- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said that anti-racism work is a "core municipal responsibility" for the City of Edmonton, as officials provided an update on Edmonton's strategy to address hate-based violence. The strategy aims to create a more inclusive and equitable City for all residents.
- The City of Edmonton faces a $1.5 billion capital funding shortfall and expects another $1.8 billion shortfall in the next budget cycle, potentially leading to $3.2 billion in total. According to a fiscal update on June 10, the funding gap impacts grants, neighbourhood renewals, and fleet replacements. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said past decisions to freeze and reduce taxes, along with changes to provincial Municipal Sustainability Initiative funding, contributed to the crisis.
- Edmonton city council has approved the rezoning for a proposed four-storey building across from the Jasper Place Leisure Centre.
- The Alberta Aviation Museum is close to finalizing the purchase of its historic home Hangar 14 in Edmonton.
- During the Edmonton Oilers' playoff run, restaurant spending near Rogers Place increased significantly, with a 143% jump during Game 4 of the third round against the Dallas Stars, according to Moneris data. City-wide, bars and restaurants saw a 27% rise in spending during the same game. Spending increases were more pronounced when the Oilers won, with the four games following a Game 1 loss to Dallas bringing increases between 38% and 143% near the arena.
- As wildfires continue to burn across Alberta, smoke has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region, causing worsening air quality. Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for the city and surrounding regions, with the Air Quality Health Index for the Edmonton region rated at 10+ as of June 10. People are urged to limit time. Close to 3,000 Albertans remain on evacuation orders as 66 wildfires rage across the province, 25 of which are out of control. Firefighters from Australia are headed to Alberta to assist.
- The Edmonton Police Service reported a decrease in shootings. There were eight shootings in May compared to 10 the year before. Of the eight reported last month, seven were believed to be targeted, police said.
- The Alberta Teachers' Association said that 95% of teachers voted in favour of strike action due to concerns about crowded classrooms and a lack of wage increases. Union president Jason Schilling said the teachers have 120 days to initiate job action, with a 72-hour notice, if an agreement isn't reached with the province. The ATA's provincial executive council will meet to determine its next steps. Finance Minister Nate Horner said the mediator's recommendation that teachers voted down included a 12% wage increase over four years, already accepted by other unions.
- Edmonton Oilers defenceman Jake Walman was fined twice for his actions during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Following a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers are focused on improving their performance for Game 4. The team accumulated 85 penalty minutes and struggled with defensive breakdowns. Coach Kris Knoblauch defended Stuart Skinner's performance but did not confirm if he would start in goal on June 12.
Correction: This file has been updated to correct information about a property across from the Jasper Place Leisure Centre.