Good morning, Leduc! This week we've got a national softball championship right in our backyard, a couple of good-news stories from around the region, a full slate of things to do, and a little something coming down the pipe for Behind the Business fans.
🥎 The Best in the Country Are Playing in Our Backyard
Some of Canada's top co-ed slo-pitch teams are coming to Leduc this weekend for the SPN Co-ed National Slo-Pitch Championship, taking place July 31 through August 3 at William F. Lede Park.
It's not every day a national championship comes to our community. Whether you're a longtime softball fan or simply looking for something fun to do with family or friends, this is a great opportunity to watch some of the country's best players compete right here in Leduc.
Pack a lawn chair, cheer on the athletes, and enjoy a summer weekend supporting an event that's bringing visitors from across Canada to our city. These are the kinds of weekends that remind us Leduc isn't just growing—it's becoming a destination for great community events.
Summer in Leduc — the Alexandra Park fountain welcomes visitors to one of the city's favourite gathering places.
📰 Around Leduc
The Leduc Civic Centre continues to serve as the heart of many community events and city activities.
Amazon Opens Disaster Relief Hub in Nisku
Amazon has opened a new disaster relief hub in Nisku that will stock emergency supplies for rapid deployment through the Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon Canada during disasters across Canada.
The official grand opening is expected in October 2026.
Regional Partnership Supports Aerospace Growth
Leduc County has signed a regional memorandum of understanding with Sturgeon County, the City of Cold Lake, and Edmonton International Airport to strengthen Alberta's aerospace and defence sector.
The partnership is designed to attract investment, support innovation, and encourage long-term regional economic growth.
📅 This Week & Weekend
SPN Co-ed National Slo-Pitch Championship — July 31–August 3, William F. Lede Park
Leduc Farmers Market — Every Thursday and Saturday. Support local growers, makers, and small businesses.
Alberta Made Market Block Party — Fridays, 4:00–7:00 PM, the Grain Elevator.
Smitty's Trivia Night — Thursday, 7:00 PM.
Summer colour is on full display around Leduc.
🏒 Coming Up in Leduc
Jordan Martinook will be bringing the Stanley Cup home to Leduc this August.
We'll be there to cover the event with original photography, community highlights, and a full feature after the celebration takes place.
Watch for complete coverage in an upcoming issue.
🎵 Community Spotlight
Congratulations to Clarence Samuelson, retired Black Gold School Division band teacher, on receiving the Alberta Band Association Lifetime Member Award.
For 35 years, Clarence helped shape generations of music students across Alberta. Thank you for your lasting contribution to music education and to our community.
☕ Before We Open
Every business has a story long before the doors open each morning.
Behind the scenes as Chance and Cole prepare our next Before We Open feature.
Our new series, Before We Open, takes you behind the scenes to meet the people, hear their stories, and discover what it really takes to build a local business.
This week, Chance and Cole are putting the finishing touches on our next feature, and we can't wait to share it with you.
Stay tuned—it's a story worth waiting for.
❤️ Know a Story?
Know someone making a difference in Leduc? Reply to this newsletter or send us a message. We're always looking for positive stories that celebrate our community.
Sometimes the best part of Leduc is simply slowing down and enjoying the view.
Thanks for spending part of your week with us. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, we'd love to welcome you to the growing lalocal community.
See you next Thursday.
Leo Lancaster
Publisher, lalocal