💼 Economy & Business
- Meta announces $13 billion data centre in Alberta. The massive project will be in Sturgeon County, employing 3,000 during construction and 300 full-time staff afterwards. This investment marks one of the largest private sector commitments in Canadian history, promising significant economic benefits. ↗
🌦️ Weather & Roads
- Rockslide in Banff National Park closes climbing area. A substantial rockslide occurred in the Rundle Rock area, resulting in no injuries but leaving a debris-strewn path. This has led to the popular area being temporarily closed by Parks Canada. ↗
- B.C. wildfire closes Highway 1 and prompts evacuation alerts. The Brunswick Creek fire has expanded to 18 square kilometres, necessitating a closure between Boston Bar and Ainslie Road North, impacting travelers and residents. ↗
🚨 Crime & Public Safety
- Auditor General to complete health-contract probe by year-end. Alberta's auditor general Phil Peters announced the completion timeline for the ongoing investigation into health-care contracting, highlighting continued scrutiny on Premier Danielle Smith’s government. ↗
- Accused in Chinatown killings testifies in Edmonton trial. Justin Bone claimed he does not remember the alleged murders he is charged with, painting a picture of a troubling period prior to his arrest. The trial continues as the community seeks answers. ↗
🎨 Community & Culture
- Edmonton theatre community remembers Brian Paisley. The local arts scene pays tribute to the late Fringe Festival founder, highlighting his lasting impact on Edmonton’s cultural landscape. ↗
🏈 Sports
- Elks and Redblacks aim for improved running games. Ahead of Thursday's match, both teams seek to bolster their ground games following recent losses. The Elks hope to recover from a minimal running effort against the B.C. Lions. ↗
📰 Also Today
- Family of Edmonton woman shot by Calgary police speaks out. They reveal her mental health struggles before the incident. ↗
- Edmonton police impound lot expands. 150 new spaces added for seized and abandoned vehicles. ↗
- Calgary Stampeders pursue third straight win. They face the Montreal Alouettes this Saturday. ↗
- Reviving past pipeline projects discussed. Various defunct proposals see newfound interest. ↗
- Albertans face rebate portal challenges. Continued issues accessing financial rebates. ↗
- Carney comments on NATO amidst Iran strikes. Discusses geopolitical ramifications. ↗
- Extreme weather impacts on Canadian costs. Weather spikes living expenses. ↗
- Alberta doctor receives ambulance bill after saving life. Unexpected expense after heroic CPR act. ↗
- Pacific Mall rezoning approved in Edmonton. Allows mid to high-rise mixed-use development. ↗
- Edmonton retains parking with new bike lanes. Council balances parking needs with bike infrastructure. ↗