Why the other options are wrong:

• concerns about noise from downtown events.: The report does not mention noise concerns from downtown events.
• changes to transit service routes.: Added transit service is mentioned briefly, but the story is about the food festival.
• new parking rules in the river valley.: No new parking rules are discussed in the report.

Correct Answer: locations across the province of Alberta.

Why this is correct: The report says the festival featured thirty-five food trucks from across Alberta. This means the trucks came from different places around the province.

Why the other options are wrong:

• government-funded community organizations.: The food trucks are not described as government-funded community organizations.
• only the city of Edmonton and area.: The trucks came from across Alberta, not only from Edmonton and the local area.
• international vendors flown in for the event.: The report does not mention any international vendors being brought in.

Correct Answer: the river valley location and free admission.

Why this is correct: James Kowalski, the association's director, said the river valley location helped draw families and tourists. He also noted that free admission encouraged people to stay longer and try more vendors.

Why the other options are wrong:

• longer hours late into the night.: The festival ended at 9 p.m. - longer late-night hours are not mentioned as a reason.
• an increased police presence.: Police reported minor incidents later in the story, but organisers did not credit police presence for higher turnout. The organisers discussed the river valley location and free admission.
• hotter than expected summer weather.: The report says temperatures were cooler than average, not hotter.

Correct Answer: minor cases of lost property.

Why this is correct: Edmonton Police Service reported only minor incidents over the weekend, and the report says these were mostly related to lost property. No serious injuries or arrests were recorded.

Why the other options are wrong:

• several arrests for disorderly conduct.: The police said no arrests were recorded, so this is wrong.
• traffic collisions near the park.: Traffic collisions near the park are not mentioned in the report.
• noise complaints from residents.: Noise complaints from residents are not mentioned anywhere.

Correct Answer: the festival was viewed as largely successful.

Why this is correct: City councillor Maria Nguyen said disruptions were avoided and traffic moved smoothly. Police reported no serious problems. Organisers are planning for next year. All of this suggests officials saw the festival as a success.

Why the other options are wrong:

• officials were disappointed by low attendance.: Attendance was strong at twelve thousand visitors, so officials were not disappointed.
• similar events will likely be restricted in the future.: There is no mention of restricting similar events in the future.
• the city plans to move the event indoors.: The report does not say anything about moving the event indoors.