- The City of Edmonton has declared a Phase 1 parking ban as of 7pm on Nov. 16. The ban — which applies to bus routes, arterial and collector roads, and all roads marked with "seasonal no parking" signage — is expected to last for approximately 48 hours. The city does not anticipate needing to call a Phase 2 parking ban. Between 5:30am and 4pm on Nov. 16, treacherous conditions led to 80 collisions being reported to police, including eight hit-and-runs and 14 property damage collisions.
- Edmonton's overnight shelter system reached 97% occupancy on Sunday night. The city now estimates that 1,200 Edmontonians will require accommodations this winter, leaving a gap of more than 420 beds. There are 35% fewer overnight spots and a 56% reduction in day services compared to last December. The province is expected to announce new funding and supports today.
- According to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, there has been "a steady increase" in fire-related events in northeast Edmonton over the past year. While root causes are not yet clear, the city said it is working with the police, Alberta Health Services, and other agencies to "address this issue with a more holistic approach."
- Residents and businesses along Alberta Avenue are calling on the new city council to invest in the area, four years after the Coliseum closed, reports CBC News. Coun. Ashley Salvador would like to see the Exhibition Lands project accelerated.
- Demolition began on Nov. 16 for the historic Legislature Annex building. The 12-storey building was constructed in 1951 and was the first in Edmonton to have a "curtain wall" style. It was also one of the first buildings to use air conditioning. The province estimates the cost of demolition and remediation work at $11 million. In September 2020, the province estimated it would cost $29 million to renovate the building.
- Alert Ready, the national public alerting system, will test the emergency alert system across Canada on Nov. 17. The alert will be issued at 1:55pm in Alberta.
