July 2016

FROM THE EDITOR

Hello, July. We’ve been waiting for you. And what a long wait it was. Thank goodness the reward is so sweet. What are we looking forward to most? The list is epic, but topping it are these July longings: Canada Day and fireworks, night skies and Ferris wheels, lazy Saturdays and ice cream cones, summer vacations and BC destinations. Sigh… Absence, indeed, makes the heart grow fonder.

In case your summer list needs polishing, we’ve gathered some ideas for getting you out and about this July. In fact,
Out & About is our guiding theme for this month’s issue. Leading that inspiration is our photo essay, which explores public art in St. Albert. And since no July is complete without Canada Day fun, we’ve loaded our community calendar with all sorts of festivities to enjoy. And did someone mention a Ferris wheel? That’s because this month’s recipes have us whipping up our favourite fair food at home: green onion cakes, waffle-iron corn dogs, peach fritters—even deep-fried pickles. Craving even more? Have a flip and keep reading. You’ll find recipes for rum cocktails, fun facts about pyrotechnics, travel ideas for BC getaways and everything you need to know to buy the perfect pair of sunglasses.

So grab a piece of sunshine, and head outdoors. July is waiting, and it’s waiting for you.

Cheers!