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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Thursday, neighbours!
Thursday is giving the region a rare gift after that incredible week of rain: sunshine and a high of 27°C before the next wave rolls in Friday. A rowing club dock floated 300 kilometres down the North Saskatchewan. A small town just north of Edmonton is voting today on whether it will even exist next month. And oil prices just hit their lowest point since before the Iran war started. Let us get into it 💛
⛵ Edmonton's floods swept an entire rowing club dock 300 kilometres down the North Saskatchewan River
Where was the Edmonton Rowing Club dock found after the June 2026 flooding?
An entire dock belonging to the Edmonton Rowing Club, with five metal boats still tied to it, floated nearly 300 kilometres down the North Saskatchewan River after last weekend's record flooding and was found near Two Hills by a fishing TV show crew on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Dragon Boat Recreation Club also reported missing boats in the same stretch of river, a sign of just how powerful the current became when June rainfall shattered six decades of records and pushed the river well beyond normal levels
All boats and the dock were located intact and recovery efforts are underway, though the sheer distance the dock traveled made it one of the most striking images of what this week's flooding actually did to the river
Have you seen anything surprising near your waterway or neighbourhood this week after the flooding? Hit reply and tell us.
🌧️ Environment Canada warns another 30 to 60mm of rain is heading straight for Edmonton this weekend
Is more rain coming to Edmonton after the June 2026 flooding?
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Wednesday warning that another 30 to 60mm of rain could soak central Alberta from Friday through Sunday, arriving on top of ground that is already completely saturated from last weekend's record storm.
Edmonton has already surpassed its average rainfall for all of June, and if the new system delivers at the high end of the forecast, the city could set an all-time wettest June record before the month ends
Officials say the location of heaviest rain is still uncertain, meaning localized areas could see significant overland flooding again, and residents in communities still recovering from last weekend are being asked to stay alert
Are you prepared if the flooding comes back this weekend? Hit reply and let us know how your home or neighbourhood is holding up.
🗳️ Residents of Gibbons are voting today on whether their town should survive or become part of Sturgeon County
Why is the town of Gibbons voting on whether to dissolve in June 2026?
People in Gibbons, about 30 kilometres north of Edmonton, began casting ballots Thursday on whether their community should remain an independent town or dissolve and become a hamlet after a provincial viability review found the municipality carrying $15.3 million in debt.
The two-day vote runs Thursday and Friday at the Gibbons Community Cultural Centre, but under Bill 28 passed earlier this year, the provincial minister has the final say on the outcome regardless of how residents vote
Gibbons council has maintained the town is viable and disputes the province's findings, while residents are divided between those who want to stay independent and those who see joining Sturgeon County as a more stable path forward
Should smaller communities have the final say on their own future, or does the province need to step in when debt gets this serious? Hit reply.
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🔫 The Montreal shooter was from Lethbridge, Alberta, and his 104-page manifesto is raising serious alarms
Who was the suspect in the June 2026 Montreal shooting and where was he from?
Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Lethbridge, Alberta, drove to Montreal and shot and killed a police officer and a civilian before dying in an exchange of gunfire, and details of his 104-page manifesto are now emerging.
The document expresses violent extremist ideology rooted in involuntary loneliness and contempt for women, aligning with patterns that CSIS has specifically warned about as this style of ideologically-motivated violence evolves and spreads online
Investigators are now tracing his online activity, which reveals a trail of radicalized content and the kind of ecosystem that experts say is increasingly responsible for turning isolated young men toward violence
This story raises hard questions about how radicalization happens and what communities can do about it. Hit reply with your thoughts.
⚽ Canada loses to Switzerland 2-1 at BC Place but advances to the World Cup Round of 32
Did Canada advance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Switzerland?
Canada fell 2-1 to Switzerland at BC Place in Vancouver Wednesday in their final Group B match, but still advanced to the Round of 32 after finishing second in the group following their earlier 6-0 demolition of Qatar.
Switzerland scored before Promise David pulled one back for Canada in the 76th minute, and PM Carney was in the stands as the home crowd gave Les Rouges a warm farewell from Vancouver
Canada now heads to Los Angeles for their knockout match on Sunday, the deepest any Canadian men's team has gone at a World Cup and a run that has the whole country paying attention
Canada is still in it. Are you watching Sunday's match? Hit reply and tell us where you will be cheering from.
🛢️ Brent crude falls below $75 for the first time since before the US-Iran war, and Alberta's budget is watching
Why did oil prices fall to their lowest level in 2026 and how does that affect Alberta?
Brent crude dropped below $75 per barrel Thursday, its lowest point since before the US-Iran war began, after the US Treasury issued a 60-day licence authorizing Iranian oil production and Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen on Friday.
