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K Days opens its gates today for a ten day run, so it is shaping up to be a lively one out there. In this issue, Alberta opens a bike lane complaint line, a grandson shares a tender tribute to the grandparents he lost this week, and we say goodbye to a beloved screen legend.
K Days Opens Today at the Expo Centre
What is happening at K Days this year?
The midway lights up again today as K Days kicks off its ten day run at Edmonton EXPO Centre, running through July 26.
The 2026 food lineup includes a donut poutine and plenty of other over the top fair eats.
Headline concerts include Mother Mother, Pennywise, The Beaches and more throughout the run.
Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes, this one goes for ten days straight.
Alberta Sets Up a Bike Lane Complaint Line
Why did Alberta launch a bike lane complaint line?
The province opened an online portal for Albertans to flag bike lanes they think are underused, hurting local business or slowing down emergency crews.
It comes ahead of legislation this fall that would give the province more power over municipal bike lanes.
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen is now meeting directly with bike lane protesters after the portal launched.
Whichever side of the bike lane debate you land on, this one is worth watching this fall.
Grandson Honours Grandparents Killed in North Edmonton Fire
Who were the victims of the north Edmonton apartment fire?
Lali Toor set up a memorial for his grandparents, Surinderjit Kaur Bhandal, 82, and Major Singh Bhandal, 85, who died when a car crash ruptured a gas line and sparked the explosion and fire at their apartment building this week.
The couple moved to Canada from India 30 years ago and lived in the building the entire time.
Toor said he wants them remembered for who they were, not just for how they died.
Take a moment today for a couple who called this city home for three decades.
Edmonton Police Lay Hate Motivated Hit and Run Charges
What happened in the Edmonton hate motivated hit and run?
A 37 year old woman is facing charges after police say she deliberately struck a Muslim woman with her vehicle in a north Edmonton parking lot while making racist and xenophobic comments.
She is charged with assault with a weapon and criminal hit and run, and turned herself in to police.
She is due in court in early August.
A hard story, and a reminder of why charges like these matter.
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Carney Says Gordie Howe Bridge Tolls Stay Canadian Until the Debt Is Repaid
Will Canada share Gordie Howe Bridge tolls with the US?
Prime Minister Carney confirmed Canada will not split Gordie Howe Bridge tolls with the US until the 6.4 billion dollars Canada fronted for construction is repaid.
The bridge is set to open July 27 after months of delays.
Once the debt is repaid, the deal is to split net revenues for 15 years, though early revenue is expected to be modest or even negative as traffic ramps up.
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WestJet Flight Attendants Vote 99 Percent in Favour of Strike
Could WestJet flight attendants go on strike?
About 4,400 WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 percent in favour of a strike that could ground Canada's second largest airline as early as August 2.
Wages and unpaid ground work are the main sticking points in negotiations.
Either side must give 72 hours notice before any job action begins.
Worth keeping an eye on if you have travel plans around the August long weekend.
Sam Neill's Cause of Death Revealed as Pneumonia
How did Jurassic Park star Sam Neill die?
The Jurassic Park and The Piano star's longtime agent confirmed he died of pneumonia, speaking out days after his death to correct what he called inaccurate reporting.
Neill had recently celebrated being cancer free after beating non Hodgkin lymphoma through CAR T cell therapy.
Tributes have poured in from across the film world for the beloved New Zealand actor.
A tough loss for anyone who grew up loving his films.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Today, Friday July 17
🎭 Magpie Collection Dance Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 13 to 26 · ⏰ Festival hours · 📍 Edmonton
A dance festival featuring short works by multiple choreographers.
🎡 K Days 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 17 to 26 · ⏰ 11am to 11pm daily · 📍 Edmonton EXPO Centre
Ten days of rides, food and headline concerts kick off today.
