Monday Rain, Hockey Back Tonight, and Some Real Local Moves
Cool and wet to start the week — but the Flames are home, there's new food to try, and a few things worth knowing before you head out.
It's 8°C and raining this morning, so grab a jacket that actually works. The rain's sticking around for a bit, which means your commute might be slower than usual — just build in a couple extra minutes and you'll be fine. Sunset's at 7:53 p.m., so if you're thinking about getting outside later, you've got a window if the rain lets up, but don't count on full sun.
On the work side of things, there's some labour news to clock: Alberta Safeway workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, so if you shop at one of their locations, that's worth keeping an eye on as things develop.
Locally, there's a few things happening worth a mention. Council's asking for $54 million over four years to clear the backlog of dead trees around the city — not the sexiest topic, but it matters for what the neighbourhoods look like over the next few years. And if you've got a plasma donor clinic on your radar, Grifols got cited for multiple violations, which is the kind of thing worth knowing before you make any decisions there.
For lunch or dinner, there's some real options worth exploring. An Sang just brought Vietnamese breakfast culture to the Red Mile, so if you're craving pho or bánh mì for lunch, that's new. And if you're in the southeast, Revelwoods Tavern opened up in the old Bookers space with Southern comfort food — the kind of spot that gets good quick in this city. Later in the month, Feast on Fourth is back on 4th Street with $10 dishes from 16 restaurants, so mark that one down if you're looking for a good casual night out.
Tonight's the real headline, though: the Flames are home at the Saddledome at 6 p.m. for a NextGen Showcase game against Edmonton. It's preseason, but it's hockey, and it's the kind of night that feels like the season's actually starting. If you're not heading to the game, it's a solid night to stay in — the rain gives you permission to plant yourself on the couch without guilt.
This weekend, & Juliet hits the stage both nights if you're looking for something to do when the weather's still likely to be damp.
Stay dry out there.
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