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"Edmonton 2026 Tax Spikes: Homeowners in for a Surprise?
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May 28, 2026
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Edmonton homeowners can expect their 2026 property tax notices this May, outlining both municipal and provincial education taxes due for the year.
The City Councilās recent approval means a 6.9% increase to the municipal tax levy.
This increase supports a range of services, from emergency response and public transit to park improvements and road upkeep.
For an average home assessed at $492,500, this results in about $318 per month for city services.
The education portion, set by the province, will cost about $104 per month, funding Kā12 schools locally.
Together, most homeowners will pay around $422 monthly in property taxes.
To help, the Cityās Monthly Payment Plan allows taxes to be paid in smaller installments, enroll by June 15, 2026, to spread out costs.
Full payments are due June 30, with penalties applied to late accounts.
Understanding your notice ensures youāre prepared for changes in Edmontonās growing, evolving real estate market. Read More... |
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Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Edmonton Community Weed Pulls: The City is running 50+ community weed pull events this season to tackle invasive species like Himalayan balsam, creeping bellflower, and garlic mustard. Check the City site for an event near your neighbourhood this weekend. Date: Ongoing through summer Location: Various parks and green spaces across Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details
Canada's Walking Club Edmonton Area Walk: A casual group walk open to all fitness levels. No registration required, just show up and go. Date: Thursday, May 28, 10:00 AM Location: Edmonton (meeting point shared via Meetup group) Cost: Free Click for details
Nature Alberta Fish Evening: Alberta Fish Hatcheries staff lead a hands-on evening about fish habitats and conservation. Attendees get to hold live fish. Date: Thursday, May 28 ā Sunday, May 31 Location: Edmonton area (check event page for exact venue) Cost: Free Click for details
Waskehegan Hike: A guided group hike through the Waskehegan Trail area, organized by the Edmonton Outdoor Club. Date: Sunday, May 31 Location: Waskehegan Trail Cost: Free (club membership may apply) Click for details
Open Air Fair: An annual outdoor fair with vendors and community activities. Date: Sunday, May 31, 10:00 AM ā 2:00 PM Location: Edmonton (check event listings for location) Cost: Free admission Click for details |
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2. Shows & Entertainment šŗ |
Journey ā Final Frontier Tour: The rock legends bring their farewell tour to Rogers Place for one night. Date: Thursday, May 28 Location: Rogers Place, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Paid (tickets via Ticketmaster) Click for details
Alestorm ā Mostly Canadian Tour 2026: Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm kicks off an evening of high-energy live music at Midway Music Hall. Date: Thursday, May 28, 6:30 PM Location: Midway Music Hall, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Corb Lund ā Four-Night Starlite Residency: Corb Lund plays four consecutive nights at The Starlite Room, with each show featuring a different album set ā Five Dollar Bill / Hair In My Eyes (Thu & Fri), Cabin Fever (Sat), and Horse Soldier! (Sun). Date: Thursday, May 28 ā Sunday, May 31, 7:00 PM nightly Location: The Starlite Room, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Prism with Aldo Nova: Two Canadian rock acts share the stage at River Cree Resort and Casino. Date: Friday, May 29, 9:00 PM Location: River Cree Resort & Casino, Enoch Cost: Paid Click for details
Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell: The Untold Love Story: A theatrical performance exploring the relationship between two of Canada's most celebrated artists. Date: Sunday, May 31, 7:30 PM Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details |
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Edmonton International Film Festival 40th Anniversary ā Opening Screening: EIFF marks four decades with a 4K restoration of Bye Bye Blues, the 1989 Alberta-made feature film, at the historic Garneau Theatre. Date: Thursday, May 28 Location: Garneau Theatre, Edmonton Cost: Check event page for pricing Click for details
Art Gallery of Alberta ā Community Art Event: A drop-in community art-making session open to all ages, hosted at the AGA. Date: Thursday, May 28, 12:00 PM ā 2:00 PM Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details
UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival: A two-day celebration of Ukrainian culture featuring music, dance, food, and traditional crafts at Borden Park. Date: Thursday, May 29 ā Friday, May 30 Location: Borden Park, Edmonton Cost: Free admission (some activities paid) Click for details
Wayfinders: A Constellation of Women Artists (Final Weekend): This AGA exhibition featuring works by women artists closes on May 31. Last chance to see it before it comes down. Date: Through Sunday, May 31 Location: Art Gallery of Alberta, Downtown Edmonton Cost: AGA admission applies Click for details
Pro Coro Canada: Ice (Season Finale): Pro Coro Canada closes out their season with a performance alongside Edmonton Young Voices at St. Basil's Cultural Centre. Date: Sunday, May 31, 3:00 PM Location: St. Basil's Cultural Centre, Edmonton Cost: Check event page for pricing Click for details |
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Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo & Fair: Four days of rodeo action, midway rides, games, and food in Leduc. One of the bigger regional fair events of the spring season. Date: Thursday, May 28 ā Sunday, May 31 Location: Leduc, Alberta Cost: Varies by event Click for details