🌸 Taste of Edmonton 🎟️ Details
🗓 July 16–26 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–10:00/11:00 PM · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmontontasteofedm+1
🌸 ICE District Summer of Soccer 🎟️ Details
🗓 All July · ⏰ Match times vary · 📍 ICE District Plaza & Fan Park, Edmontonicedistrict
🌸 Edmonton Elks “Dog Days of Summer” vs BC Lions 🎟️ Details
🗓 Fri Jul 17 · ⏰ Evening kickoff · 📍 Commonwealth Stadium, Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 ICE District World Cup Watch Party 🎟️ Details
🗓 Fri Jul 17–Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ Match times vary · 📍 ICE District Plaza & Fan Park, Edmontonicedistrict
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Fri–Sun Jul 17–19 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Fri/Sun), 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Sat) · 📍 3696 97 St NW, Edmontonedmonton+1
Saturday July 18
🌸 Chalk it Up! 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Morning–midday · 📍 Blue Quill Park, Edmontonfamilyfuncanada
🌸 Pigmonton Days 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Rosie’s Best Friends Farm Sanctuary, Rich Valleyfamilyfuncanada
🌸 Family Fun Day & Scavenger Hunt 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Beside Miller’s Ice Cream, Fort Saskatchewanfamilyfuncanada
🌸 The Corgi Derby 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Century Mile Racetrack & Casino, near Edmonton Int’l Airportfamilyfuncanada
🌸 Leduc West Antique Society Annual Exposition – Day 1 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Leduc West Antique Society, Calmar areafamilyfuncanada+1
🌸 Wedding Weekend at Fort Edmonton Park – Day 1 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Fort Edmonton Park, Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Disney Movie Month – Inside Out 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 10:00 AM (doors 9:00 AM) · 📍 Capitol Theatre, Fort Edmonton Park, Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Reel Family Cinema – Spy Kids 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 12:45 PM · 📍 Metro Cinema, Garneau, Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Indigo Summer Play Days – Pokémon Card Event 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM · 📍 Indigo stores, Edmonton areaedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Currents Car Show 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · 📍 Currents, southwest Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Jaws at the Lake (Shark Tale + Jaws) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 Lakefront Park, Sylvan Lakefamilyfuncanada
🌸 Downtown Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ ~10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 104 St & Jasper Ave, Edmontonedmonton
🌸 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market (Saturday) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmontonedmonton+1
🌸 South Common Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ Seasonal hours · 📍 150 Karl Clark Rd, Edmontoninfoedmonton
🌸 St. Albert Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 Downtown St. Albertedmonton+1
🌸 Spruce Grove Market at the Elevator 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · 📍 120 Railway Ave, Spruce Groveedifyedmonton
🌸 Stony Plain Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sat Jul 18 · ⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 📍 5008 51 Ave, Stony Plain Community Centreedifyedmonton
Sunday July 19
🌸 Leduc West Antique Society Annual Exposition – Day 2 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · 📍 Leduc West Antique Society, Calmar areafamilyfuncanada+1
🌸 Design Lab Sundays – Make Your Own Journal 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–11:30 AM · 📍 Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmontonedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Michaels Drop‑In Crafting – Frozen Friendly Pots 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM · 📍 Michaels stores, Edmonton areaedmontonplaygrounds.substack
🌸 Christmas in July Big Rig Show & Shine 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Blackjacks Roadhouse, Niskufamilyfuncanada
🌸 National Ice Cream Day Ideas 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Various ice‑cream spots, Edmontonfamilyfuncanada
🌸 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market (Sunday) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10310 83 Ave NW, Edmontonosfm+1
🌸 Century Park Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10915 23 Ave NW, Edmontonedmonton+1
🌸 124 Grand Market (Sunday) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 102 Ave & 124 St, Edmontonedmonton+1
🌸 Miller Crossing Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ ~11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 14339 50 St NW, Edmontonmcfarmersmarket+1
🌸 Morinville Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Jul 19 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 Morinville (104 St area)edifyedmonton
STORY CORNER 📖
There is a woman named Carol who has gone to K Days on opening day for thirty one years straight, rain or shine, ever since her late husband proposed to her on the Ferris wheel back in 1995. She still rides it every year, alone now, and says she can feel him next to her for those two minutes at the top. This year her granddaughter is riding along for the first time.
K Days opens today, and somewhere in that midway crowd there is probably a Carol of your own. A ritual, a ride, a memory that keeps coming back around every July.
Got a story like that? Hit reply, we would love to hear it and maybe share it in a future issue.