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Headlines: Oct. 27, 2026

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  • The Islamic Family and Social Services Association and Build Edmonton Homes broke ground on Diamond of Dunluce, a 96-home project in northwest Edmonton designed for larger and multigenerational families. The development is expected to open in 2028 with two- to five-bedroom homes. Three-quarters of the units will have rents 20% to 50% below market rates.
  • Beverly Bridge in northeast Edmonton fully reopened after rehabilitation work staged over two years, including deck and girder repairs, barrier replacement, and waterproofing. The City of Edmonton said all lanes and sidewalks are open, but minor repairs in 2027 could require brief lane closures.
  • A judge dismissed Dwayne Cardinal's application for summary judgment against the City of Edmonton over its disposal of his encampment belongings in July 2024. In a written decision from Oct. 16, applications Judge Lorne Smart ruled that disputed facts and potential defences required a trial, rather than deciding whether the City was liable. Cardinal appealed the decision, his lawyer said.
  • Edmonton Islamic Academy will receive $10 million from the Alberta government to help build a new $80-million elementary school, part of $25.8 million in provincial grants for six projects at five independent schools across the province. The funding comes from a three-year, $90-million pilot program that covers up to one-third of eligible construction costs. Jason Schilling of the Alberta Teachers' Association criticized the move, saying public money should go to the public system.
  • The Alberta Utilities Commission approved a 920-megawatt natural-gas power plant intended to supply a data centre in Sturgeon County. Heartland Power Generation LP will build and operate the plant, with construction expected to begin this quarter and finish in late 2027. The approval covers only the power plant; the data centre requires municipal approval.
  • The Alberta government said construction was complete on the Enoch maskêkosihk Recovery Community, with an opening expected in December. The 75-bed addiction treatment centre, owned by Enoch Cree Nation, will offer Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients up to a year of treatment at no cost. The province contributed $35 million to construction and will provide operating funding.
  • Beaumont's Community Circle Thrift Centre will close on Oct. 27 after the sale of its building. Board chair Paul Heide said rising costs had made finding an affordable replacement location difficult. The centre also serves as a hamper pickup depot for the Leduc & District Food Bank, which said it was finalizing an alternative location in Beaumont.
  • Shane Getson resigned as MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland, citing personal and family reasons. He had represented the riding northwest of Edmonton since 2019. His departure leaves the United Conservative Party with 46 seats in the legislature.
  • Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was named the NHL's First Star of the Week after recording six goals and three assists in three games, the team said. He scored twice in each game, extending his goal-scoring streak to six games.