{"id":817018,"date":"2026-07-21T19:56:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/817018\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:56:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:56:30","slug":"edmonton-group-chat-what-everyone-is-talking-about-this-week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/817018\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton Group Chat: What everyone is talking about this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Edmonton\u2019s group chat, your weekly roundup of what\u2019s trending, what\u2019s new, and what\u2019s actually worth talking about. Here, we can get the hottest events and news right to your phone and group chat without any issues. If your friends are talking about it, you\u2019re going to find everything you need to know right in this article.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been storm central in the Edmonton area, but don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s still lots of things to do in the city. We\u2019ve also got all the updates and details on what you need to know as an Edmontonian. From new shops to weather updates, we\u2019re going to keep you and all your friends in the loop.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s trending, Edmonton?<a href=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/en\/location\/index.html?coords=53.536,-113.494\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">There\u2019s an official air quality warning due to the wildfires<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to Weather Canada, the wildfire smoke has made its way over into the Edmonton area, so it\u2019s suggested folks stay inside for the time being.<\/p>\n<p>Truly, it\u2019s a shame, especially considering the weather coming up this week is some of the best we\u2019ve seen all summer. There\u2019s even going to be sunny skies with 31 degrees Celcius on Thursday; how incredible is that?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/kit-and-ace-west-edmonton-mall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hit the mall while you need to stay inside and check out the new stores<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for your new favourite spot for quality workwear and everyday clothing, a new store has just opened in Edmonton that\u2019s worth checking out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitandace.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kit + Ace<\/a>, a Canadian clothing retailer known for its classic apparel and comfort-focused technical fabrics, has opened a brand-new Edmonton location at West Edmonton Mall.<\/p>\n<p>If the name sounds familiar, it\u2019s because the retailer previously had a location on Whyte Avenue that opened in 2021. That store has since closed, but the brand has now returned to Edmonton.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/best-spas-edmonton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Or, you might want to focus on your wellness instead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spas in Edmonton aren\u2019t hard to come by, but a good one can absolutely make your day. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best spas in the city to make sure you get your summer of rest and relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a massage, a dip in a pool, or a few minutes in the sauna, these places have definitely got you covered. No matter what you\u2019re looking for, these spas will help you achieve the best experience imaginable. Considering the air quality, it\u2019d be great to have some refreshment in your life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/perseid-meteor-shower-canada\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">If you do wanna get a dose of the outdoors, consider checking out the sky<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From July 17 to Aug. 24, the Perseid meteor shower will be taking over the sky. With this shower, you\u2019ll be able to see as many as 50 meteors per hour in rural areas and Dark Sky preserves. We wrote about the best places to see it and when the meteor shower will be peaking.<\/p>\n<p>This wicked experience only happens once a year, so keep your calendar free for evenings full of watching the night sky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/bon-accord-dark-sky-community-alberta\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maybe you want to escape the city itself<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Considering the meteor shower, this might actually be the best time to head on a road trip. We\u2019ve got you covered, as we just got into Bon Accord, a town just north of Edmonton that actually acts as a Dark Sky preserve.<\/p>\n<p>This charming town, according to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/darksky.org\/news\/alberta-town-named-first-international-dark-sky-community-in-canada\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dark Sky Association<\/a>, was the first in Canada and the 11th in the world to receive International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) status. It\u2019s pretty incredible if you ask us, and absolutely perfect for watching the stars.<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/nashville-takeover-sylvan-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">A three-day music takeover inspired by Nashville is coming to Alberta<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/kit-and-ace-west-edmonton-mall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">This popular Canadian clothing brand just opened a new store at West Edmonton Mall<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=curiocity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded alignnone size-full wp-image-254369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Keep-up-with-your-city.-Add-Curiocity-as-a-Preferred-Source-on-Google-e1779889457233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"199\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784663790_278_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to Edmonton\u2019s group chat, your weekly roundup of what\u2019s trending, what\u2019s new, and what\u2019s actually worth talking&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":817019,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-817018","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-edmonton","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-edmonton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817018","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=817018"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/817018\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/817019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=817018"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=817018"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=817018"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}