📍 Edmonton · Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 4 articles · 605

Tariff Fight, Elks Walk-off & Wildfire Lawsuit — Edmonton Saturday

🏛️ Government & Politics

  1. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada has “walked away from a bad deal” after U.S. 50% tariffs. Carney told reporters Canada will match 50% U.S. tariffs “dollar-for-dollar” in sectors such as steel and dairy, and described recalling his negotiating team to Ottawa; U.S. President Donald Trump had delayed 50% tariffs on billions in Canadian goods by three days while talks continued. Carney cited last-minute disputes over auto tariffs and Canadian decision-making as deal-breakers.

  2. Northern Indigenous community is suing the Alberta government over the 2023 wildfire response. The suit names the Alberta government and relates to emergency response actions taken during the 2023 wildfires; the filing identifies the plaintiffs as a northern Indigenous community and links the legal action to that summer's wildfire operations.

  3. Vincent Blanchard kicked a 40-yard walk-off field goal as the Edmonton Elks beat Winnipeg 22-19. The Elks improved to 8-3 and held the CFL West Division lead after overcoming a 16-0 deficit late in the second quarter; Edmonton scored a go-ahead 42-yard field goal by Blanchard in the third quarter and sealed the win with his final kick as time expired.

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