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Trivia Question❓Edmonton's massive West Edmonton Mall was once recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest shopping mall on Earth, but which country is home to the mall that eventually stole that title from it? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Council Approves $925,000 for Winter Day Spaces
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In the news this week |
Edmonton City Council made a series of high-stakes budget decisions this week, touching on policing, homelessness, and transit infrastructure. The Edmonton Police Service budget — already the city's largest operating expense at roughly $464 million — is set to grow by an additional $9.2 million in 2026. Some councillors have raised concerns over the pace of police spending compared to other city services, signalling an ongoing accountability debate. On the compassionate side, nearly $925,000 was approved to fund winter day spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians — extending services across four sites that logged over 6,600 visits last season. The most contentious vote centred on the Southeast Transit Garage. In a narrow 7–6 decision, council approved restoring the garage to its original 430-bus capacity — adding $66 million in borrowing to support a fully zero-emission fleet, with completion expected by 2032. Together, these choices reflect a city wrestling with who gets protected, sheltered, and connected — and what debt Edmonton is willing to carry to get there. Read More... |
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What's happening? |
Things to do this week |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Climbing Nights: An evening rock climbing session open to climbers of all levels at an indoor facility. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Kootenay Rockwall Backpacking Trip: A guided multi-day backpacking excursion organized by the local Alpine Club chapter. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Free Live Entertainment at Churchill Square: Nightly outdoor performances running through the end of July. Date: Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26, 2026, nightly at 5:00 PM Sherwood Park Highland Gathering: An outdoor Highland games event with traditional competitions and festivities. Date: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
bbno$ – The Internet Explorer Tour: Touring hip-hop show as part of the KDays concert lineup. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:30 PM Tyler Shaw: Live performance at the outdoor Churchill Square stage. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Post Malone with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith: Stadium tour stop, night one. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM Post Malone with Jelly Roll: Second night of the stadium run. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:00 PM Pennywise: Punk rock show at the Expo Centre. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:30 PM |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Teatro Live! Presents: A Salute to 1967: A performance celebrating Canadian centennial-era culture. Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 Art at the Park: An outdoor summer art session in a relaxed park setting, open to all skill levels. Date: Weekend of July 24-26, 2026 Rice Howard Way Block Party: Weekly Saturday street event with live music and downtown patio energy. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
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KDays – Petting Zoo, LEGO Challenge & Robotics: Family-focused programming including hands-on agricultural education and weekend-only robotics and LEGO builds. Date: Thursday, July 23 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 Fort Edmonton Park: Where Dark Things Dwell: A puzzle-solving escape experience for teams of four set across the park's 1885 Street. Date: Ongoing through September 12, 2026, evening sessions at 6 and 8:30 PM Edmonton International Raceway NAPA 300 Series: NASCAR-style racing weekend with meet-and-greets and family-friendly activities. Date: Weekend of July 24-26, 2026 Alexandra Outdoor Pool Carnival Day: Carnival games and summer activities at the outdoor pool. Date: Weekend of July 24-26, 2026 |
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Hangover YEG Summer Jam: Late-night dance event. Date: Friday, July 24, 2026, 10:00 PM Music on the Road: Free outdoor concert featuring local acts, open to all ages. Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6:00–8:30 PM No Division Rooftop Patio Party: Daytime rooftop gathering to close out the weekend. Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 12:00 PM |
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Edmonton Stingers vs. Calgary Surge: Canadian Elite Basketball League matchup. Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 4:00 PM NAPA 300 Series: A weekend of NASCAR-style racing with top Canadian drivers. Date: Weekend of July 24-26, 2026 |
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NAIOP DL x BOMA: Lawn Bowling Social: A commercial real estate industry networking mixer with lawn bowling. Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 4:00 PM |
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It's getting cold... |
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: July 23 – July 26, 2026A warm, mostly sunny stretch with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms Thursday, followed by hot and clear conditions through the weekend before a cooldown and increasing cloud on Sunday.
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: China (the New South China Mall in Dongguan) |
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