Headlines: Nov. 13, 2026
By Mariam Ibrahim
- Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) riders gained free access to Transit app features under a four-year partnership. ETS said the upgrade includes unlimited departure schedules, additional trip-planning options, and rider feedback sent directly to ETS. The service also extends to transit systems across the Edmonton region.
- Edmonton Transit Service launched an online merchandise store, selling clothing and drinkware featuring its branding. Officials said the store costs the City of Edmonton nothing to operate and will generate revenue. A holiday sweater is available for pre-order, with shipping expected in December.
- Mayor Andrew Knack said Edmonton was working with industry partners, including EPCOR, to upgrade drainage infrastructure following record summer rainfall. Officials said the Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion includes major drainage upgrades. Knack also called for expanding accelerated roadwork in the next four-year budget, using temporary closures to shorten construction timelines.
- Crestwood residents raised concerns that eightplex applications could leave single-family homes flanked by larger infill developments. They feared approvals would be rushed before a provincially ordered rollback of Edmonton's zoning rules. Coun. Reed Clarke said no permits had been approved on the street residents are concerned about, and that City of Edmonton administration assured him it was not fast-tracking applications.
- A Canadian Automobile Association and Alberta Motor Association study recorded 660 near-misses between pedestrians and vehicles at school crosswalks. Researchers monitored 30 crossings in 11 cities over five school days, including six crossings in Edmonton. Crossings with flashing lights or other traffic controls had a near-miss rate 20 times lower than those without.
- Edmonton's Mount Pleasant and Windsor Park schools tied for second in the Fraser Institute's ranking of 699 Alberta elementary schools, based on standardized test scores. Four Edmonton schools ranked among the bottom 10. University of Alberta education instructor Stephanie Schuurman said the rankings overlooked racial and socioeconomic factors and offered a narrow picture of school quality.
- Edmonton Elks head coach Mark Kilam shaved his beard in front of players to join their moustache-growing effort. Running back Justin Rankin said the gesture demonstrated Kilam's commitment to the team. Edmonton will face the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup at McMahon Stadium in Calgary this weekend.
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