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Tuesday's mild, the Elks are flying, and the commute's got detours.

Grab a layer, watch the bus routes downtown, and catch some desert blues tonight if you're free.

Tue · Sep 8, 2026 · Live
Tuesday's mild, the Elks are flying, and the commute's got detours.

Eleven degrees and climbing this morning—bring a light jacket if you're heading out, but nothing too heavy. UV's moderate at 4.0, so you're good without the heavy sunscreen. Sunset's at 8:07, so you've got a proper evening ahead if plans land.

If you're taking the bus downtown, heads up: Route 110X has planned detours around 109 and 105, and Route 009 is shifting its path too. Nothing catastrophic, but worth knowing if you're timing your commute tight. Give yourself a few extra minutes.

The Elks made real noise yesterday, erasing an 18-point hole to beat Calgary 38-28 on Labour Day. That's the kind of comeback that matters when you're pushing for playoffs, and it's good to see the Oil's cousins playing like they mean it.

On the neighbourhood front, there's been some movement in Parkview—Andy's Valleyview IGA is back after two years away, which is solid for folks over that way. Meantime, a vacant home caught fire hours after the infill protest; cause is still unclear, but it's worth keeping an eye on how that story lands.

If you're thinking dinner, Dumpling Fest is coming September 23rd and bringing world cuisines to Edmonton's restaurant scene—something to mark the calendar for. Tonight's easier: Sip Soda Co. just opened their doors on Whyte Avenue with free drinks for early arrivals if you want to swing by. And if you're hungry for something tried-and-true, Lingnan's egg rolls have been feeding Edmonton families for over 70 years—never a bad call.

This evening, if live music is calling, Tinariwen's bringing hypnotic desert blues to Pawn Shop Live at 8 PM. It's the kind of show that fills a room, so if you're interested, don't sleep on it.

Tuesday's shaping up like a regular one—get out there, watch for the bus detours, and if the evening opens up, the music's waiting.

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