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The city is seeking Input on Residential Street Parking.
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The Edmonton Buzz Team 📣 |
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In the news this week |
Few issues stir up Edmonton neighbourhoods quite like street parking — and recent policy changes have pushed the debate to a boiling point.
In early 2024, Edmonton City Council approved a sweeping overhaul of the Residential Parking Program, eliminating 15 of 19 existing permit zones and introducing a $120 annual fee for residents in remaining areas.
The backlash was immediate.
Residents in communities like Alberta Avenue and Parkdale warned the changes would flood their streets with commuter and commercial overflow.
By mid-2024, mounting pressure prompted city administration to pause the rollout entirely — a suspension now extended through 2026.
The core tension is philosophical: the city views curbside space as a shared public asset, while many residents see it as a neighbourhood right tied to quality of life.
Meanwhile, standard rules still apply — vehicles may park on most residential streets for up to 72 consecutive hours, with additional restrictions during winter snow bans.
When the city returns to the table after 2026, the engagement it conducts with residents will likely determine the future of neighbourhood parking across Edmonton. Read More... |
What's happening? |
Things to do this weekend |
1. Outdoor and Nature |
Pumpkins After Dark: A nighttime walk-through trail of illuminated, hand-carved pumpkin displays at Borden Park, running through the end of October. Elk Island National Park: A short drive east of the city, home to free-roaming bison and elk, with hiking trails open daily. Muttart Conservatory: Four glass pyramids showcasing arid, temperate, tropical, and show-biome plant collections just across the river from downtown. |
2. Shows & Entertainment 📺 |
Back to the ’80s: The Magic Mix Tape: A dinner theatre revue running through decades of ’80s hits, paired with a full meal. The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On: A musical dinner theatre production following four friends through doo-wop and girl-group classics. Yaga, by Kat Sandler: Shadow Theatre’s production reimagining the Baba Yaga folktale for the stage. The Phantom of the Opera: The 1925 silent film screened with live organ accompaniment at the Winspear. Villainy Tonight!: A musical revue built around classic stage and screen villains. |
3. Arts, Crafts & Culture 🎭 |
Free Thursday Evening at the Art Gallery of Alberta: Free admission to the gallery’s current exhibitions for one evening only. University of Alberta Ghost Tours: A guided historical and haunted walking tour through Rutherford House. Edmonton Ghost Tours in Old Strathcona: A walking tour through the neighbourhood’s historic and reportedly haunted sites. The Craft of: Cacao & Parfum at Delavoye: A hands-on workshop pairing chocolate-making with perfume crafting. India Film Festival of Alberta 2026: A multi-day showcase of Indian cinema. |
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Despicable Minionz: A kid-focused dinner theatre production paired with a kids’ meal. Treats and Trivia: A Halloween-themed trivia event for families at the Reuse Centre. Horizon Drive-In Movies: Halloween: Halloween-themed films screened drive-in style at the zoo’s parking lot. The Halloween Night Market: Over 85 vendors, artists, food trucks and flash tattoos, with trick-or-treating for all ages. Dakha Farm Halloween Day Celebration: A family-friendly farm Halloween event. |
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A Creature Feature Cabaret: A Halloween fundraiser cabaret show. Scream: Boodang’s Halloween Massive: A large-scale electronic music Halloween event. River Cree Halloween Bash: A Halloween party featuring DJ Jermaine Dupri. Colin Linden at the New Moon Folk Club: A live performance from the veteran blues and roots musician. |
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Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings: Edmonton hosts Detroit as the team looks to bounce back from its worst loss of the season. Oilers vs. Calgary Flames: A Battle of Alberta matchup at Rogers Place. Love Pro Wrestling 53: Scared Stupid!: A Halloween-themed independent pro wrestling card. |
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Discussion: Power and Control: A discussion group session hosted by Deep Water Conversations (50+). Halloween Paint Night at New Amsterdam Cafe: A social, costume-friendly paint night. |
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It's getting cold... |
This Week's Weather |
🌤️ Edmonton Weather Forecast: October 26 – 30, 2026This week brings a steady cooldown. Monday and Tuesday stay relatively mild with some cloud, but light snow and flurries move in by Wednesday, and daytime highs drop below freezing for the back half of the week.
📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
📡 Weather data sourced from The Weather Network |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Coal (sub-bituminous coal, part of the Edmonton Coal Field) |
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