These are the stories that dominated Edmontonians’ interest this week. Business owner blames separatist events The owner of a recently closed Cold Lake, Alta., café says his business worsened after he hosted multiple events earlier this year for a group collecting signatures for a petition seeking a referendum on the province separating from Canada. That petition was declared successful earlier this week. Connors Road flooded During Monday’s storm, Connors Road flooded at 98 Avenue, just before the James MacDonald Bridge, leaving one vehicle partially submerged. Storm cleanup prolonged Monday’s storm hit while Edmontonians were still cleaning up from Saturday’s storm, which interrupted Post Malone’s concert at Commonwealth Stadium and caused other localized flooding. Retirees claim missing savings Several Edmonton seniors have alleged their retirement home has mismanaged their life lease investments, causing them to lose a significant chunk of savings. Documents show Lions Village of Greater Edmonton Society owes more than 10 former life lease holders about $1.2 million. Problem property a safety concern The neighbours of a Sherwood Park home say the property is not just an eyesore, but a safety concern. Although authorities have visited the home several times after ordering the residents to leave, nothing has been done to ensure they follow through, the neighbours say.
