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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Canada Day, neighbours! 🇨🇦
It is the 159th birthday of this country, and Edmonton is marking it with fireworks at Kinsmen Park tonight, festival crowds downtown and yes, a wagyu burger or two along the way. Closer to home a washed out bridge in Strathcona County and a mosquito invasion prove the rain has not fully let go, while council circles back on river valley consultation. Nationally a heat wave is queuing up right behind our rain, and globally a Monaco bombing and a Pakistan Afghanistan escalation both broke overnight. Happy Canada Day. Grab your coffee ☕
🌉 Old Man Creek Finally Wins the Battle With a Strathcona County Bridge
What happened to the Township Road 534 bridge in Strathcona County?
Weeks of nonstop rain finally caught up with a rural bridge east of Edmonton, and the culvert underneath it did not stand a chance.
A beaver dam had been quietly blocking the culvert under Old Man Creek for about a week, and once the pressure built high enough on Sunday night the whole crossing gave way.
The bridge sits on Township Road 534 between Range Road 231 and Highway 21 in the Ankenside area, and Strathcona County crews have the road closed while they assess next steps.
One more reminder that this rain has not finished testing our infrastructure.
🦟 Bug Spray Is Flying Off Edmonton Shelves
Why can Edmonton stores not keep mosquito repellent in stock?
All that record breaking rain did more than flood basements, it also built a mosquito nursery across the city.
Traps that caught five mosquitoes back on May 23 were catching 534 of them by June 20, a jump of more than ten thousand percent in under a month.
Local stores say repellent has been selling out almost as fast as it arrives on shelves.
Grab a bottle before tonight's fireworks, you will want it.
🏛️ Council Circles Back on Indigenous Consultation for the River Valley
Why did Edmonton council delay its Rossdale zoning decision?
After a contentious public hearing, council postponed a Rossdale zoning call and is now looking at a broader policy for how Indigenous groups get consulted on river valley development.
Concerns raised at the June 23 hearing centered on whether Indigenous communities had a real seat at the table before redevelopment plans move forward.
The urban planning committee is set to weigh in on a formal engagement policy so future river valley projects do not run into the same holdup.
Worth watching if you care about what happens along our riverfront.
🍔 Eight Downtown Spots Are Serving 12 Dollar Wagyu Burgers
Where can you get a 12 dollar wagyu burger downtown starting this week?
Downtown YEG Burger Fest kicks off Thursday, and eight restaurants are each putting their own spin on a wagyu burger made with beef from a Sturgeon County farm.
Rosewood Foods is going pho inspired with pickled onions and Sriracha mayo, while Birdog leans steakhouse with caramelized onion jam and smoked gouda.
The lineup runs July 2 to 11 at spots including Eleven Eleven Kitchen and Bar, River City Revival House, Let's Smash Burger and Shakes and Jack's Burger Shack.
A fitting way to keep the Canada Day celebrations going, pick your favourite and go be a taste tester for the neighbourhood.
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🥵 A Heat Wave Is Rolling In Right Behind the Rain
How hot is it about to get across Canada heading into Canada Day?
Environment Canada issued heat warnings stretching from Ontario to Quebec as a heat dome builds, and even Alberta is picking up a milder version of the same pattern.
Toronto activated its full heat emergency measures under an orange warning, with humidex values expected between 37 and 45 through the week.
Alberta sits under a more moderate yellow alert with highs between 29 and 31C, a strange turn after a month spent measuring rain instead of heat.
Keep the water bottle handy no matter which province you are in this week.
🚤 Six Presumed Drowned After a Charter Boat Sank Off Richmond BC
What happened to the charter boat that sank near Richmond BC?
A boat carrying ten people began taking on water near Roberts Bank on Sunday, and four men and two women remain unaccounted for and are presumed drowned.
Four passengers were rescued after a nearby sailboat radioed for help, and two of them remain in hospital in critical condition.
The vessel sank in water roughly 150 to 180 metres deep, so RCMP divers are using sonar to decide whether a recovery dive is even possible.
A heavy story out of the coast, our thoughts are with the families waiting on answers.
💣 Manhunt Underway After Monaco Explosion Injures a Ukrainian Tycoon
Who was hurt in the Monaco explosion and where did the suspect go?
A bomb went off at an apartment entrance in Monaco on Monday night, injuring three people including a Ukrainian construction tycoon who Kyiv sanctioned back in 2023 over alleged Russian business ties.
Monaco police believe the attacker acted alone and fled on foot into neighbouring France, and CCTV footage shows him in a black jacket and hat partly covering his face.
Investigators have opened an attempted murder case but are not yet calling it terrorism.
A strange and tense story out of one of the world's smallest countries.
✈️ Pakistan Afghanistan Border Fighting Escalates Again
What is happening along the Pakistan Afghanistan border this week?
Pakistan says a ground operation and follow up strikes killed 29 militants along the Afghan border over the weekend, but Afghan officials tell a very different story.
Afghan sources say the strikes actually killed dozens of civilians and wounded more than 160 others in residential areas, a claim Pakistan disputes.
The operation followed an attack on a Pakistani Rangers headquarters in Karachi, and it adds to months of cross border fighting that has killed hundreds since February.
