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Headlines: June 12, 2026

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  • The City of Edmonton will carry out LRT track rehabilitation at the 51 Avenue and 111 Street intersection from June 24 to June 29 as part of its LRT Renewal Program. The work will include closures and lane reductions, including a full closure of 51 Avenue at 111 Street from June 24 at 10pm until June 29 at 6am. LRT services will be suspended between South Campus and Century Park stations. Replacement bus service will be provided. Residents near the site may experience noise, and drivers should plan for traffic disruptions.
  • Edmonton city council reversed its decision to directly charge community leagues for stormwater management fees. On June 8, after listening to volunteer concerns, Coun. Jon Morgan moved to simplify the payment system. Previously, EPCOR billed the city, which then recouped part of the cost through a tax levy on the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. Council had provided nearly $1 million to alleviate the financial burden, but many leagues still struggled with the new charges. An updated plan is due on Sept. 25.
  • Explore Edmonton has launched two new tourism initiatives aimed at encouraging visitors to extend their stays and spend more time exploring the city. The programs include the Edmonton Explorer, a hop-on, hop-off trolley-style bus service operated by SunDog Tour Co. that will connect 20 attractions, hotels, and entertainment districts beginning June 15. Explore Edmonton also unveiled the Discover Edmonton Pass, which bundles admission to major attractions such as Fort Edmonton Park, the Muttart Conservatory, and TELUS World of Science - Edmonton. The agency says the initiatives are designed to boost the visitor economy and help conference attendees and other travellers experience more of the city.
  • Alberta's police watchdog, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), is investigating a letter from the Edmonton Police Service requesting the overturn of a plea deal in the manslaughter case of Ashley Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake pleaded guilty to the death of eight-year-old Nina Napope Dumais. The letter, sent by interim Chief Warren Driechel and lawyer Megan Hankewich, opposed the plea in favour of a murder trial. Justice Jody Fraser cited the letter as a mitigating factor during sentencing.
  • Edmonton Oilers alternate captain Darnell Nurse has requested a trade, feeling it's time to move on, Sportsnet reported, citing sources. Despite having a full no-trade clause until July 1, 2027, Nurse has reportedly provided a short list of teams he'd consider.