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Medicine Hat Could Let Residents Drink in City Parks This Summer
Flooding in Stony Plain Alberta Triggers Emergency Alert as Sewer Backups Hit Homes
St. Albert Has Issued an Emergency Water Alert. Stop All Non-Essential Water Use Now
New Pickleplex Social Club Is Opening in Airdrie at the Former Peavy Mart Building
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Flooding in Stony Plain Alberta Triggers Emergency Alert as Sewer Backups Hit Homes
Heavy rain has flooded Stony Plain's wastewater system, and the town says sewer backups are already hitting homes and businesses. An Alberta Emergency Alert issued at 7:14 p.m. on June 21 orders everyone to cut non-essential water use. No laundry, dishes, or showers, and flush only when you have to.
St. Albert Has Issued an Emergency Water Alert. Stop All Non-Essential Water Use Now
The City of St. Albert issued an Alberta Emergency Alert at 1:56 p.m. on June 21 ordering all residents to immediately stop all non-essential water use. Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the city's wastewater system to capacity. Localized flooding and sewer backups are already being reported. Beaumont and Leduc County have issued the same alert. Do not shower, flush toilets, run laundry, or use dishwashers until further notice.
Edmonton Police Are Looking for a Grey Chrysler Pacifica After Two 14-Year-Old Girls Were Approached and Nearly Lured Into a Vehicle in Southwest Edmonton
Two 14-year-old girls were followed and approached by five to six men in a grey Chrysler Pacifica near 18A Avenue SW and Rutherford Road SW on June 14. The men shouted at the girls and drove erratically with the side door open. The girls ran. A bystander called 911. Police need help identifying the vehicle and suspects.
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New Pickleplex Social Club Is Opening in Airdrie at the Former Peavy Mart Building
Pickleplex Social Club is bringing indoor pickleball to Airdrie at 2649 Main Street South in Sierra Springs — the former Peavy Mart building just off Main Street. It will be the company's second Alberta location after Red Deer and its first in the Calgary area. Programming includes beginner sessions, drop-in play, leagues, and tournaments. No opening date confirmed yet.
Calgary Is the Fastest Growing Startup Ecosystem in Canada, Surging Into Global Top 50
The 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report ranks Calgary among the world's 41st to 50th fastest emerging tech ecosystems — a jump of 52 positions since 2020. Calgary's ecosystem is growing at four times the Canadian average. Venture capital investment has grown 1,000 percent since 2018. Tech employment grew 78 percent in five years — the fastest in North America.
$25 Million Is Available to Convert Calgary Downtown Office Buildings Into Homes, Hotels, and Student Housing. The Deadline Is July 27
Calgary's Downtown Office Conversion Program reopened June 15 with $25 million in city incentive funding available for eligible projects. Hotel conversions now receive $75 per square foot, up from $60. Student housing, senior living, life sciences, and cultural spaces are eligible for the first time. Eight completed projects have already created nearly 800 homes and 226 hotel rooms downtown. Applications close July 27, 2026.
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Alberta Energy Rebate 2026: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and When You Get Paid
Alberta is sending $100 to every eligible adult starting July 1. The portal opens Canada Day and closes September 30. You need to be 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return, and have household income of $225,000 or less. Married and common-law couples get $200. AISH, ADAP, Alberta Seniors Benefit, and Income Support recipients are enrolled automatically. Payment arrives within two weeks.
EB Horsman and Son Is Opening a Grande Prairie Branch on August 1. It Is Bringing Product Lines Not Currently Available in the Region
EB Horsman and Son, a 126-year-old Western Canadian electrical distributor, is opening its fourth Alberta location in Grande Prairie with a soft opening targeted for August 1, 2026. The full-line branch will stock electrical, lighting, data communications, and Siemens automation products not currently available locally. The company is hiring now for five positions including branch manager, inside sales, and counter sales.
Afternoon Tea Is Back at the Reverend Forbes Homestead in Grande Prairie This Summer. Tickets Are $10 and Booking Is Required
The Reverend Forbes Homestead at 10424 96 Street is hosting afternoon teas every Tuesday and Wednesday in July and August 2026 at 2 p.m. Tea, scones, jam, and a guided tour of the homestead are included for $10 per person. Advance booking is required through the Grande Prairie Museum at 780-830-7090.
Grande Prairie Just Rezoned VLA and Montrose to Allow Semi-Detached Homes. What Bylaw C-1228C Means for the Neighbourhood.
Grande Prairie City Council gave three readings to Bylaw C-1228C on June 8, 2026, amending the VLA/Montrose Area Redevelopment Plan to allow semi-detached dwellings on properties in the neighbourhood. The change aligns with the neighbourhood plan's long-standing objective of supporting modest housing growth within existing residential areas.
Netflix, Amazon, and Sony Are Filming in Alberta. The Province Just Put $65 Million Behind Its Film Industry to Keep Them Coming.
Alberta announced more than $65 million in film and television industry support at the Banff World Media Festival on June 17. The Film and Television Tax Credit is now expanded to cover unscripted TV and game shows for the first time. Since 2020, Alberta productions have generated $1.6 billion in spending and 16,000 jobs. Every government dollar invested generates four dollars back.
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
A crane truck crashed through the railing of the Wapiti River Bridge on Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie on June 16 and fell into the Wapiti River below. The worker inside is dead. The crane is still on the river bottom. Divers cannot enter —the current is too strong. RCMP plan to use sonar next week to locate the vehicle.
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