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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is looking to extend her winning streak as the Edmonton Oilers prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup. Smith said she’s taking suggestions for her third playoff hockey bet, this time with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the possible wager. So far, the United Conservative Party premier is 2-for-2 on her playoff gambles with counterparts in British Columbia and Texas. British Columbia Premier David Eby made good on his losing wager Monday, two weeks after the Vancouver Canucks were ousted by the Oilers in the second round. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series against the Panthers goes Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.

On Tuesday afternoon in Edmonton, Alberta, a collision between a Jaguar XF and a Ford truck sent four individuals to the hospital for observation. The incident occurred at the intersection of 82nd Street and 149A Avenue at approximately 1:35 p.m. Police determined that the Jaguar driver, who was traveling northbound on 82nd Street, proceeded through a red light and collided with the truck, which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Jaguar was ticketed for failing to stop at a red light.

Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) announced that tickets for watch parties inside Rogers Place for road games in the Stanley Cup Final will cost $20 each, up from $5 for previous playoff rounds. The OEG did not provide a reason for the price increase. The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the series on Saturday, June 8, in Sunrise, Fla. Games 3, 4, and 6 (if necessary) will be played in Edmonton.

Grassy Narrows First Nation, located in northern Ontario, has filed a lawsuit against the Ontario and Canadian governments for their failure to address and remediate mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon river system. Despite decades of mercury poisoning, the governments have allegedly failed to safeguard the community’s right to fish safely and have authorized industrial activities that have exacerbated the contamination.

To address the growing demand for swimming lessons in Calgary, the city is making thousands of additional spots available at three leisure centers. Registration for these spots will open on Thursday at 6 a.m. through the City of Calgary’s website. The city aims to increase swimming programming and reach pre-pandemic service levels by 2025. Swimming lessons are not only a fun activity but also a crucial life-saving skill, especially as drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death.

An audit report by New Brunswick’s auditor general has revealed concerns over the province’s use of travel nurses, highlighting a lack of proper bidding processes, legal reviews, and criminal background checks. The report questions whether the $173 million spent on travel nurses between January 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, was justified and correlated to COVID-19-related staff vacancies. The francophone Vitalité Health Network was responsible for over $123 million in travel nurse spending but did not provide requested information to the auditor’s office.

A fatal collision has closed a portion of 144th Avenue in Edmonton, between 66th and 68th Streets, impacting traffic significantly. Police are investigating the crash, which occurred near M.E. LaZerte High School. Authorities expect the road to remain closed for several hours. The wreckage of a vehicle is visible at the scene.

A woman was rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 7 west of Peterborough, Ontario, on Tuesday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a crash between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street. They discovered a vehicle on its roof with a single occupant inside. Firefighters from Cavan Monaghan Township assisted in extracting the woman from the vehicle. She was assessed by paramedics at the scene and transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment. The cause of the collision is being investigated by Peterborough County OPP.

Several businesses and residential tenants in the downtown core of Sackville, New Brunswick, have been notified to relocate by next year due to an upcoming “redevelopment.” This has caused significant distress for business owners like Miriam Lapp of Blind Forest Books, who have been thriving in their current locations. Despite suggestions to move to nearby communities, many hope to remain in Sackville and are actively seeking new storefronts. The Municipality of Sackville and the property owner, Atlantic Industries Ltd., have declined to provide details about the redevelopment plans, leaving residents and businesses uncertain about the future of their beloved downtown area.

On June 5, 2024, Mercury will move into the Rohini nakshatra, an auspicious event in Vedic astrology. This transit is favorable for education, business, public speaking, and relationships. It is a good time to start new studies, business ventures, or public relations campaigns. Participating in seminars, meetings, and negotiations is also recommended. Communication skills will be enhanced, making it easier to express one’s ideas effectively. Additionally, this transit is beneficial for job seekers, those seeking promotions or transfers, and those looking to buy property or vehicles.