Overview
- The Yellowhead Trail underpass between 121 Street and 124 Street was closed after heavy rainfall caused pooling that risked vehicle stalling, hydroplaning and concealed underwater debris, and city crews are monitoring drainage and clearing catch basins.
- Transportation staff paused excavation, concrete and paving tasks that require dry conditions but reported no major schedule slippages or financial impacts so far and said crews are shifting to weather‑tolerant work where possible.
- Edmonton Police laid murder charges in the case of an older man found dead in a central condo after an autopsy determined the cause of death was stab wounds, and investigators continue their work at the scene.
- Premier Danielle Smith urged Quebec investors to deepen ties with Alberta, arguing natural gas is critical to data and AI ambitions, pledging to boost Alberta oil and gas output and promoting a western multi‑port trade corridor to reach Atlantic and European markets.
- Local schools and workforce partners are expanding trades pathways to move students quickly into apprenticeships in response to weak youth hiring, with Indeed data cited for a steep drop in summer jobs and a high 15–24 unemployment rate and the province committing funds to skilled trades.