-If you look at a weather map of Alberta today, there’s a huge chunk of red.
In this case it stands for heat, as all of the north and all of the eastern side of the province are in for a sweltery day, with highs around 30.
Don’t leave pets in vehicles by themselves when it’s this hot out. (photo courtesy of KM)
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-You might not be able to go splashing in the water at Isle Lake west of Edmonton to cool off right now, because blue-green algae has reared its ugly head.
Health officials say you and your pets need to avoid the blooms.
It’s especially important for your pets, as the algae has been proven toxic for dogs.
Don’t drink the water and don’t use it on your garden veggies.
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FOUND SAFE IN VANCOUVER
-Edmonton police are hoping the public can help them track down a missing 72-year old man.
No one has seen or heard from Wayne Picard since he left his home on 39th Avenue and 28th Street last Friday, and since he needs regular medication, there are concerns about his well-being.
He uses public transit, and has been known to spend time at casinos, restaurants and hotels.
He’s described as white, about 5 foot 11 and 200 pounds.
He’s bald, and has an Ace of Hearts tattoo on his left arm. (photo courtesy of EPS)
Anyone who has seen Wayne or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
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-Edmonton’s Free Store for Ukrainians is holding a donor appreciation event today, just to say thank you for helping them out.
Their volunteer team from Ukraine is making a homemade lunch that’s free, but if you’re going to go, you’re asked to bring a donation of bottles that can be recycled or a pack of kids diapers.
More than 15-thousand visitors from Ukraine have been helped through the Free Store.
Today’s event runs from 1 til 4 at 10568–108th Street. (photo courtesy of Free Store for Ukrainians)
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-Everyone’s watching the situation on BC’s coast, as the union for port workers has given strike notice.
If they can’t reach a deal soon, they could be off the job Saturday, something that could have a big effect on Canadian supply chains, as it would hit the busiest port in Vancouver.
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-The Oilers announced a trade this morning, as they’re sending Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to Detroit for future considerations. It doesn’t appear that Kostin will be staying in the Motor City, as there’s word he’s ready to sign with the KHL.
-Ty Taypotat for bareback, Celeste Montpellier for barrel racing, Jacob Gardner for bullriding, Chase Brooks for saddle bronc, Pacean Deleeuw for steer wrestling, Dawson and Dillon Graham for team roping and Tuf Cooper for tie-down roping.
In the Chucks, Chanse Vigen had the fastest time for the second night in a row.
-Busy day at the Ponoka Stampede today:
-Wild West Trade show is on til 6 this evening.
-Canada’s Greatest Horseman competition is on at 10am, while the Alberta reined cow-horse Summer Spectacular goes at 1.
-The Rodeo starts at 1, along with the wild horse race, trick riding, Little Braves and Women’s’ Ranch bronc riding.
-Chucks run at 6:30 tonight, along with kids wild pony racing and the flying cross junior jockeys.
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