🏛️ Government & Politics
- Edmonton to overhaul zoning for short-term rentals. City plans changes to regulate lodging houses and short-term rentals, aiming to maintain neighborhood character and address resident concerns. ↗
- Southern Edmonton restricts infill developments through covenant. Communities of Duggan and Rideau Park initiated legal actions limiting new infill projects, aiming to preserve neighborhood aesthetics. ↗
🎨 Community & Culture
- Father-son legacy at Calgary Stampede a century apart. Lynn Edge follows in his father's footsteps, participating in the Stampede’s horse cutting competition, continuing a family tradition. ↗
💼 Economy & Business
- New Alberta pipeline proposal faces industry skepticism. Despite being touted as transformational, industry insiders worry about the project’s financial viability and regulatory hurdles. ↗
🏈 Sports
- Adams leads Stampeders to victory over Argonauts. Vernon Adams Jr. sets a franchise record with six touchdown passes, securing a 58-36 win in the "Stampede Bowl." ↗
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Edmonton man charged in extortion and murder plot. A traffic stop led to charges against a man for extortion and conspiracy to commit murder. ↗
📰 Also Today
- Calgary Stampede parade marks western fun kickoff. ↗
- Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' petition rejected by Elections Alberta. ↗
- Environmental groups call for pipeline decarbonization commitments. ↗
- Challenges persist for Alberta's new pipeline proposal. ↗
- Lions aim for first season win against Elks. ↗
- Details on partners for Alberta's West Coast oil pipeline. ↗
- Edmonton Valley Zoo's nocturnal wing reopens with upgrades. ↗