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"Edmonton's Population Boom Sparks Debate!"
Discover the latest on population growth trends in Edmonton, Alberta - don't miss out! šš
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May 4, 2026
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Trivia QuestionāWhy does the Walterdale Bridge have no piers (supports) in the actual water of the North Saskatchewan River? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Edmonton has been experiencing a boom in population growth over the past few years... especially in a specific neighbourhood. Lets see what that is?
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In the news this week |
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Spruce Grove is rapidly becoming a population leader west of Edmonton, driving a surge in housing, infrastructure, and local services.
The city hit a milestone in 2024, growing to 40,012 residents, a jump from 38,985 the previous year.
With building permit values reaching a record $310 million and 767 new housing starts, Spruce Groveās development boom stands out in Alberta.
This growth brings both opportunity and challenges, spurring city planners to expand transportation, schools, and health facilities while nurturing green spaces and sustainability.
The city draws families with excellent schools, diverse homes, and easy access to big-city amenities just 11 km from Edmonton.
Active community engagement and robust economic opportunities are fueling Spruce Groveās rise as a vibrant, modern hub, proving strategic growth can create a dynamic, welcoming place to call home. Read More... |
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What's happening? | ||
Things to do this week |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Whitemud Park & Ravine Nature Reserve: Foot-traffic-only 6-kilometre trail running through one of the city's most accessible wild spaces, ideal for a weekday walk. Date: Open daily, May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: 13909 Fox Drive NW Cost: Free Click for details
Beaver Pond Trail at Elk Island National Park: A 3.5-kilometre loop through aspen forest and sedge meadows with bird-watching and a chance of spotting bison from a distance. Date: Open daily, May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Elk Island National Park (45 min east of Edmonton) Cost: Park entry $11.00 adult / Free with Parks Canada Discovery Pass Click for details
Terwillegar Park: 186-hectare off-leash park along the river with picnic spots and a pedestrian bridge over the North Saskatchewan. Date: Open daily, May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Southwest Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details
Edmonton Hikers Meetup Group: Weekly walks and hikes organized by an informal community group; check the calendar for this week's listing. Date: Recurring meet-ups, May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Various river valley and area trails Cost: Free Click for details
Nature Edmonton (Edmonton Nature Club) Activities: Bird walks, plant studies, and field outings led by local naturalists. Date: See activity calendar for May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Various Cost: Free for members / drop-ins welcome at most events Click for details |
2. Shows & Entertainment šŗ |
Fit For A King ā Lonely God North American Tour: Texas-based metalcore band rolls through Edmonton on their spring run with support acts. Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Location: Midway Music Hall Cost: Tickets from approx. $35 Click for details
Karan Aujla ā P-Pop Culture Tour: Punjabi-Canadian star plays Rogers Place with Ikky as part of his four-city Canadian arena run. Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Location: Rogers Place Cost: Tickets from $86 Click for details
Triumph with April Wine ā 50th Anniversary Tour: Canadian rock legends' first tour in 30 years, with April Wine opening. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Location: Rogers Place Cost: Tickets from approx. $65 Click for details
Alberta Ballet ā Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's rarely-staged ballet based on Victor Hugo's novel, with costumes designed by Yves Saint Laurent. Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (also May 9) Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Cost: Tickets from approx. $50 Click for details
Ballet Edmonton ā LUMEN: Mixed program of contemporary dance featuring two new works by Artistic Director Diego Ramalho. Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 (runs through May 10) Location: Triffo Theatre, Allard Hall, MacEwan University Cost: Tickets from approx. $35 Click for details |
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Families Program at the Art Gallery of Alberta: Drop-in creative session for families with young children. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ā 11:00 a.m. Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square Cost: Free with gallery admission Click for details
Community Art at the AGA: Open art-making session for all ages and skill levels. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ā 2:00 p.m. Location: Art Gallery of Alberta Cost: Free with gallery admission Click for details
