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Good morning Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Saturday! ☀️
Rain gear required today. Forecasters are warning of heavy rainfall across the Edmonton region through Saturday afternoon, with 50 to 100mm expected and severe thunderstorms possible along the QE2 corridor. If you are heading to the Elks home opener at Commonwealth Stadium at 2pm, plan for a wet one. The Jazz Festival wraps its final weekend through Sunday so check showtimes before heading out. Here is what you need to know this morning💛
Is Mike Babcock cleared to coach in the NHL again?
The NHL completed its investigation into Mike Babcock's conduct during his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets and cleared him to return to coaching, with the Edmonton Oilers moving quickly to close in on a deal. |
The league found no current basis to restrict his employment after reviewing allegations that Babcock asked players to share personal photos with him during team meetings, allegations he disputed throughout the process
TSN's Ryan Rishaug reports contract details with the Oilers are being finalized and a news conference is expected early next week, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl reportedly on board
If this closes as expected, the Oilers just answered their biggest offseason question with a coach their best players reportedly wanted. |
What is the Let Alberta Decide campaign?
A new Alberta independence campaign officially launched Friday in Calgary, with lawyer Keith Wilson and co-chair Tanya Clemens announcing a public push to convince Albertans the province has what it takes to go it alone. |
About 35 people gathered at a Calgary hotel ballroom to launch Let Alberta Decide, which plans to use media, advertising, and community outreach to make its case on a fact-based platform
The launch happened exactly four months before the October 19 referendum on whether Alberta should seek a mandate to negotiate independence from Canada
This is the organizing and persuasion phase. Whether it builds into something depends on how many Albertans decide to show up between now and October. |
Who bought the historic Athabasca Hotel in Jasper?
Edmonton sisters Karyn Decore and Nicole Arquero have acquired the Athabasca Hotel, a 98-year-old Jasper landmark that the Bassani family operated since 1972. |
Decore Hotels, which also owns Jasper's Tonquin Inn and Maligne Lodge, plans a $4.5 million renovation over eight months including a new elevator and updated bathrooms
The owners are also planning a 100-unit staff residence on site to help address Jasper's persistent housing shortage for hospitality workers
The Bassani era closes and an Edmonton family with deep Jasper roots adds another landmark to its name. |
Is there a bus from Edmonton to Jasper?
FlixBus launched a new seasonal route connecting Edmonton to Jasper this week, giving travelers a $60 alternative to driving the Yellowhead. |
The bus departs from Southgate Transit Centre and the depot at Jasper Avenue and 116 Street, running once daily Thursday through Monday
Return trips arrive back in Edmonton between 6 and 7 pm
$60 to Jasper with no parking stress and no mountain road nerves. That is a weekend trip a lot of Edmonton families were not making before this week. |
What did Canada's Parliament pass before heading home for the summer?
MPs wrapped up a contentious spring sitting and passed the Lawful Access Act before heading home for the summer break, a bill privacy groups, tech companies, and civil liberties organizations spent months fighting. |
The law gives police and national security agencies new powers to compel internet providers to hand over subscriber data and retain metadata for up to one year without a judicial warrant in certain circumstances
The Senate still needs to approve the bill in the fall before it becomes law, giving critics one more window to push back
Parliament went home. Canadians probably should know what they passed on the way out the door. |
Why is Canada putting a 10 percent tariff on canned vegetables?
Ottawa announced a 10 percent tariff on imported canned vegetables for up to 200 days, framing the move as protection for Canadian food processing jobs. |
The tariff applies broadly to canned vegetable imports and is expected to affect grocery prices across Canada
Critics argue the measure will drive up food costs at a time when Canadian households are already stretched by inflation
Protecting Canadian jobs with a tool that raises Canadian prices. That debate is already underway. |
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Did Israel and Hezbollah reach a ceasefire, and where do Iran nuclear talks stand?
Hezbollah rejected a proposed ceasefire with Israel this week even as Iran told international negotiators there has been no tangible progress in nuclear talks aimed at calming the wider regional conflict. |
The proposed ceasefire would have had Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah moving north of the Litani River, but Hezbollah's leadership publicly rejected the terms
Iranian officials cited bad-faith conditions from the American side, leaving the nuclear diplomatic track stalled heading into the weekend
No ceasefire. No nuclear deal movement. The region is holding together, for now. |
What does the Strait of Hormuz deal mean for Alberta's budget?
The Trump-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days is putting real pressure on Alberta's fiscal projections as oil prices drop in response to the prospect of returning Iranian supply. |
Brent crude fell more than 4 percent within hours of the deal announcement, and energy analysts say prices could stay under pressure for months as Iranian oil re-enters global markets
Alberta's provincial budget is built around oil royalty assumptions tied to specific price benchmarks, and a sustained drop below those levels would force the Smith government to revisit its spending plan before fall
Peace in the Middle East is genuinely welcome news. What it means for Alberta's royalty revenues is a harder and more local conversation. |
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ⬇9° lower than historical avg, Night⬆1° higher than historical avg.
🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Saturday June 20th
Heavy rain is moving in today with 50 to 100mm of rainfall expected across the Edmonton and surrounding areas through Saturday afternoon. Winds are forecast at 25 km/h gusting to 50 km/h with severe thunderstorms possible along the QE2 corridor this afternoon. The high will be around 12°C. Keep your radar app open before heading anywhere this afternoon.
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Saturday June 20th
🌸 Bountiful Market 7th Birthday Bash 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 19–21 · ⏰ Market hours · 📍 Bountiful Farmers’ Market, Edmonton
A birthday celebration with cake, balloons, music, and buskers.
🌸 Blatchford Summer Kickoff 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 20 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Littlewood Park, Edmonton
A community kickoff with entertainment, BBQ, ice cream, and an open house.
🌸 78th Annual Ardrossan Parade & Picnic 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 20 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Ardrossan
A family parade and picnic with a “Trains, Planes & Automobiles” theme.
🌸 Free Shake Day at Wayback Burgers 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 20 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Participating Wayback Burgers locations
A free shake promotion at participating locations.
Sunday June 21st
🌸 Horses N’ Hounds 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Edmonton
Live horse racing plus dachshund races and family activities.
🌸 Indigenous First Peoples Day 30th Anniversary 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 RE/MAX Field, Edmonton
A major cultural celebration with dance, storytelling, music, and fireworks.
🌸 El Mero Mero Parking Lot Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Edmonton
A birthday bash with live music, dancing, kids’ activities, and a local vendor market.
🌸 Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 Winspear Centre, Edmonton
A tribute concert with a full stage show.
Farmers’ markets
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 7th Birthday Bash 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 19–21 · ⏰ Fri–Sun · 📍 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
The weekend celebration is the easiest market pick for this date range.
🌸 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10310 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Edmonton’s original year-round Sunday market.
🌸 Callingwood Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 21 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 69 Avenue & 177 Street, Edmonton
One of the city’s largest Sunday markets.
🌸 Spruce Grove Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Saturdays · ⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · 📍 Elevator Site, 120 Railway Ave, Spruce Grove
A long-running local market with homegrown, homemade, and local goods.
🌸 Stony Plain Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Saturdays · ⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 📍 Stony Plain Community Centre, 5008–51 Avenue, Stony Plain
THIS OR THAT
It is pouring rain and the Elks are playing their home opener at Commonwealth Stadium this afternoon. A true Edmonton Saturday dilemma
Brave the rain for the Elks home opener at Commonwealth Stadium (2pm) OR Stay dry and catch the Jazz Festival indoors this weekend? |
Hit reply and tell me your call. I read every single one. |