Elks Hold the West, Leafs Rout the Oilers and First Nations Leaders Head to Ottawa
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Elks Hold the West, Leafs Rout the Oilers and First Nations Leaders Head to Ottawa
Issue No. 219: The Elks finish first in the West, the Leafs light up the Oilers, and First Nations leaders head to Ottawa.
Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Sunday!
It is a bright, chilly one out there, sunny with a high near 3C after a cold start. The Elks wrapped up the regular season with a loss but still hold the top spot in the West, the Leafs handed the Oilers a rough night, and First Nations leaders are headed to Ottawa for a meeting that has not happened in more than two decades.
If you are looking for a plan today, the Old Strathcona Farmersβ Market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Halloween party at the Edmonton Humane Society is on until 4 p.m. Scroll down for the full list of events.
If you run a business, here is a great resource for planning a Black Friday launch without the overwhelm.
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The Elks Fall to the Riders but Keep the Top Spot in the West π
Is a loss in the finale really a loss when you still finish first?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Edmonton Elks 16 to 9 on Saturday in the last game of the regular season.
Edmonton finished 13 and 5, first in the West, and will host the Riders or B.C. Lions winner in the West final on November 7.
Roughriders quarterback Tommy Stevens scored twice and set a CFL record with his 17th rushing touchdown of the season.
Will the Elks feel at home with a week off? Hit reply and tell us your prediction. Catch the recapβ
The Leafs Light Up the Oilers 7 to 2 π
Ever have one of those nights where nothing goes your way?
Toronto beat Edmonton 7 to 2 on Saturday night for its fourth win in a row, snapping the Oilers' three game winning streak.
William Nylander scored twice, including his 300th career goal.
Leon Draisaitl scored both Edmonton goals.
Blip or warning sign? Hit reply and tell us what you saw. Read the game storyβ
Edmonton Walks With a Heavy Load for Those Who Carry Ours π
What does it look like to carry the weight of the job home with you?
Edmonton's Rucksack March for Remembrance took place Saturday, honouring the weight military members and first responders carry.
Organizers held the annual walk in the wake of the fire at CFB Wainwright.
The march put a spotlight on mental health needs for military members and first responders.
Know someone who carries more than they let on? Hit reply, or give them a call today. See the marchβ
Dayβ¬3Β° lower than historical avg. Nightβ¬2Β° lower than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Sunday, October 25
Sunny and chilly today with a high near 3C. Clear tonight with a low near minus 4C, and it will feel closer to minus 9C once a southeast wind picks up this evening.
The first jack oβlanterns were not pumpkins. Families in Ireland and Scotland carved turnips and lit them with a candle, and the tradition only switched to pumpkins after it crossed the ocean to North America, where pumpkins were plentiful.
Did you carve a pumpkin growing up, or something else? Hit reply and tell us. Bonus points if it was a turnip.
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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Sunday, October 25
π₯ Old Strathcona Farmersβ Market ποΈ Detailsβ π Sun Oct 25 Β· β° 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Β· π 10310 83 Ave NW Indoor Sunday market with Alberta-grown food, baking, specialty products and local makers.osfmβ
π₯ Bountiful Farmersβ Market ποΈ Detailsβ π Sun Oct 25 Β· β° 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Β· π 3696 97 St NW Browse local produce, fresh baking, artisan goods and an indoor food hall at this year-round south-side market.bountifulmarketsβ
πΆ Howl-O-Ween at Edmonton Humane Society ποΈ Detailsβ π Sun Oct 25 Β· β° 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Β· π Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 163 St NW Free family- and pet-friendly fun with costume contests, Dachshund races, face painting and dog activities. Some optional activities cost extra.todocanadaβ
π½ Edmonton Corn Maze β Closing Day ποΈ Detailsβ π Sun Oct 25 Β· β° 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Β· π 26171 Garden Valley Rd, near Spruce Grove Take one last trip through the maze before the season ends, with fall scenery and farm fun just west of Edmonton. Outdoor activities are weather-dependent.edmontoncornmaze+1
Monday, October 26
π Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings ποΈ Detailsβ π Mon Oct 26 Β· π Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW Start the week with NHL hockey as Edmonton hosts the Detroit Red Wings. See the ticket listing for puck-drop time.dailyhive+1
πΆ In Spite of Ourselves β A Celebration of the Music of John Prine ποΈ Detailsβ π Mon Oct 26 Β· π Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park Head to Sherwood Park for a concert celebrating the songs and storytelling of John Prine.todocanadaβ
Tuesday, October 27
π Alice by Laura Wade β Opening Night ποΈ Detailsβ π Tue Oct 27 Β· π Second Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta ABBEDAM presents a twist on Alice in Wonderland, following Alice as she processes the loss of her brother through a fantastical world. The student-and-alumni production runs October 27β31.thegatewayonlineβ