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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
Lethbridge Man Facing Child Sex Charges Caught With Teen at Pool Parking Lot, Police Say
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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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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.
ASIRT Clears Lethbridge Police After Woman Dies in Custody in 2023. The Report Details Missed Checks and a Fatal Overdose
ASIRT has released its findings into the September 2, 2023 death of a woman in Lethbridge Police Service custody. No criminal charges will be laid against any officer or staff member. The report documents missed wellness checks, a supervising officer who nudged an unresponsive woman with his foot and left, and a commissionaire who recorded checks she did not complete. The woman died of acute p-fluorofentanyl intoxication. The investigation took nearly three years.
More Than 106,000 Albertans Have Applied for the $100 Energy Rebate. Here Is What to Do If the Portal Did Not Work for You
More than 106,000 Albertans applied for the $100 Alberta Energy Rebate within the first 24 hours of the portal opening July 1. Two problems hit on launch day a sign-in issue that has since been fixed, and a bank verification problem that is still catching people. ATB Financial is not on the supported bank list. Here is what went wrong and exactly what to do if the portal did not work for you.
Grande Prairie Fire Advisory Lifted June 30. Fire Pits, Campfires and Burn Barrels Are Permitted Again.
Effective 9 a.m. on June 30, 2026, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service lifted the fire advisory for the entire county and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley. The City of Grande Prairie lifted its advisory the same morning. Alberta Wildfire also lifted all restrictions in the Grande Prairie Forest Area the same day. Here is exactly what you can and cannot do now that the advisory is gone.
Alberta's New Driver's Licence With Your Health Card Number and Citizenship Status Is Now Live
The Government of Alberta launched its redesigned driver's licence and ID card on July 2, 2026. The new card includes your personal health number and a Canadian citizenship marker. No more separate paper health card. No additional cost. You get the new card when you next renew. Alberta's privacy commissioner published guidance today on how to protect yourself. Here is everything you need to know.
You Can Now Drink Beer at a Picnic Table in Medicine Hat. Here Is Everything You Need to Know
Starting July 2, 2026, Medicine Hat residents can consume alcohol at designated picnic tables at fireplaces in three city parks: Strathcona Island Park, Kin Coulee Park, and Echo Dale Regional Park. The pilot runs until September 30. All spots are first come, first served. A resident survey launches at medicinehat.ca. Council will decide whether to make it permanent once the pilot ends.
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McDonald’s to Open First Indigenous-Designed Restaurant Near Calgary on Tsuut’ina Nation Land at Buffalo Run
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