These are the news stories that dominated Edmontonians’ interest this week. Mutant sunflower A genetic mutation has given a sunflower at the Saint Albert’s Historic River Lots and Grain Elevators a very unique shape. “But it’s really resonating with people,” program and site manager Christina Hardie said. “The plant nerds are coming out, which I am one as well. There’s been lots of interest and I’ve been shocked.” Closer look at the referendum questions The Canadian Press took a closer look at each of the 10 questions on the ballot in Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, as well as the context surrounding each. Warrant for father of missing kids National arrest warrants were issued this week for the Edmonton father of two missing kids. Scot MacDermid is accused of abduction in contravention of a custody order. He and nine-year-old Lesley and six-year-old George were first reported missing on Aug. 28. Edmonton’s most expensive real estate Among the capital’s most expensive real estate last month was a $2.9-million home in Hays Ridge overlooking a golf course. Dog hurt in e-scooter crash A dog needed to have her leg amputated after being struck by an e-scooter last month. Timba’s owner hopes sharing the story pushes governments to increase accountability for personal e-scooter users.
