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Monday chill sets in — grab a coat and plan your evening.

2°C, clear skies, and two solid shows to catch tonight if you're in the mood.

Mon · Sep 28, 2026 · Live
Monday chill sets in — grab a coat and plan your evening.

Morning, friend. We've dropped back into proper fall — 2°C out there, mainly clear, and that's a real change from the warmth we've had. Layer up for the commute, and if you're heading out later, know the sun's down by 7:21, so plan accordingly. UV's sitting at 3 (moderate), so you're fine without the heavy sunscreen, but the crisp air means it'll feel sharper than the number suggests.

No major road closures today that'll wreck your commute. Keep an eye on foothills road conditions if you're heading that way — cameras are up if you want to check before you go.

On the local front, the Stampeders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 45–31 win over Ottawa on the weekend. Worth noting if you're following the team into the stretch. On the harder side, police are investigating a stabbing that happened in the downtown Bow Parkade early Sunday — stay aware if you're parking down there. Also worth a heads-up: there were three separate reversing-vehicle collisions around the city last week, so if you're backing out of a spot, take your time and look twice.

On a brighter note, Ovarian Cancer Canada's Walk of Hope pulled in $100,000 here in Calgary — solid community turnout. And if voting is on your mind, nearly half of Albertans are still undecided on the October 19 referendum questions, so no rush to make up your mind if you're in that camp.

If you're hungry, there's good stuff landing. iQ Food Co is open now at The Core, Tony Roma's is back in town, and if you're craving Ukrainian home cooking, Dnipro Village just opened in McKenzie Towne with handmade pierogi — that's the kind of comfort food a 2°C day calls for. Over The Top Pop Shop opened its first Calgary spot on Crowfoot this week too if you want to swing by.

For tonight, you've got two solid options depending on your mood. Big Thief's playing the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium at 7:00 PM if indie-rock's your thing — intimate and worth it. Or if you want to laugh and stay warm inside, Menopause The Musical is on at Jack Singer at 7:30 PM. Either way, you're locked in before dark.

Get out for a walk if you can this morning — the air's crisp and clear. Just remember the coat.

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