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Canada's Simu Liu will host Saturday Night Live this month

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If you’re looking for your new favourite spot for quality workwear and everyday clothing, a new store has just opened in Edmonton that’s worth checking out.

Popular Canadian clothing retailer opens new Edmonton location

It’s been an active week for severe weather threats in Alberta, and that risk continues today with thunderstorms that may produce extremely large hail and potentially tornadoes.

Thunderstorms with massive hail risk target very populated parts of Alberta Thursday

Weddings are undoubtedly expensive, and for many Canadians, it’s not just the ones saying “I do” that are feeling the pressure.

Nearly half of Canadian millennials find the cost of attending weddings financially stressful

TELUS World of Science Edmonton says it has temporarily laid off a “significant” portion of its workforce as the science centre is expected to remain closed until approximately November, following last week’s flooding.

Telus World of Science Edmonton temporarily lays off staff as flood closure stretches into November

After threatening new tariffs against Canada last week, U. S. President Donald Trump has followed through, imposing 50 per cent tariffs on “certain goods of Canada” in response to alleged discrimination.

Trump imposes new tariffs on Canadian goods, including hockey sticks

A Canadian couple say they will be helping their son out with his wedding a little more thanks to a recent $100,000 lottery win.

Help with son's wedding on the way after Canadian couple's $100K lottery win

The B. C. Supreme Court just authorized a massive class action lawsuit against one of the world’s most recognizable and valuable vape brands.

B.C. authorizes massive class action against one of world's largest vape brands

It may be an active weather day for many parts of Alberta, with the risk of severe thunderstorms that may produce extremely large hail and potentially tornadoes.

Severe thunderstorms eye Alberta Wednesday with enormous hail and tornado risk

It’s been a busy week of severe weather threats in Alberta, and that risk continues today with thunderstorms that may produce very large hail and a tornado potential.

Thunderstorms with a tornado risk target major cities in Alberta Friday

Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Global News, has confirmed it is “centralizing aspects of its control room operations” following reports that production of Calgary and Edmonton newscasts would move to Toronto.

Corus reportedly shifting Global News Alberta production to Toronto

Another month means another slate of benefit payments for Canadians. August is the second month that eligible Canadians are receiving boosted payments from the government.

Canadians are getting lots of government benefit payments in August

If your weekend plans involve the river valley or the university area, you’ll want to block off some extra time, as the World Triathlon Cup is taking over several major routes.

Detour alert: These Edmonton roads will be closed on Saturday and Sunday

If you’ve always wanted to be immortalized on film, a new TV series that is shooting in southern Alberta soon is looking for extras.

TV series filming in Alberta has a casting call for extras right now

Five years ago, Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky were running a brick-and-mortar RV parts shop in central Alberta. Today, the Vegreville brothers have a six-episode series premiering globally on Prime Video.

How two Alberta brothers turned salvaged RVs into a Prime Video series

One person was injured following a grizzly bear attack in Jasper National Park, the park said in a social media post Thursday afternoon.

One injured in grizzly bear attack in Jasper National Park

Severe weather may make an appearance today in heavily populated areas of Alberta, with the risk of thunderstorms that may produce very large hail and a double tornado threat.

Thunderstorms with a double tornado risk eyes Alberta Saturday

Alberta has officially introduced a new time system that will keep the province on the same clock year-round. Called “Alberta Time,” the new system follows the Province’s decision to stop switching between Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and Mountain Standard Time (MST) throughout the year.

Province announces new 'Alberta Time' system set to kick in this fall

If you’re heading to a nearby lake this weekend, make sure to check for blue-green algae advisories. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued several advisories for lakes near Edmonton.

Many lakes near Edmonton are under a blue-green algae advisory

A familiar face to Edmontonians has been let go as part of a massive restructuring being done by Corus Entertainment. Global News Edmonton six o’clock anchor Scott Roberts announced on social media Thursday that he was let go as part of the move by Corus, which is the parent company of Global News, in its bid to “centralize aspects of its control room operations” following reports that production of Calgary and Edmonton newscasts would move to Toronto.

Global News Edmonton anchor Scott Roberts part of Corus layoffs

A longtime voice in the Edmonton radio world is leaving, with Sonic 102.9 host Layne Mitchell announcing his departure. Mitchell posted to his social media Sunday evening, stating he will be leaving the station, marking nearly 20 years as a well-known voice on the airwaves in the city.

'Hell of a run': Edmonton radio host Layne Mitchell leaving Sonic 102.9

Poor air quality in wildfire smoke continues.

Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can change rapidly over short distances and from hour to hour.

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As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.

You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.

People more likely to be impacted by wildfire smoke, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.

Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

You can expect partly cloudy in the morning, with clearing in the afternoon

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