Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
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July 24, 2026
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art; a moment in history from 1979; and more headlines and happenings
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- 31°C: Sunny in the morning and early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Fog patches becoming local smoke in the morning. High 31. Humidex 34. UV index 7 or high. (forecast)
- 36-34: The Edmonton Elks defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders on July 23. (details)
- 7:05pm: The Edmonton Riverhawks play the first in a three-game series against the Kelowna Falcons at RE/MAX Field. Their second game is July 25 at 7:05pm, and the third game is July 26 at 1:05pm. (details)
- 7:30pm: The Edmonton Stingers play the Calgary Surge at WinSport Event Centre. (details)
- 4pm, July 26: The Stingers play the Surge at Edmonton EXPO Centre. (details)
Headlines: July 24, 2026
Edmonton extends extreme heat response; city officials warn against leaving animals in hot vehicles; summer festivals coping with Edmonton's unpredictable summer weather
A moment in history: July 24, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.
Happenings: July 24, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
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