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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Wednesday!
Skies clear out nicely today with mainly sunny conditions and a high near 25C, a welcome stretch after the last few unsettled days.
Rock'n August rolls into St. Albert for a milestone anniversary, Team Canada closes out the Hlinka Gretzky Cup preliminary round tonight, and a Washington State community is picking up the pieces after a devastating wildfire weekend. Here is what is making news across Edmonton and the surrounding areas today.
🏒 Canada Opens Hlinka Gretzky Cup With a 7 3 Win, Closes Prelims Tonight
What is the latest from Team Canada's run at Rogers Place?
Team Canada's under 18 squad opened the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a commanding 7 3 win over Switzerland at Rogers Place, and closes out the preliminary round against Sweden tonight.
The tournament runs through August 8 in partnership between Hockey Alberta and the City of Edmonton.
Forwards England and Pue each scored twice in the opening win over Switzerland.
A strong start for the hometown tournament, worth catching before the medal round.
🚗 Rock'n August Rolls Into St. Albert for a Milestone Anniversary
What is bringing more than a thousand classic cars to St. Albert this week?
St. Albert's Rock'n August classic car and music festival kicked off this week and runs through August 8, marking 30 years as one of the city's biggest annual events.
More than 1,000 vintage vehicles are expected across 14 events, all raising funds for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
Started in 1996, the festival has grown into one of Alberta's most anticipated summer traditions.
A great excuse for a stroll downtown this week, even if your own ride does not have fins or chrome.
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✈️ One Dead After Two Planes Collide Mid Air Near Chilliwack
What happened in the skies over B.C.'s Fraser Valley?
Two Cessna 172s from local flight schools collided mid air near Chilliwack on Monday, and one person was killed when the second plane went down in a quarry lagoon.
The first plane landed safely at the airport with two people on board.
The Transportation Safety Board has a team on site investigating.
A heavy reminder of how quickly a routine flight can turn tragic.
🩺 One in Ten Emergency Room Doctors Are Leaving the Profession
What is driving Canada's emergency doctors out of the field?
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found one in ten emergency room doctors across Canada are leaving the profession due to burnout.
The survey of 410 physicians found another 48 percent have cut back their clinical hours.
High patient volumes, long wait times and overcrowding topped the list of reasons given.
Worth keeping in mind next time you or a loved one needs the ER.
🔥 Spokane Community Left In Mourning as Wildfire Toll Comes Into Focus
What is the scale of the damage from this weekend's Washington wildfires?
More than 700 structures were lost and 67,000 people evacuated when three wildfires tore through Spokane County, Washington over the weekend.
Officials are still confirming the whereabouts of 14 residents, though no deaths have been reported.
The three fires remain active with zero percent containment as of this week.
Sending strength to a neighbouring community facing a rough road back.
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Edmonton local Weather
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Edmonton Weather: Wednesday August 5
Skies clear out nicely today with mainly sunny conditions and a high near 25C, a welcome stretch after the last few unsettled days. A 30 percent chance of showers moves in overnight with a low near 12C, so grab a light layer if you are out late.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Wednesday, August 5
🚗 Rock'n August: Opening Celebrations 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Downtown St. Albert
Classic car and music festival kicks off its 30th year, running through August 8.
🎤 Open Mic Comedy at Grindstone Theatre 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 10 p.m.–12 a.m. · 📍 Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW
Free stand‑up open mic with short sets from new and seasoned comics.showpass
🏒 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Canada vs. Sweden 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 5 p.m. · 📍 Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW
U18 international hockey with top NHL draft‑eligible prospects.spectaculos
🚶 Downtown Nightlife Walking Tour 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 7–8:30 p.m. · 📍 10124 104 St NW
Free tour revisiting historic queer bars and clubs in downtown Edmonton.edmonton.taproot
👧 Kids Summer Camp at Milner Library 🎟️ Details
🗓 Wed Aug 5 · ⏰ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Day two of the inclusive summer camp for kids 6–12 with sight loss.
Thursday, August 6
🎶 Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Day 1) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Thu Aug 6 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Gallagher Park, 9505 96 Ave NW
First day of the iconic hill festival with global sounds and community vibes; single‑day tickets still available for Thursday.cbc+1
🎤 Male Ensemble PH Concert 🎟️ Details
🗓 Thu Aug 6 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 St. Paul's United Church, 11526 76 Ave NW
Filipino vocal ensemble performance with cultural and classical repertoire.todocanada
👧 Kids Summer Camp at Milner Library 🎟️ Details
🗓 Thu Aug 6 · ⏰ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Final day of the summer camp series for kids 6–12 with sight loss.
HIT OR MISS 🎯
With Rock'n August rolling into St. Albert this week, we are talking classic car culture. Hit or miss on your pick for the best way to take in a good classic ride: a slow cruise down Whyte Avenue on a summer evening, a Saturday morning show and shine in a parking lot somewhere, walking the rows at Rock'n August itself, or just admiring one parked outside the grocery store.
Hit reply and tell me your pick.