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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Saturday! ☀️
We have got a bit of morning rain to clear out before the sun takes over today, so grab your coffee and give it a minute. In today's issue, a third night of tornado warnings hits close to home, Treaty 6 Nations pitch a billion dollar vision for Rossdale, and a wildfire tragedy out of Spain is stopping us in our tracks.
A Third Night of Tornado Warnings Hits Close to Home
Was there a tornado warning near Edmonton this week?
Yes, and it was the third night in a row. A tornado warning hit the County of Barrhead near Thunder Lake Friday evening, just 120 km northwest of Edmonton, with the storm tracking east toward our region.
It follows Wednesday's Dillberry Lake touchdown that flipped a camper trailer and sent three people to hospital.
The Northern Tornadoes Project says Canada has already logged 57 tornadoes this year, the most active start to a season since the 1980s.
If a warning pops up on your phone tonight, do not wait to see the funnel, get inside now.
Treaty 6 Nations Want to Redevelop the Rossdale Lots
What is happening with the Rossdale land in Edmonton?
The Confederacy of Treaty 6, representing 16 nations, just submitted an expression of interest to turn 18 hectares of vacant Rossdale land into what could be Alberta's first major Indigenous led redevelopment.
The project could bring 2,500 to 4,000 homes plus commercial space, worth more than 1 billion dollars.
It follows this month's rezoning vote on the same land, where council could not speak publicly about Indigenous partnership talks until after the hearing closed.
This is a story worth watching closely in the months ahead.
Eleven Edmonton School Projects Just Got Fast Tracked
Are new schools being built in Edmonton?
Yes, eleven Edmonton school projects just moved from the design stage straight to full construction funding, with three already breaking ground.
The projects are part of Alberta's 8.6 billion dollar school construction push.
It is welcome news for families in fast growing neighbourhoods still waiting on classroom space.
Check with your local school board if you want to know exactly which schools made the list.
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Unemployment Dips as June Jobs Numbers Land
Did the Canadian unemployment rate go up or down in June 2026?
It went down. Statistics Canada reported 18,000 new jobs in June, beating forecasts, and the unemployment rate slipped to 6.5 percent.
Youth employment led the gains, with 33,000 new jobs and the youth jobless rate falling to 12.7 percent.
Wages grew 3.7 percent year over year, up from 3.2 percent in May.
Good news for anyone job hunting this summer.
Flooding Cancels Canada's National Ukrainian Festival
Why was the Ukrainian festival in Dauphin Manitoba cancelled?
Manitoba flooding forced the cancellation of Canada's National Ukrainian Festival in Dauphin, after the local hospital had to evacuate and relocate care to nearby communities.
The festival was set for July 31 to August 2, its board made the call given the ongoing infrastructure damage.
Ticket holders can use their passes next year or request a refund.
A tough call for organizers, and a rough summer for Manitoba's Parkland region.
A Deadly Wildfire Tears Through Southern Spain
What happened in the Almeria wildfire in Spain?
A wildfire near Los Gallardos in Almeria, Spain has killed at least 12 people and left 23 missing, one of the deadliest fires in the country's history.
Most victims died trying to flee on foot or by car, some drowned in a dry riverbed authorities called a death trap.
The blaze has burned more than 3,200 hectares and comes amid a brutal European heatwave also fueling fires in France.
Our hearts go out to everyone affected, a heavy reminder of how fast these fires can turn deadly.
Ebola Death Toll in Congo Reaches 600 as Outbreak Spreads
Is Ebola still spreading in Congo?
Yes, the death toll in Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has reached 600, making it Africa's fastest growing Ebola outbreak on record.
New suspected cases have surfaced in provinces that had not been touched before, a sign the virus is still spreading beyond its original outbreak zone.
Canada has border health measures in place for anyone arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, including a mandatory quarantine assessment.
If you know anyone travelling to or from that part of the world, keep this one on your radar.
US and Iran Fighting Pauses, But Trump Says the Ceasefire Is Over
Is the US and Iran ceasefire still in effect?
Fighting between the US and Iran appears to have paused for now, even as Trump declared the ceasefire officially over and said talks will continue anyway.
It follows the second night of strikes covered in our last issue, when Iran hit back at Gulf allied forces.
Tensions remain high across the region, with Jordan intercepting incoming fire and Iran threatening the UAE.
We will keep following this one closely.
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Day⬇ 2° lower than historical avg. Night⬆1° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Saturday July 11
Saturday brings a few morning showers that clear by early afternoon, with a mix of sun and cloud and a high near 22C. Overnight temperatures dip to a low around 13C, with a lingering 30 percent chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Today, Saturday July 11
🏎️ Rocky Mountain Nationals drag racing 🎟️ Details
🗓 Through July 12 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 RAD Torque Raceway
Three days of drag racing continues just outside the city.
🎨 Whyte Avenue Art Walk 🎟️ Details
🗓 Through July 12 · ⏰ 10 AM to 5 PM · 📍 Whyte Avenue, Old Strathcona
More than 450 artists line the avenue for a second day.
🎸 Rockin' Thunder featuring Creed and Three Days Grace
🗓 Today and tomorrow · ⏰ Gates open in the afternoon · 📍 Exhibition Lands Racetrack
Two nights of arena rock under the summer sky.
🏀 Edmonton Stingers basketball
🗓 Tonight · ⏰ 7 PM · 📍 Edmonton Expo Centre
Canada's top basketball league tips off downtown.
Tomorrow, Sunday July 12
🎨 Whyte Avenue Art Walk and 🏎️ Rocky Mountain Nationals both wrap up their runs.
🎭 Something Rotten, presented by the Edmonton Pops Orchestra, closes at Hawrelak Park with shows at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
🏀 Punjabi Virsa
🗓 Sunday July 12 · ⏰ 7 PM · 📍 Edmonton Expo Centre
Surrounding area
🎡 Wild Rose Carnival 🎟️ Details
🗓 Through July 12 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Sherwood Park Mall
Midway rides and games wrap up this weekend in Sherwood Park.
🍖 Grove Rotary Ribfest 🎟️ Details
🗓 Through July 12 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Central Park, Spruce Grove
Ribs, live music and family activities wrap up the weekend.
Later this week
🏆 Alberta Summer Games open in Strathcona County, July 16 to 19. Details
Looking ahead
🎉 K Days returns July 17 to 26 at Edmonton EXPO Centre. Details
THIS OR THAT 🗳️
Rockin' Thunder at Exhibition Lands with Creed and Three Days Grace, or the Whyte Avenue Art Walk with 470 plus local artists? Reply and tell us which one you are picking this weekend.