Monday in Calgary: Clear, Cold-Ish, and Quiet Before Remembrance Day

Morning, Calgary. It's a clear one out there and 6 degrees, which is about as kind as November gets, so you can leave the parka in the closet if you're only hopping between the car and the office. With the UV sitting at 1, you don't need sunscreen for the walk to the bus, though the sun will feel bright on the snow-free patches. Sunset comes at 5:57 this evening, so if you're planning anything after work, you've got a good stretch of daylight to play with.

For getting around, the main thing to watch is the Foothills corridor. Road conditions and cameras are up on the city's road report, so give that a glance before you head out if you're driving that way. Give yourself a few extra minutes, and if you're on the highway, leave a little more room than usual. Nothing else in today's report is pulling the usual commute off track, so the rest of your drive should be pretty predictable.

A few stories from around town are worth knowing about. The Veterans Transition Network bike ride raised $11,000 for veteran mental health, which is a solid result for a group of people who showed up and pedalled. Downtown, the Ogden Block has been demolished to make way for the Green Line, which means a 113-year-old building is gone and a piece of the skyline is changing. And out at the airport, the domestic security expansion is finished, with nine lanes now open and more than 70 per cent extra capacity, so if you're flying soon, the lines should feel a little less like a test of patience. On the Flames side, the news is rougher: defenceman Kevin Bahl is out for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles. Also, Alberta will now accept more citizenship documents when you renew your driver's licence, which will make the trip to the registry a bit less of a scramble for some folks.

If you're looking for something to eat tonight, the taco scene in town is always a good bet. There's a roundup of 11 standout spots, from braised beef to birria, that's worth bookmarking for a weekend run. Kensington has a new wine bar, Tipsie, opening in the former Kensington Winebar space, so if you've been missing that corner, it's worth a look. And if you're out Okotoks way on Saturday, Soul Sisters Café is holding its grand opening at Air Ranch Plaza.

Tonight is quiet, so consider it a good night to get your head around the week and sort out anything you need for tomorrow's Remembrance Day. The weekend is short on the usual weekday rhythm, so plan ahead for Wolf Parade and Destroyer if you're keen on that one. Stay warm, drive safe, and enjoy the clear sky while it lasts.