CFRN - Monday, May 27, 2024 - 07:30 a.m. (ET) - Segment #5

good morning. Welcome to ctv morning live. It is now 6.30 on the dot and you are. >> On time and in the right place and cory, it is starting to look wonderful out there. We're starting to see the sun peeks through. Is it going to last today? >> It is, we're going to see a nice mix of sun and cloud as we go throughout the day. That's how we're starting off. Temperature wise will be around average seasonal temperature today. What is that? We'll talk about that. Have your 5 day forecast coming up in 5 minutes and looks pretty nice. Kim, what's coming up in the half hour. So we're often told. >> Less screen time for kids is best for them. But this time we're seeing the digital impact of a child's development when parents pick up their phones more about this research coming up in a few minutes. But first, the news you need to start your day. Nicole, over to you. >> Thanks cam. While the edmonton oilers will be looking to take a series lead when they host the dallas stars tonight. Dallas took game 2 on saturday night. It was one all to a 4 month. The majority of the game before the stars. Mason marchment got his stick on this park in the 3rd period. Dallas added an empty netter to win , 1, edmonton won the series opener on the road in double overtime. With the series now shifting to one country. The team has the support of the hometown crowd behind them in rogers place and around ice district. >> We have one of the that's buildings in the league when when playoff time comes around. So excited to get back to, you know, we're good position. You know, before the series started said we're going to be 1, one coming into this building. We wouldn't have them, but it's a. >> Here in the first one, you always want to win the next one. You know, it's nice that we're going to go back to edmonton where, you know, it's part of our crowd and at home. So it's going to be tough, no matter it's on the road or at home, we'll just carry on. >> Puck drop is 6.30 gates to the outdoor watch parties open at 5 and you can tune in tonight to catch all of the pre game action on ctv news at 5 and at 6. At least 3 stores are damaged after an early morning fire in southeast edmonton. Crews were called to a strip mall on not would road and mill woods road just after 2.30. The fire was called under control. About an hour later, no one was in the building at the time and no injuries have been reported. Firefighters are still on scene. There's no word yet on a cause or damage estimate. The province's police watchdog is investigating after a police shooting in northeast edmonton. Police say a uniformed officer came across a man with a weapon saturday night at a gas station on 93rd street and one 44th avenue. The officer immediately called for backup. There was a confrontation and the officer fired. The man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say they found a suspected conductive energy weapon at the scene. A 29 year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in south edmonton. Officers were called to a parkade near southgate centre saturday night after several reports of gunshots. When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot. The eps firearms unit is investigating thousands of all britons are uniting against the ucp government. Protests were held around the province on saturday. A number of groups spoke about changes to alberta's healthcare, education and affordability. People in attendance believe the ucp is not listening to the concerns of albertans. >> Just regular albertans coming together and saying that, you know, this government doesn't represent her interests, they're distracted by things that we really don't care about. What we want to care about are things that, you know, make our quality of life better. We need to. >> I address the the demise of democracy in this but the trend that the ucp is setting. Disturbing. And if it will be very difficult to claw back. >> The protest was organized by the group. Enough is enough ucp. The university of calgary is reopening its oil and gas engineering program. A positive sign for alberta's energy sector. The university plans to restart the program next fall. It stopped admitting students to its petroleum engineering degree program in 2021. The decision happened after a multi-year period of low oil prices and widespread energy sector layoffs. Oil prices have since rebounded and oil companies have been generating strong profits for 2 years. A spokesperson says the university is once again seeing demand from young people interested in oil and gas careers. We're expecting to learn more today about a ground-breaking pilot project aimed at transforming cancer treatment in our province.

the centre matt project uses magnets to dramatically improve cancer surgery and patient experience. The magnetic seed is and inserted at the tumour locating it for doctors. This allows for less complicated scheduling, fewer imaging appointments and invasive procedures. The an cala just leading the project hopes this pilot will show the benefits of magnetic markers leading to its use across the province. There will be a funding announcement in calgary later this morning. A unique basketball training facility, the only one of its kind in canada is now open in the edmonton area. Shoot 3 60's first training centre is in sherwood park. It uses technology to teach players how to properly shoot pass and dribble. The owner says professionals are already using this technology, but now it's available for anyone. >> We've had everything from 8 year-olds to the stingers practising at our facility. We're working with clubs now we've got people coming as far as red deer to commit child can become the response of the product has been phenomenal. >> 2, 3, 60 has 55 locations, including one in asia, taiwan and georgia. >> Cory, it's a beautiful day for basketball during the day. Will it stay the same for later on for the watch parties. >> The watch party weather looks pretty worsening to see a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. And that will last as we get into the evening with temperatures around the watch party time hanging around 20 degrees. So great weather tonight. We're starting off quite nice, our high for today. 22 average seasonal high is 21. So we're doing okay. Temperature wise for today. It's been a while. We haven't seen a lot of seasonal temperatures over the last little while. Doesn't last all week. No, it doesn't all have those details coming up your 5 day shortly. 7 in stony plain 6, the airport kyland 8 at the blatchford station. The temperatures that are registering right now here from 6 in summerside to 9 in beverly. And we'll see that gap close in. And then our high for today. 22 wind fairly light to start off. We'll see a little bit of a breeze as we go throughout the evening. A nice mix of sun and cloud looking quite nice for today. Your 5 day forecast tomorrow. 23 a little bit more cloud and breezy and then wednesday, early day, we could see some showers. 17 for a high with the cloud breaking into the afternoon, thursday chance of showers friday chance of showers. And then as we get into the weekend, looking a little bit sunnier and I'll have those details of your 10 day forecast in 15 minutes. Nicole. >> Thanks, cory. Well, let's take a look at some of the construction that will be happening today on one 42nd street between one to one and 100 avenue use southbound reduced to one lane for concrete poor today, only between 9 and 3:00pm today, one 12th street between 100 ave and jasper avenue. The northbound lanes will be closed for drainage repairs until wednesday. And over on 96 avenue between one 56 in one 57 street. There will be total closure for lrt construction until september 22nd of this year. Still ahead, a new study says parents concerned about their kids screen time should maybe look at the mayor. >> In need periods of time where you have all your giving your child quality attention. Mobile furniture offers quality modern furniture at affordable prices with no gimmicks or cheap tricks. Let our family find that unique piece for you only at Mobler Modern Furniture. -I'm always thankfulwhen spring comes.It feels like a positive time. -Yes, we all get to spring clean and put new plans in placefor the year. -How about you? Is there somethingyou'd like to get done? Perhaps it's yourhome renovation or a purchase for your business. It's great to know a Flexi Linecan help you do that. -Could you useeighty thousand, two eighty or even two pointeight million? -Call us today at 1800-new-capital to see what's available to you. Experience Century Casino Dine at one of their amazing restaurants Take in a show with the best live entertainment Watch the big game in the sports lounge Enjoy the thrill of live horse racing or relax in our boutique hotel Century Casino, three great locations! Edmonton, St. Albert and Century Mile during the trail appliances‘almost summer' sale,you'll find big savingsthro from may 23rd to 29thsave up to three hundred dollars select maytagkitchen packages, and up to a hundred dollars oneligible maytag laundry pairs! Shop in-store or online,at trail appliances dot com! For 5 decades, Edmontonians have come to trust Dougs Place for their collision repair needs With compassionate service, authentic parts, and a dedicated team that's committed to protecting your investment Doug's Place, in your community and at your service since 1971 What does it take to be aleader in electric vehicles?

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