Headlines: Oct. 16, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim
- Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack renewed calls for provincial permission to restore speed-on-green cameras at eight busy intersections after a fatal 97 Street bus-stop crash, which was attributed to street racing. The Edmonton Police Service charged Kaeden Piccolo, 18, with dangerous operation causing death and three counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm in connection with the crash. The family of Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, 21, who was killed when the motorcycle crashed into the bus stop, mourned his death; his girlfriend and their 10-month-old son remained in hospital.
- The City of Edmonton said it reopened the 184 Street bridge over Yellowhead Trail after rehabilitation, about two weeks ahead of schedule. Crews renewed the bridge deck, replaced the asphalt surface and upgraded waterproofing.
- Elections Alberta said it is taking precautions to prevent referendum advertising at the Edmonton EXPO Centre advance voting location on Oct. 16, when Forever Canadian is scheduled to hold an event at the venue. Voters should enter through the EXPO Centre's east-side Entrances 1 and 2. The voting location in Hall H will operate from 9am to 8pm.
- Edmonton won the bid to co-host the 17th Canadian Urban Forest Conference with Tree Canada from Oct. 3 to 6, 2028. The conference will use the North Saskatchewan River Valley as an outdoor classroom under the theme 'Beyond the Ribbon of Green.
- Mayors in Sturgeon County, Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan say residents are pushing back against development as population growth creates pressure to balance rural lifestyles with housing needs. A BILD Edmonton Metro report found housing starts across Alberta increased 130.8% from 2020 to 2025, while row house development and apartment permit applications in regional municipalities outside Edmonton rose by more than 600% over five years. The report states that 8,800 apartments and 2,200 row homes were built in Edmonton in 2025.
- The Alberta NDP called for an end to unsupported detainee drop-offs in Edmonton's Chinatown, urging drop-offs only when services are open and support connections are arranged. It also sought reintegration plans for high-risk and vulnerable people leaving custody. The provincial government said it was implementing system navigators in correctional centres to coordinate releases and connect people with housing and supports.
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