No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor
So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.
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July 20, 2026
No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor; westbound Yellowhead Trail reopens following flood damage; and more headlines and happenings
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- 25°C: Showers ending in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud. 30% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Widespread smoke in the afternoon. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 7 or high.(forecast)
- 19-17: The Edmonton Elks defeated the BC Lions on July 17. (details)
- 13-7: The Edmonton Riverhawks defeated the Port Angeles Lefties on July 17. (details)
- 4-2, 11-14: The Riverhawks defeated the Lefties in the first game of a doubleheader on July 18, but lost the second game, which was a makeup date for a rainout. (details)
- 2-8: The Riverhawks lost to the Lefties on July 19. (details)
- 7:05pm: The Riverhawks play the Kamloops NorthPaws at NorBrock Stadium. (details)
- 102-91: The Edmonton Stingers defeated the Niagara River Lions on July 18. (details)
Headlines: July 20, 2026
Westbound Yellowhead Trail reopens following flood damage; Edmonton ends extreme heat response and temperatures improve; Edmonton investigating Grovenor infill property used as Airbnb
Happenings: July 20, 2026
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