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Trivia Question❓Which Edmonton-area oil discovery on February 13, 1947 started Alberta’s modern oil boom, and in what nearby town was it drilled? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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There is need to Curb Excessive Speeding.
Let's follow this initiative.
The Edmonton Buzz Team 📣 |
Our featured story |
In the news this week |
A north Edmonton bus shelter became the scene of heartbreak when a speeding motorcycle jumped the curb and struck a group of people waiting for transit near 97 Street and 120th Avenue.
Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, a 21-year-old Indigenous father, was killed at the scene.
His 18-year-old partner suffered serious injuries, while their 10-month-old son was rushed to hospital with potentially life-threatening wounds.
A 46-year-old bystander was also seriously hurt.
Police allege an 18-year-old motorcyclist was street racing a BMW when he lost control and plowed into the shelter.
He now faces charges of dangerous operation causing death and multiple counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm.
The crash has reignited Edmonton's urgent debate over traffic safety, with Mayor Andrew Knack renewing calls for provincial approval of speed cameras at high-risk intersections.
A 2024 provincial overhaul slashed automated enforcement sites by roughly 70 percent, leaving the city with sharply reduced tools to combat a speeding crisis that has pushed collision fatalities to decade-high levels. Read More... |
What's happening? |
Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Night Light Walk: A charity evening walk supporting La Salle Shelter, A Safe Place and WIN House. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Warwa Woods: A haunted forest walk with a new story, “The Lady of the Lake,” and two trail experiences per ticket. Date: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
Pumpkins After Dark: More than 6,000 hand-carved pumpkins light up Borden Park in displays of movie characters, dinosaurs and dragons. Date: Daily through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Dark at Fort Edmonton Park: The park becomes the city’s largest haunted experience in the festival’s ninth year. Date: Daily through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Edmonton Corn Maze: A new maze design is open for the season just west of the city. Date: Through Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Catalyst Theatre Film Festival: THE INVISIBLE: A filmed version of Catalyst’s all-women WWII spy musical, shown for one night. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Iron Matron: Northern Light Theatre’s comedy about two women who start a heavy metal garage band and recruit a veteran drummer. Date: Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, November 7, 2026
Thursday Night Improv: Weekly improv comedy at one of the city’s comedy rooms. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Dustin Searcy: A stand-up special presentation at The Comic Strip. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:30 PM
The Stand Up Show: Jon Endo: A stand-up showcase headlined by Jon Endo. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 PM |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Artist Trading Card (ATCard) Workshop: A hands-on session making small artist trading cards. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30 PM Halloween Spider Candle Holder & Thanksgiving Turkey Rock Dot-Painting Workshop: A step-by-step dot-painting class led by Dotable Mandalas, for ages 9 and up. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM DIY Terrariums: Cactus Graveyard: A terrarium-making workshop at the conservatory. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Paint Nite (all ages): A guided painting workshop open to all ages. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Create After Dark: Pumpkin Painting Night: An adults-only Halloween painting night hosted by Fun Studio Creations, with music and light treats. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM |
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Galaxyland: North America’s largest indoor amusement park, with 27 rides. Date: Open daily, hours vary World Waterpark: Slides and a wave pool indoors at the mall. Date: Open daily, hours vary Pokémon League: A weekly Pokémon trading card game meetup. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:30 PM Minute to Win It: Family Fun Game Night: A night of timed family game challenges. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM Sundae School at Made by Marcus: A hands-on workshop where kids aged 5 to 12 make a batch of ice cream with an adult. Date: Various dates through October 2026 |
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Karaoke Monday: Weekly karaoke night. Date: Monday, October 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Faber Drive: A Starlite Room show presented by Blueprint. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM An Evening with Mike Plume and Jenny Orenstein: A Starlite Room evening of live music. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Cowgirl Social Club: Free line dancing with Paige at 8:30 PM, hourly prizes and Corona and Coconut Cowboy specials. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Kilgore Trout w/ Grimace Room, Bile Tide, The Liarz: A four-band local bill at the Starlite Room. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:00 PM |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild: Home game at Rogers Place. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Sherbrooke Pickleball Meet Up: A community pickleball session. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Second home game of the week. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Hell Week at Orangetheory: Eight themed workouts over ten days, with a shirt for completing four. Date: Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 31, 2026
Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades: WHL home game. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM |
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Trivia Night at the Library: A pub-style trivia quiz at the Londonderry branch. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
Foodies + New Friends: Edmonton: A group dinner for meeting new people, at a different restaurant each week. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
General Knowledge Trivia at The Druid: Weekly pub trivia at the Irish pub. Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
Toast and Jam: A daytime acoustic jam session at a community arts coffeehouse. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
General Knowledge Trivia at The Provincial: Friday-night pub trivia. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM |
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It's getting cold... |
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: October 19 – 23, 2026
A cool start gives way to three sunny days at 12°C, then rain or snow arrives Friday with a high of only 4°C. Overnight lows dip below freezing on Wednesday and Friday, so pack a warmer layer for the evening events.
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📡 Weather data sourced from The Weather Network |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Leduc No. 1, drilled just south of Edmonton in Leduc. It was the first major oil find in Alberta after World War II and led to the discovery of many more fields. |
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