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Happy Sunday Edmonton and neighbour towns!
The storm that Issue 87 warned you about showed up right on schedule. Sunday in Edmonton is a full rain day with wind gusts up to 60 km/h, so wherever you are reading this, stay dry. While you settle in with something warm, let us catch you up on a big Friday in Alberta, a Folk Fest lineup worth getting excited about, and a military crossing in Lebanon that has not happened since 2006.💛
Thousands of Albertans Marched on Friday. This Is What They Were Telling the Government.
The Alberta Federation of Labour brought people out in force on May 29, with thousands joining "Fight Back Now" rallies across 20 cities and towns including a march through downtown Edmonton.
AFL president Gil McGowan said the UCP is running "an agenda Albertans didn't vote for," with healthcare cuts, education pressures and the separation referendum all drawing people out.
Organizers called Friday the start of a longer campaign, not a one-off protest.
If you were downtown and caught the march, today's issue is a good place to share what you saw.
Folk Fest Just Announced Its 2026 Lineup and Edmonton, It Is a Good One
The 48th annual Edmonton Folk Music Festival revealed its full lineup on May 29 with some real names on the bill.
Nathaniel Rateliff, Corb Lund, Cat Power, Of Monsters and Men and Arrested Development headline four days at Gallagher Park, August 6 to 9.
Tickets go on sale June 6, online only. Indigenous artists Tia Wood, Julian Taylor and Brianna Lizotte are also performing.
Save the date and set a reminder for June 6 before those tickets move.
The Storm Is No Longer Coming. It Is Here.
Environment Canada upgraded to formal rainfall warnings for Alberta on Saturday, and some communities are already dealing with the consequences.
Low-lying trails and areas in Lake Louise are already flooded and temporary flood barriers are being deployed in Banff as river levels rise fast.
Up to 150mm of rain is possible by Wednesday. Premier Smith says the province is ready but notes flood risk is not at 2013 levels.
Check the basement, move what needs moving, and keep an eye on road conditions before heading out.
Carolina Just Ended Montreal's Run. The Stanley Cup Final Is Vegas vs Carolina Starting June 2.
The last Canadian team standing is out. Carolina beat Montreal 6-1 in Game 5 on Friday night to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.
The Vegas Golden Knights wait on the other side after winning the Western Conference Finals.
Game 1 is June 2. With no Canadian team left, Alberta hockey fans get to pick a villain and a hero.
Drop a comment below: are you riding with Vegas or cheering for Carolina to keep the Cup away from them?
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Israeli Forces Just Crossed Into Lebanon Beyond a Line That Has Held Since 2006
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Israeli forces pushed past the Litani River into southern Lebanon on Saturday, reaching the outskirts of Nabatieh, one of the country's largest southern cities.
Lebanese military sources confirmed the crossing. Israel appears to be trying to encircle Nabatieh and cut off Hezbollah supply lines from the west. 14 people were killed in strikes on May 29.
Hezbollah responded by firing rockets at northern Israel. The last time Israeli ground forces crossed the Litani was during the 2006 war.
This is a significant escalation in a conflict that has been building for months.
YOUR TURN 💌
Sunday is a great day to hit reply. What story from this week stuck with you most? The AFL march, the flood warnings, the Folk Fest lineup or something else entirely?
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ⬇9° lower than historical avg, Night ⬆2° higher than historical avg.
🌤️ Edmonton Weather - Sunday May 30th
Heavy rain and wind today with a high of 13°C and gusts up to 60 km/h. This is the first day of what could be several days of significant rainfall across Alberta, so keep an eye on road conditions, especially if you are heading south or east of the city.
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📅 Events Happening This Week in Edmonton
Sunday May 31
🌸 Edmonton International Cat Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 31 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Edmonton
A cat-themed citywide festival.
🌸 Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Fair 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 31 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Leduc
The rodeo and fair wraps up on Saturday.
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 31 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · 📍 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
Open Saturday as part of its regular Fri–Sun schedule.
🌸 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 31 · ⏰ 8:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10310 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Edmonton’s original market, open Saturdays year-round.
🌸 Callingwood Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 May 31 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 69 Avenue & 177 Street, Edmonton
A Saturday version of the west Edmonton market is not listed; this market is Sunday only, so I’m leaving it out of the live Saturday picks.
Monday June 1st
🌸 Callingwood Farmers’ Market KiDZONE 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 1 · ⏰ Market hours · 📍 Callingwood Farmers’ Market, Edmonton
A kid-focused activity at the west Edmonton market.
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 1 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · 📍 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
A year-round Sunday market with produce, baked goods, and more.
🌸 Callingwood Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 1 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 69 Avenue & 177 Street, Edmonton
One of Edmonton’s largest outdoor Sunday markets.
🌸 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 1 · ⏰ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · 📍 10310 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Edmonton’s original year-round Sunday market.
🌸 Mame’s Share Kitchen Patio Party 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 1 · ⏰ 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · 📍 Edmonton
A daytime patio event listed on the Edmonton Events Calendar.
Tuesday June 2nd
🌸 Beverly Towne Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 2 · ⏰ 3:00 PM–7:00 PM · 📍 Riverview Crossing Shopping Centre, Edmonton
A Tuesday evening east Edmonton farmers’ market.
🌸 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 2 · ⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · 📍 3696 97 Street NW, Edmonton
A year-round market open Tuesday.
🌸 Edmonton Events Calendar listings 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 2 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 Edmonton
The calendar shows workshops, live music, and community events on this date.
🌸 West Edmonton Mall events 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 2 · ⏰ Varies · 📍 West Edmonton Mall
Ongoing venue programming and entertainment.
🌸 Lamont Farmers Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 June 2 · ⏰ 4:00 PM–7:00 PM · 📍 Lamont Recreation Centre, Lamont
A Wednesday regional market east of Edmonton
Bet You Did Not Know 🤔
Here is your Sunday fact. Take a guess before you scroll.
Edmonton is the northernmost city in North America with a population of over one million people.
That is right. Not Minneapolis. Not Winnipeg. Edmonton sits further north than any other major North American city its size, which makes all those people who moved here from Vancouver even more impressive.
What is one thing about Edmonton that still surprises you even after living here? Drop it in the comments.