Hello Leduc and Beaumont! It's a big news day in Canada, and there's plenty happening close to home too. Here's a friendly look at the week.

What's happening with the federal budget?

The Government of Canada is tabling Budget 2026 today, Thursday, November 5. Finance Canada's advisory mentions housing affordability themes. I'll wait for the official documents and share only the confirmed facts that matter for Leduc and Beaumont homeowners and buyers.

What's in Leduc's proposed capital plan?

Leduc City Council is working through public deliberations on the proposed 2027 Budget. The proposed budget document includes a 10-year capital plan summary that lists projects such as:

• The West Leduc Recreation Centre project, at $99.0 million for design and construction

• A full replacement of the skateboard park, at $2.0 million

• A roundabout at 74 Street and 50 Avenue, at $5.5 million

• Widening Grant MacEwan Boulevard to four lanes from Black Gold Drive to Windrose Drive South, at $7.5 million

These are proposals, and Council may approve, change, defer or remove items before final approval. The City's schedule shows the next meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Leduc Civic Centre, with the budget presented for approval on Monday, Dec. 7. The Nov. 9 meeting includes time for public input, and speakers need to register in advance.

Did you buy or finish a new build in Leduc this year?

The City of Leduc issues its supplementary assessment and property tax notices tomorrow, Nov. 6. The Notice of Assessment date is Nov. 16, the deadline for a formal assessment complaint is Jan. 15, 2027, and supplementary tax payments are due Dec. 31, 2026.

What's going on around Beaumont?

The City of Beaumont's weekly construction update notes water feedline work on 50 Avenue in front of École Bellevue School, with the two eastbound lanes between 51 and 55 Street closed. Crews are also preparing for winter, including winterizing fire hydrants and getting roads, pathways and equipment ready.

A reminder for drivers: Beaumont is ending photo radar effective December 6.

Where can I attend a Remembrance Day ceremony?

Both communities gather on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

• In Leduc, the Remembrance Day Ceremony is hosted by the Leduc Legion Branch No. 108, with a Cenotaph Service at 9:45 a.m. at the Leduc Civic Centre Cenotaph and the main service at 10:30 a.m. at the Leduc Recreation Centre Fieldhouse.

• In Beaumont, the ceremony will dedicate the city's new cenotaph outdoors in the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre parking lot, so dress for November weather. It will also be streamed live on YouTube.

FAQ

When is the federal budget?

It's being tabled today, Thursday, November 5, 2026.

When do Leduc's supplementary tax notices go out?

Nov. 6, 2026, with payment due Dec. 31, 2026.

When will Leduc's 2027 budget be approved?

The City's schedule shows the budget presented to Council for approval on Monday, Dec. 7.

When does Beaumont's photo radar end?

December 6, 2026.

Where is Beaumont's Remembrance Day ceremony?

Outdoors in the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre parking lot on Nov. 11, with the dedication of the new cenotaph.

Keith Lopushinsky, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Real Estate