The Oilers Fall to Detroit, the Legislature Returns and the Bank of Canada Eyes a Hike

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The Oilers Fall to Detroit, the Legislature Returns and the Bank of Canada Eyes a Hike

Issue No. 220: The Oilers fall to Detroit, the legislature returns, and the Bank of Canada is expected to raise its rate.

Good morning, Edmonton and surrounding areas! Happy Tuesday!

It starts out cloudy this morning before mixed precipitation moves in this afternoon, with a high near 3C and snow on the way tonight, so give yourself a little extra time on the roads. The Oilers lost a close one to Detroit, the legislature is back in session, and the Bank of Canada has a big decision coming Wednesday.

Looking for something to do tonight? Scroll down for today's full lineup of events.

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πŸ’ A First Time NHL Starter Shuts the Door on the Oilers

The Detroit Red Wings edged the Edmonton Oilers 4 to 3 at Rogers Place on Monday night, with goalie Michal Postava making his first NHL start.

  • Postava was rock solid in net, and the loss comes just two days after Saturday's 7 to 2 defeat to Toronto.
  • The Oilers get a quick chance to bounce back Wednesday when the Calgary Flames visit Rogers Place for the Battle of Alberta.

Blip or something to worry about? Hit reply and tell us. Read the game recap​

πŸ›οΈ The Legislature Is Back and Smith Wants to Move On

Alberta's legislature reconvenes today, and Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to turn the page on the referendum.

  • Voters chose by a wide margin last week to remain in Canada.
  • Smith spent Monday meeting UCP supporters in central Alberta as her party works out what comes next.

What should the house tackle first? Hit reply and tell us. Read the full story​

🏘️ Ground Breaks on Homes Built for Bigger Families

Construction started Monday on Diamond at Dunluce, a new affordable housing development in northwest Edmonton designed with larger families in mind.

  • The project sits at 365 Dunluce Road NW.
  • Builders say it will fill a gap in the local housing market.

Know a big family hunting for a place? Pass this along or hit reply. See the project​

πŸ”Œ Someone Is Cutting Edmonton's Wires

Internet service dropped out in at least four Edmonton neighbourhoods over the weekend, and cut fibre lines are being blamed.

  • The city is seeing a rise in wire thefts, including wires cut from a streetlight in the Delton neighbourhood.
  • The City of Edmonton says it is taking steps to reduce copper wire thefts.

Did your internet go down this weekend? Hit reply and tell us. Read the full story​

πŸͺΆ Ottawa Meets First Nations Leaders With Billions on the Table

Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down Monday with the premiers and nearly 200 First Nations chiefs and leaders, and came out with a long list of funding announcements.

  • That includes $260 million over four years for Indigenous workforce readiness and more than $2.5 billion over five years for emergency and wildfire management.
  • Leaders also opened talks on a First Nations sovereign wealth fund and on a path beyond the Indian Act.

What would real progress look like to you? Hit reply and tell us. Read the PM's announcement​

🏦 Mortgage Holders, Keep an Eye on Wednesday

The Bank of Canada is now expected to raise its key interest rate this week, which could show up in your mortgage or line of credit.

  • A Reuters poll of economists points to a quarter point hike to 2.5 per cent when the bank decides on Wednesday.
  • Inflation hit 3.1 per cent in September and energy prices have climbed, which is what the bank is weighing.

Variable or fixed, how are you feeling about it? Hit reply and tell us. See what the bank is weighing​

πŸ—³οΈ Israel Votes With Netanyahu's Legacy on the Line

Israelis head to the polls today in a tight election that could decide whether Benjamin Netanyahu, who has dominated politics for nearly two decades, stays in power.

  • His opponents, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, are treating the vote as a reckoning over the October 7 2023 attack and the wars that followed.
  • No party has ever won 61 seats on its own, so polls point to a hung result and possibly weeks of coalition talks.

