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Saturday's got comedy, sports, and a crisp morning bite.

It's cool out there—10°C and clear. Plenty to do before sunset at 8:29 PM.

Sat · Aug 29, 2026 · Live
Saturday's got comedy, sports, and a crisp morning bite.

Pull on a layer this morning. We've dropped from the warmth of the past few days into proper 10°C territory, and it's staying mainly clear all day with a UV index at 5.0, so you'll still catch some sun if you're out. By evening it'll stay dry, so whatever you've got planned won't get rained on.

If you're heading to the foothills or mountain roads, just know things are busy out there—people are pulling over all over Stoney to catch sights, so give yourself extra time and stay sharp if you're passing through.

Couple things worth your attention this week: City council's putting $6 million toward fixing 26 risky intersections around town, which is good news if you've ever white-knuckled through some of those spots. And if you've been wondering what happened to Rajdoot in Mission—the restaurant's back. Loyal customers stepped in to save the Calgary legend, so if you've got a craving for that place, it's worth a trip.

If you're thinking about lunch or dinner, Mission's the obvious call if Rajdoot's on your mind. Otherwise, McDonald's has their World Heist menu running with global dishes, which is fun if you're in the mood to try something different. Starbucks kicks off their fall menu on Tuesday, so if you're the pumpkin type, mark that down—new chai blends and banana bread too.

Sports-wise, the Stampeders are home at McMahon at 1:00 PM against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. That's a solid Saturday afternoon if you're into the CFL.

Evening's got options. If you want laughs, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is running at Prince's Island Park with Bill Burr, Jeff Arcuri, and Caitlin Peluffo—it's 18+ and kicks off at noon, so you could make an afternoon of it. If you're more into something orchestral, the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is running The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in concert at 1:00 PM. And if you're chasing electronic music, Said The Sky with Trivecta plays the Grey Eagle at 7:00 PM, or there's Hatebreed at the Arrowhead at 4:00 PM if heavy music's your speed. globalFEST is also on at Spruce Meadows and Elliston Park if you want something outdoors.

With sunset not until 8:29 PM, you've got a long daylight window to work with. Get out of the house.

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