⚠️ Edmonton police warn of rising grandparent scams — 20+ cases in the past 2 months.
Police say there's a rise in grandparent scams with more than 20 cases reported in the past two months alone. The scam typically involves a caller posing as a grandchild in trouble, asking for urgent cash transfers. Please share this with your parents, in-laws and any elders in your community — our Desi families are often targeted. If anyone receives a suspicious call, hang up and call the family member directly. (Read more)

🤖 Alberta launches public consultations on AI data centres.

The Alberta government is launching public engagement on AI data centres, with several town halls planned to answer questions and hear concerns from residents. With multiple large AI infrastructure projects proposed for Alberta, the government wants community input before approving new developments. Dates and locations to be announced — worth watching if you work in tech. (Read here)

🎵 Edmonton Folk Music Festival kicks off TODAY through August 10! Folk Fest, one of Edmonton's biggest summer festivals, starts tonight at Gallagher Park. With dozens of artists across multiple stages, it's one of the best live music experiences of the summer. Tickets are available at the gate — a wonderful family outing this weekend.

🌫️ Wildfire smoke is a concern in Calgary and parts of Alberta this weekend. Calgary will see a mix of sun and cloud this weekend with some smoke. Check the Air Quality Health Index before spending extended time outdoors, especially with young children or elderly family members.

🌳 Heritage Festival wrapped up a record long weekend. 70+ pavilions representing 100+ countries took over Hawrelak Park August 1–3. The South Asian pavilions were among the most visited — our community's food and culture were a highlight as always.

✈️ WestJet is fully back in the air, Calgary. After cancelling hundreds of flights during the strike, WestJet and CUPE reached a deal on August 3. Flights have normalized — double-check your booking at WestJet.com just to be safe.

🧵 Happy National Handloom Day! National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to honour the handloom industry and its weavers across India. From Banarasi silk to Phulkari, from Kanjeevaram to Pashmina — the weavers behind India's most iconic fabrics rarely get the spotlight they deserve. Today's their day. 🙏

📚 NEET-UG 2026 paper leak — CBI chargesheet heard in court today. The Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of all 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case until August 10, with the CBI's chargesheet being heard today. The case has sparked massive student protests across India, with thousands demanding accountability and a clean re-examination process.

📈 RBI holds steady — India among the world's few bright economic spots. With 6.7% projected growth this year, India is outpacing almost every major economy. Strong tech, services, and infrastructure spending are the drivers — even as global trade uncertainty continues.

🏊 India heading to the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan this September! India will compete at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan from September 19 to October 4, sending 52 athletes across 7 sports. After a record-breaking CWG performance last week, all eyes will be on India's athletics, boxing and wrestling squads. Mark your calendars! 🇮🇳

🕊️ 1942 — Gandhi launches the Quit India Movement with his legendary "Do or Die" call. On this day in 1942, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution in Bombay. Gandhi addressed the nation: "Every man and woman who is alive today must be a freedom fighter. Here is a mantra — 'Do or Die.'" It was the most powerful mass movement of India's independence struggle. 🇮🇳