Enoch calls nation members home as it breaks ground on new neighbourhood

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Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-30 22:36:07.0
Tags: [Alberta, Housing, Indigenous, Infrastructure, Finance]

Enoch Cree Nation broke ground on a new housing development designed to provide approximately 166 affordable homes for its members, with a long-term goal of building over 500 units to address a waiting list of roughly 350 families. The Canadian Infrastructure Bank announced a $30 million loan to fund land servicing, including roads, water and sewer systems, utilities, and solar panel installations, while the First Nations Finance Authority is funding the broader development. Akash Homes is one of four private home builders contracted for the project, constructing units such as four-bedroom duplexes and five-bedroom single-family homes scheduled for completion between March and August.

Council requests premier's infill edict in writing 'as soon as possible'

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-16 22:06:47.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Housing, Governance, Infrastructure, Finance]

Following an executive directive from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ordering Edmonton City Council to rescind its zoning bylaw regarding small-scale residential (RS) zones, Edmonton City Council voted 12-1 on a motion demanding the province provide the order in writing. City administration projects the forced regulatory reversal will cost Edmontonians between $420 million and $610 million in construction business next year, halt over 2,000 rowhouse dwelling units, cut municipal planning and development reserves from $40 million to $25 million by 2030, and cost between $5 million and $10 million to implement under the Municipal Government Act.