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"Outrage in Alberta: Edmonton Bike Lanes Facing Elimination"
Exciting news: Alberta Govt pushes to remove Edmonton bike lanes! 🚲💨
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May 14, 2026
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Coming soon - Edmonton bikes lanes may be no more 😢!
Lets get to it..
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In the news this week |
The Alberta government is pushing forward legislation to remove bike lanes in Edmonton, sparking heated debate over the city’s transportation future.
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen argues that bike lanes on main routes worsen traffic congestion and should be eliminated to keep vehicles moving smoothly.
However, Edmonton City Councillor Andrew Knack insists these decisions belong to the city, not the province, and says Edmonton should stay focused on its own priorities, including public safety and housing.
The proposed law has split residents, with community members like Tom Ogonoski rallying against new bike lanes over concerns about lost parking and accessibility, especially for those with mobility challenges.
On the other side, Bike Edmonton and other cycling advocates defend the need for protected bike lanes to encourage sustainable travel and improve cyclist safety.
With projects like the 132nd Avenue bike lane upgrade underway, the standoff over Edmonton’s roads could reshape how people move through the city for years to come. Read More... |
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What's happening? | ||
Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
124 Grand Market Season Opener: Edmonton's popular outdoor Thursday market kicks off its 2026 run with 60+ rotating vendors offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and food trucks, running every Thursday through October. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: 108 Avenue & 124 Street, Edmonton Cost: Free admission Click for details Manning Town Centre SpringFest: A free outdoor community celebration to mark the season, with live entertainment and vendors in the Manning Town Centre parking lot. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Manning Town Centre (north of The Canadian Brewhouse), Edmonton Cost: Free admission Click for details Alberta Railway Museum Season Opening: The museum opens for its 2026 season on the May Long Weekend, offering a self-guided journey through historic Canadian locomotives, railcars, and working heritage equipment. Date: Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: 24215 34 St NW, Edmonton Cost: Adults $15, children $5, under 6 free Click for details |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Mamma Mia!: The touring production of the ABBA musical closes out its Edmonton run this weekend at the Jubilee Auditorium — full staging, live band, and the full songbook. Date: Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 (multiple showtimes) Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton Cost: Tickets required Click for details Trail Running Film Festival: A curated evening of short films about trail running and outdoor endurance culture, returning to the Garneau Theatre for one night only. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Location: Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton Cost: Check website for pricing Click for details Classic Albums Live — Supertramp: Breakfast in America: A note-for-note, cut-for-cut live performance of Supertramp's landmark 1979 album, performed by a lineup of top studio musicians. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM Location: Edmonton (check Ticketmaster for venue details) Cost: Tickets required Click for details Arkells: The Hamilton rock band plays Midway Music Hall on their current tour — high-energy sets and crowd participation are standard at their shows. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Location: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton Cost: Tickets required Click for details Red Light Comedy at the Grindstone Theatre: A standup show with a twist — the audience votes comedians off the stage, giving the crowd real control over the lineup. Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton Cost: Check website for pricing Click for details |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
YEGPIN Pinball & Arcade Expo: Canada's largest pinball event takes over Millennium Place in Sherwood Park for four days — 250+ pinball machines, 50+ classic arcade games, competitive tournaments at all skill levels, and open free-play zones. Date: Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Millennium Place, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, AB Cost: Day passes and multi-day passes available Click for details
Asian Heritage Month: Lunch & Short Film Screening: Part of Edmonton's Asian Heritage Month programming, this event pairs a curated Asian lunch with 60 minutes of carefully selected Asian short films. Date: Thursday, May 14 – Friday, May 15, 2026 Location: Edmonton (check listing for venue and exact times) Cost: Check listing for pricing Click for details
