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Headlines: Nov. 12, 2026

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  • Coun. Jon Morgan and Coun. Mike Elliott renewed calls for a south Edmonton hospital after Alberta proposed new urgent care centres. Health economist Braden Manns said urgent care centres cannot replace hospital beds. The province has funded planning and land acquisition, but has not budgeted construction funding.
  • The Alberta government changed its criteria for approving speed-on-green photo radar without informing municipalities, according to a City of Edmonton email obtained by CTV News. The City says the province rejected or did not respond to seven applications submitted under the previous guidelines. Edmonton data shows the number of drivers caught travelling more than 30 kilometres per hour over the speed limit rose 128% last year, while Edmonton recorded 32 traffic deaths, its highest annual total since 2015. The province has approved photo radar at one north Edmonton intersection but says the other proposed locations did not meet its exemption requirements.
  • Edmonton entrepreneur Colin Campbell is hosting a free three-day festival downtown Nov. 13 to 15, featuring Canadian musicians and performers at three venues. Organized by CIVIQ Labs, Bringing the Nation is part of Campbell's effort to bring arts and cultural events to underused downtown spaces, particularly in The Quarters. The project has received $78,000 in city grants.
  • The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has donated $100,000 to help victims of the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright fire. The donation went to the CFB Wainwright Support Fund through the True Patriot Love Foundation. It also committed net proceeds from the Nov. 11 game's 50/50 draw to support those affected.
  • The Camrose Police Service said it closed its investigation without charges into online messages targeting female students at École Camrose Composite High School. Police said the available evidence was insufficient to proceed with criminal charges. Students said the alleged messages threatened sexual assault and violence.