Alberta Culture, Events & Local Life

Telus World of Science Edmonton Will Stay Closed Until November After Flood, Lays Off 147 Staff

Edmonton's Telus World of Science says it may not reopen until around November after last Friday's storm flooded its main floor, and it has temporarily laid off 147 employees, nearly 70 per cent of its workforce. Parts of the building are contaminated badly enough that flooring, drywall and cabinetry will have to be torn out and replaced. The centre says it hopes for a partial reopening earlier in the fall.

Mount Royal University Confirms Ransomware Attack Stole Student and Staff Data. Only Employees Are Being Offered Credit Monitoring.

Mount Royal University has confirmed that a ransomware group stole and then deleted student and employee data in a June attack, with a gang called CMD Organization demanding a $1.9 million ransom after claiming to have taken more than 10 terabytes. The university is offering two years of credit monitoring to current and former employees, but has not extended that same protection to the students whose files sat on the same compromised drive.

Lethbridge Street Machine Weekend: Police Issue 257 Tickets and Say a Fire Truck Got Stuck in the Crowd

Lethbridge police issued 257 tickets over this year's Street Machine Weekend, but the bigger concern in their account is public safety. An unofficial gathering drew an estimated 2,000 people and 800 vehicles, a fire truck responding to reports of smoke got stuck in traffic gridlock, and a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday night. Police say they'll review the event to decide what more is needed.

Calgary Is Getting a Live Movie Musical Dinner Experience Tonight — And It's Nothing Like a Broadway Show

Calgary, AB If you've ever wanted to belt out songs from The Greatest Showman over a plate of slow-smoked Alberta brisket, tonight is your night.