Final day of the Olympics!

CANADA’S MEDAL COUNT: 18 … 1 Gold, 5 Silver, 12 Bronze.  Not bad,  considering there are only 35 million people in our fine nation, compared to 330 million in the U-S, and a billion in China!

FESTIVALS & FUN … Folk Music Festival, August 9-12, Gallagher Park: www.EdmontonFolkFest.org.  CariWest Festival, August 10-12, Churchill Square: www.CariWestFestival.com.  International Fringe Festival, August 16-26, Old Strathcona: www.FringeTheatre.ca.  Rock Music Fest, August 17-18, Hawrelak Park: www.EdRocks.ca.  Blues Fest, August 24-26, Hawrelak Park: www.BluesInternationalLtd.com.  Movies On The Square, August 31-September 2, Churchill Square: www.Edmonton.ca

NFL PLAYER HEAD-BUTTS WIFE … The National Football League pre-season is underway, and there’s already some controversy.  Chad Johnson (formerly Chad Ochocinco) of the Miami Dolphins was arrested yesterday after a domestic dispute.  His wife says he head-butted her when they were arguing, after she found a receipt for a box of condoms!  I have absolutely no respect for people who think they can do anything without consequence.  And she’s a hottie, so … Why?!  All the “ifs,” “ands,” or “butts” are here: www.CTVnews.ca/world/bond-set-at-2-500-for-dolphins-receiver-accused-of-head-butting-wife-1.911235

NEW MUSIC THIS WEEK … In stores and on iTunes this Tuesday: YELLOWCARD – “Southern Air,” SLIGHTLY STOOPID – “Top Of The World,” STEVE VAI – “Story Of Light,” FOZZY – “Sin And Bones,” LOVERBOY – “Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival,” ANVIL – “Anthology Of Anvil,” INSANE CLOWN POSSE – “Mighty Death Pop,” KOTTONMOUTH KINGS – “Mile High,” LOUDNESS – “Eve To Dawn,” MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND – “Politico,” The FORSAKEN – “Beyond Redemption,” and JESUS JONES – “The Collection.”

CAMPING THIS WEEKEND … Check this before you go, or anytime: www.AlbertaFireBans.ca

Edmonton ESKIMOS Football … The Eskimos play the Montreal Alouettes this Friday, August 17th, at Commonwealth Stadium.  Game time is 7:00pm, MT.  Go Esks, Alouettes suck (but poutine is still cool): www.Esks.com

FC Edmonton … FC Edmonton is hosting the Puerto Rico Islanders this afternoon at Clarke Stadium.  Game time is 2:00pm, MT.  Kick your mouse here to find out more: www.FCEdmonton.com

Comments?  Suggestions?  Contact me anytime from anywhere, on Twitter @ParkWarden1003, email park@bear.fm, or visit my FB page, www.facebook.com/ParkWarden.  I’m back on the air again next Saturday at 10am, Mountain time.  Join us live from O2's off Whyte for the Fringe.  Keep your eyes on the skies and have an incredible week!