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Aug. 11, 2026

ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party; Westrich Pacific buys Edmonton City Centre, plans redevelopment; plus more headlines, happenings, and the Taproot Mini

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  • 18°C: Cloudy. 60% chance of showers late in the afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. High 18. UV index 2 or low. (forecast)
  • Orange/blue: The High Level Bridge will be lit yellow and blue for Alberta Local Food Week. (details)
  • 50,047: The number of fans who watched AC/DC at Commonwealth Stadium on Aug. 9. (details)

Headlines: Aug. 11, 2026

Westrich Pacific plans to redevelop Edmonton City Centre; TB outbreak grows; Rollie Miles rec centre nixed for now

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