🚑 Breaking & Incidents
- Several structures damaged after a tornado hit a central Alberta hamlet. A tornado passed through part of a central Alberta hamlet and damaged several structures, local reports confirm; emergency crews responded to the scene. (Source: News 10450) ↗
- More tornadoes recorded across the Prairies as humid heat wave continues. Environment Canada issued a red tornado warning for County of Vermilion River at about 5:30 p.m. July 11 and recorded a touchdown near Tulliby Lake, 60 km northwest of Lloydminster; Alberta has now reported 24 tornadoes so far this year, up more than 50% from 2025. (Source: News 10453) ↗
🏛️ Government & Politics
- Alberta premier offers reassurances on massive Meta data centre. The Alberta premier publicly addressed concerns about Meta’s planned large data centre project, offering reassurances to residents and stakeholders; provincial officials met with company and community representatives. (Source: News 10408) ↗
- Carney says pipeline progress likely while mingling at Calgary Stampede. At the Calgary Stampede, Patrick Carney said polling shows majority support for a pipeline and called for cross‑provincial cooperation; he reposted a 17‑minute video on June 30 arguing for replacing his predecessor’s climate plan. (Source: News 10455) ↗
- Ford and Unifor reach tentative three‑year deal covering Alberta plant. A tentative three‑year contract was struck covering roughly 5,000 workers at five Ontario plants and one in Alberta; details are withheld pending member ratification and talks with Stellantis and GM will follow. (Source: News 10444) ↗
🏈 Sports
- Oilers sign Colton Dach to two‑year extension worth US$1.2M AAV. The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Colton Dach to a two‑year contract with a US$1.2‑million average annual value; Dach had five goals and eight assists in 61 games last season and recorded two goals and two assists in eight regular‑season games for Edmonton after the March 6 debut. (Source: News 10454) ↗
- Portugal beat Canada 38‑14 at the World Rugby Nations Cup in Edmonton. Portugal defeated Canada 38‑14 in the World Rugby Nations Cup match played in Edmonton. (Source: News 10441) ↗
📰 Also Today
- Grey whales dying along our shores, researchers link warming climate. ↗
- Hydrogen and batteries square off in heavy‑truck electrification debate. ↗
- Daredevil stunt in author’s 50s helped overcome fears; personal essay. ↗
- Carney explains ‘energy sovereignty’ in a new national policy discussion. ↗
- Home exchanges growing in popularity among Canadians seeking cheaper travel. ↗
- Is the Calgary Stampede the ultimate relationship test? ↗