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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday!
The dry stretch holds for one more day before the next round of storms moves back in, so make the most of it.
A Fort Saskatchewan astronaut is packing for six months on the International Space Station, the Hlinka Gretzky Cup drops the puck at Rogers Place tonight, and Ontario's Niagara Region is underwater after back to back storms. Here is what is making news across Edmonton and the surrounding areas today.
🚀 Fort Saskatchewan Astronaut Prepares for Six Months in Space
Who is representing our area on the next space station crew?
Joshua Kutryk, who grew up in Fort Saskatchewan, is getting ready for a six month stay on the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission.
The mission includes a Canadian led study on how space travel and microgravity affect human health.
Launch is set for September 12 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A hometown kid headed for orbit, worth cheering on today.
🏒 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Opens at Rogers Place Tonight
What is bringing the world's best young hockey players to town?
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup opens today at Rogers Place, with Canada facing off against Switzerland at 5pm in the first game of an eight team, under 18 showcase.
The tournament runs through August 8 in partnership with Hockey Alberta and the City of Edmonton.
Group A features Canada, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland, with Czechia, Finland, Germany and the United States rounding out Group B.
A good excuse to catch tomorrow's future NHL stars tonight.
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🌊 St. Catharines and Lincoln Declare a State of Emergency
How bad is the flooding in Niagara Region?
St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln in Ontario both declared states of emergency today after back to back storms dropped more than 140mm of rain in under a week.
Thousands of homes have flooded for the second time in days, with the mayor calling it a hurricane's worth of rain.
Local officials are asking the provincial and federal governments for disaster relief support.
A rough stretch for a community that has already been through so much this month.
🔥 B.C.'s Bradley Creek Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee
What is happening near Okanagan Lake?
The Bradley Creek wildfire more than doubled in size over the weekend, forcing new evacuation orders across communities at the north end of Okanagan Lake.
Winds gusting to 115 km/h fanned the flames, and officials have confirmed structures lost.
Evacuation orders now cover the Okanagan Indian Band, Spallumcheen and Splatsin First Nation.
Sending strength to everyone watching this one closely.
🏖️ Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Seven on a Russian Beach
What happened at the Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik?
At least seven people, including three children, were killed when a Ukrainian drone came down on a crowded beach near the Russian resort town of Gelendzhik.
Around 40 more people were injured, with local officials calling it one of the deadliest incidents in recent weeks.
It remains unclear whether the drone was shot down or crashed on its own.
A hard reminder of how far reaching this conflict has become.
🛢️ Trump Says Iran Talks Begin Today, Holds Off on Strikes
Where do things stand with Iran this morning?
President Trump says talks to wind down the Iran conflict begin this afternoon, after he held off on threatened strikes over the weekend.
The talks aim to revive traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a route critical to global oil and gas shipping.
Iran's foreign ministry disputes that direct US talks are happening, saying it is negotiating with Oman instead.
Cautious optimism this morning, though the two sides are not telling the same story yet.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ↔Same as historical avg. Night ⬆3° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Tuesday August 4
Skies stay mostly dry with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 25C, a few degrees warmer than Monday. Clouds build through the afternoon with a 30 percent chance of a shower or thunderstorm this evening, overnight low near 14C.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Tuesday, August 4
🌍 Edmonton Heritage Festival (final day) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Tue Aug 4 · ⏰ 10 a.m.–8 p.m. · 📍 William Hawrelak Park / Edmonton Exhibition Lands, 9330 Groat Rd NW
Last day of the big multicultural festival with global food, dance, and music.eventeny+1
👧 Kids Summer Camp at Milner Library 🎟️ Details
🗓 Tue Aug 4 · ⏰ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Inclusive summer camp for kids 6–12 with sight loss; registration required.cnib
🎸 Corb Lund (and more) at Folk Fest 🎟️ Details
🗓 Tue Aug 4 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Gallagher Park, 9505 96 Ave NW
Pre-festival or warm‑up vibes as Folk Fest sets up for Thu–Sun.cbc+1
Wednesday, August 5
🎤 Open Mic Comedy at Grindstone Theatre 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 10 p.m.–12 a.m. · 📍 Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW
Free stand‑up open mic with short sets from new and seasoned comics.showpass
🏒 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada vs. Sweden 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 5 p.m. · 📍 Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW
U18 international hockey with top NHL draft‑eligible prospects.spectaculos
🚶 Downtown Nightlife Walking Tour 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 7–8:30 p.m. · 📍 10124 104 St NW
Free tour revisiting historic queer bars and clubs in downtown Edmonton.edmonton.taproot
👧 Kids Summer Camp at Milner Library 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Day two of the inclusive summer camp for kids 6–12 with sight loss.
TRIVIA TUESDAY 🧠
Did you know?
The Gretzky half of tonight's Hlinka Gretzky Cup name honours Wayne Gretzky, who won four Stanley Cups right here in Edmonton with the Oilers, added to the tournament name back in 2016.
Hit reply and tell me your favourite Edmonton hockey memory, old or new.