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RCMP Musical Ride

One of Canada’s greatest traditions hits the road this summer One thing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police doesn’t mess with is tradition, which is why its signature Musical Ride has …Read More

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One of Canada’s greatest traditions hits the road this summer

One thing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police doesn’t mess with is tradition, which is why its signature Musical Ride has kept its look and repertoire relatively unchanged over the decades. The sight of peace officers in red tunic astride their equine partners continues to be a draw across Canada, entertaining spectators via the attraction’s institutional manoeuvres, from the opening procession to the final criss-cross. This year, as part of the RCMP’s 150th anniversary, folks are in for a treat as the Musical Ride embarks on its first national tour since the pandemic, with performances slated to take place in Alberta. Here’s a look at the venerable Musical Ride by the numbers:

3: number of years of service officers dedicate to the Musical Ride
4: criteria horses must meet to be part of the Musical Ride (colour, rideability, size, temperament)
6: age at which a horse begins its decade of performing in the Musical Ride
8: number of Musical Ride horses gifted to Queen Elizabeth II over the years
17: maximum height, in hands, of a Musical Ride horse
30: average length, in minutes, of Musical Ride
32: number of horses used in the Musical Ride
40: average number of venues the Musical Ride performs at annually
50: Canadian banknote denomination, issued from 1969 to 1979, that featured an image of the Musical Ride on the back
150: number of years RCMP has been in existence, including their early days as the Northwest Mounted Police
635: maximum weight, in kilograms of a Musical Ride horse
720: number of acres of the Musical Ride’s first breeding farm, established in 1939 at Fort Walsh, Saskatchewan
1876: first known year of performance of what would eventually evolve into the Musical Ride
1887: year of first official Musical Ride, performed in Regina
1938: first year the Musical Ride permanently used exclusively black horses to accentuate the riders’ scarlet tunics

WHERE TO CATCH THE RCMP MUSICAL RIDE

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

June 6, 6 p.m.
davidthompsoncountry.ca/events

J.D.A. Raceway at Evergreen Park

Grande Prairie
June 10-11, 1 p.m.
evergreenpark.ca

Vegreville Ag Society Grandstand

June 16, 2023, 4 p.m.
vegag.ca

Ardrossan Recreation Complex

June 17, 11 a.m.
ardrossanrecagsociety.ca

Centennial Field

Jasper
June 19, 6 p.m.
jasper-alberta.com

Where possible, the stables are open to the public from 9 am to 9 pm daily at each tour stop. The Musical Ride members encourage the public to visit them and the horses before and after the performances. There, riders can answer any questions and introduce their horses. For itinerary updates, check out rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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Top 10 Hidden Gems

Explore Edmonton’s unknown treasures. These summer to-dos aren’t as well known, but that’s part of the draw. From underground festivals to quaint summer eats, this list will have you wandering …Read More

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Explore Edmonton’s unknown treasures.

These summer to-dos aren’t as well known, but that’s part of the draw. From underground festivals to quaint summer eats, this list will have you wandering off the beaten path and into some of Edmonton’s best-kept secrets.

Edmonton’s known for a lot of secrets, including these nifty finds

When it comes to anything unusual, Edmonton has its fair share fair share of hidden finds, some of them tucked away in popular locations, and others requiring a bit of sleuthing to discover. We’ve taken a bit of legwork and heavy lifting out of the equation to provide you some background on just a few of them.

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Alexander Circle Park

From the air, this grassy refuge looks like everything converges to the centre of the world. Actually, you’d find yourself in a park in Old Glenora, with an ornate fountain and lots of bench space on the premises. Located by Stony Plain Road and 102 Avenue, even passers-by are unaware of the spot.

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Clap and Squeak

Who knows how many acoustic engineers it took to create this effect on the Legislature Grounds? Follow the footpaths north of the domed building to a giant brick circle and stand right in the centre. Now clap. Almost instantaneously, you’ll hear an echo of a squeak.

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End of the World / Keillor Point Viewing Area

Edmontonians can’t stand being told they live in the middle of nowhere, but at least they can claim being on the edge of the planet. That would be the retaining wall blocking remnants of the old Keilor Road from the river. See it from a distance via Saskatchewan Drive in the Belgravia neighbourhood.

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Henday Wildlife Underpass

It’s admirable that planners introduced this component as part of the Anthony Henday Freeway to accommodate wild animals who use the river valley to pass through the city undisturbed. For a chance to see nature using the facility, you can access it via the McTaggart neighbourhood.

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Leadbeater’s Genesis

At first glance, this sculpture in The Citadel’s Lee Pavilion looks like a flying saucer crash. But its creator, Roy Leadbeater —one of the city’s most celebrated artists— said it was inspired by the historic Apollo 11 moon mission and the Big Bang Theory. Either way, it’s an eye-catching display.

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Okuda San Miguel Mural

Edmonton’s Old Strathcona neighbourhood has more than its share of eccentricities, namely a six-storey mural by Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel. Donations totaling $120,000 made possible this half-wolf, half-human caricature on the side of the Crawford Block, making it the city’s largest mural. Photo courtesy of Rustmagic

- Purple Haze

Edmonton’s weirdest surreptitious pastime consists of folks heading down to the Legislature Grounds to stare into one of the orange footlights aimed at the dome for 30 seconds. The result? You’ll see everything in a shade of purple for about a minute.

