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Happy Victoria Day, Edmonton!
Hope you squeezed every last drop out of this long weekend. The news did not take the holiday off, so grab your coffee and let us catch you up on everything you need to know heading into the week.💛
One Edmonton Councillor Has a Very Canadian Idea for a Street Sign
While separatism debates swirl at the legislature, one city councillor is fighting back with a street sign.
Councillor Michael Janz is submitting an application to rename the portion of 99th Avenue beside the Alberta legislature to Forever Canadian Avenue, right in the heart of the tourist stretch where school groups and visitors walk daily.
He says the looming spectre of separation is creating real economic uncertainty for Edmonton and the province, and wants a permanent, visible reminder of how many Albertans want to stay.
The Forever Canadian petition gathered over 400,000 verified signatures. The legislature still has not decided whether to put a separation question to a referendum this fall.
Would you walk down Forever Canadian Avenue? Tell us in the comments.
⚽ Edmonton Is Getting Its Own Piece of World Cup Fever This June
While the FIFA World Cup is heading to Toronto and Vancouver, Edmonton is not being left out.
Canada's men's national team will play a pre-tournament friendly against Uzbekistan on June 1 at Commonwealth Stadium, the first national team match in Edmonton since 2021.
That 2021 game against Mexico drew 44,212 fans in frigid conditions for a World Cup qualifier. This one comes with much better weather and a team headed to the actual tournament.
The June 1 match is expected to generate $21 million in economic impact for the city.
Are you getting tickets? Drop a comment.
Canada Now Has a Confirmed Hantavirus Case. One of the High-Risk Nine Is from Alberta.
What was presumptive last week is now officially confirmed.
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed Sunday that the Yukon resident isolating in B.C. has tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus, linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
The patient's partner tested negative. A third traveller was moved to hospital as a precaution. Nine Canadians, including one Albertan, remain under high-risk monitoring.
The Andes strain can spread person to person, which is what makes it different. Public health officials say risk to the general public remains low.
Are you following this story closely? What questions do you still have?
China Told Canada's MPs to Stay Away From Taiwan. One Just Went Anyway.
Conservative MP Michael Chong made a deliberate point on Sunday, and China noticed.
Chong arrived in Taipei on Sunday despite a recent warning from China's ambassador that visits by Canadian parliamentarians would damage the new Canada-China strategic partnership announced after PM Carney met with President Xi.
China's embassy in Ottawa issued a formal condemnation calling the visit a wrong message supporting Taiwan independence.
Chong said Canada does not take direction from foreign governments about where its MPs can travel, adding that staying silent in the face of intimidation only emboldens authoritarianism.
Where do you stand on this one? Drop your thoughts below.
Trump Is Telling Iran the Clock Has Run Out
The ceasefire that was already on life support just got a hard deadline.
President Trump posted Sunday warning Iran there will be nothing left of them if they do not move fast on a peace deal, his strongest language yet.
Reports from national security sources indicate Trump has discussed potential military strike timelines with advisors, with some scenarios as early as this coming weekend. No final decision has been made.
Brent crude remains elevated above $105 per barrel. A prolonged conflict keeps global oil prices high, which flows directly into Alberta energy revenues.
This story is far from over. Are you watching?
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Day ⬇2° lower than historical avg, Night ↔Same as historical avg.
🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Monday May 18th
Edmonton is waking up to a clear and crisp Victoria Day with a high of around 16°C and mostly sunny skies. There is a 30 percent chance of afternoon showers, so if you are heading to a patio or a park, keep a light jacket handy just in case.
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Your CFO opens Slack. There's a weekly Stripe revenue recap in #finance with a churned-accounts flag and a net-new breakdown. She didn't ask for it.
Your head of product opens Slack. There's a GitHub summary in private channel: PRs merged, PRs stale, Linear tickets that moved. He didn't ask for it.
Your marketing lead opens Slack. There's a Google Ads performance comparison in private channel, with a note: "Meta CPA crept up 18% this week. Might be worth pausing the broad match campaign." She didn't ask for it either.
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Saturday through May long Weeked (May 16–18)
🌸 MayDaze Carnival 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–18 · ⏰ All weekend · 📍 Mill Woods Town Centre, Edmonton
A family carnival with ~50 rides, games, and fair food.🌸 Museum of Illusions 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–18 · ⏰ Mall hours · 📍 West Edmonton Mall
A new interactive illusion exhibit that opened May 15.🌸 Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Westbury Theatre, Edmonton
24th annual festival of short plays for kids 12 and under.🌸 SpringFest 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16 · ⏰ Afternoon · 📍 Manning Town Centre, Edmonton
Free family afternoon with games, treats, and prizes.🌸 Edmonton Stingers vs. Vancouver Bandits 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16 · ⏰ 7:00 PM · 📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre Arena
A home basketball game for the Edmonton Stingers.🌸 YEGPin Pinball and Arcade Expo 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–17 · ⏰ Event hours · 📍 Millennium Place, Sherwood Park
Large arcade & pinball expo just east of Edmonton.🌸 City of Edmonton Splash Day & ‘Free Willy’ 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 17 · ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM · 📍 Rooftop fountain, City Hall
Free fountain turn-on with entertainment and games.🌸 Stand-Up Show at Grindstone Theatre 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–18 · ⏰ Friday nights (and continuing weekends) · 📍 Grindstone Theatre, Edmonton
Weekly stand-up featuring comics from CBC, CTV, and festivals.🌸 Friendship Stand-Up Show at Rapid Fire Theatre 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–18 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Rapid Fire Theatre, Edmonton
Improvisers + stand-up comedians sharing the stage.🌸 Orcas: Our Shared Future Exhibit 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 16–18 · ⏰ Museum hours · 📍 Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton
Interactive exhibit with life-size orcas, fossils, and Indigenous art.
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Victoria Day long weekend verdict, Edmonton. Which camp are you in?
A) BBQ fired up. Grill marks earned. Weekend complete. 🔥
B) Patio all the way. Let someone else do the cooking. 🍻
Let us know who is actually firing up that grill.