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Trivia Question❓Edmonton became the capital of the newly formed province of Alberta in 1905, but by how many votes did it beat out rival city Calgary for that designation in the provincial legislature? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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In the news this week |
Alberta has made highway history - and drivers heading south out of Edmonton may have seen it happen firsthand. On April 29, 2026, a 22-kilometre stretch of Highway 2 south of Leduc became the first road in Alberta posted at 120 km/h, tying British Columbia's Coquihalla as the highest legal speed limit in Canada.
The provincial pilot - running through summer 2026 - follows a fall 2025 survey where nearly 70 per cent of Albertans supported the change. Officials say the corridor was engineered for 120 km/h from the start, and recent infrastructure upgrades to Leduc and Wetaskiwin County overpasses made it the logical test site.
Not everyone is celebrating. Safety advocates point to record fatal collisions in the Edmonton region last year, with speed a consistent factor.
The province has responded by increasing fines for serious driving offences by 50 per cent. Sensors and RCMP patrols are already active. If data supports it, more Alberta highways could follow. Read More... |
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Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Urban Birds at Whitemud Park: A guided nature walk and wildlife-spotting session for families, part of the Free Family Nature Nights series, with hands-on activities and campfire stories. Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Running of the Gingers with the Edmonton Riverhawks: A ballpark promo night tied to the Riverhawks' home series, combining baseball with a lighthearted community event. Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
MICO – KDays Music Fest: Live concert as part of the KDays music lineup at the Expo Centre. Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 Bring Me The Horizon – POST HUMAN Tour: Arena concert stop for the band's latest tour. Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 Connor Price: Live performance at the Expo Centre as part of the KDays concert series. Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 bbno$ – The Internet Explorer Tour: Touring hip-hop show at the Expo Centre. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith: Stadium concert closing out the week. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival: A two-week festival of short dance pieces, tri-city collaborations, and intensives running through the back half of July. Date: Monday, July 13 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 (ongoing through this window) Taste of Edmonton: Local art, culture, and live music alongside the festival's food offerings at Churchill Square. Date: Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 (ongoing through this window) AGA Summer Art Cart: Free drop-in art activities for all ages, popping up at parks and community events through the summer. Date: Ongoing through summer |
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KDays – Kids Town & SuperDogs: Midway rides, kid-focused zones, and dog stunt shows as part of the KDays festival. Date: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 (ongoing through this window) University of Alberta Observatory Drop-In: Weekly open house at the campus observatory, no tickets required. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM Historical Children's Program: Kids 6-12 step into the past with outdoor and indoor cultural games and crafts. Date: Ongoing through summer |
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Hangover YEG Summer Jam: Late-night dance event closing out the week. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 PM |
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Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Kamloops NorthPaws: West Coast League baseball at RE/MAX Field. Date: Monday, July 20 – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Kelowna Falcons: Home series continues into the weekend, with the first game falling inside this window. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 (series runs through July 26) |
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Edmonton Business Network Meetup (E.B.N.): Regular low-cost seminars and networking sessions for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Date: Ongoing, check group page for this week's date
Edmonton .NET User Group: Meetups for developers and IT professionals working with Microsoft .NET technologies. Date: Ongoing, check group page for this week's date |
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It's getting cold... |
This Week's Weather |
Edmonton Weather Forecast: July 20 – July 24, 2026The week starts mild with some smoke and a shower risk, clears into a warm, sunny midweek stretch, then cools slightly with rain returning by Friday.
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📡 Weather data sourced from Environment Canada |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: 16 to 8 (a margin of 8 votes) |
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