Summer Leaves and Autumn Leaves

Summer Leaves

It feels hard to say something was stolen when it seems like it was never given to you in the first place. Not to mention, the ones who feel it the most are often the ones who are most in need.

The summer of 2026 was especially devastating for Edmontonians, who save up all their hopes and dreams through the deep winters for a taste of the sweet summer life. Many of our annual events tried their darndest to carry on as usual, only to be met with seemingly every weather phenomenon available.

Editor’s note: Let’s not forget the armies of mosquitoes that were pretty much immune to all their usual deterrents. Also, the rain did not keep the smoke away as was a previously guaranteed. 

A few exhibits for our readers, so future generations may fully grasp the enormity of what was experienced:

We consulted local meteorologists as though they were ancient oracles. Rumours persist that sacrifices may have been offered to the gods in the form of disastrous sports trades, future playoff qualifications, and various other costs we may yet come to realize.

And after all of that, fall has arrived.

There is something particularly cruel about spotting the first pale yellow leaves this year. Even the usual autumn lovers seem reluctant to bring out their knits and cozies while still grieving what was meant to be.

Summer is leaving. 

Which would be much easier to accept had summer ever properly arrived. Happy first day of fall.