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Happy Tuesday, Edmonton!!
If you were watching last night you know, Kapanen delivered when it mattered most and the Oilers are up one in the series. Today's issue has that full recap, plus some news every Albertan will have an opinion on and a global story that could reshape oil prices by Thursday. Here we go. 💛
🏒 Kapanen Scored With 1:54 Left and the Oilers Won Game 1 in a Thriller. Here Is Everything That Happened.
Oil Country, that was worth staying up for.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 remaining in the third period to give the Oilers a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 at Rogers Place. Kapanen took a feed from Vasily Podkolzin behind the net and beat Lukas Dostal glove side with a one-timer to end it
Leon Draisaitl played in his first game since March 15, logging 22 minutes and picking up two assists. Jason Dickinson also returned from injury and scored twice, including the tying goal at 11:30 of the third. Connor Ingram made 23 saves in net for Edmonton
Troy Terry scored twice for Anaheim and Leo Carlsson also had a goal. The Ducks gave the Oilers everything they could handle for 58 minutes. Game 2 is Wednesday night at Rogers Place
The Oilers trailed and found a way. That is exactly the kind of playoff character this team needs to go all the way. Game 2 is Wednesday night. Are you watching? 🏒
🐘 Lucy the Elephant Is Staying at the Edmonton Valley Zoo. Two Councillors Say Moving Her Now Could Kill Her.
Edmonton's most famous resident is not going anywhere.
City councillors Jon Morgan and Erin Rutherford released a joint statement Monday saying Lucy should remain at the Edmonton Valley Zoo after consulting with specialists and zoo staff. Their conclusion was clear — relocating the 50-year-old elephant at this stage of her life poses serious health risks, and experts warned she could die in transit
Lucy has lived at the Edmonton Valley Zoo since 1977. She has a chronic respiratory condition that makes her vulnerable to stress and the physical demands of transport. The Jane Goodall Institute previously reviewed her care and confirmed that keeping her in Edmonton is in her best interest
The debate over Lucy's future has run for decades and still divides animal welfare advocates. The City's 2025 master plan confirmed the zoo will not acquire any further elephants after Lucy, and construction on expanded indoor and outdoor habitat upgrades for her is underway in 2026
Whatever your view on the broader debate, the message from the councillors and the medical team is consistent — at 50 years old, this is Lucy's home and moving her now is more risk than care. What do you think Edmonton should do to give her the best life she can have here?
🏗️ The Lewis Farms Recreation Centre Is Now Projected to Cost $343 Million. That Is $32 Million Over the Original Plan.
Edmonton residents have been waiting a long time for this one.
The Lewis Farms Recreation Centre, one of the most anticipated new community facilities in the city's west end, is now projected to cost $343 million, up from the original $311 million estimate. The city began planning the facility back in 2005 and construction started in 2023
The project has already been scaled back during the planning process, with a bouldering wall and a larger pool removed to control costs. City councillors are set to debate the latest cost increase on April 28. Construction is scheduled to finish in 2027 with the facility opening in fall 2028
Cost overruns on major city projects are not new in Edmonton, but a $32 million blowout on a community rec centre will be a tough sell at the April 28 meeting, particularly as the city navigates broader budget pressures
West Edmonton residents have waited 20 years for this facility. The question at council on April 28 will be whether to stay the course or make further cuts. What matters most to you in a facility like this?
⏰ Alberta Is Ending the Twice-Yearly Time Change. Legislation Is Coming to Lock In Permanent Daylight Time.
Every single Albertan has an opinion on this one.
Premier Danielle Smith confirmed Monday that the provincial government plans to table legislation to end the spring and fall time change and remain on permanent daylight saving time year round. The announcement means Albertans will not be changing their clocks again once the legislation passes
Alberta has debated this move for years and held a 2021 referendum in which 93 percent of Albertans who voted said they wanted to eliminate the time change. The province had been waiting for alignment with neighbouring jurisdictions including BC and Saskatchewan before acting, but is now moving on its own
The main concern with staying on permanent daylight time is that winter mornings become very dark. Edmonton in December would not see sunrise until close to 9:30 AM. Supporters argue the health and safety benefits of consistent time outweigh the dark mornings
No more groggy Sunday clock changes. No more debate about which direction to set the clocks. How do you feel about permanent daylight time, Edmonton? 👇
🌍 The Iran Ceasefire Expires Tomorrow. Talks Are Uncertain, Trump Is Threatening Renewed Strikes and Oil Prices Are Climbing.
Wednesday just became the most important day of the week for global markets — and your gas tank.
