Headlines: Oct. 26, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim
- City councillor Anne Stevenson resigned from the Edmonton Police Commission. She said she wanted more time to focus on safety concerns, including detainee drop-offs in Chinatown. Her term had been set to expire in 2027. "I believe strongly in the importance of civilian oversight in policing and I'm proud of the steps we've taken during my five years on the commission to strengthen our governance framework," Stevenson said.
- Alberta introduced rules requiring Canadian and provincial flags outside schools during the school year. The rules take effect Jan. 4 and require provincial permission for flags outside permitted categories, including on school websites and social media. The Alberta Teachers' Association criticized restrictions on First Nations flags, while Edmonton Public Schools said it was reviewing the rules.
- Mayor Andrew Knack called for more provincial housing and social supports after Edmonton's Point-in-Time homelessness count. About 200 volunteers participated in the survey led by Homeward Trust Edmonton. Results were expected to take at least two weeks to compile.
- University of Alberta planning professor Sandeep Agrawal said restoring on-site parking requirements could make some Edmonton infill projects unfeasible. His comments followed Alberta's written mandate requiring Edmonton to change its infill policies. Development consultant Dave Onishenko said developers would need to revise their plans, but infill projects would continue.
- Gen. Jennie Carignan said the speed of the CFB Wainwright fire was likely the main reason soldiers could not escape. Training resumed without immediate procedural changes as multiple investigations continued into the fire, which killed four soldiers and injured 39. Mourners gathered in Edmonton to honour Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26, one of the soldiers killed in the fire. Wong served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment, and family and fellow soldiers remembered his humour, generosity, and dedication to service.
- Cuts to fibre lines disrupted internet, television, and home phone service in central and west Edmonton on Oct. 24. Rogers Communications said it suspected attempted copper theft, but no copper was stolen. Affected neighbourhoods included Wîhkwêntôwin, Glenora, Westmount, and Prince Charles.
- The City of Edmonton said major work on its 99 Street streetscaping and parkade waterproofing project was completed Oct. 23. Work included a new bike lane, waterproofing at the Stanley A. Milner Library parkade, and rehabilitation of Clock Tower Plaza. Some final curb pouring remained scheduled for the week of Oct. 26.
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