- The City of Edmonton is seeking partners for the redevelopment of the historic Rossdale Power Plant, part of its broader River Crossing revitalization plan. The initiative aims to transform the decommissioned 1930s-era facility into a community hub alongside new housing, parks, and transportation upgrades. City officials say they hope to draw inspiration from projects like Montreal's Old Port and Vancouver's Granville Island while ensuring meaningful Indigenous engagement. The call for proposals remains open until April 30, 2026, as preparatory work continues in the surrounding neighbourhood.
- A Leger poll found half of Albertans opposed the provincial government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force 51,000 teachers back to work and impose a contract on Oct. 27. The poll, conducted Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, indicated 47% opposed legislating teachers back to work, while 33% found the clause's use appropriate. Jason Schilling of the Alberta Teachers' Association expressed concern about overriding Charter rights, leading the ATA to launch a legal challenge. Respondents prioritized reducing class sizes, an issue evident in crowded Edmonton classrooms, and 51% would support a general strike.
- Edmontonians honoured Canadian war veterans at a Remembrance Day ceremony at city hall on Nov. 11. The Loyal Edmonton Regiment hosted the event, paying tribute to military veterans, fallen soldiers, and actively serving members. Mayor Andrew Knack addressed attendees, noting the military community's long history in Edmonton. The service concluded with an outdoor procession to the City Hall Cenotaph, where attendees laid wreaths and observed two minutes of silence.
- The Edmonton Police Service is asking the public for help to locate a 79-year-old senior with dementia, who was last seen around 3pm on Nov. 10 at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, near 84 Avenue and 112 Street. The senior, Luzia Tome, is about five feet tall with black and grey hair. She was last seen wearing a plain grey sweater, black running shoes, a hospital gown, and either grey pajama pants with Christmas decorations or black jeans, along with a red lanyard with keys and a medical alert bracelet. Police urge anyone with information to call 780-423-4567.
- Alberta animal rescues are freezing intakes due to unprecedented challenges as winter approaches, according to a Nov. 12 report. Edmonton-area organizations like Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCARS), Community Cats Edmonton, and Edmonton Cold Weather Animal Rescue are overwhelmed by a severe lack of donations, rising vet care and food costs, and increasing animal overpopulation. SCARS, the largest rescue in the greater Edmonton area, receives about 20 intake requests daily but can only accept one or two.
- Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) received the Lorna Stewart Corporate Leadership Award for their "Get on Board" accessibility campaign. The initiative focused on removing barriers for riders with sight loss through community consultation and rider feedback. ETS introduced improvements such as clearer signage, enhanced LRT audio announcements, and high-contrast infrastructure, alongside a Rider Respect awareness campaign. The effort has been recognized nationally for advancing accessibility and inclusion in public transit.
- An opinion piece in Postmedia argues that the province's Expert Panel on Post-Secondary Institution Funding and Alberta's Competitiveness asked the wrong questions, leading to insufficient, incremental solutions for the province's $6.7 billion higher education system. The panel's report noted the status quo is inadequate but recommended familiar ideas. The authors, University of Alberta lecturer Stephen Murgatroyd and Mount Royal University professor David Finch, argue this narrow focus arose from consulting 34 internal post-secondary stakeholders versus only two external business representatives, hindering transformative change for human capital development across Alberta.
Headlines: Nov. 12, 2025
By Mariam Ibrahim