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There's a chance of a strong thunderstorm with a risk of a tornado on Thursday night (June 23), the Weather Network says. 

Both central and southern Alberta could see funnel clouds develop with colder air aloft on the horizon. 

"Large hail, powerful winds and even a tornadic risk are all on the table, so residents are urged to pay close attention to the weather alerts as the day progresses," the network said on their website. 

There is currently no official alert for a tornado watch or warning in place. 

This Friday and Saturday, Garth Brooks will be headlining two sold-out stadium shows in Edmonton.  

Here are five things you need to know before attending the concerts at Commonwealth Stadium.

1. You will need a clear, small bag.

As per the stadium’s bag policy, this is what will be accepted:

The MIX PICKS contest is here and it's so simple to play...

1. Click on the MIX PICKS page to see which song to listen for on each day
2. When you hear the song play at the correct time on MIX 107, call 780-998-1079. 
3. Win sensational summer prizes from our sponsors!

But wait, it gets BIGGER AND BETTER.

Every winner will be entered into the massive final draw that will net the winner a prize valued at over $7,000!

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The province is seeking Indigenous artists to design a monument in memory of children who died at residential schools. 

In recommendation #82 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, all provinces and territories were urged to create monuments in each capital to memorialise the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children who did not return home from federally-funded and church-run institutions.

OH, CANADA!

The MIX Ninja is back to celebrate the red and white. 

MIX 107 has teamed up with North Central Co-op Food Store in Fort Saskatchewan to hand out amazing gift baskets to some lucky winners. It'll feature plenty of snacks for a party, bbq, or even a cozy night watching the fireworks. 

You can nominate yourself, a friend, a family member... anybody!

Click here to enter instantly, and keep an eye out for those very, very, sneaky MIX Ninja deliveries!

Earlier this month, Grade 12 students from St. André Bessette did a "grad walk" to their old schools.

As per the school's tradition, the graduates visit their elementary and junior high schools to reminisce and reflect on how far they have come.   

"I remember seeing the graduates do it when I was in school," explained graduate Abby Oloriz.

Oloriz estimates that about 60 students from SAB participated in the walk.

The Vatican Press Office released details about Pope Francis's visit to Alberta next month.

The Pope is coming to apologize for the abuse Indigenous people suffered by the Catholic Church and hold a stadium-sized Mass.

Pope Francis will arrive in Edmonton on July 24, where he will receive an official welcome.

A music festival celebrating local talent is back at Broadmoor Lake Park.

The Ravenwood Experience Music Festival is back as an in-person event this Saturday (Jun. 25). After its inaugural event in 2019, COVID-19 moved the festival to a virtual format for 2020 and 2021.

This year features artists including Joe Nolan, Donita Large, Sarah Smith, and Shred Kelley as the headlining act.

A federal research unit detected what might be a Chinese Communist Party information operation that aimed to discourage Canadians of Chinese heritage from voting for the Conservatives in the last federal election.

The Sept. 13, 2021, analysis by Rapid Response Mechanism Canada, which tracks foreign interference, says researchers observed Communist Party media accounts on Chinese social media platform Douyin widely sharing a narrative that the Conservatives would all but sever diplomatic relations with Beijing.

For another three months, Albertans will continue to save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.

The provincial government committed to evaluating the program quarterly and reinstating it in stages only if the average price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil fell below $90 per barrel. 

For the four-week period ending June 15, WTI averaged $115.88 per barrel.