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Wednesday's mild and clear — grab the daylight while it lasts.

13°C and partly cloudy today. Sunset's at 8:35, so plan your evening. Some good local news to know.

Wed · Aug 26, 2026 · Live
Wednesday's mild and clear — grab the daylight while it lasts.

Morning. We're sitting at 13°C with partly cloudy skies and a UV index at 6.0, which is high — so if you're spending time outside today, don't skip the sunscreen even though it doesn't feel hot. You've got nearly 14 hours of daylight, so there's real time to work with. Sunset's at 8:35, so if you're thinking of grabbing a walk or sitting outside for a bit after work, you can make it happen.

Roads look clear for your commute — nothing flagged for disruptions today. Standard Wednesday traffic patterns.

Couple of things worth knowing around town. Jim Moore, who founded the Calgary Dream Centre, passed away at 69 — if that organization's meant something to you or someone you know, that's worth acknowledging. On a brighter note, Rajdoot in Mission is back open after loyal customers stepped in to save the Calgary legend. If you've got memories of eating there, seems like you'll get another chance to make some.

If you're thinking about food today, Starbucks dropped their fall menu this week with pumpkin, banana bread, and new chai blends in the rotation — so that's an option if you're craving seasonal. Mission's got Rajdoot sorted if you want proper Indian food. There's also Mount Pleasant Vintage, which just opened in the Beltline as a bar-and-thrift hybrid brought over from Vancouver, if that's your vibe for lunch or an early evening out.

Tonite, if you want to get out, Mayce Galoni's doing stand-up at The Laugh Shop at 8:00 PM. It's a short commitment for a Wednesday and doesn't require much planning — just show up if the mood strikes. If live comedy isn't your thing, there's still plenty of daylight left to sit outside with a coffee and actually enjoy the weather before dark.

Head into the evening easy. See you tomorrow.

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