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Headlines: Nov. 3, 2026

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  • Edify magazine has announced its 2026 Top 40 Under 40, recognizing 40 young Edmontonians for their contributions to the city through fields including medicine, engineering, philanthropy, volunteerism and community-building. The annual list highlights emerging leaders whose work is helping shape Edmonton's future. A six-member panel of local business, arts and community leaders selected this year's recipients.
  • The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating injuries two men allegedly sustained during a police encounter after a fatal shooting outside northwest Edmonton's Alberta Pipe Trades College. The men face first-degree murder charges in the death of Justin Hunt, 28. The allegations have not been tested in court.
  • Albatross Roofing Ltd. pleaded guilty to failing to ensure a worker's health and safety after a worker fell through a roof and died in Edmonton in 2023. The penalty included a $200,000 fine, including the victim fine surcharge, and two years of enhanced regulatory supervision. All other charges were withdrawn.
  • A 17-year-old student at Austin O'Brien Catholic High School died the morning of Nov. 1 after a multi-vehicle collision on Sherwood Park Freeway in Edmonton. Liam Gallup was a passenger in a Ford Ranger driven by another 17-year-old when the truck lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Nissan SUV between 50 Street and 34 Street. Gallup died at the scene, while the two drivers were taken to hospital as a precaution. Police said speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision, which happened during a fog advisory.
  • Porter Airlines is adding four new routes from Edmonton to warm-weather destinations ahead of winter. The airline is launching its first flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Nov. 3, with service to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Cabos, Mexico, scheduled to begin later this month. The two Mexican routes will be Porter's first international flights departing from Alberta.
  • Enoch Cree Nation has begun construction on 166 affordable single-family homes for its members, aiming to address a housing waiting list of about 350 families. The development west of Edmonton is backed by a $30-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, its largest investment in an Indigenous housing project to date. Construction of 110 homes is expected to be completed by summer, with another 50 lots scheduled for completion in early 2028.
  • Physicist Robert Davies estimated that the proposed Wonder Valley data centre south of Grande Prairie would emit about 30 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually at full operation, CBC reported. He conducted the preliminary analysis for Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, which is challenging the project's environmental assessment exemption in court. Alberta's environment ministry said the project still needs permits and technical assessments before it can proceed.
  • The Edmonton Oilers will host its Hockey Fights Cancer game on Nov. 7 against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place. The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation will run a 50/50 raffle from Nov. 7 to 27 supporting the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Kids with Cancer Society, and Ben Stelter Foundation. The Alberta Cancer Foundation will be the sole beneficiary on Nov. 7.
  • The Alberta legislature received proposals to expand the province from 87 ridings to 91. The advisory panel recommended splitting Lethbridge's two ridings into four and combining three west Calgary urban ridings with neighbouring rural constituencies. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi argued the proposals amounted to gerrymandering and said his party planned a court challenge; Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff said the advisory panel was independent.