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Resonant Progression Sculptures

In Terwillegar Park lie three weird-looking installations meant to be seen and heard. Created by artist Royden Mills, one piece amplifies natural sounds, the other bounces those sounds while the third one is meant for personal reflection, probably to help make sense of those altered sounds.

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Roper Pond

Believe it or not, pelicans use this wetland spot that’s totally surrounded by industrial complexes on the south side. Just off Roper Road east of 75 Street, you’d never know you’re in the city, given the lush vegetation and abundance of animal life.

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Talus Dome Balls

This sculpture is hardly a hidden find, since locals have complained about this installation at Fox Drive and the Whitemud Freeway for eons. But its real secret is up close where you can catch the reflective splendor of the sculpture, which depending on the sun’s position can get kaleidoscopic at times.

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20 Questions

Answer the questions How much do you know about Edmonton and the rest of the Capital Region? Whether you’ve lived in the area all your life or are a relative …Read More

Five things about nachos

Yes, say it in “Mexican” —In Mexico, they are known as totopos, which refers to the corn tortillas that form the base for all nacho variations. Along time ago, in …Read More

Five things about candy and caramel apples

When they came to be —The origin of candy or caramel apples is unclear, but references to dipping apples in melted caramel date back to the 1800s. Bad apples —The …Read More

Four things about hot dogs

The biggest! —The Guinness World Record for the world’s largest hot dog goes to the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo, which was 60.3 m in length. Mind your manners —There …Read More

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The biggest! ---The Guinness World Record for the world's largest hot dog goes to the Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo, which was 60.3 m in length.

Mind your manners ---There is hot dog etiquette. Use tongs when picking hot dogs up from a serving tray. Puncturing them with a fork causes juices to get out. When dressing a dog, add liquid toppings like ketchup and mustard first, then toppings like cheese, onions or relish. It is best to apply toppings to the dog, not the bun.

Variations on a classic ---Exploring the world of hotdogs, you will find some creative ideas. Some unique ideas include, The French-fry-encased frank in South Korea, which is sold at road-side artisan stands. In New York, you can find a $14 hot dog called The Ditch Dog in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The hot dog is encased in a potato bun and topped with Gruyere/American/Parmesan mac 'n cheese.

First class dog ---Looking to splurge on your hotdog purchase, Serendipity 3 on Manhattan's Upper East Side goes for $69. The “haute” dog is a 12-inch-long pure beef frankfurter grilled in white truffle oil. It's then served on a salted pretzel bun from Germany and coated with white truffle butter. The condiments are extravagant and include duck fois gras, black truffles, caramelized Vidalia onions, heirloom tomato ketchup and Dijon mustard with more black truffles.

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It was huge! —On July 24, 1988, Edmonton’s Palm Dairies made a 24-tonne ice cream sundae. It contained 20,270 kgs. of ice cream, 4,394.4 kgs. of syrup and 243.7 kgs. …Read More

Top 8 for Art/Music-Lovers

They don’t call it Festival City for nothing. Edmonton is home to some of the country’s most spectacular art, music, and theatre festivals. From visual art displays, to alternative theatre …Read More

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They don’t call it Festival City for nothing.

Edmonton is home to some of the country’s most spectacular art, music, and theatre festivals. From visual art displays, to alternative theatre and melodies under the stars, these art-focused events will fill your summer calendar with equal parts inspiration and entertainment.

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Freewill Shakespeare Festival 2022 DATES TBD

Also known as Shakespeare in the Park, this three-week festival shows two of the playwright’s famous works—one comedy and one tragedy. Shows run every day except Monday, with various special events throughout, including Date Night which pairs your performance with appetizers and beverages.

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Whyte Avenue Art Walk July 7 - 9 10 am - 5 pm

Hundreds of artists gather on the streets of Whyte Avenue for a free three-day art show. This spectacular display showcases some of Edmonton’s visual artists, and gives visitors the opportunity to purchase work directly from the creators. Whether or not you’re in the market for a new piece, this is an event art-lovers don’t want to miss.-

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NextFest June 1 - 11

NextFest brings together artists of all types for the city’s multi-disciplinary arts festival. Performances take place at venues all across Old Strathcona, and include a diverse lineup of clowning, comedy, music, film, spoken word, visual art, theater performances and more. There’s no better place to experience such a wide variety of artistic mediums in such a short period of time than at NextFest.

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The Works Art & Design Festival 2022 DATES TBD

The Works Art & Design Festival is a 13-day visual extravaganza in downtown Edmonton. The festival is free to the public and showcases art, design and performances from local and international artisans. There are also workshops and family programs to help festival-goers tap into their own creative side.

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5. .Animethon July 14 - 16

Animethon is an explosion of Japanese pop culture, anime and gaming packed into three days in August. The festival features voice actor guests, musical groups, a cosplay contest, gaming and more. Anime fans rejoice!

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6. Edmonton Folk Music Festival August 10 - 13

Whether you’re already a fan of folk music, or are looking to expand your musical repertoire, Edmonton’s Folk Fest is your musical destination this summer. Featuring folk and alternative from across the globe—and from your own backyard—this family event is sure to become an annual tradition.

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7. Edmonton Jazz Festival June 28 - July 2

Silky notes float through cafes, jazz clubs, and theatres during Edmonton’s Jazz Festival. International and local acts flood over 70 venues for a week of soothing performances that will take you right back to the golden age.

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8. Symphony under the Sky Details to be determined

What better way to enjoy the melodies of classic composers than surrounded by stars and sky and fresh air? Symphony under the Sky returns with a diverse musical program in the great outdoors.

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