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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Wednesday! ⛅
It was a hard night in north Edmonton, so we are leading with that story first. In this issue, a tornado watch moves through the region this evening, a homegrown dating app skips the swiping, and Spain books its ticket to the World Cup final.
One Dead, Two Still Missing After North Edmonton Apartment Explosion
What caused the explosion and fire at a north Edmonton apartment building?
A vehicle crash ruptured a gas line and triggered an explosion and fire at an apartment building near 82 Street and 132 Avenue Monday night.
One person is dead and two remain unaccounted for as crews continue searching the building.
Roughly 35 people across 16 units and the ground floor businesses were displaced.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected tonight.
Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for North Central Alberta
Is a tornado watch in effect for the Edmonton area tonight?
Environment Canada issued a tornado and severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday afternoon, with storms tracking east from the Rocky Mountain House and Edson areas toward Edmonton by evening.
Large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado are all possible as the system moves through.
Keep an eye on the sky if you are out and about tonight or early tomorrow.
Better to know before you head out the door.
Edmonton Made Dating App Skips the Swiping
Is there a new Edmonton made dating app that does not use swiping?
Local founder Annie Poirier built Oops Social, a homegrown dating app that trades swiping and texting for voice notes and playful icebreakers.
About 160 beta testers have been using it since it launched here June 29.
A fuller public launch is planned for later this summer.
Worth a look if dating apps have been wearing you out.
More Than $80,000 in Pokemon Cards Stolen From a Leduc Shop
How much was stolen from a Pokemon card shop in Leduc?
A Leduc hobby shop says thieves made off with more than $80,000 in Pokemon merchandise, part of a wider wave of similar heists hitting collectible shops this year.
The theft adds Leduc to a growing list of cities across North America hit by the same trend.
No arrests have been reported yet.
If you collect, might be worth double checking your own security.
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The US Just Slapped New Tariffs on Canadian Mushrooms
Are there new US tariffs on Canadian mushrooms?
The US Commerce Department proposed an 8.26 percent tariff on most fresh Canadian mushrooms Tuesday, with some producers facing rates as high as 11.8 percent.
It is a small but very concrete example of the wider trade fight as Trump moves to end USMCA.
Three named Canadian producers each face their own individual tariff rate.
One more thing to watch if you work in agriculture or trade.
Calgary Stampede Wraps With Its Third Highest Attendance Ever
How many people attended the 2026 Calgary Stampede?
The 114th Calgary Stampede closed out Sunday with just over 1.41 million guests, the third highest total in its history.
Attendance dipped slightly for a second straight year after back to back records.
A chuckwagon collision that injured one horse renewed animal welfare questions.
A good reminder summer in Alberta is in full swing.
Spain Shocks France, Books First World Cup Final Since 2010
Did Spain beat France in the World Cup semifinal?
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as Spain beat France 2 to 0 Tuesday in the tournament's first semifinal, sending Spain to the final for the first time in 16 years.
Spain will face the winner of Wednesday's Argentina vs England semifinal.
ICE District's downtown watch party drew fans out for the match today.
One more big match to go before the final.
The US Just Reinstated a Naval Blockade on Iran
Is there a US naval blockade on Iran right now?
The interim ceasefire fully collapsed Tuesday as the US resumed a naval blockade on all ships entering or leaving Iranian ports, alongside a fourth straight day of airstrikes.
Iran has continued targeting tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices have been swinging on the news, which keeps this one relevant here at home.
A story still very much unfolding.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ↔Same as historical avg. Night ⬆3° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Wednesday July 15
Wednesday brings a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of a stray shower and a high near 28C. Showers stay possible into the evening with an overnight low near 16C, so keep the umbrella handy just in case.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Today, Wednesday July 15
🌸 Magpie Collection Dance Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 13 to 26 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Edmonton
A dance festival featuring short works by multiple choreographers.
⚽ ICE District Summer of Soccer watch party, Argentina vs England semifinal 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 15 · ⏰ Doors open at noon, match at 1:00 PM · 📍 ICE District Fan Park, Edmonton
The second free World Cup semifinal watch party downtown.
🌸 Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 15 · ⏰ 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM · 📍 Terwillegar Recreation Centre, 2051 Leger Road
A Wednesday farmers market in southwest Edmonton.
🌸 An Indigenous Taste of the Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 15 · ⏰ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM · 📍 Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Edmonton
An evening market dining experience with Chef Shane Chartrand.
Tomorrow, Thursday July 16
🏆 Alberta Summer Games open in Strathcona County, July 16 to 19. Details
Later this week
🎉 K Days returns July 17 to 26 at Edmonton EXPO Centre. Details
HIT OR MISS 🎯
K Days rolls into town Friday, and honestly the food is half the reason anyone goes. Mini donuts, a foot long corn dog, deep fried pickles or an elephant ear the size of your head.
Hit or miss, what is your fair food pick? Hit reply and tell me which one you are already planning to eat first.