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Some necessary action regarding public schools is the featured story for today.
The Edmonton Buzz Team 🐝 |
Our featured story |
In the news this week |
Families in Edmonton are experiencing disappointment after Edmonton Public Schools cancelled all international student trips for the upcoming academic year.
The decision, prompted by global fuel shortages, health risks, and increasing travel unpredictability, abruptly ended anticipation for journeys to destinations like France, Thailand, and Costa Rica.
For many students, these trips represented milestones and the reward for years of classroom work, fundraising, and language study, leaving both teens and teachers scrambling to adapt.
Instead of passports, students will now focus on local field trips, virtual exchanges, and regional projects across Alberta.
While some families support the safety-led decision, others are struggling with lost deposits and disrupted plans, especially for seniors eyeing graduation milestones.
School leaders have promised to review the situation as new information arises, keeping the hope of future travel alive for Edmonton youth. Read More... |
What's happening? |
Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
The Twilight Picnic Experience: Umberto, Accordion: A special evening edition of the garden's guided sunset picnic featuring live accordion music. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Experience Alberta Farm Stand Tour: A self-guided countryside drive east of Edmonton, stopping at roadside stands along the way. Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Free Admission Day: Elk Island National Park: Free entry to the national park east of the city. Date: Running through September 7, 2026 Parkbus – Free Bus Transportation to Elk Island National Park: A free shuttle from Edmonton to the park. Date: Running through September 26, 2026 Blooms on 7 U-Pick: Cut your own flowers from a field of more than 250 varieties. Date: Running through September 13, 2026 |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Mike Vecchione: Stand-up from the Italian-American comedian known for rapid-fire delivery. Date: Thursday, September 3 – Saturday, September 5, 2026 Symphony Under the Sky: The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's outdoor festival, celebrating conductor Bob Bernhardt's 20th year. Date: Starts Thursday, September 3, 2026 (runs through September 6) Lorrie Morgan: The country singer known for her torchy vocal performances. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Brenn! – Amateur At Best World Tour: Folk-pop singer-songwriter Brenn! (Brennan Keller) on tour. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
'90s Retro Craft Night at the RAM: A nostalgic evening of retro crafts at the Royal Alberta Museum. Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Mural and Food Tour: A guided walking tour pairing Edmonton Mural Festival artwork with local food stops. Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Edmonton Mural Festival: Local and international artists painting murals across the city. Date: Running through September 15, 2026 Chinatown After Dark: A night market turning Chinatown's alleys into patio and play space. Date: Running through October 10, 2026 Bead Market Edmonton: Beads, gemstones, crystals, charms and jewellery-making supplies from a large vendor selection. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
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Kejia Festival: A free, three-day outdoor street food celebration with more than 50 vendors and live performances. Date: Starts Friday, September 4, 2026 (runs through September 6) Afro & Indigenous Cultural Festival: A free celebration of African, Afro-diasporic and Indigenous cultures through music, dance, food, art and storytelling. Date: Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:00–7:00 p.m. Prairie Skies and Perogies Festival: A family farm festival built around Alberta's Ukrainian food heritage. Date: Starts Saturday, September 5, 2026 (runs through September 7) Reynolds-Alberta Museum Wetaskiwin Harvest Festival: A two-day celebration of Alberta's agricultural heritage, with crops harvested using traditional steam and gasoline-powered threshing machines. Date: Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 Horizon Drive-In Movies: An outdoor movie night at the zoo. Date: Running through September 6, 2026 |
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Foundation Series: A long weekend open-air dance music event featuring Dom Dolla. Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026 INFEST: A metal and hardcore bill featuring Power Trip and Sacrifice. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 |
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2026 Golden Bears Football Home Opener: The University of Alberta football team opens its home season. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 Bare Knuckle Ice Wars: A new combat sport blending hockey enforcer culture with bare-knuckle fighting on a custom-built ice rink. Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 City of Edmonton Drop-In Pickleball: Ongoing drop-in pickleball at city recreation facilities, all skill levels welcome. Date: Various times this week, check schedule Westmount Volleyball Drop-In: Weekday drop-in volleyball, intermediate and advanced. Date: Thursday and Friday this week |
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Bikes & Beverages x Grow Together YEG: A casual community meetup pairing cycling with a social hour. Date: Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
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It's getting hotter... |
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: September 3 – 6, 2026Thunderstorm risk sticks around into Thursday, then the week cools and turns cloudier with scattered showers heading into the weekend.
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
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In coming... |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Edmonton Centre (now Citadel Square / part of the City Centre mall complex) |
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