Oddbird Art & Craft Fair (Opening Night): 70+ artists, designers and makers from Edmonton and beyond showcasing weird and wonderful work in Old Strathcona. Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (runs through May 10) Location: Old Strathcona Cost: Free admission Click for details
Capital City Art at the Stanley A. Milner Library: Three rotating gallery spaces in the heart of the Arts District showing local artists. Date: Open Monday ā Friday, May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Cost: Free Click for details
Hip Hop Workshop for Teens: Six-week program where teens learn the music industry from a local recording artist; week one starts this Monday. Date: Monday, May 5, 2026 (program kickoff) Location: Edmonton (see registration for venue) Cost: Free with registration Click for details |
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Tipsy Trivia at Evolution Wonderlounge: Weekly downtown trivia with rotating themes. Date: Recurring weeknight, week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Evolution Wonderlounge, 10220 103 St NW Cost: Free to play Click for details
Karaoke Wednesday at On The Rocks: Long-running mid-week karaoke at one of Edmonton's busier party venues. Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Location: On The Rocks, 11740 Jasper Ave Cost: Free entry Click for details
Salsa Night at On The Rocks: Lessons followed by social dancing. Date: Recurring weeknight, week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: On The Rocks, 11740 Jasper Ave Cost: Free to low-cost cover Click for details
Y Afterhours: Three-level club with rotating DJs spinning electro and house through the week. Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Location: Y Afterhours, 10028 102 St NW Cost: Cover varies Click for details
Drag Show at Evolution Wonderlounge: Drop-in for one of the city's regular drag programs. Date: See venue calendar for May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Evolution Wonderlounge Cost: Free entry, tip the queens Click for details |
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Edmonton Stingers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears (Season Opener Watch): The Stingers' next CEBL match is May 9, but the team is back at practice and ticket sales are live this week. Date: Tickets on sale May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre Cost: Tickets from $25 Click for details
Wild Rose Runners Weekly Run: Drop-in club run for all paces. Date: Recurring weekday, week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Various river valley locations Cost: Free Click for details
Fast Trax Run Club: Inclusive group runs with social pace and faster training options. Date: Recurring weekday, week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Glenora and surrounding routes Cost: Free for drop-ins Click for details
EdmONtON Hash House Harriers: Weekly social run/walk followed by drinks. Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 Location: Varies (see weekly trail post) Cost: Small "hash cash" contribution Click for details
Only 4 events found for this period in this category ā the Oilers' first-round playoff series ended in late April and most Edmonton spring sports leagues kick off the following week. |
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Dev Edmonton JavaScript, Python & Ruby Meetup: Knowledge-sharing and networking for developers across three languages. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ā 8:30 p.m. Location: Edmonton Public Library ā Strathcona Branch Cost: Free Click for details
Edmonton Career Fair and Training Expo Canada: Multi-employer career fair for job seekers across industries. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Location: Edmonton (see Eventbrite for venue) Cost: Free with registration Click for details
POP QUIZ Tuesday at Doyle's Pub: Mid-week pub trivia and community hangout. Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Location: Doyle's Pub Cost: Free Click for details
Tremendous Trivia at a participating venue: Multi-round trivia with two music rounds and visual questions. Date: Recurring weeknight, week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: See organizer Facebook page for venue Cost: Free Click for details
Canada's Walking Club ā Edmonton Area: Volkssport-style walking outings for adults of all fitness levels. Date: Recurring during week of May 4 ā 8, 2026 Location: Various Edmonton neighbourhoods Cost: Free Click for details |
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It's getting cold... | ||
This Week's Weather |
Weather Forecast: May 4 to 10, 2026
A pleasant spring stretch ahead. Expect cool, sunny mornings to start the week with temperatures climbing through Wednesday and Thursday. Winds pick up on Monday but settle down for the rest of the week, making it a strong week for getting outside.
š Monday, May 4, 2026 š¤ļø A mix of sun and cloud, breezy š”ļø High: 18Ā°C | Low: 5Ā°C
š Tuesday, May 5, 2026 āļø Sunny š”ļø High: 12Ā°C | Low: 1Ā°C
š Wednesday, May 6, 2026 āļø Sunny š”ļø High: 15Ā°C | Low: 4Ā°C
š Thursday, May 7, 2026 āļø Sunny š”ļø High: 21Ā°C | Low: 10Ā°C
š Friday, May 8, 2026 š¤ļø Mix of sun and cloud š”ļø High: 23Ā°C | Low: 6Ā°C
Source: The Weather Network |
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š” Answer to Trivia Question: To protect the river's ecosystem and to avoid interfering with the historical "burial grounds" located on the riverbanks. |
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