- The Mustard Seed is seeking provincial funding to open two additional 24-7 shelters for a total of 120 to 150 overnight sleeping spaces on the south side. "In the last two years we've seen an increase in the homeless population in Edmonton, but not a dramatic increase in shelter space so we're still really in need of more shelter spaces in Edmonton and more housing," Kris Knutson, director of programs, told Postmedia.
- Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee Carla Smiley, who ran unopposed for re-election in Ward 73, has resigned effective immediately.
- Construction has begun on the kihciy askiy development in Whitemud Park, the first permanent, urban Indigenous ceremonial site in Canada. Construction is expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months.
- Crews were working Wednesday afternoon to contain about 1,000 litres of oil that spilled from a tanker truck at the Jiffy Lube location in north Edmonton at 164A Avenue and 45 Street.
- Ariella Kimmel, former chief of staff to the provincial minister of jobs, economy and innovation, is suing the premier's office, alleging she was wrongfully fired after speaking out about "a poisoned work environment," Postmedia reports.
- More than 35,000 tickets have already been sold for each of the FIFA World Cup qualifying games in Edmonton on Nov. 12 and Nov. 16, prompting Canada Soccer to make more tickets available.
