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by SALINA YARA HALABI Edmonton

SUNFLOWERS + SUNSHINE EDMONTON CORN MAZE

WHAT’S HAPPENING With August comes the fleeting days of summer. The good news? There are countless ways to make the most of this warm and sunny month (see: amazing events listed below!), including a favourite seasonal destination - the Edmonton Corn Maze. In addition to the always fun maze adventure and on-site farm market, one of the highlight activities here is the chance to wander through the beautiful sunflower fields. Blooming from midAugust to mid-September, you won’t want to miss your chance to see these cheery flowers up close and basking in the sunshine. Plus, taking home a bunch of bright blooms is also an option here, with U-Pick sunflowers available for $1 a stem. Get all the details, including hours and tickets, at edmontoncornmaze.ca

Summer Celebrations

Savour these summer days with a visit to one (or all!) of these spectacular August events. 1 2 3

Edmonton Folk Music Festival

The return of this music festival to Gallagher Hill is sure to bring happy crowds – and deliver forever memories. On from August 4-7, the festival will showcase several stages and a fantastic line-up of bands from across the globe. Plus, it’s an all-ages event. Be sure to grab your tickets at edmontonfolkfest.org

Edmonton Fringe Festival

From Aug 11-21, North America’s biggest and oldest fringe festival is back for its 41st year! Taking over Old Strathcona, this festival is set to host over 1,500 local, national, and international artists, and more than 1,200 indoor performances within unique spaces like the Walterdale Playhouse. Details at fringetheatre.ca

Edmonton International Airshow

On Aug 13-14, Villeneuve Airport is set to celebrate and honour Alberta’s place in the logistics and transportation industries. This event puts the spotlight on the importance of aviation in our region and will feature appearances by the Snowbirds, the Skyhawks and more. Info at albertainternationalairshow.com

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Edmonton Blues Festival

Another beloved music festival is back! Get ready to enjoy the acts that were originally booked and cancelled from 2020, plus new additions like the Legendary Downchild Blues Band. You can catch the Blues Festival from August 19-21 at the Heritage Amphitheatre. Tickets and more at bluesinternationalltd.com

DID YOU KNOW?

L’Étape Edmonton by Tour de France takes place on August 14. This is one of the 21 worldwide amateur cycling events designed by Tour de France experts! Get the details at letapecanada.com

Montorio Showhome in McConachie Heights

The new Salerno showhome in McConachie Heights is a definite must-see. With over 2,000 sq.ft. of living space, this two-storey home features a spacious main floor with open-to-above ceilings in the living area. A gorgeous fireplace surrounded by floor to ceiling stone is an eye-catching design element in this main space. The home’s attached two car garage leads to a large mudroom, which effortlessly flows into the smart walk-through pantry. Another fabulous feature of this home’s main floor? A roomy den that can be turned into a fourth bedroom, plus a full bath – perfect for families with generational living needs or for those looking for a handy guest room. The Salerno’s second floor is equally impressive with three large bedrooms and a bonus room that provides families with an additional retreat. This home’s location offers plenty of wonderful amenities, including the McConachie Tree Stand, which is located in the centre of the neighbourhood and offers a sustainable natural area for community residents to enjoy. Conveniently situated, this Anthem community also provides direct access to Anthony Henday Drive, transit routes, and is close to the Clairview LRT station. For additional showhome details visit montorio.ca, and learn more about the community at mcconachieheights.ca

Rohit Communities’ Safety Week

From July 18-22 Rohit Communities celebrated safety on the job site with their trade partners. The week-long event featured crew pop-ups at work sites all across the city as a show of appreciation to trades professionals for being Caught Working Safe and included breakfast, lunch, prizes, and toolbox chats. This year’s theme was “Why are hazard assessments important to do?” and the Rohit team was excited about the opportunity to be back in person to talk about this critical component of their Safety program. The Friday finale included a lunch for trades and operations staff at the Arbours of Keswick Playground, which featured the much-anticipated headline activity of a charity-fueled dunk tank. Rohit’s Senior Safety Advisor, Mike Smith; Senior Buyer, Andy Geddes; and President, Rohit Gupta all volunteered to get up on the dunk deck to support a local cause. To learn more about Rohit Communities and their designer homes visit rohitcommunities.ca