonton after alleged assaults and hit-and-runs. A 59-year-old man was shot by Edmonton police during an altercation following a series of hit-and-run incidents. ↗
  2. RCMP shoot man during domestic call in Cold Lake, Alberta. Officers responded to a firearm incident where communication failed, leading to a fatal shooting by the police. ↗

🏈 Sports

  1. Debate intensifies over Alphonso Davies' World Cup participation. Canada's handling of the star player's saga raises questions as anticipation grows for the tournament. ↗
  2. Redblacks seek victory against Alouettes amid quarterback changes. Ottawa Redblacks aim for their first win after Dru Brown's trade and Jake Maier's appointment as starting quarterback. ↗

📰 Also Today

  • Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to the Blues. ↗
  • Report highlights classroom complexity at Red Deer schools. ↗
  • Alberta author warns on costly publishing deal. ↗
  • CBC's Daybreak Alberta show visits Drumheller. ↗
  • Alberta pipeline proposal aims for July 1 deadline. ↗
  • Drone incident raises aircraft safety concerns at Ponoka Stampede. ↗
  • Edmonton infantry battalion leaders reinstated post-investigation. ↗
  • Alberta doctors get $172.3M in retroactive pay. ↗
  • Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first in NHL draft. ↗
  • ASIRT to probe fatal RCMP shooting in northern Alberta. ↗

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