A conflict that keeps escalating with no resolution in sight.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day⬇ 4° lower than historical avg, Night⬆2° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Happy Canada Day, Wednesday July 1
The holiday eases up a little on the rain, with a mix of sun and cloud and a stray shower possible, high near 23C and a low around 12C overnight. The sun should win out for most of the day, good news for tonight's fireworks at Kinsmen Park.
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📅 Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Wednesday July 1
🌸 Canada Day celebrations 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Edmonton and area
Family calendars are highlighting multiple Canada Day events and fireworks options. Facebook
🌸 The Works Art & Design Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Festival programming continues into Canada Day. Edmonton
🌸 Edmonton International Jazz Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Multiple Edmonton venues
Jazz Fest continues into the first day of July. Edmonton
🌸 Strathcona County Museum & Archives Multiculturalism Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Strathcona County
A free multicultural celebration in the surrounding area. Facebook
🌸 Canada Day at the Legislature Grounds 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 7:30 AM–10:00 PM · 📍 Alberta Legislature Grounds, Edmonton
The day includes the traditional pancake breakfast, live entertainment, family activities, and an evening fireworks finale.ctvnews+1
🌸 City Hall Canada Day celebration 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 City Hall Plaza, Edmonton
A family-friendly city celebration with music, activities, and Canada Day programming.edmonton+1
🌸 Fort Edmonton Park Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton
This year’s theme highlights the diverse stories that shape Canada, with drumming, dancing, cultural teachings, and live music.ctvnews
🌸 Muttart Conservatory Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Noon–5:00 PM · 📍 Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
The Hundred Acre Wood exhibit is part of a family-friendly Canada Day program with crafts and activities.dailyhive+1
🌸 Prince of Wales Armouries open house 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · 📍 Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre, Edmonton
Hosted by the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum, with displays, vehicles, and activities for kids.ctvnews
🌸 ICE District Canada Celebrates 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 9:00 AM–8:00 PM · 📍 ICE District Fan Park, Edmonton
A downtown watch-party and performance space with live entertainment and FIFA watch programming.edmontondowntown+1
Surrounding area
🌸 Mill Woods Canada Day Celebration 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Daytime with evening fireworks · 📍 Mill Woods, Edmonton
A multicultural celebration with performances, dance, music, and fireworks.edmonton+1
🌸 Strathcona County Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
A major community celebration with all-ages activities and an evening fireworks show.edmonton+1
🌸 St. Albert Canada Day Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Morning to evening · 📍 St. Albert
A full-day Canada Day festival listed in the regional roundup.edmonton
🌸 Fort Saskatchewan Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Fort Saskatchewan
A community celebration with family activities and an evening fireworks display.edmonton
🌸 Spruce Grove Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Afternoon into evening · 📍 Spruce Grove
A local Canada Day celebration listed in the area guide.edmonton
🌸 Leduc Canada Day fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 11:00 PM · 📍 William F. Lede Park, Leduc
One of the area’s official fireworks shows.edmonton
🌸 Beaumont Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 Beaumont
Included in the regional Canada Day fireworks roundup.edmonton
🌸 Bruderheim Canada Day 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Bruderheim
The regional calendar lists a Canada Day celebration with parade, children’s activities, and fireworks.goeastofedmonton
Fireworks
🌸 Edmonton fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 11:00 PM · 📍 Edmonton river valley / North Saskatchewan River
The city’s fireworks are set to launch over the river valley parks.edmonton+1
🌸 Strathcona County fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 11:00 PM · 📍 Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood Park
A major local fireworks option for the east side.edmonton
🌸 Fort Saskatchewan fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 10:45 PM · 📍 Rotary Amphitheatre, Fort Saskatchewan
One of the earlier fireworks displays in the region.edmonton
🌸 St. Albert fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 11:00 PM · 📍 Meadowview Ball Diamonds, St. Albert
A northern-area fireworks option.edmonton
🌸 Spruce Grove fireworks 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 1 · ⏰ 11:00 PM · 📍 Jubilee Park, Spruce Grove
The regional roundup lists Spruce Grove’s evening fireworks as well.
Thursday July 2
🍔 Downtown YEG Burger Fest kicks off 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 2 to 11 · ⏰ Regular hours · 📍 Eight downtown restaurants
Eight downtown spots roll out their own 12 dollar wagyu burger creations, from pho inspired to steakhouse style.
🌸 Canada Round of 16, FIFA World Cup 2026 🏙️ Details
🗓 July 4 ⏰ Kickoff TBD 📍 Houston
Canada faces Morocco in the Round of 16. ICE District has been hosting watch parties for the full tournament, and this one will be the biggest yet.
HIT OR MISS 🎯
Happy Canada Day. Since half the city is thinking about firing up a grill today anyway, today's Hit or Miss is inspired by all that wagyu talk from Burger Fest.
Eleven Eleven Kitchen and Bar, Birdog, Rosewood Foods, The Common and Jack's Burger Shack are all rolling out specialty wagyu burgers starting Thursday. Hit if you already have a favourite on that list, miss if none of them have made it onto your radar yet.
Hit reply and tell me which spot you are hitting up first, or tell me the burger joint we left off the list entirely.