Thanksgiving Monday: Bundle up, catch the Hitmen, stay cosy.

Happy Thanksgiving, friend. It's -2°C this morning, feels more like -7° with the wind, and there's mist hanging over the city. Not a day to linger outside, but if you're heading out, dress for it—the sun won't set until 6:50 PM, so you've got a decent window. UV's sitting at 2 (low), so no sunscreen math needed.

Since most people are off today, there's no commute stress and the roads should be quieter than usual. If you're driving out to the foothills or anywhere outside the city, check conditions before you go—the weather's turned colder since the weekend.

On the local front: Janice Smella, our pitmaster, just won the Jack Daniel's World Championship—first grand champion from outside the US. That's worth knowing. Meanwhile, the Flames are sitting 0-3 and there's trade talk swirling around the room. If you're into that kind of thing, the rumour mill's turning.

For food, if you haven't checked in on Deerhead Cafe lately, they had a rough go financially and the community showed up for them on Saturday in a big way. Still worth a visit if you're thinking about lunch. There's also new life at Craft Beer Market over in Shepard Flats with a revamped menu if you want something a little more chef-driven. And if you're still hunting savoury options, that's worth a search depending on what neighbourhood you're in.

The big event today is the Hitmen taking on the Victoria Royals at the Saddledome at 1:00 PM. It's indoors, it's warm, and it's a solid Thanksgiving afternoon if your family's into junior hockey.

Tonight, if you want to get out of the house, Commonwealth Bar has live music—Almost Monday with Sun Room kicks off at 8:00 PM. It's a pop-leaning vibe, so if that's your speed and you don't mind bundling up for the walk over, it could be a good move. Otherwise, stay cosy inside with a drink and call it a day. It's cold enough that nobody's going to judge you for staying in.

See you on the other side of the holiday.