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Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday, neighbours!
The region is still wringing out after one of the biggest rainfall events in over 60 years. Streets are just starting to dry, insurance calls are still coming in across Sherwood Park, Beaumont and St. Albert, and city council is already facing hard questions about who pays to fix the aging infrastructure that failed us this weekend. On top of all that, the Oilers just made a signing that has Oil Country divided. Let us get into it 💛
🌊 Emergency alerts and 600 calls as record June rain drowns Edmonton and surrounding streets
What caused the Alberta Emergency Alerts during Edmonton's June 2026 flooding?
Edmonton and surrounding communities woke up Monday to overland flow emergency alerts after Sunday's storm dumped between 75 and 150mm of rain across the region, pushing stormwater and wastewater systems past capacity from Beaumont to St. Albert.
EPCOR received more than 600 calls about flooding and basement concerns, with Sherwood Park, Beaumont and St. Albert among the hardest hit as streets turned into rivers overnight and residents scrambled to protect their homes
Environment Canada warned up to 40mm more could fall on Monday on top of already saturated ground, meaning the region was not fully out of the woods heading into this week
How is your neighbourhood holding up this morning? Hit reply and tell us.
🏒 Oilers lock up Jason Dickinson on a five-year deal ten days before free agency opens
Did the Edmonton Oilers re-sign Jason Dickinson and what are the terms of the new contract?
The Edmonton Oilers officially signed defensive centre Jason Dickinson to a five-year, $20 million contract Sunday, keeping the reliable third-liner in Oil Country just ten days before he would have become an unrestricted free agent.
Dickinson carries a $4 million average annual value and was acquired from Chicago at last season's trade deadline, turning 31 in July as the Oilers bet on his defensive stability and penalty kill presence through the core of his career
Fans are split, with many loving his reliability on the kill and in his own end while others question whether five years is too long for a player heading into his thirties
Team Dickinson or is five years too much? Hit reply and tell us which side you are on.
🏗️ Edmonton council eyes a new tax levy to tackle its growing infrastructure repair backlog
Is Edmonton city council proposing a new infrastructure renewal tax levy and what would it fund?
Edmonton city council is weighing a dedicated infrastructure renewal levy to address a growing backlog of aging roads, bridges and drainage systems, with Monday's agenda flagging the financial pressure as a serious long-term risk for the city.
The proposal would create a targeted levy separate from the general property tax to fund repair and replacement of infrastructure that has fallen behind schedule, with the full scope of the backlog still being assessed
The timing is striking given Sunday's flooding, which raised pointed questions about why drainage systems failed so widely across Edmonton and surrounding communities during a single storm event
Should Edmontonians pay more to fix aging infrastructure or should council find another way? Hit reply.
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📈 Canada's inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May, climbing above 3% for the first time this year
What was Canada's inflation rate in May 2026 and what drove the increase?
Statistics Canada reported Monday that the national inflation rate climbed back to 3.2% in May, rising above 3% for the first time since January and putting fresh pressure on the Bank of Canada ahead of its next interest rate decision.
Shelter costs and food prices were key drivers of the increase, with Canadian households already stretched thin after years of elevated costs and ongoing affordability pressures in cities across the country
The Bank of Canada had been cautiously optimistic about cooling inflation through the spring, and this reading adds new uncertainty about whether rate cuts will continue into the summer months
Are you feeling the grocery and rent pinch this month? Tell us what is hitting your household hardest.
🚨 Two RCMP officers shot in Saskatchewan in a daylight attack, suspect arrested
What happened when two RCMP officers were shot in Saskatchewan on June 22 2026?
Two RCMP officers were shot and injured in Saskatchewan Monday in a serious daylight attack, with a suspect taken into custody after a brief pursuit that sent shockwaves through law enforcement communities across the country.
Both officers were transported to hospital with injuries described as serious but not life threatening, and their families and RCMP colleagues are asking for privacy and support as the investigation continues
RCMP have not yet confirmed a motive and the investigation remains active as communities in the region process another deeply troubling attack on officers doing their jobs
Our thoughts are with both officers and their families today.
🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns after a crushing by-election defeat ends his tenure
Did UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign and who is expected to replace him as Labour leader?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Sunday after Labour rival Andy Burnham won a crushing by-election in Makerfield, making Starmer the latest British leader to fall after a short and turbulent time in office.
Burnham took the Makerfield seat with nearly 55% of the vote and is now widely seen as the frontrunner to replace Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister, with the party moving quickly to manage the transition
If Burnham takes over, Britain will have had seven prime ministers in a single decade, a remarkable and sobering streak of political instability for one of the world's oldest democracies
What does constant leadership turnover tell us about how politics is changing? Hit reply and share your take.
🤝 Vance heads to Switzerland as the US and Iran work to lock down a nuclear deal before the deadline
Are the US and Iran still in peace talks and what did Vice President Vance say about the negotiations?
US Vice President JD Vance traveled to Switzerland Monday for direct talks with Iran's foreign minister, calling the negotiations a good foundation even as both sides disagreed publicly on whether the Strait of Hormuz was open for oil shipments.
Vance met with Abbas Araghchi near Lake Lucerne as Trump kept the pressure on, threatening to restart military strikes or charge oil tankers a transit fee if no final deal is reached within 60 days
Alberta's energy sector is watching every update closely, since Strait of Hormuz disruptions directly affect global oil prices and Alberta producers feel the impact quickly when the market moves
Do you think a permanent deal actually gets done this time? Tell us what you think.
YOUR TURN 💌
Historic rain hit our backyard this weekend and the cleanup is still going. The Oilers made a major signing that has Oil Country split right down the middle. Council is about to have a hard conversation about who pays to fix aging pipes and roads. And two of the world's biggest political stories kept moving while we were watching the flooding maps.
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 useful, pass it along to a neighbour who deserves to stay informed. The more of us reading this together, the stronger our community gets.
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Edmonton local Weather
🌧️ Edmonton Weather: Tuesday June 23rd
Day ⬇2° lower than historical avg, Night ↔ Same as historical avg
🌧️ Edmonton Weather: Tuesday June 23nd
Tuesday starts with cloudy skies and scattered showers in the morning, with a risk of thunderstorms rolling through in the afternoon and a high of 20°C. The evening brings a bit of relief with some sunny breaks pushing through, and overnight lows sit around 12°C with skies clearing out.
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Tuesday June 23rd
🌸 Edmonton International Jazz Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 23 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Multiple Edmonton venues
The jazz festival continues across the city through June 28 with more live acts every night.
🌸 Some Like It Hot 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 23 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 Edmonton
A live performance listed on the Edmonton events calendar.
🌸 Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Victoria HarbourCats 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 23 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 RE/MAX Field, Edmonton
Baseball returns to RE/MAX Field for a second night of Riverhawks home action.
Wednesday June 24th
🌸 Edmonton International Jazz Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 24 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Multiple Edmonton venues
The jazz festival is still in full swing with performances across the city all week.
🌸 Salsa in the Square 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 24 · ⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Free salsa lessons and social dancing in the heart of downtown. All levels welcome.
🌸 Free Open Mic Comedy 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 24 · ⏰ 10:00 PM–12:00 AM · 📍 Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton
A weekly stand-up open mic night for those who like to laugh late.
Surrounding Areas
🌸 Vegreville Pysanka Park Farmer's Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 24 · ⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM · 📍 Vegreville Ag Society
A weekly farmers market east of Edmonton with local vendors and fresh produce.
TRIVIA TUESDAY 🧠
After Sunday's historic flooding, here is a local weather fact that might surprise you.
Edmonton's average total rainfall for the month of June is approximately 77 millimetres. This month, the city has already recorded more than 189 millimetres, making it the wettest June in over 60 years.
Here is today's question:
What natural feature runs through Edmonton's river valley and serves as the city's primary natural drainage corridor during major rain events like this weekend's storm?
🅐 The Bow River
🅑 The North Saskatchewan River
🅒 The Athabasca River
🅓 The Pembina River
Hit reply with your answer! We will reveal the correct answer in tomorrow's issue.