Headlines: Nov. 6, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim and Karen Unland
- WIN House began site preparation for a 64-unit transitional housing development in northeast Edmonton for women and children fleeing violence. The $34-million Miller Project received funding from all three levels of government and is expected to open in early 2029. It will house more than 150 people for stays of two to three years.
- The City of Edmonton said unseasonably warm weather would help crews finish construction work before winter. Infrastructure delivery manager Jason Meliefste said concrete and asphalt work depend heavily on weather, and early frost can interfere with construction.
- The federal budget released on Nov. 5 allocated billions of dollars to address affordability and sovereignty. The budget document says the Build Communities Strong Fund will benefit Arts Common 118 and the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.
- The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce said many of the measures in the budget aligned with its recommendations. "Budget 2026 recognizes that a stronger economy starts with businesses having the confidence and capacity to invest, innovate, and expand," president and CEO Doug Griffiths said in a statement. "The next step is turning these commitments into results for businesses here in Edmonton." The chamber was disappointed that the budget did not include investment in Highway 28 between Edmonton and Cold Lake, which it sees as key to military readiness and regional economic growth.
- The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an Edmonton man's death following a wellness check on Oct. 11. The agency said two Edmonton Police Service officers left the man in his mother's care before paramedics arrived. According to the agency, his condition deteriorated after officers left, and paramedics pronounced him dead after attempting life-saving measures.
- The Edmonton Elks have opened the upper bowl at Commonwealth Stadium for the Nov. 7 Western Final against the BC Lions. Edmonton finished the regular season with a 13-5 record, earning a bye to the division final. The winner will advance to the Grey Cup final in Calgary on Nov. 15.
- The Edmonton Police Service released a photograph of a man it believes was involved in a hit-and-run on 99 Street last month. Police sought the driver of a dark-coloured Dodge Journey and asked anyone with information to call its non-emergency line.
- The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and the Alberta Cancer Foundation will bring The Time Store pop-up back to Rogers Place on Nov. 7. The interactive display will be near Section 119 during the Oilers' Hockey Fights Cancer game. The foundations said proceeds from this year's initiative will support cancer research, including expanding immunotherapy at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute.
- Alberta's new licence plates, which feature the slogan "Strong and Free" will be available at registry offices starting Nov. 9. Drivers switching before registration renewal will pay a $20 government fee and a $15 registry service charge. Existing plates remain valid if they are in good condition.
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