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Big day today in Alberta. A court just handed First Nations a major win by quashing the separation referendum petition, the prime minister is flying here Friday with what could be a historic pipeline deal, and if you have anything loose in your backyard, now is a very good time to bring it in. Let us get into it.
Alberta's Separation Petition Just Got Knocked Down, And First Nations Did It
A court ruled Wednesday that Alberta should never have let the separation petition go forward in the first place.
Justice Shaina Leonard found the province failed its duty to consult four First Nations, Athabasca Chipewyan, Blood Tribe, Piikani and Siksika, before the petition was approved
Smith called the ruling "anti-democratic" and plans to appeal
Chief Allan Adam urged her to take the high road and let it stand
Appeal or move on what do you think Alberta should do? Tell us in the comments.
🌩️ A Real Storm Is Rolling In, Secure Your Yard Before This Afternoon
Environment Canada is not messing around with today's weather warning for Alberta.
Wind gusts of 80 to 100 km/h are expected across east-central and southeastern Alberta Thursday, with up to 30 mm of rain by Friday
The warning zone runs from just east of Edmonton out to Lloydminster and south toward Medicine Hat
Damage to roofs and fences is likely, anything loose outside should come in now
Has a spring storm ever caught you off guard in Edmonton? Share in the comments.
Charter Bus Rolls Off Highway Near Beaverlodge - Two Critical
A charter bus carrying 17 people left the road on Highway 672 near Beaverlodge Wednesday morning.
Multiple passengers were sent to hospital, with at least two in critical condition
Several others were assessed at the scene for minor injuries
RCMP responded but had not confirmed the cause as of Wednesday afternoon
Thinking of everyone on that bus and their families today. 💙
Do you travel this highway for work? Let us know in the comments.
Tesla Runs a Red Light Into the Valley Line LRT, Car Catches Fire
A Tesla turned on a red light on 66 Street Tuesday and drove straight into an oncoming LRT train.
The car was struck, caught fire and was dragged off the road, thick black smoke was visible across south Edmonton
The driver was taken to hospital as a precaution, train passengers were all cleared at the scene
Partial bus replacement ran between Bonnie Doon and Mill Woods while service was disrupted
Hard to believe everyone walked away from that. 🚆
What is your best or worst Valley Line story? Share it in the comments.
Carney Is Flying to Alberta Friday, Pipeline Deal in Hand
Sources say Prime Minister Carney is coming to Edmonton Friday to announce a deal with Premier Smith that Albertans have been waiting years for.
The agreement would set Alberta's industrial carbon price at $130 per tonne by 2040 and unlock the long-awaited west coast oil pipeline
It resolves the last major sticking point in the MOU both governments signed in late 2025
Smith called it a matter of "when, not if" just last week, looks like she was right
Watch Friday's issue for the full announcement.
Do you think this deal is good for Alberta? Let us know.
Trump Lands in Beijing for a Summit That Could Move Oil Prices and Trade
President Trump arrived in China Wednesday to meet Xi Jinping face to face for the first time since 2017.
Trade, Taiwan and Iran are all on the table, Trump brought 15 plus CEOs including Musk and Tim Cook, and Boeing aircraft deals are expected
The ceasefire with Iran is in "massive life support" per Trump, getting China to pressure Iran back to talks is one of the biggest asks of the visit
Canadian supply chains are watching closely, with Brent crude still sitting above $107
What do you think comes out of this summit? Tell us in the comments.
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🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Thursday May 14th
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Thursday May 14th
🌸 Lunch & Short Film at the ATB Financial Arts Barns 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Lunchtime programs · 📍 Edmonton
A special lunch-and-film series running Wednesday through Friday.🌸 Mamma Mia! 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Evening showtimes vary · 📍 Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
A touring musical production in Edmonton.🌸 FascinAsian Film Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Various showtimes · 📍 Edmonton
A film festival with multiple screenings over the three-day span.🌸 YEGPin Pinball and Arcade Expo 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Millennium Place, Sherwood Park
A large arcade and pinball expo just east of Edmonton.Farmers’ markets
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Friday, Saturday, Sunday · 📍 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
A year-round market open throughout this period.🌸 Leduc Farmers Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–1:30 PM · 📍 Leduc Recreation Centre, Leduc
A nearby Thursday market south of Edmonton.🌸 124 Grand Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 14–15 · ⏰ Thursday and Sunday formats, depending on location
The seasonal market is beginning, with Sunday service later in the season
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SPOTTED IN EDMONTON 📸
It is mid-May and the whole city is finally green and glorious. We want to see your Edmonton right now.
Your favourite trail, the coffee shop patio you have been waiting all winter to get back to, the corner of the river valley you sneak away to on a lunch break, or the spot in your neighbourhood that looks absolutely incredible right now — we want to see it.
Share your photo in the comments this week. Best one gets a shout-out in Friday's issue. 🌿📸