The move erases months of oil price gains that Alberta royalty revenues had been riding, since provincial budget assumptions are tied directly to Brent crude benchmarks, and a sustained drop at this level means real pressure on future Alberta spending
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doubled in the past 24 hours and energy analysts say the market is now pricing in a world where Iranian supply returns in meaningful volumes over the coming months
If lower oil prices stick, what does that mean for Alberta jobs and government services? Tell us what you think.
🌡️ Red heat emergency alerts are in place across the UK, France, Spain and Italy as Europe bakes under a record heat dome
How hot is the heat wave in Europe in June 2026 and which countries have red alerts?
A record-breaking heat dome settled over Europe this week, pushing temperatures above 45°C in southern Spain and forcing the highest-level red emergency alerts across the UK, France, Spain and Italy as deaths and transportation disruptions mounted across the continent.
France recorded its hottest day in history earlier this week and London's Met Office warned temperatures could hit 39°C by Thursday, a level last seen during the historic 2022 heat wave that killed thousands across Europe
Canadian climate researchers are watching closely, as the pattern driving this extreme heat is consistent with what models have long predicted for Northern Hemisphere summers as global average temperatures continue to rise
Does extreme heat like this change how you think about summers in Edmonton and surrounding areas? Hit reply and share your thoughts.
YOUR TURN 💌
A dock floated 300 kilometres down the river. Another round of rain is already on the way this weekend. A small town just north of Edmonton is voting today on whether it will even exist next month. An Alberta man's manifesto is making national headlines. And Canada is still alive at the World Cup heading into Sunday.
Which story in today's issue is still on your mind? Hit reply and tell me. I read every single one and it genuinely shapes what we cover next. If today's issue gave you something to think about, please pass it along to a neighbour who deserves to stay informed.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ⬆2° higher than historical avg,
☀️ Edmonton Weather: Thursday June 25th
Thursday brings sunshine and a welcome break with a high of 27°C and clear skies through the day. Enjoy it while it lasts because another 30 to 60mm of rain is forecast to arrive starting Friday and carrying through the weekend.
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Thursday June 25th
🌸 Edmonton International Jazz Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Multiple Edmonton venues
The festival continues through Saturday June 28 with live performances every night across the city.
🌸 Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25 · ⏰ Evening game · 📍 RE/MAX Field, Edmonton
West Coast League baseball continues at RE/MAX Field tonight.
🌸 KIND Gardens Edmonton 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25 · ⏰ 3:00 PM–10:00 PM · 📍 Fan Park @ ICE District, Edmonton
An 18+ event with brands, food trucks, music, giveaways, and big-screen sports.edmonton
🌸 Salsa in the Square 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25 · ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free salsa lessons and social dancing downtown.edmontondowntown
🌸 Dolly’s & Friends Streetcar Series 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25 · ⏰ Golden hour / evening · 📍 High Level Streetcar (Jasper Plaza Terminal), Edmonton
A cocktail-and-streetcar social series with river valley views.edmontondowntown
Friday June 26
🌸 North American Cup Series: Lead & Speed 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 26–28 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Edmonton
Free spectator access to a major sport climbing competition.edmonton
🌸 Death: Life’s Greatest Mystery 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 26–Jul 3 · ⏰ Museum hours · 📍 Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton
An immersive exhibition exploring how cultures understand death and remembrance.edmonton
🌸 Summer of soccer in ICE District 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 26 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Fan Park @ ICE District & ICE District Plaza, Edmonton
Free World Cup watch parties continue downtown.edmontondowntown
Saturday June 27
🌸 The Works Art & Design Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 20–Jul 1 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
A free, family-friendly art festival that overlaps the weekend.edmonton+1
🌸 Edmonton International Jazz Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25–27 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Multiple Edmonton venues
The citywide jazz festival continues through the weekend.edmonton
Surrounding areas
🌸 Edmonton-area regional events 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25–27 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 East of Edmonton communities
The regional calendar continues to list community and festival programming in nearby towns.goeastofedmonton
🌸 World Cup watch parties 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 25–27 · ⏰ Multiple match times · 📍 ICE District Plaza, Edmonton
If you’re building a nightlife/watch-party list, this is one of the strongest ongoing downtown options.
Coming Up
🌸 Canada vs. Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sunday June 28 · ⏰ Noon PT · 📍 Los Angeles Stadium
Canada is still in the World Cup and heading to LA for the knockout round. Find a watch party near you and cheer them on.
SPOTTED IN EDMONTON 📸
After the week Edmonton and surrounding areas just had, today is your gift. The sun is actually out, 27 degrees and dry for once before the next round rolls in Friday.
We want to see where you are making the most of it. Drop a photo in the comments or hit reply with your favourite spot in Edmonton or surrounding areas where you have been getting outside this week. A trail along the river, a backyard you finally got to sit in, a patio that survived the flooding, or anywhere that made you smile after all that rain.
The best photos will be featured in a future issue. Now get out there while the sun is shining. ☀️