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by SALINA YARA HALABI Edmonton

COVENANT FOUNDATION LOTTERY GRAND PRIZE HOME

WHAT’S HAPPENING The Covenant Foundation Lottery has officially launched – and it features a fabulous prize pool that you won’t want to miss! Ticket sales for the lottery helps bring stateof-the-art equipment and innovative care to the Grey Nuns and Misericordia Hospitals. When you buy a ticket, you’ll feel good supporting hospitals that provide critical care for Albertans, and also get excited about the chance to win some incredible prizes (like the $2.1 Million Dream Home). Built by Hillview Master Builder, the gorgeous dream home is sprawling over 5,148 sq. ft. and features four bedrooms, five baths, an impressive basement gym, private courtyard and threecar garage! There’s also a chance to win luxury vacations and vehicles, plus an experience-of-alifetime bonus prize…a private concert from Brett Kissel with $25,000 cash! Get all the details at CovenantFoundationLottery.ca

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Together We Fringe

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is back with a safe event that’s full of entertainment. From August 12- 22, enjoy ticketed live theatre performances at reduced capacity, ticketed outdoor entertainment in ATB Park, and content streamed on Fringe TV. Learn more at fringetheatre.ca

Oh, it’s just August coming in with some marvellous events! From music to comedy, to theatre and more, you’re sure to be savouring the sunny season right until its end. 2 3 4

Winter-In-Summer Musical Festival

From August 12 – August 14, the Edmonton Ski Club is bringing us evenings filled with live music. You’ll get to admire the city skyline while taking in the tunes of Kan Incognito, The Royal Foundy, Whale & The Wolf and more. This is a designated seating event, so grab your tickets at edmontonskiclub.com

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

With a star-studded line-up featuring Chelsea Handler, David Spade, Nikki Glaser, Donnell Rawlings and many more, this comedy festival is a guaranteed good time. Get ready to laugh the night away August 13 & 15 at the Edmonton Exhibition Lands Racetrack Infield. Details at greatoutdoorscomedyfestival. com

Together Again Outdoor Concert Series

This socially distanced concert series is also taking place at the Edmonton Exhibition Lands on August 6-8, 21-22, 29. You’ll be treated to some incredible music from Blue Rodeo, Our Lady Peace, Five Alarm Funk, Bif Naked, The Trews, I Mother Earth and more! Visit togetheragainyeg.ca for information.

DID YOU KNOW?

The newly branded Edmonton Elks will host their first home season game against the Ottawa Redblacks on August 7 at Commonwealth Stadium.

Explore Stillwater

Located in SW Edmonton’s coveted River Valley area, the masterplanned community of Stillwater highlights the exceptional quality that Mattamy Homes brings to all their projects. Ideally located, you’ll be just minutes away from shopping and entertainment, and have easy access to both transit and major roadways. The community offers homeowners plenty of beautiful home options and a neighbourhood that effortlessly integrates nature throughout their environment. One of the key highlights in Stillwater is the private Homeowners’ Association, which gives residents exclusive access to a first-class amenity centre – including fantastic playgrounds, a splash pad to enjoy in the summer, a skating rink to take advantage of in the winter season, and much more. With three new Mattamy showhomes now open to tour, there really is no better time to discover Stillwater and find the perfect home for your lifestyle. Learn more at mattamyhomes.com

New showhome in Aster

The first showhome in the community of Aster is now open! The new Victory Homes duplex showhome is located at 1426/1428-17 Ave – and is ready to be discovered. Featuring three bedrooms, this custom-designed home offers modern features and spacious designs that are sure to impress. The beautiful community of Aster is located in Southeast Edmonton, with landscaped green spaces and multi-use trails that encourage an active lifestyle. Residents will find plenty of shopping and dining options nearby, as well as a variety of Public or Catholic schools to choose from. Aster’s convenient location ensures residents will have easy access to everything they need – the surrounding area already has conveniently located service and entertainment options, and there are additional commercial amenities planned for within the community. Expertly developed by Qualico Communities, Aster is one of the last areas to be developed within the Anthony Henday boundary, making it a desirable option for new home buyers. More details at liveinaster.com