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Subscribe Free Free forever. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.Rockslide occurred April 25 — highway has since reopened. Conditions in mountain corridors can change quickly. Always check 511 before travelling west of Jasper toward BC.
Check 511 Alberta →Landslide near Revelstoke closed Highway 1 briefly May 29 — reopened same day. Ongoing construction near Jumping Creek east of Revelstoke. Check DriveBC before travelling through BC Interior.
Check DriveBC.ca →The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace both bridges over the next 10–15 years. Keeping the High Level Bridge operational could cost over $1 billion over 75 years. No immediate closure.
Story: edmonton.ca →Active construction closing roads and altering bus routes throughout Twin Brooks. Prepare for commute delays.
edmonton.ca →Lane reductions between 159 Street and Anthony Henday Drive for Valley Line West LRT. Near West Edmonton Mall and Misericordia Hospital. Closures until late 2026.
Detour: Use 90 Avenue or Whitemud Drive.
Heavy construction through 2028. Active lane shifts and delays throughout north Edmonton. 50 km/h zones active.
Detour: Use 137 Avenue east-west.
Closed between 107 Street and 102 Street — entire 2026 season. Station construction active.
Detour: Use Jasper Avenue or 104 Avenue.
Stage 3 active spring 2026. Widening from 2 to 4 lanes. Affects Riverbend, Magrath Heights, Chappelle.
Detour: Use Rabbit Hill Road or 170th Street.
Stage 2 active. Phased closures of 167 St and 165 St. Through fall 2026.
Rehabilitation active. One lane each direction.
Clearance: 3.2 metres only. Tall vehicles will not fit. Use Walterdale Bridge instead.
No incidents reported. Normal travel times south to Nisku and Leduc.
✈️ YEG AIRPORT — NORMAL — No incidents reported.
📰 120 km/h PILOT ACTIVE — Speed limit pilot on 22km stretch south of Leduc.
Edmonton has 109 active road construction projects in 2026. Mayor Knack is asking residents for patience. The city is using round-the-clock closures at select intersections to speed completion.
The biggest sporting event on the planet comes to North America — and Canada is a host nation. 48 teams. 104 matches. Opens June 11 in Mexico City.
🏆 Defending champion: Argentina | 🏟️ Final: MetLife Stadium, NJ — July 19 | 📺 TSN and CTV in Canada
Full World Cup Schedule → fifa.comThe Green and Gold are back. The Elks look to build on a strong 2025 finish under Head Coach Mark Kilam.
⚠️ Always confirm times at goelks.com before attending.
Elks Schedule & Tickets → goelks.comEdmonton's top baseball team plays in the West Coast League at historic RE/MAX Field — the river valley ballpark with its own 34-foot Green Monster.
📍 RE/MAX Field — 10233 96 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Riverhawks Schedule & Tickets →Two incredible games to open the series. Vegas won Game 1. Carolina won Game 2 in overtime. Series now shifts to Las Vegas.
📺 Canada — CBC, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
Full Schedule → nhl.com⚠️ Verify current standings at mlb.com/bluejays.
Full Jays Schedule → mlb.com/bluejaysThe biggest sporting event on the planet is here. Canada plays their home opener Friday June 12 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The whole country is watching.
Full schedule → fifa.comWorld-class acrobatics, stunning visuals, and electrifying performances. Last week to catch the all-new 2026 production. A great family outing.
exploreedmonton.com →One of country music's biggest rising stars comes to Edmonton this Saturday. Don't sleep on this one.
Tickets → ticketmaster.caLast week of this nine-day festival celebrating new and contemporary music across Edmonton venues.
Check tickets → ticketmaster.caNE-YO & Akon — Rogers Place, June 19 | Bonnie Raitt — Jubilee Auditorium, June 22–23
All Edmonton Shows → ticketmaster.caLocal vendors, food, community. Thursdays 4–8pm at 108 Avenue and Sundays 11am–3pm at 102 Avenue. Running all summer.
124grandmarket.com →After a 2025 fire, the Heritage Village is back open for the 2026 season. Open Wednesday–Sunday 10am–5pm.
ukrainianvillage.ca →The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace both iconic bridges over the next 10–15 years. It would cost over $1 billion to keep the High Level Bridge operational over 75 years.
edmonton.ca →A new substation and transmission lines near Fort Road and the Yellowhead Freeway starting this summer. One of Edmonton's largest power grid upgrades ever. Completion expected by 2029.
epcor.com →New cargo facility at Edmonton International Airport supported by federal and provincial funding. Designed to boost freight capacity and create approximately 400 jobs in the region.
edmontonairports.com →The province announced a $200 million grant targeting Kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year.
alberta.ca →Edmonton's outdoor pools began opening May 20. Pools are free to enter this year. Vending machines available at Mill Creek, Queen Elizabeth, and Borden Pool.
Full pool schedule → edmonton.ca →Edmonton summers are short and beautiful — but Alberta summers come with real health risks. Check these before heading outside.
Alberta's summer UV is intense. UV 3–5 is moderate, 6–7 high, 8+ very high. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat on any day above UV 5.
Live UV forecast for Edmonton → weather.gc.ca →The AQHI runs from 1 to 10. Below 3 is low risk. 4–6 moderate. 7 and above high risk. During wildfire season, the AQHI can jump from 3 to 10+ within hours.
Live Alberta Air Quality Map → airquality.alberta.ca →Alberta wildfire season runs May through September. Fire bans can be declared with little notice. Always check before lighting any outdoor fire.
Alberta Wildfire Status → | Current Fire Bans →Real-time UV index, AQHI air quality, severe weather alerts, and wildfire smoke notifications for your exact location. Available on iOS and Android. Search WeatherCAN — free.
Trails open. Patios returning. Farmers markets started. The city is alive.
Canada is a host nation. First game June 12 in Toronto. Watch parties across Edmonton.
K-Days. Heritage Days. Folk Fest. Taste of Edmonton. Everything Edmonton summer.
Welcome to one of Canada's best cities. Everything you need — in plain English with real links.
| Topic | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Population | Over 1 million — Alberta's capital city |
| Sales Tax | 5% GST only — no provincial tax — lowest in Canada |
| Weather | Summers +30°C. Winters -40°C. Both survivable. |
| Healthcare | Free for residents. Apply immediately. |
| Emergency | 911 for police, fire, ambulance. 811 for medical advice. |
| Winter Tip | Car needs a block heater. Plug in below -15°C. |
| Summer Tip | Check UV and air quality daily. Wildfire smoke can arrive fast. |
Canada's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen opens this summer at River Cree Resort & Casino, just west of Edmonton on Enoch Cree Nation. Targeting July 2026 opening.
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