Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Monday!

Bundle up. It starts near minus 10C with a fog advisory out, but the sun comes through and we climb to 6C this afternoon. The Oilers won again in New York, Alberta has said no to delaying the next election, and one teenager is walking Edmonton to support the soldiers at Wainwright.

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Alberta Says No to Delaying the 2027 Election

Alberta's government has shut the door on pushing the next provincial election back.

• The idea came from Elections Alberta, which had put forward recommendations on how to handle the 2027 vote.
• A contentious electoral boundaries report is expected to be released today.

Should an election date ever move? Hit reply and tell us where you land. Read the full story​

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A 14 Year Old Is Walking Edmonton for Wainwright

One teenager is putting in the steps for the soldiers at CFB Wainwright.

• Liam Herman is raising money for survivors and the families of the victims of the fire at the base.
• He walked the streets of Edmonton on Sunday, Nov. 1, collecting support along the way.

A kind word goes a long way. Hit reply and tell us what you think of Liam's walk. Meet Liam​

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Oilers Beat the Rangers 4 to 1 as McDavid Keeps His Streak Alive

The Oilers kept rolling in New York, beating the Rangers 4 to 1 on Sunday.

• Connor McDavid scored 50 seconds into the game and added an assist, stretching his season opening assist streak to 15 games.
• Matt Tomkins made 27 saves, and Colton Dach added an empty net goal to seal it.

Is this the best start you have seen from an Oilers team? Hit reply and tell us. Read the game recap​

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Fog Slows Flights at the Edmonton Airport

Sunday's heavy fog made for a slow day of travel in and out of Edmonton.

• Several flights coming in and going out of Edmonton were delayed.
• A fog advisory is out for a large part of Alberta, so give yourself extra time this morning.

Heading out early? Hit reply and tell us how the roads look near you. See the fog delays​

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Food Banks of Saskatchewan Loses Its Charity Status

A prairie food bank group says a paperwork mix up cost it its charity status.

• The CRA revoked its registration on Sept. 12 over a missed annual return, and the group says its accounting firm never filed the signed paperwork.
• Operations continue as usual for its 36 member food banks, but the group cannot issue donation receipts while it seeks reinstatement.

Do you give to a food bank this time of year? Hit reply and tell us what moves you to give. Read what happened​

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A NASA Telescope Is About to Fall Back to Earth

A space telescope that has watched the sky for 22 years is on its way home.

• The U.S. Space Force expects the Swift Observatory to come down on or around Friday, and most of it should burn up on the way.
• A rescue robot mission fell short, and any debris is most likely to land in the ocean.

Will you be looking up this week? Hit reply and tell us. Follow the reentry​

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Edmonton Weather: Monday, November 2

Mainly sunny after a frosty start near minus 10C with a fog advisory in place, warming to a high near 6C this afternoon. Clear skies tonight with a low near minus 5C.

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With a frosty minus 10C start this morning, are you a scrape the windshield and go person, or do you warm up the car for ten minutes first?

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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas

Monday, November 2

🎭 The Great Gatsby at the Citadel Theatre Details​
🗓 Now through Nov 22 · 📍 9828 101A Ave NW, Edmonton
A stage adaptation of the jazz age novel. I couldn’t confirm show times for this week.

🍣 Sushi Making Class 101 Details​
🗓 Mon Nov 2 · ⏰ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. · 📍 Izakaya TOMO, 3739 99 St NW, Edmonton
A beginner friendly class on oshi sushi, maki and nigiri.

Tuesday, November 3

🏛️ Evolving Heritage: Working Together on Heritage Places in Edmonton 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Tue Nov 3 · ⏰ 7 p.m. · 📍 Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Join a conversation about Edmonton’s heritage places and how the community can work together to preserve them.

🤝 Regional Supply Chain Forum 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Tue Nov 3 · ⏰ 4 p.m. · 📍 Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Connect with regional businesses and explore supply-chain opportunities at this Sherwood Park business forum.

🎸 Death From Above 1979 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Tue Nov 3 · 📍 Midway Music Hall, 6107 104 St NW
Catch Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 for a live-music night on Edmonton’s south side.

Wednesday, November 4

🎹 Bach, Zappa & Beyond 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Wed Nov 4 · 📍 Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Organist Bryan Anderson brings classical music and unexpected genre-crossing sounds together in the Winspear’s Vital Organ Series.

🎶 John Hewitt & The New Americans 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Wed Nov 4 · 📍 Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Enjoy an evening of folk music, three-part harmonies and improvisational flair from John Hewitt and his band.

🎤 Free Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Wed Nov 4 · ⏰ 10 p.m. to midnight · 📍 Grindstone Theatre, 10019 81 Ave NW
Watch first-time performers and experienced comics test five-minute sets at this free late-night comedy gathering.

🧠 Net Impact Trivia Night 🎟️ Details​
🗓 Wed Nov 4 · ⏰ 6 p.m. · 📍 Double Dragon, 10524 Jasper Ave NW
Bring your trivia knowledge for an evening hosted by Net Impact at Double Drago

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