Don Berner's Big Band - Elbows Up: A Tribute to Canadian Big Band Jazz: An evening concert celebrating compositions exclusively by Canadian composers, performed by Edmonton's Don Berner Big Band. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Location: Edmonton (check listing for venue) Cost: Check listing for pricing Click for details
John Shambles: Spring Fever Tour: Edmonton comedian John Shambles plays an early evening show at The Buckingham as part of his Spring Fever Tour. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM Location: The Buckingham, Edmonton Cost: Check listing for pricing Click for details
Downtown Farmers' Market Season Opener: The Downtown Farmers' Market returns for its 2026 Saturday season, with local producers, bakers, artisans, and makers setting up through October. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 (runs Saturdays through October 10) Location: Downtown Edmonton (check website for exact location) Cost: Free admission Click for details |
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Museum of Illusions Opens at West Edmonton Mall: A brand-new Edmonton attraction makes its debut at WEM - optical illusion rooms, interactive exhibits, and installations that challenge perception of reality for all ages. Date: Opens Friday, May 15, 2026 (ongoing) Location: West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton Cost: Admission fees apply (check website) Click for details
Fort Edmonton Park Season Opening: Canada's largest living history museum reopens for 2026, with costumed interpreters, heritage buildings, and working period equipment across five historical time periods - fur trade era through to the 1920s. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 (open Wednesdays–Sundays, 10 AM–5 PM) Location: 7000 143 St NW, Edmonton Cost: Admission fees apply Click for details
Teen Craft: Learn to Knit (Edmonton Public Library): An EPL drop-in session covering the basics of knitting - holding needles, casting on, and completing your first knit stitches. Open to teens, but accessible for beginners of any age. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 Location: Edmonton Public Library (check EPL website for branch) Cost: Free Click for details |
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Revisiting Creedence at River Cree Resort & Casino: A tribute act bringing Creedence Clearwater Revival's catalogue to the River Cree stage for a late Friday night show. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM Location: River Cree Resort & Casino, Enoch, AB Cost: Check website for pricing Click for details |
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Edmonton Oilers - Western Conference Second Round, Home Game 3: The Oilers host their third home game of the second playoff round at Rogers Place. Check the Rogers Place website for confirmed game time. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Location: Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW, Edmonton Cost: Tickets required (check primary and secondary markets) Click for details
Bare Knuckle Ice Wars - River Cree Rumble: A bare-knuckle boxing event at the River Cree Twin Rinks in Enoch — a combat sports evening for fans of the discipline. Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Location: River Cree Twin Rinks, Enoch, AB Cost: Tickets required Click for details
Edmonton Stingers vs. Vancouver Bandits (CEBL): Edmonton's Canadian Elite Basketball League team takes on the Vancouver Bandits in a Saturday home game at the EXPO Centre. Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton Cost: Tickets required Click for details
Fan Park at ICE District: The outdoor Fan Park at ICE District hosts another community watch event Sunday evening - a free spot to take in the playoff atmosphere without a ticket to the game. Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Location: ICE District, 102 Ave NW, Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details |
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English Language Meetup in Edmonton: A relaxed social meetup for English conversation practice and language exchange - a low-key way to meet new people from across the city. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM Location: Edmonton (check Meetup.com listing for venue) Cost: Free Click for details |
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It's getting cold... | ||
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: May 14 - 17, 2026
It's a soggy and blustery start to the weekend, with Thursday bringing the worst of it, strong wind gusts and rain throughout the day. Friday stays cool and showery. Saturday stays overcast with a chance of showers but temperatures drop noticeably. Sunday is the best day of the stretch, with a mix of sun and cloud and a modest rebound in temperature.
📅 Thursday, May 14, 2026 🌧️ Rainy, Very Windy (gusts up to 65 km/h) 🌡️ High: 15°C
📅 Friday, May 15, 2026 🌦️ Windy, Chance of Showers 🌡️ High: 10°C | Low: 4°C
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 ⛅ Cloudy, 30% Chance of Showers 🌡️ High: 7°C
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026 🌤️ Mix of Sun and Cloud 🌡️ High: 13°C
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