International Children's Festival of the Arts: St. Albert's annual children's festival opens this weekend with performances, workshops, and interactive arts activities for kids. Date: Friday, May 29 ā Monday, June 1 Location: Downtown St. Albert Cost: Varies Click for details
Edmonton Drag Festival (Family-Friendly Daytime Programming): The daytime programming at Churchill Square is open to all ages and includes 2-Spirit cultural showcases, local vendors, workshops, and live performances. Date: Friday, May 29 ā Sunday, May 31 (daytime hours) Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Free admission Click for details
Open Air Fair: A community fair with free admission, activities, and vendors. Date: Sunday, May 31, 10:00 AM ā 2:00 PM Location: Edmonton (check event listings for exact location) Cost: Free Click for details
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra ā Symphony for Kids: Wild Symphony: The ESO brings a short, kid-friendly concert experience to the Winspear, designed for children and their families. Date: Sunday, May 31, 2:30 PM Location: Francis Winspear Centre, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details |
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Edmonton Drag Festival ā Evening Shows: Nightly performances featuring local and national drag talent, including the Drag Xplosion runway and Cultural Pride Day showcases. The adults-only Pride Kickoff Party runs Saturday night. Date: Friday, May 29 ā Sunday, May 31, evenings Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square, Downtown Edmonton Cost: Free (some ticketed events) Click for details
Pride Month Kickoff Party ā DJ AK, Pengwen & Zac Steele: Three floors of dancing with resident DJs AK and Pengwen, plus LA-based special guest host Zac Steele, kicking off Pride Month in Edmonton. Date: Saturday, May 30, 9:00 PM ā Sunday, May 31, 2:00 AM Location: Edmonton (check Eventbrite for venue details) Cost: Paid Click for details
The Commercial ā Live Music on Whyte: Blues, funk, and soul nights at one of Whyte Ave's staple live music spots. May 28 show has free tickets. Date: Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29 (8:00 PM Thu / 9:30 PM Fri) Location: The Commercial (Blues on Whyte), Whyte Avenue Cost: Free (Thu) / Paid (Fri) Click for details
Corb Lund at The Starlite Room: If you prefer a seated live music night over a dance floor, Corb Lund's weekend sets at the Starlite are a solid option. Date: Friday, May 29 ā Sunday, May 31, 7:00 PM Location: The Starlite Room, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Smut Slam ā "No Strings Attached": An adults-only storytelling event where audience members share true, personal stories on a given theme. Date: Sunday, May 31 Location: Edmonton (check Eventbrite for venue) Cost: Check event page Click for details |
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Edmonton Elks vs. Calgary Stampeders ā CFL Preseason: The Elks and Stamps open their preseason with back-to-back games at Commonwealth Stadium on Thursday and Friday. Date: Thursday, May 28, 5:00 PM & Friday, May 29, 7:00 PM Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Edmonton Riverhawks ā Indigenous Celebration Home Opener: The Riverhawks open their home season with a pre-game Indigenous Celebration in partnership with Kihewin Cree Nation. Players will wear limited-edition Indigenous jerseys that go to auction after the game, with proceeds supporting the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Date: Friday, May 29 Location: Riverhawks Park (TELUS Field area), Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Canada vs. Uzbekistan (Soccer): Canada hosts Uzbekistan at Commonwealth Stadium in an international friendly. Date: Sunday, May 31, 5:00 PM Location: Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Cost: Paid Click for details
Leduc Black Gold Pro Rodeo: If competitive rodeo is your thing, Leduc is hosting four days of professional rodeo competition just south of the city. Date: Thursday, May 28 ā Sunday, May 31 Location: Leduc, Alberta Cost: Varies by event Click for details |
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Dating Meetup Edmonton: A casual social meetup for singles looking to connect in a low-pressure setting. Date: Friday, May 29, 7:00 PM Location: Edmonton (check Meetup for venue) Cost: Free Click for details
Make Friends & Photowalk Edmonton: A group walk with a photography focus, starting from Block 1912 Cafe. Casual, beginner-friendly. Date: Saturday, May 30, 10:00 AM Location: Block 1912 Cafe, Edmonton Cost: $3.50 Click for details
Singles in the Park: An outdoor social event for singles at Whitemud Park. Date: Saturday, May 30, 4:00 PM Location: Whitemud Park, Edmonton Cost: Free Click for details
Edmonton Fearless Women Summit: A gathering focused on women's leadership, networking, and community building. Date: Saturday, May 30 Location: Edmonton (check event page for venue) Cost: Check event page Click for details
Canada's Walking Club ā Group Walk: A relaxed morning walk open to everyone. A good low-key way to meet people and get outside. Date: Thursday, May 28, 10:00 AM Location: Edmonton (meeting point via Meetup group) Cost: Free Click for details |
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This Week's Weather |
š¤ļø Edmonton Weather Forecast: May 28 ā May 31, 2026Warm and active to start the weekend, then a sharp cooldown with rain arriving Saturday and lasting through Sunday. Thursday and Friday will feel like summer, but if you've got outdoor plans for Saturday or Sunday, bring a jacket and an umbrella.
š Thursday, May 28, 2026 āļø Warm with a stray afternoon thundershower š”ļø High: 29Ā°C | Low: ~14Ā°C
š Friday, May 29, 2026 āļø Very warm, afternoon thunderstorms likely š”ļø High: 30Ā°C | Low: ~15Ā°C
š Saturday, May 30, 2026 š§ļø Morning showers, cloudy, heavy rain likely late evening š”ļø High: 21Ā°C | Low: ~10Ā°C
š Sunday, May 31, 2026 š§ļø Heavy morning showers, cooler through the day š”ļø High: 14Ā°C | Low: ~7Ā°C
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