Want us to keep tracking this one? Hit reply and let us know. Follow the vote​

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Lula Wins Another Term and Washington Has a Problem

Brazil's Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva won another term on Sunday, beating FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro 51.8 to 48.2 per cent in the runoff.

  • His win complicates the Trump administration's push to bring Brazil into a U.S. led military coalition against cartels.
  • Washington also wants Brazil's rare earth minerals, the second largest known reserves in the world, to ease its reliance on China.

Will the minerals race matter here in Alberta? Hit reply and tell us. See what Lula's win means​

Edmonton Weather: Tuesday, October 27

Mainly cloudy this morning with mixed precipitation arriving in the afternoon and a high near 3C. Flurries turn to snow tonight with a low near minus 2C and 1 to 3 cm expected by morning. See the full forecast​

Trivia Tuesday 🧠

The legislature is back at work today, so here is one for you. In what year was the Alberta Legislature Building officially opened on the river valley: 1905, 1912 or 1927?

Hit reply with your guess and we will share the answer in tomorrow's issue.

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Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas

Tuesday, October 27

🎀 Digable Planets with Mauvey 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Tue Oct 27 Β· πŸ“ Midway Music Hall, 6107 104 St NW
Catch Digable Planets live with support from Mauvey. The promoter lists this as an 18+ show.modo-live​

πŸ‘— Sherwood Care Fashion Show & Auction 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Tue Oct 27 Β· ⏰ 7 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Enjoy a community fashion show featuring local models, including Sherwood Park Crusaders players and Park Girls Volleyball athletes. The fundraiser also includes a silent auction, shopping-spree raffle, 50/50 draws and a door prize.

🎭 Alice by Laura Wade β€” Opening Night 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Tue Oct 27 Β· πŸ“ Second Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta
ABBEDAM presents a twist on Alice in Wonderland, following Alice as she processes the loss of her brother through a fantastical world. The student-and-alumni production runs October 27–31.

Wednesday, October 28

πŸ’ Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Wed Oct 28 Β· πŸ“ Rogers Place, 10220 104 Ave NW
Catch a Battle of Alberta as the Oilers face their provincial rivals on home ice. See the ticket listing for puck-drop time.dailyhive​

πŸŽƒ A Creature Feature Cabaret 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Wed Oct 28 Β· ⏰ 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Rooster Kitchen + Bar, 10732 Whyte Ave NW
Enjoy a Halloween-themed evening of song, dance and comedy featuring emerging Edmonton artists. Food and drinks are available at the venue.thegatewayonline+1

πŸ“š Learn Downtown: Convivencia and the Art of Sharing Space 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Wed Oct 28 Β· ⏰ 12:15 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Stanley A. Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Spend your lunch hour exploring the idea of convivencia and how people share space through this downtown learning event.

🚲 Inclusive Transportation Book Launch 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Wed Oct 28 Β· ⏰ 7 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Alberta
Join a book-launch event focused on inclusive transportation at the University of Alberta.

Thursday, October 29

Thursday, October 29
October 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come practice before the big night
Neuro Wise Edmonton ADHD Centre
Edmonton, Alberta
Free to Attend
Registration required at
​https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-how-to-trick-or-treat-practice-tickets-2001268108786​

🎨 Free Admission at the Art Gallery of Alberta 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Thu Oct 29 Β· ⏰ 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Sq
Explore the gallery’s exhibitions for free during its last-Thursday-of-the-month admission evening.

πŸŽƒ DARK at Fort Edmonton Park 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Thu Oct 29 Β· ⏰ Gates open 6:30 p.m. Β· πŸ“ Fort Edmonton Park, 7000 143 St NW
Step into the final weekend of DARK, featuring haunted attractions, scare zones, roving entertainment and seasonal food. Haunts operate from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.travelandtourworld+1

🎭 Alice by Laura Wade 🎟️ Details​
πŸ—“ Thu Oct 29 Β· πŸ“ Second Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, University of Alberta
Catch ABBEDAM’s imaginative, darker take on Lewis Carroll’s familiar story during its short October run.

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