Pipeline Plans, Suspicious Death Investigation & Federal Office Return — Edmonton Monday

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Suspicious death in Edmonton leads to homicide investigation. Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred Saturday morning near 106 Avenue and 113 Street. The injured male was found and later pronounced dead in the hospital. Police are requesting video footage from nearby streets. ↗

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Calgary police use DNA evidence for industrial theft charge. A 54-year-old man has been charged in connection with a $255,000 theft at Crypto Therm Manufacturing Inc. in Calgary. Police used DNA evidence to identify the suspect after the crime last November. ↗

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Smith and Ford propose Alberta-Ontario oil pipeline path. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are discussing the creation of a new oil pipeline connecting Hardisty, Alberta, to Sarnia, Ontario. This is part of a broader east-west energy corridor plan. ↗
2. Separatist referendum petition signature verification advances. Elections Alberta will proceed with verifying signatures for a separatist referendum petition, following a court ruling. The petition was initially stalled over legal issues with consultation requirements. ↗
3. Anti-coal mining group explores legal options in Alberta. Following the failure of a citizen petition against coal mining on the Eastern Slopes, organizers, including singer Corb Lund, criticize Elections Alberta's petition process and contemplate legal actions. ↗

💼 Economy & Business

1. Canada chooses Germany & Norway for submarine construction. Canada's decision to contract Germany and Norway for building submarines marks a significant international collaboration in military infrastructure. ↗

🏈 Sports

1. Summer McIntosh sets new world record at Canadian swim trials. Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh broke the women's 200m butterfly world record, showcasing her tremendous talent at the swim trials. ↗
2. Frederik Andersen joins Edmonton Oilers under coach Babcock. Andersen, reuniting with coach Mike Babcock, anticipates a shared workload with the Oilers after his recent Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. ↗

📰 Also Today

• Tamara Lich attends July 4 party at U.S. ambassador's residence. ↗
• Astronaut Jeremy Hansen retires from Canadian Space Agency. ↗
• Big data project causes stir among Olds, Alberta citizens. ↗
• Driver caught sleeping in self-driving Tesla on B.C. highway. ↗
• Sylvan Lake seeks health clinic upgrades amid rising demand. ↗
• Federal workers in Canada return to offices 4 days a week. ↗
• Lions hand Elks their first loss in a 36-24 victory. ↗