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Nov. 6, 2026

Your turn: Low Level Bridge replacement; a moment in history from 1979; and more headlines and happenings

Essentials

  • 12°C: Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. Clearing late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 12. UV index 1 or low. (forecast)
  • Red: The High Level Bridge will be lit red for Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month. (details)
  • 4-5: The Edmonton Oilers (11-3-3) lost to the Anaheim Ducks (8-7-1) on Nov. 5. (details)
  • 9pm, Nov. 7: The Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. (details)
  • 5:30pm, Nov. 7: The Edmonton Elks host the BC Lions at Commonwealth Stadium for the Western Final. (details)

Your turn: Low Level Bridge replacement

This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey about the planned replacement of the Low Level Bridge, as well as an "Ask Me Anything" session from Edmonton's mayor and a public hearing on amendments to Fort Saskatchewan's land use bylaw.

Headlines: Nov. 6, 2026

WIN House breaks ground on housing project for women, children fleeing violence; warm weather gives crew longer construction season; Elks preparing for Western Final this weekend

A moment in history: Nov. 6, 1979

On this day in 1979, Edmonton's CFL team was prepping for the Western Conference Finals, on the road to what would become a record-setting Grey Cup dynasty.

Recent editions

Thursday, Nov. 5

Zoning just one ingredient in infill housing boom; Edmonton Police Service requests additional capital funding in city budget; and more headlines and happenings

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Coyote sightings increase in fall, but fear not, says researcher; Edmonton mayor gives initial nod to proposed budget; and more headlines and happenings

Tuesday, Nov. 3

A look at how Edmonton's budget stacks up so far; Edify's Top 40 Under 40 list revealed; and more headlines and happenings

Monday, Nov. 2

On the agenda: District energy, downtown parking, construction; High Level Bridge rehabilitation work moved up tp 2027; and more headlines and happenings

Friday, Oct. 30

Your turn: Budgets across the region; a moment in history from 1973; and more headlines and happenings

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