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What’s next for Edmonton infill housing after province orders rule reversal? Original

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By Karen Bartko Verified, Joel Gotlib
| Global News Verified
Tensions ramped up between the City of Edmonton and the Alberta government after the province ordered the municipality to roll back zoning rules aimed at encouraging higher-density housing in established neighbourhoods. Asked Friday whether he was surprised by the province’s decision, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack said he was. “Yes, because I think governance should actually mean something,” Knack said when speaking on Global News Morning Edmonton.
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7 Alberta referendum signs vandalized in Fort McMurray Original

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By Karen Bartko Verified
| Global News Verified
By Karen Bartko Global News Posted October 9, 2026 5:55 pm 1 min read If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. One of the seven signs promoting Alberta voting for a second referendum to leave Canada that RCMP say were were vandalized in Fort McMurray, Alta. between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4, 2026. Alberta RCMP Treason. No to the nine. Not your land.
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Edmonton must reverse infill rules, province says, citing property values

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By Karen Bartko Verified
| Global News Verified
The Alberta government is ordering the City of Edmonton to revert to its old rules for infill housing development. During a news conference Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith said the city’s current policies, which have largely been in place since 2024, are too permissive and are harming homeowners by reducing property values and creating parking headaches.
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