In partnership with
Sound familiar?
Over 4 million people have had the same lightbulb moment.
Morning Brew is a free daily newsletter that breaks down what's happening in business, finance, and tech — clearly, quickly, and with enough personality to make it the best email in your inbox.
No yelling. No filler. Just the news, finally making sense.
Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Monday! ☀️
A death in Queen Mary Park is now a homicide investigation, Ottawa just sent Alberta and Saskatchewan $26 million for clean energy, and the Oilers made their new blue line official. Expect plenty of sunshine today with a high near 24C, so sneak outside if you get the chance. Grab your coffee and let’s get into it ☕
Queen Mary Park Death Is Now a Homicide Investigation
What changed in the case Edmonton police were asking about?
Edmonton police confirmed the man found dead in central Edmonton early Saturday is now the subject of a homicide investigation.
The death happened near 106 Avenue and 113 Street in the Queen Mary Park area.
Homicide detectives are now leading the file instead of general investigators.
If you saw anything that morning, this is the moment to speak up.
Ottawa Sends Alberta and Saskatchewan $26 Million
What is the money actually going toward?
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson announced more than $26 million for 17 clean energy projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
The announcement landed on the sidelines of the Calgary Stampede.
The funding targets cleaner technology, modern grids and lower emissions.
Money with our name on it is always worth a closer look.
🏒 Oilers Make It Official on Their New Blue Line
Who exactly did Edmonton just sign?
The Oilers signed defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two year deal and Spencer Stastney to a one year deal.
Mukhamadullin came over in the Darnell Nurse trade to San Jose.
Stastney was picked up in a trade with Nashville last season.
The Oilers blue line is starting to take real shape for next season.
☕ Rhubarb Cafe Closes Its Doors in Manchester Square
What happened to this Westmount favourite?
Rhubarb Cafe and Cocktails announced on Instagram that it has permanently closed after five years in Manchester Square.
The cafe was known for its drink flights and seasonal dessert pairings.
The owners called it a heartbreaking but necessary decision.
Small business goodbyes always sting a little more than they should.
The #1 Time-Series Database Built on Postgres.
Columnar storage. No split architecture. No new query language. TimescaleDB extends Postgres with hypertables, Hypercore compression, and continuous aggregates so analytics run on live data.
CERN uses it to handle sensor data from the Large Hadron Collider.
One database. No pipeline.
US Ambassador Denies Meeting With Alberta Separatists
What is Pete Hoekstra actually saying?
In an exclusive interview, US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra told Global News the Trump administration is not meeting or strategizing with Alberta separatist leaders.
Separatist leaders have publicly claimed several meetings with US officials since April.
Hoekstra says he knows of no talks about a line of credit for an independent Alberta.
Two very different stories are being told about the same closed doors.
Carney Heads to Turkey for a Summit About Managing Trump
Why is this NATO summit different?
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves Monday for Ankara, the first visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey since 2015.
This year's summit has been trimmed down to a dinner and one working session.
Carney's trip continues on to Saudi Arabia to talk trade and investment.
Keeping the alliance calm is apparently this year's whole agenda.
A BC Team Helped Find a Survivor in Venezuela's Rubble
Who actually pulled off this rescue?
Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue and two search dogs spent four days searching some of Venezuela's hardest hit earthquake zones.
Their work helped locate a young survivor still trapped in the rubble.
Venezuela's official earthquake death toll has climbed past 3,300.
A small Canadian team made a real difference on the other side of the world.
💥 One Killed in Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy Call Trump Separately
What did each leader actually tell Trump?
One person died in a Ukrainian strike on Russian occupied Crimea early Sunday, hours after Putin and Zelenskyy each called Trump about ending the war.
Zelenskyy called the conversation a real prospect for ending the war.
Putin and Trump spoke for nearly ninety minutes about the front line.
Both calls happened just days before the NATO summit Carney is also attending.
Daily news for curious minds.
Be the smartest person in the room. 1440 navigates 100+ sources to deliver a comprehensive, unbiased news roundup — politics, business, culture, and more — in a quick, 5-minute read. Completely free, completely factual.
YOUR TURN 💌
One story in today's issue is still sitting with me and I want to know if it landed the same way for you. Hit reply and tell me which one you cannot stop thinking about and why. I read every single one, and your replies genuinely shape what we dig into next.
