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Edmonton zoning roll-back is happening.
Let's dig into it..!
The Edmonton Buzz Team 📣 |
Our featured story |
In the news this week |
Alberta's provincial government has ordered Edmonton to reverse key parts of its landmark 2024 zoning bylaw, reigniting a heated debate over housing, density, and local autonomy.
Premier Danielle Smith issued the directive on October 8th, giving city council three months to roll back reforms — including the reinstatement of minimum parking requirements that Edmonton had eliminated in 2020, making it the first major Canadian city to do so.
The zoning overhaul had driven record housing starts and enabled over 5,000 new multiplexes in mature neighbourhoods.
Mayor Andrew Knack condemned the order as chaotic, warning it will reduce affordability, raise property taxes, and threaten over $200 million in federal housing funding tied to the city's progressive zoning commitments.
Alberta Municipalities and even Calgary's mayor have pushed back, calling the intervention a dangerous precedent for municipal self-determination across the province. Read More... |
What's happening? |
Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Elk Island National Park: Free-roaming bison, elk, and over 250 bird species on hiking trails a short drive east of the city.
Pumpkins After Dark: A nighttime walk-through trail of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkin displays at Borden Park.
Edmonton Corn Maze: A multi-trail corn maze on a working farm, open with special Thanksgiving Monday hours and regular hours the rest of the week.
Muttart Conservatory: Four glass pyramids with arid, temperate, tropical, and show-biome plant collections across the river from downtown.
Edmonton River Valley Trail System: Over 160 km of connected multi-use trails through North America’s largest expanse of connected urban parkland, good for a fall walk or bike ride. |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Songs of the Harvest Moon: A fall-themed concert in a church venue known for its acoustics.
Lloyd Spiegel: An Australian blues guitarist performing at a cultural centre venue.
The Zolas: A Vancouver indie rock band on their Swooner Anniversary Tour.
Oil City Opry: A variety show pairing local musicians and roots performers at the symphony hall.
UB40: The British reggae band on their Unstoppable Tour. |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Art Gallery of Alberta: Rotating contemporary and historical exhibitions at the city’s major public gallery downtown.
LitFest 2026: Edmonton’s nonfiction literary festival, with author talks, book launches, and panels at venues across downtown, including a double book launch with Vivek Shraya and Kai Cheng Thom.
Oh, Anne!: A musical inspired by Anne of Green Gables, co-produced with Theatre Network.
Busch Trio (Edmonton Chamber Music Society): A piano trio performing a chamber music program.
Vertex Quartet: Cellobration: A string quartet performance celebrating the cello. |
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Edmonton Valley Zoo: Home to over 100 species, with daily keeper talks and enrichment programs.
Royal Alberta Museum: The province’s largest museum, with natural history, Indigenous peoples, and human history galleries.
Jubilations Dinner Theatre: Despicable Minionz: A family dinner theatre show spoofing the Minions movies.
Alberta Powersports Show: An expo of ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorsports gear with vendor displays.
Edmonton Fall Home Show: A home renovation and design expo with vendor booths and demos. |
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Street Car Cask Series: A ride across the High Level Bridge on the heritage streetcar followed by a cask ale tasting evening at The Common.
Ethereal Tomb: A metal show at a club venue known for its heavier bookings.
The Lazys – Too Tough To Die Tour: A rock band playing a casino club venue.
Paul Cauthen: An outlaw country and soul performer at a mid-size music hall. |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Utah Mammoth: NHL regular-season action at Rogers Place.
Edmonton Elks vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers: United in Pink: CFL regular-season game with a breast cancer awareness fundraiser tie-in.
Recreational & Competitive Badminton Drop-In: A drop-in badminton session for mixed skill levels. |
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Free Salsa Class & Social: A beginner-friendly salsa lesson followed by an open social dance.
The First Date: A social meetup event for people navigating dating after divorce.
The Mop Top Four | A Tribute to the Beatles Dinner & Show: A group dinner-and-show outing to see a Beatles tribute act. |
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It's getting cold... |
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: October 12 – 16, 2026
A sunny, mild week for mid-October: Thanksgiving Monday starts cool but clear, and temperatures climb steadily through the week to a pleasant high near 16°C by Friday.
📅 Monday, October 12, 2026
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📅 Friday, October 16, 2026
📡 Weather data sourced from The Weather Network |
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