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran expires Wednesday evening Washington time. Trump said Monday it is "highly unlikely" he will extend it if no deal is reached. VP JD Vance is heading to Islamabad to lead a second round of talks, but Iran has sent mixed signals — its foreign ministry said Monday there are no plans to attend, while senior Iranian officials privately told reporters a delegation is making plans to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday
Only 16 ships traversed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as captains remain cautious. The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in place and will not be lifted until a deal is reached, Trump said. Iran is demanding the immediate release of the seized cargo ship Touska and its crew as a precondition for any talks
For Alberta, this matters directly. If the ceasefire collapses and the Strait stays closed, oil prices climb further and the federal gas tax cut Edmontonians just got on Monday gets eroded at the pump. The next 48 hours will tell us a lot about where this is headed
Wednesday is the day to watch. Alberta's energy revenues, global shipping and peace in the Middle East all hang on whether Vance and Iranian negotiators sit down across the same table.
Edmonton local Weather
Day ⬆ 5° higher than historical avg, Night⬆6° higher than historical avg
🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Tuesday April 21st
Tuesday brings a pleasant 16°C with partly cloudy skies, enjoy it while it lasts. Wednesday drops to 8°C and turns cooler, and by Thursday there is a real chance of snow with temperatures sitting around 5°C. Friday could bring more snow and temperatures hovering near zero. Classic Edmonton spring. 🌤️❄️
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Tuesday, April 21
🎭 Write Night (April 2026) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 21 · ⏰ 7–9 PM · 📍 Mill Creek Signature Theatre (10230 82 Ave NW)
Open mic for writers: poetry, short stories, monologues, and flash fiction. Sign up in advance or wait for spots.🍷 Wine & Palette: Pinot Noir Pairing Night 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 21 · ⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM · 📍 Wine & Co (10235 104 Ave NW)
Sip through three Pinot Noirs paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Learn tasting notes from a sommelier.🎤 Karaoke at The Whiskey Junction 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 21 · ⏰ 8 PM–Late · 📍 The Whiskey Junction (10433 83 Ave NW)
Weekly karaoke night with a rotating DJ and drink specials. Classic and modern hits.🧘 Sound Bath Meditation & Crystal Bowl Healing 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 21 · ⏰ 7 PM · 📍 Lotus Wellness Centre (12504 82 Ave NW)
Guided meditation with crystal singing bowls and gongs. Relax, reset, and recharge.🎮 Board Game Night at Zenith 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 21 · ⏰ 6–10 PM · 📍 Zenith Board Game Cafe (11811 108 St NW)
Over 500 board games, friendly staff to teach you, and snacks on tap. All skill levels welcome.
Wednesday, April 22
🌱 An Introduction to Permaculture with Kenton Zerbin 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 22 · ⏰ 6:30 PM · 📍 Ritchie Community League
A hands-on talk about permaculture basics, ideal for anyone curious about growing more sustainably.🛍️ Lamont Farmers Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 22 · ⏰ 4–7 PM · 📍 Lamont Rec Centre
A midweek local market with fresh produce, baked goods, and regional vendors.🎭 Casey and Diana 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 22 · ⏰ 7:30 PM · 📍 Citadel Theatre - Maclab Theatre
A powerful drama set during Princess Diana’s visit to Casey House during the AIDS crisis.🎟️ Daily Programming & Games 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 22 · ⏰ 12–8 PM · 📍 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Drop-in public programming and games in the heart of downtown Edmonton.Thursday, April 23
🍽️ Hot Chefs Cool bEATS 2026 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 23 · ⏰ 6 PM · 📍 Royal Glenora Club
A chef-driven culinary fundraiser with food, entertainment, and one of Edmonton’s tastiest evenings out.🎭 Shumka: Back to Our Roots 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 23–24 · ⏰ Evening show · 📍 Edmonton area venue
A dance production celebrating Ukrainian movement, culture, and artistry.🎭 Casey and Diana 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 23 · ⏰ 7:30 PM · 📍 Citadel Theatre - Maclab Theatre
Another chance to catch the acclaimed play before its run continues.🏙️ Sustainable Fashion Week (Earth Day programming) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Apr 23 · ⏰ Various times · 📍 Edmonton
Earth Day programming centered on sustainable fashion, community learning, and creative reuse.
🤔 BET YOU DID NOT KNOW
Edmonton's river valley is not just the largest urban park network in North America — it is also home to more than 400 kilometres of maintained trails when you include the full connected system across the city.
But here is the part most people do not know. The river valley system was almost carved up entirely for housing development in the 1970s. A grassroots coalition of Edmontonians fought back, ultimately convincing city council to protect the land as permanent green space. The people who showed up to those meetings are why you can walk from Terwillegar to Cloverdale without crossing a parking lot.
That is not just history. That is Edmonton deciding what kind of city it wanted to be. 💛