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Council Locks in Budget Timeline as Power Bills Set to Rise.
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The Edmonton Buzz Team 🐝 |
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Edmonton city council is entering one of its most closely watched budget seasons in recent memory, with a draft four-year spending plan expected to drop on November 2.
The release will cover capital, operating, and climate budgets simultaneously, and will open public hearing registration the same day.
Hearings begin November 23, with full council approval targeted for December 18.
For households already strained by rising costs, the timing feels urgent. A typical Edmonton homeowner is currently paying roughly $816 in municipal property taxes per $100,000 of assessed value in 2026, up $53 from the prior year.
Meanwhile, council has already locked in an electricity franchise fee hike, raising the rate from 17.65 per cent to 19.4 per cent effective January 1, 2027, adding roughly $1.21 monthly for average households.
Population growth, provincial funding cuts, and a deepening infrastructure deficit are all driving costs upward, making the decisions ahead among the most consequential in recent Edmonton budget history. Read More... |
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Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Edmonton Corn Maze: A corn maze in Spruce Grove that wraps up its season this weekend. Date: Through Sunday, October 25, 2026 Pumpkins After Dark: A walk-through display of more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins in Borden Park. Date: Through Saturday, October 31, 2026 Haunted Pumpkin Festival: A month-long Halloween outing at a pumpkin patch with a pumpkin cannon, now a 30-year tradition. Date: Through Saturday, October 31, 2026 Galactic Atmosphere: A light art installation with 11 large illuminated planets, 3D visuals and holographic projections, open evenings from 6 to 11 PM. Date: Through Sunday, October 25, 2026 Warwa Woods: A haunted forest experience at Camp Warwa with a new story, The Lady of the Lake, and admission that includes two forest trail experiences. Date: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
YAGA by Kat Sandler: Shadow Theatre’s comedic mystery, a modern twist on a classic myth. Date: Through Sunday, November 1, 2026 Our Little Secret: A True, New Musical: The Citadel’s show about Noam Tomaschoff discovering he wasn’t an only child, in its final weekend. Date: Through Sunday, October 25, 2026 Rachmaninoff Festival: Three days of music by Sergei Rachmaninoff at the Winspear Centre. Date: Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 Alberta Ballet: Peer Gynt: A ballet described as an epic journey through life and legend. Date: Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 Live at the Winspear presents Madonna: The Immaculate Collection: Classic Albums Live recreates the 1990 greatest hits album note for note with a live band. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Canadian Scenes: St. Albert artist Al Anderson shows oil paintings based on nearly 50 years of his Canadian landscape photography. Date: Through Saturday, October 31, 2026 Catalyst Film Festival: Two days of Catalyst Theatre screenings, with THE INVISIBLE on October 22 and NEVERMORE on October 23. Date: Thursday, October 22 – Friday, October 23, 2026 Mōnad Ebnflōh (Montreal): A dance piece from Montreal inspired by the idea of a self-sufficient organism containing multiple universes. Date: Friday, October 23 – Saturday, October 24, 2026 To Distant Shores: Celebrating 25 Years of ECPA: The Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica Association performs six works with guests from Toronto’s Apex Music Association, featuring pipa and violin soloists. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 SCARS Fall Market: A free-entry market with more than 80 vendors, food trucks and adoptable animals, supporting Second Chance Animal Rescue Society. Date: Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
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Fall Harvest at Muttart Conservatory: A fall show in the Feature Pyramid with a large coleus flower tower, patio lights and a farmer’s cart. Date: Through Sunday, November 15, 2026 The Nightmare Before Christmas at Maisie’s Magical Christmas House: A Halloween walk-through with pumpkins, skeletons and haunted decor at a family home. Date: Through Sunday, November 1, 2026 LEGO Disney Stitch: A LEGO event at Staples in Sherwood Park, already listed as almost full. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 AM Despicable Minionz: A Jubilations Dinner Theatre show written with kids in mind, paired with a meal designed for them. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 AM show (runs through October 31) Black Kids Code (Girls) Edmonton: Sequencing Robots in Motion: A coding session for girls at NorQuest College. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 PM |
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Deadmonton Haunted House: A haunted house in its 13th season with multiple scare experiences. Date: Through Saturday, November 7, 2026 The Bootlegger’s Ball: A Prohibition-style night with live jazz, cocktails, a magician and games of chance, with a vintage dress code. Proceeds support 26 charities through the Jerry Forbes Centre Foundation. Ages 18+. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7 to 11 PM Free Kizomba Class & Social: A free beginner-friendly dance class followed by a social, hosted by a local Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and Zouk group. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30 PM Laurent’s Halloween Party (18+) with DJ Tauzenn: A Halloween party with a DJ, listed as almost full. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8 PM New Origin featuring Joe Fonda: A jazz trio set at the Yardbird Suite. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8 PM |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes: The Oilers host the Stanley Cup champions on Indigenous Celebration night. Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7 PM (start times subject to change) Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades: WHL hockey at Rogers Place. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7 PM Co-Ed Volleyball: A weekly Saturday volleyball session run by the Westmount Volleyball Meetup. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4 PM Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs visit Rogers Place for an early evening game. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5 PM (start times subject to change) Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Penticton Vees: A Sunday afternoon WHL game at Rogers Place. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4 PM |
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Open Arts Night: A casual evening for artists, gamers and makers hosted by Let’s P.O.P. YEG. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6 PM Languages and Beer: Practice a language over drinks and food with the Alberta Language Meetup. Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7 PM Edmonton Death Café, South Side Gathering: An open conversation over coffee and food about death and dying. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 PM From Pumpkin Pie to Pizza Pie Festa: A social evening for Italian speakers hosted by Battista Vecchio. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6 PM Walk and Talk: Practice languages while walking in the river valley with the Alberta Language Meetup. Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2 PM |
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This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: October 22 – 25, 2026Thursday is the mildest and sunniest day of the stretch. Friday brings a sharp drop to near freezing with a rain and snow mix, so dress warm for Galactic Atmosphere and Warwa Woods. The weekend stays cold but mostly dry, with a mix of sun and cloud.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
📡 Weather data sourced from The Weather Network — retrieved October 15, 2026 |
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