Somewhere in today's issue, outside the purple frames, our sponsors are waiting patiently. They fund every story you just read. Give them a click. It’s minimal effort on your part, and means everything to this newsletter.
Edmonton local Weather
Day⬇ 3° lower than historical avg, Night⬆3° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Monday July 6
Monday brings plenty of sunshine with a high near 24C and a UV index of 6, so a bit of sun protection is worth it if you are out for a while. Overnight stays clear with a low around 14C.
Feature My Business
Do you have a business you'd like us to show case or shine a spotlight on? Tell us about it by submitting a request here ➡ [email protected]
Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Today, Monday July 6
🌸 Edmonton Historical Festival and Doors Open 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6–13 · ⏰ Varies by venue · 📍 Multiple Edmonton sites
A citywide heritage event with tours, museum programming, and special open houses.historicedmonton
🌸 Grindstone Comedy Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 Through July 6 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Edmonton
The comedy festival wraps up with sketch, improv, and stand-up.edmontonmama
🌸 StreetFest / Edmonton International Street Performers Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 onward · ⏰ Daytime and evening programming · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free performances, buskers, and family entertainment continue downtown.dailyhive+1
🌸 The Works Art & Design Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 onward · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
North America’s largest free outdoor art and design festival overlaps the weekend.cbc+1
July 7
🌸 Historic Festival and Doors Open 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 7 · ⏰ Varies by venue · 📍 Multiple Edmonton sites
Heritage tours and special programming continue across the city.historicedmonton
🌸 Live Music Summer Series 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 7 · ⏰ Evenings · 📍 Edmonton
The city calendar shows live music programming as part of the summer lineup.edmonton
🌸 Whyte Ave Art Walk 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6–8 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
A weekend art market featuring local artists, booths, and street activity.cjsr
July 8
🌸 Historic Festival and Doors Open 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 8 · ⏰ Varies by venue · 📍 Multiple Edmonton sites
Tours and special access events continue.historicedmonton
🌸 Whyte Ave Art Walk 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 8 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
Still a solid daytime option if you want something easy and local.cjsr
🌸 The Works Art & Design Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 8 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
The festival is still running and remains one of the week’s strongest free options.cbc+1
Surrounding area
🌸 Pigeon Lake Concert Series 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 Pigeon Lake area
A regional live-music option outside Edmonton.edmonton
🌸 Sherwood Park Carnival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Sherwood Park
Family rides, games, and carnival food.edmonton
🌸 Elk Island National Park programming 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6–8 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Elk Island National Park
A good outdoor option close to the city.
🎪 Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
📅 Through July 12 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
Busker central continues with circle shows and roving acts all week. Details
🎭 Freewill Shakespeare Festival
📅 Through July 12 · ⏰ Evenings · 📍 Heritage Amphitheatre, William Hawrelak Park
Something Rotten and Much Ado About Nothing continue in repertory. Details
😂 Grindstone Comedy Festival
📅 Through July 12 · ⏰ Show times vary · 📍 The Grindstone Comedy Theatre and Bistro
Stand up, improv and sketch from across the country. Details
⚽ Edmonton's Summer of Soccer
📅 Through July 19 · ⏰ Various times · 📍 Fan Park, ICE District
Free World Cup watch parties continue in The Tent. Details
Later this week
⚾ Edmonton Riverhawks host the Nanaimo NightOwls, various evenings this week, Remax Field. Details
🏈 Edmonton Elks host the Ottawa Redblacks, Thursday July 9 at 7 PM, Commonwealth Stadium. Details
🎨 Whyte Avenue Art Walk, July 10 to 12, Old Strathcona. Details
🏎️ Rocky Mountain Nationals drag racing, July 10 to 12, RAD Torque Raceway. Details
🏉 Rugby double header, Tonga vs Spain and Canada vs Portugal, Saturday July 11, Clarke Stadium. Details
Surrounding area
🎡 Wild Rose Carnival, July 9 to 12, Sherwood Park Mall. Details
🍖 Grove Rotary Ribfest, July 10 to 12, Central Park, Spruce Grove. Details
Looking ahead
🎉 K Days returns July 17 to 26 at Edmonton EXPO Centre. Details
THIS OR THAT 🗳️
Spend tonight wandering the Street Performers Festival at Churchill Square, or grab a seat under the stars for Freewill Shakespeare at Hawrelak Park. Hit reply and tell us which one you are picking.