- The City of Edmonton greenlit 10 affordable housing projects on Nov. 24, selling surplus school sites for $1 each. Funded by a $99-million Federal Housing Acceleration Fund grant, these developments will create more than 1,300 units, including 925 affordable units, across Edmonton neighbourhoods including Belmont, Dunluce, and Miller. Rental rates are capped at 80% of average market rates. Mayor Andrew Knack said this will significantly address Edmonton's affordable housing needs. Projects include multigenerational housing by Vivid Homes and IslamicFamily in Dunluce, and 64 units for women and non-binary people escaping violence by WIN House in Miller.
- Ward Karhiio Coun. Keren Tang was set to introduce a motion to Edmonton city council seeking to revamp fireworks bylaws. This follows two house fires in southeast Edmonton in October 2025, which police said were caused by fireworks during Diwali celebrations. The motion proposes administration develop recommendations for improved communication and enforcement regarding fireworks use and sale. It also suggests piloting a community Diwali fireworks show in 2026. Earlier in 2025, city council outlawed launching fireworks without a permit, leading to 31 warnings and 52 tickets issued for illegal use in 2025.
- The City of Edmonton's administration says it can't afford any of the proposed arterial road paving options in the 2026 budget, despite a 6.4% property tax hike. A new report outlines $5-million, $7-million, and $10-million repair scenarios, but warns that approving any of them would deepen the city's funding shortfall by $7.1 million. Coun. Keren Tang, who requested the analysis, argues the city has under-invested in its major roads and wants at least a minimum funding level added to extend their lifespan.
- Edmonton Opera has cancelled its planned production of Indians on Vacation, written by Thomas King, after local Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Treaty 6 community members raised concerns about its impact. King published an op-ed in The Globe and Mail revealing that he recently learned he is not Indigenous. The opera said its decision aligns with its commitments to reconciliation, cultural respect, and responsible partnership, noting "an overall environment of tension and division" around the project. Edmonton Opera will now collaborate with Indigenous community members to establish a long-term framework for cultural collaboration and representation in programming. Ticket holders can choose a refund or exchange, apply a credit, or donate their ticket value.
- The new standalone Stollery Children's Hospital will be built on the University of Alberta South Campus in Edmonton, located at the northeast corner of 122 Street and 51 Avenue. The province said it selected the site for its large size, expansion potential, and proximity to the university's existing hospital, fostering collaboration. Budget 2025 allocated $11 million for planning and design, with this phase expected to conclude in 2026.
- A 65-year-old cyclist died after being struck by the driver of an SUV while crossing 34 Street at 28A Avenue in southeast Edmonton on Nov. 23. Police say the man was hit by a Hyundai Tucson driven by a 41-year-old and later died in hospital. His death is the city's 31st traffic fatality this year. The Edmonton Police Service is asking witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to contact police.
- Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams addressed the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 24, urging municipalities to focus on core services and curb non-essential spending as the province manages a deficit. He said municipalities should not expect provincial bailouts and must find innovative ways to strengthen their finances without relying on new taxes or higher user fees. Williams also said the province's strategy on addiction remains the governing framework, and municipalities must align with it. His remarks come as Edmonton council prepares to debate a proposed 6.4% property tax increase.
- Six more United Conservative Party MLAs, including Dale Nally, the minister of Service Alberta, representing Morinville-St. Albert, now face recall petitions. The petitions, announced Nov. 24, target five cabinet ministers — Myles McDougall, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson, and Dale Nally — and Speaker Ric McIver. The UCP caucus said that recalls should address breaches of trust, not policy disagreements. Petition applicants must collect signatures from 60% of votes cast in each riding's 2023 election by Feb. 22, with Elections Alberta verifying them by March 15.
Correction: This file has been updated to correct the name of Alberta's minister of municipal affairs.