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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday! ⛈️
Edmonton council approved a new fund to tackle the city's infrastructure backlog, Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed pipeline route across the country, and a west Edmonton mother is turning her grief into film. Expect a risk of thunderstorms today with a high near 19C, so keep an umbrella within reach. Grab your coffee and let's get into it ☕
Council Approves a New Infrastructure Fund
What is this fund actually going to cost you?
Edmonton's infrastructure committee approved a new Dedicated Renewal Fund to tackle the city's aging roads, pipes and buildings.
The property tax levy climbs from 0.5 to 1 percent by 2033 to feed the fund.
It is meant to chip away at a 2.7 billion dollar a year repair backlog.
Mayor Knack says steady funding beats hoping for outside help every year.
Alberta and Ontario Unveil a Pipeline Route
Where would this new pipeline actually go?
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford unveiled the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a pipeline meant to carry western oil east.
The 3,300 kilometre line would run from Hardisty to Sarnia without crossing the US border.
It could carry up to 500,000 barrels a day, with room to grow.
Alberta's energy sector just got a much bigger conversation starter.
A Mother Turns Grief Into Film
What is Alanna Bird building in her son's memory?
More than a year after 14 year old Samuel Bird disappeared in west Edmonton, his mother Alanna is partnering with filmmaker Corben Bowen on a documentary honouring his life.
The project, Every Day Gets Closer to Winter, is still in development and seeking funding.
Court proceedings for the man charged in Samuel's death are adjourned to November.
Some stories deserve to be told long after the headlines move on.
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Brandon Manitoba Declares a State of Emergency
How bad is the flooding actually getting?
The City of Brandon declared a state of emergency as the Assiniboine River spills its banks days ahead of a forecast peak.
Water is expected to climb about 2.5 metres above bankful capacity by July 12.
Crews are racing to raise dikes two feet above the forecast peak level.
Manitoba's flood season is not done making headlines this summer.
BC Nurses Picket Vancouver General Today
What pushed nurses to the picket line?
The BC Nurses Union is picketing outside Vancouver General Hospital today, five days after members voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike.
Almost 51,000 nurses voted 98 percent in favour of escalating job action.
Members rejected a tentative deal over wages and working conditions.
Essential services stay open, but the message to government is getting louder.
Toxic Smoke Chokes a Greek City
What actually caused this wildfire?
A fast moving wildfire tore through an industrial area near Thessaloniki, Greece, igniting a recycling plant and sending toxic smoke twenty kilometres across the city.
Investigators say a 76 year old man caused sparks while driving impaired.
Residents are being told to stay indoors with windows shut until the air clears.
One careless spark and an entire city is holding its breath.
Russia Hits Kyiv With a Massive Overnight Barrage
How big was this attack exactly?
Russia fired 351 drones and 68 missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 22 people with Kyiv taking the worst of it.
All 29 ballistic missiles fired hit their targets, exposing gaps in air defences.
Moscow says the barrage is retaliation for Ukraine's recent long range strikes.
Every escalation here still ripples through oil prices back home.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day⬆ 2° higher than historical avg, Night⬆6° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Tuesday July 7
Tuesday brings a risk of thunderstorms through the day with a high near 19C, so keep an umbrella handy if you are heading out. Showers continue into the evening with an overnight low around 11C.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Today, Tuesday 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.
🌸 Live Music Summer Series 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 7 · ⏰ Evenings · 📍 Edmonton
The city calendar shows live music programming as part of the summer lineup.
🌸 Whyte Ave Art Walk 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 to 8 · ⏰ 10 AM to 5 PM · 📍 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
A weekend art market featuring local artists, booths and street activity.
🌸 StreetFest, Edmonton International Street Performers Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 Ongoing · ⏰ Daytime and evening programming · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free performances, buskers and family entertainment continue downtown.
🌸 The Works Art and Design Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 Ongoing · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Churchill Square, Edmonton
North America's largest free outdoor art and design festival continues downtown.
Tomorrow, July 8
🌸 Historic Festival and Doors Open 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 8 · ⏰ Varies by venue · 📍 Multiple Edmonton sites
Tours and special access events continue.
🌸 Whyte Ave Art Walk 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 8 · ⏰ 10 AM to 5 PM · 📍 Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
Still a solid daytime option if you want something easy and local.
🌸 The Works Art and 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.
Surrounding area
🌸 Elk Island National Park programming 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 6 to 8 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Elk Island National Park
A good outdoor option close to the city.
Continuing this week
🎪 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 continues, 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
TRIVIA TUESDAY 🧠
West Edmonton Mall opened its doors in 1981 and held the title of the world's largest shopping mall for 23 years, until a mall in Beijing finally topped it in 2004. Hit reply if you already knew that one.