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Missing Alberta Woman Diane Cooper, 82, Found Dead in Saskatchewan After 13-Day Search
A Worker Is Dead After a 300-Ton Crane Crashed Through the Wapiti River Bridge Railing and Plunged Into the River South of Grande Prairie
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Edmonton traffic stop leads to arrest of man tied to extortion network and murder conspiracy warrants
A May 4 traffic stop on a Dodge Charger in Edmonton led police to Safaldeep Singh, 22, who has suspected ties to the "For Brothers" gang a criminal network linked to shootings and extortions of South Asian business owners across Canada and the United States. Singh was arrested June 23 on local charges and transferred to Ontario on Canada-wide warrants for conspiracy to commit murder and extortion. The investigation is part of Project Insight, EPS's framework for tackling South Asian extortion networks.
Edmonton Police Are Warning Alberta Businesses About Two Fraud Schemes That Have Already Cost Companies More Than $300,000
The Edmonton Police Service Financial Crimes Section is warning Canadian businesses about two sophisticated fraud schemes — impersonation fraud and chargeback fraud — that have resulted in more than $300,000 in combined losses across Canada. In one case alone, a local Edmonton business lost $50,000 in product. Officers intercepted $130,000 worth of goods before they could be shipped overseas. Most of the product ends up in shipping containers bound for ports in Africa.
A Massive New $97 Million Amazon Delivery Station Is Coming to Northwest Edmonton
Amazon has received a City of Edmonton building permit for a new delivery station at 16404 145 Avenue NW, with an estimated construction value of $97 million. The site sits in the Apex Business Park, on 50 acres Amazon purchased for $39.7 million in late 2025. There is no confirmed opening date yet, but construction is expected to begin this year. The project will sit just north of Twin Willows Golf Club, which is permanently closing after this season
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RCMP Fatally Shot a Man on Highway 9 Northeast of Calgary. ASIRT Is Investigating
Airdrie RCMP responded to an open-line 911 call on Highway 9 just outside Irricana at approximately 6:20 p.m. on July 3. Officers located a male suspect and an altercation occurred. At least one officer discharged their service weapon. The man was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures. No officers were injured. ASIRT is now investigating.
Sikome Lake Is Back for Summer 2026. Calgary's Favourite Beach Just Got a $6 Million Upgrade.
The Sikome Aquatic Facility at Fish Creek Provincial Park reopened for the 2026 season on June 29 following $6 million in upgrades spread over four years. Two new admissions booths, a new water safety centre, renovations to five existing buildings, and surface restoration are all complete. Sikome draws about 100,000 visitors each season and has been serving Calgarians for nearly 50 years.
Free Calgary Stampede Pancake Breakfasts 2026: Full List by Day, Time, and Location
Free pancake breakfasts happen across Calgary every day of the 2026 Calgary Stampede, July 3 to 12, with several starting July 2. Green tea pancakes on Macleod Trail. A competition between 13 Mission restaurants for a Golden Spatula. A Filipino breakfast with garlic fried rice and longganisa. A dog-friendly breakfast. And Fluor Rope Square running free every single morning downtown. Here is the full guide organized by day.
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Lethbridge Firefighters Rescued Six People from the Oldman River Weir. Their Raft Had Deflated. None Were Wearing Life Jackets.
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to the Oldman River weir on the evening of July 5 after six boaters were caught in dangerous high-water conditions when their inflatable raft deflated. None of the six were wearing personal flotation devices. Crews from four stations, eight emergency apparatus, and 18 firefighters responded. The Water Rescue Team deployed two boats and brought all six safely to shore. No injuries were reported. A boating advisory remains in effect for the Oldman River.
Alberta Is Putting $15 Million Into Highway 63 After Fort McMurray Residents Filled the Potholes Themselves
The Alberta government announced $22.4 million in additional highway maintenance funding on July 5, with $15 million directed specifically to Highway 63. The announcement follows months of complaints from Fort McMurray residents about potholes damaging vehicles, a June 12 volunteer pothole-filling operation, and pressure from local MLAs, the RMWB mayor, and the Conservative MP for the region. New repaving contracts are being expedited for 48 kilometres near Wandering River and 30 kilometres in the Fort McMurray area.
Smith and Ford Just Announced the Northern Shield Energy Corridor, a 3,300-Kilometre Oil Pipeline From Alberta to Ontario
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford unveiled the proposed route for the Northern Shield Energy Corridor in Calgary on Monday. The pipeline would run 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alberta through Regina and Winnipeg to Sarnia, Ontario. Initial capacity is 500,000 barrels per day with expansion possible to 800,000. A feasibility study is underway and due by end of 2026. No cost has been confirmed and no construction has been approved yet.
Southern Alberta Is Under an Orange Severe Thunderstorm Alert Right Now. Damaging Hail, 100 km/h Winds, and a Tornado Risk This Afternoon
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an orange alert Sunday morning for potentially dangerous thunderstorm activity across a large section of southern Alberta including Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Taber, and Claresholm. Conditions are favourable for dangerous thunderstorms this afternoon and into this evening. Most intense activity is expected around 4 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorms Are Targeting Alberta Today. Six-Centimetre Hail and Tornado Risk for Parts of the Province
Environment Canada's Storm Prediction Centre has flagged large portions of Alberta at risk of severe thunderstorms on July 5. Southern Alberta faces the highest risk with hail up to six centimetres, wind gusts up to 110 km/h, and a tornado risk. Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge face a moderate risk with four-centimetre hail possible. A severe thunderstorm warning was already issued Saturday for parts of central Alberta including Lacombe and Ponoka counties.
Lloydminster's Costco Just Confirmed a November Opening. Location, Jobs, Gas Bar and What to Expect
A Costco manager confirmed at a pop-up membership event in Lloydminster that the new warehouse is on track to open in the second or third week of November 2026. The store is under construction at 75 Avenue and 19 Street. It will be approximately 160,000 square feet with 900 parking stalls. Local hiring of 100 to 150 people begins around September. The gas bar will offer diesel, gas, and propane. Lloydminster has been waiting for this since 2019.
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