Nova Scotia Firestorms, Alberta Strikes Back, Dallas Tragedy and more....

Hello friend,

Alberta’s weather stays steady, but the headlines are all over the map.

Nova Scotia’s wildfire is raging out of control, Canada is set to officially recognize the State of Palestine, and an Alberta petition to “stay in Canada” is closing in on its goal. Alberta is testing free taxi rides instead of ambulances for mild cases and planning an online learning backup in case teachers strike.

Meanwhile, Edmonton police caught a suspect tied to the violent “Project Gaslight” shootings, protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir turned deadly, and another heartbreaking story comes from Dallas, where an Indian student was shot while working part-time.

This week we’re covering:

• 🌲 Nova Scotia wildfire spreads fast, suspected human cause

• 📝 “Alberta Forever Canada” petition nears referendum goal

• 🚖 Free taxi rides replacing ambulances for non-urgent cases

• 🏫 Alberta plans online classes if teachers strike

• 🚨 Project Gaslight suspect arrested at Edmonton airport

🌤️ Alberta Next Week: Sunny start, cloudy finish

The week begins with warm sunshine and highs in the low-20s °C, feeling calm and pleasant. By midweek, clouds move in and light showers may show up here and there. Nights stay mild, dipping into the low teens.

⚡ From bright skies to cloudy moods — Alberta keeps the weather simple but never boring.

• 🌲 The Lake George wildfire in Kings County, Nova Scotia is still out of control and spreading fast. Smoke is visible from afar, and authorities suspect human cause. (Read more)

• 🇨🇦 Canada plans to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the 2025 UN General Assembly, shifting from its earlier conditional approach. (Read more)

• 📝 The “Alberta Forever Canada” petition—asking Albertans if they want the province to stay in Canada—has hit about 80% of its signature goal. It needs roughly 294,000 signatures by October to force a referendum.

• 🚖 Alberta will start offering free taxi rides instead of ambulances for non-urgent cases in Edmonton and Calgary — when Health Link nurses agree the patient needs hospital care but not paramedics. (Read more)

• 🏫 Alberta is about to shut down schools and roll out an online curriculum if teachers strike kicks off. The government says it’s trying to keep students learning even if classrooms go dark. (Read more)

• 🚨 A man tied to “Project Gaslight” — a string of extortion-linked shootings — was arrested at the Edmonton airport after fleeing to India. He now faces charges related to multiple firearm attacks across Alberta and Manitoba. (Read more)

• A Hyderabad student, Chandrashekar Pole, was shot dead by unidentified attackers in Dallas while working part-time at a gas station. His family is calling on India’s government to help recover his body and bring him home. (Read more)

• Protests erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK), leaving at least nine dead including policemen. India slammed Pakistan for “horrific” rights abuses and said Islamabad must be held responsible for its oppressive rule there. (Read more)

What to watch this weekend

🕵️ Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega — crime, scams & ambition collide

In two seasons (18 episodes), the web series dives deep into a phishing racket run by teenagers in Jharkhand. When a corrupt politician tries to control it—and a tough cop enters the game—everything spirals.

It’s gritty, tense, and full of moral lines that blur.

Watch it now on Netflix. 🎬🍿

That’s a wrap for this week’s dispatch! From Alberta’s calm skies to Canada’s fiery debates and global unrest, it’s been another week full of twists. 🌦️

As clouds roll in, take a break from the chaos — maybe catch Jamtara on Netflix and reflect on how wild the real headlines already are. We’ll be back next week with more scoops, spice, and stories that matter.

Until then — stay safe, stay curious! 🌤️📲

— Keyur
Desi Dispatch

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