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Late June's heavy rain pushed the North Saskatchewan River to high, unsafe levels and closed several river valley trails. Environment Canada shows no active flood or high streamflow alerts as of this morning, and river levels have been trending back down — but some low-lying trails and access points may still be affected. Check the City's trail cautions and closures map before heading down, especially near sandbars and river access points. Rural areas east and south — Lac Ste. Anne County, Beaver County, Tofield — should still confirm local status.
📰 120 km/h PILOT ACTIVE — Hwy 2 / Nisku corridor.
🛣️ 511.alberta.ca for live conditions.
Lane reductions between 159 Street and Anthony Henday Drive. 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.
Active construction closing roads and altering bus routes throughout Twin Brooks. Prepare for commute delays.
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.
🛣️ Live Alberta Road Map · 511 Edmonton · City Road Schedule
Saskatchewan got their revenge on home turf last week — Trevor Harris and Tommy Stevens (three touchdowns) led the Roughriders to a 28-26 win over Edmonton at Commonwealth Stadium, splitting the season series between the CFL West's top two teams. Cody Fajardo kept it close late, finding T.J. Luther for a fourth-quarter score, but the Elks came up just short. Edmonton is now 6-2 — still their best start in years and still holding a share of first place in the West — as they head into Week 10.
📺 Watch on TSN | 📻 880 CHED
The August 3 trade deadline has come and gone — the defending AL Champions head into the stretch run with a healthier arm bank than they had a few weeks ago: aces Dylan Cease and Max Scherzer are both back from the IL, and Shane Bieber has rejoined the rotation.
The Stingers host provincial rival Calgary Surge on Sunday, July 26 at the Edmonton Expo Centre — and fans get free K-Days gate admission with their Stingers ticket. A great way to close out the K-Days run with some live basketball.
Nothing new since the Nurse-for-Mukhamadullin trade and draft class — offseason moves holding steady. Oilers news → nhl.com/oilers
📍 Gallagher Park | 🎟️ Tickets vary
Four days of music on the hill — one of the city's biggest summer traditions, and it's happening right now. Full lineup and ticket info at the link.
📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown | 💵 Free
Edmonton's annual celebration of Caribbean arts, music, and culture — performances, exhibitions, and a fully licensed party downtown.
All three of the city's big late-July/long-weekend festivals have now wrapped for the year — thanks for a great summer, Edmonton. Folk Fest and Cariwest are carrying the torch this week.
📍 Rice Howard Way, Downtown | 💵 Free
Live music, local artists, patio energy every Saturday from June 20 to September 19. Downtown Edmonton at its best. Free, fun, community.
📍 124 Street | 💵 Free
Local vendors, food, community. Thursdays 4–8 PM at 108 Ave. Sundays 11 AM–3 PM at 102 Ave. Running all summer.
Edmonton's next great local spot — featured to thousands of YEG residents. YEG Hub features one local Edmonton restaurant each week. We tell your story, you get discovered. DM us on Instagram or Facebook to get featured.
Halal Afghan & Turkish Cuisine · 13720 50 Street NW. Fresh on the scene — authentic Afghan and Turkish dishes in a warm, welcoming spot.
Family-Made Gelato & Sorbet · 4513 101st St NW. Forty years of family recipes, now in a real storefront — opened June 5 and already a neighbourhood favourite.
Smoothie Bowls · Whyte Avenue. From weekend market pop-up to permanent home — Edmonton's smoothie bowl scene keeps growing.
Restaurant & Cocktail Bar · 11026 Jasper Ave NW. One of Edmonton's most anticipated new openings of the summer.
Korean Fried Chicken · 10418 124 St NW. Double-fried, soy-garlic glazed Korean fried chicken.
Turkish Coffee & Pastries · 4460 Calgary Trail NW.
Roman-Inspired · From the team behind Rosso and Bianco.
Japanese Omakase · 2846 James Mowatt Trail SW. Intimate 10-seat setting.
River Cree Resort · Canada's first Gordon Ramsay restaurant opens this summer.
Know a new spot opening in Edmonton? Tell us →
Edmonton's newest off-leash area just opened right downtown — built on former gravel parking lots between 106 and 108 Street, Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue. Fully lit and fully fenced.
169 acres of off-leash freedom along the North Saskatchewan River. One of the largest dog parks in Canada.
A quieter off-leash option in Edmonton's river valley system.
Edmonton's most community-focused run group. Every Sunday at 10 AM, relaxed 5km loop.
Tuesday evenings — 6:30 PM. Volunteer-led, inclusive, welcoming to all paces.
Known for its energy, diversity, and genuine sense of connection.
Wednesdays 6 PM & Saturdays 8:30 AM. Time-based intervals for all abilities.
The City of Edmonton is ending its 30-year contract with TransEd 25 years early. ETS takes over operations over the next one to two years.
Edmonton church properties could be converted to affordable housing under a new $2-million City program.
A new substation and transmission lines near Fort Road, completion expected by 2029.
New cargo facility designed to boost freight capacity, ~400 jobs in the region.
New restaurant opening? Event we missed? Tell us on the YEG Hub Facebook page.
No extreme heat response or air quality advisory in effect this week — daytime highs are sitting in the comfortable high-teens to low-20s°C range with a mix of sun and cloud, and air quality is reading Low Risk. Good conditions for Folk Fest, Cariwest, and anything else you've got planned outdoors.
Alberta's summer UV is intense. UV 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8+ very high.
AQHI runs 1–10. Below 3 low risk. 4–6 moderate. 7+ high risk.
Alberta wildfire season runs May–September. Fire bans can be declared with little notice.
Free government app — UV index, AQHI, severe weather alerts, wildfire smoke notifications.
K-Days, Taste of Edmonton, and Heritage Festival have all wrapped for the year. Folk Fest and Cariwest are on right now. Patios open. River valley trails calling.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Aug 6–9). Cariwest (Aug 7–9). More late-summer picks — full guide coming soon.
| 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. |
✈️ Edmonton Tourism · 🏟️ Rogers Place · 🛍️ West Edmonton Mall · 🚌 ETS Trip Planner · ✈️ YEG Airport
Canada's first Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen opens this summer at River Cree Resort & Casino, just west of Edmonton on Enoch Cree Nation.
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