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Headlines: Oct. 2, 2026

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  • As Edmonton marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Troy Courtoreille, who leads the City of Edmonton's Indigenous Relations Office, said the City had made progress on 14 of its 28 reconciliation commitments. By 2025, more than 9,200 city employees had taken Indigenous awareness training and Courtoreille said attendance at amiskwaciy Academy rose 40% during the first two years of subsidized transit passes.
  • Ahead of Diwali, the City of Edmonton reminded residents that fireworks are illegal in Edmonton without a permit and can bring fines of up to $10,000 and possible criminal charges. Officials encouraged residents to attend permitted displays. Permits can take up to 10 business days to process.
  • RCMP charged Edmonton man Dwight Peter MacIntyre, 44, with uttering a death threat against Prime Minister Mark Carney following alleged posts on the social media platform X. He is scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on Nov. 25.
  • In an opinion column published in Postmedia, University of Alberta criminology professor Temitope Oriola argued the Edmonton Police Commission went too far by barring public speakers from meetings through year-end. He argued that moving meetings online did not justify barring public speakers.
  • Edmonton's restaurant industry is facing a wave of closures as rising food, rent and operating costs squeeze already-thin margins. Several downtown restaurants including Khazana, Greta YEG, Kommune and Wilfred's have closed this year, with some owners citing prolonged construction and reduced access. Construction is one factor, alongside inflation, competition and changing consumer habits, Postmedia reported. RGE RD co-owner Blair Lebsack said his profit margins have fallen from about 10% to two per cent, while OTTO Food and Drink owner Ed Donszelmann said some ingredient costs have nearly doubled. Despite the closures, Alberta restaurants recorded nearly $1.14 billion in sales in May, up 5.7%
  • The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve with a lower-body injury he suffered at practice on Sept. 28.
  • A proposed $300 million AI data centre at Junction 42 in Red Deer County, is awaiting approval pending a rezoning process. The site, spanning 12 acres, aims to house a five-megawatt research lab. Approval requires a public hearing and rezoning consistent with the Municipal Government Act.