Here are my weekly Edmonton notes:
- Duncan has a good collection of links related to the recent arena news.
- To me at least, it seemed like Edmonton’s homicide rate was in the news quite a bit this week. Don’t miss David Staples’ column on the subject, or Lorne Gunter’s column from today. We should be hearing from EPS Chief Rod Knecht this week.
- Over 12 kilometers of new on-street bicycle routes are now ready for cyclists, and there’s 6 more kilometers to be completed by the end of the month.
- The Alberta Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling this week, dismissing legal action brought against the City regarding Lucy, the elephant at the Valley Zoo.
- The Heritage Festival saw more than 310,000 attendees last weekend, which was better than expected. Capital EX did not fare as well this year, with attendance at 713,546. That’s the lowest since 2006 when the festival was rebranded (see more data here).
- Permanent public washrooms are finally coming to Whyte Avenue.
- According to the City, mosquito counts are down even though this historically would have been the peak season for the little buggers in our city.
- Metro Cinema reopened in the Garneau Theatre this week. The official opening is being planned for September 16.
- EPCOR announced its quarterly results on Friday.
- Congratulations to local company Cleankeys Inc. on closing a Series-A financing round of $5 million!
- Bad news for drivers: access to northbound Anthony Henday Drive from the Whitemud will be closed until October 7. On the plus side, the new interchange at Lessard Road and Anthony Henday Drive is now open.
- Hot on the heels of the BMO ‘63 demolition, Paula has the scoop on Sylvancroft, “one of the most beautiful, most romantic, most storied heritage properties in Edmonton.” Will it too, disappear?
- ENTS held an open house today – the Journal has a recap.
- For more headlines from the past week, check out theedmontonian.com.
- Edmonton Next Gen is looking for presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 11. The deadline to apply is August 12!
- Here is Sharon’s latest City Market report.
- The Kaleido Festival is coming up in September, and you can already download the festival program.
- Words with Friends 2 is taking place on Wednesday evening.
- Our summer festival season continues with my favorite of the year – Fringeopolis begins Thursday in Old Strathcona!
- Also Thursday, Latitude 53’s Summer Rooftop Patio Series continues.
- The Capitals are in action at Telus Field on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday against the Yuma Scorpions.
- On Sunday afternoon the Fort Lauderdale Strikers are in town to take on FC Edmonton at Foote Field.
- For more upcoming events, check out ShareEdmonton.
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