Hello Leduc and Beaumont! It's a cozy Saturday, and the week ahead has a little bit of everything: a chance to speak up on Leduc's budget, a date to circle for Beaumont's budget open house, a fresh look at regional home sales, and a moment to pause together on Remembrance Day. Here's what's confirmed.

Can I speak to Leduc Council about the budget on Monday?

Yes. Leduc City Council's 2027 budget meetings continue on Monday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Leduc Civic Centre. This meeting covers Corporate Services and Community and Protective Services, and it includes an agenda item for Public Input on Budget Matters. Speakers must register in advance by email to the City Clerk or in person before the meeting begins.

After that, Council has a discussion about flagged items on Monday, November 23, and the budget is scheduled to be presented for approval on Monday, December 7. Meetings can also be watched by livestream.

Does a budget increase mean my tax bill goes up by the same amount?

Not necessarily, according to the City of Leduc's budget FAQ. A percentage increase in the budget means the City needs more property tax revenue than the year before. It does not mean every property owner's tax notice changes by that same percentage.

The City explains that an individual notice also depends on:

• Changes in property assessments

• The final tax rates approved by Council

• The provincial education property tax and housing requisitions collected through the tax notice

It's a helpful distinction to keep in mind when you hear budget numbers in the news this fall.

When can Beaumont residents learn about the 2027 budget?

According to the City's budget page, Beaumont's draft 2027 budget will be presented to Council on Wednesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 19. The City's calendar lists both presentation meetings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to the public in person or by livestream.

Then, on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the City is hosting a 2027 Budget Open House at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (5001 Rue Eaglemont). It's a drop-in session to learn more, ask questions and share feedback with Council and Administration. Everyone is welcome, no registration is required, and the proposed budget will be available after November 19.

The budget page now lists Council deliberations and approval at public meetings on November 24, 25 and 26, 2026.

What did Edmonton-area home sales look like last week?

The REALTORS® Association of Edmonton's Weekly Market Watch for October 28 to November 3, 2026 shows these figures for the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA), which includes Leduc and Beaumont:

• New listings: 697 (shown as +6%)

• Unit sales: 357 (shown as -18%)

• Average price: $476K (shown as 0%)

• Median price: $439K (shown as +1%)

These are regional, total-residential numbers (detached, semi-detached, row/townhouse and apartment condominium) for one week, so they give a snapshot rather than a full picture of our two communities. If you'd like to talk through what's happening on your street, I'm always happy to chat.

What did the Bank of Canada announce this week?

On November 5, the Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada issued a joint statement renewing the monetary policy framework. The key points:

• The inflation target continues to be 2%, the midpoint of the 1% to 3% inflation-control range, measured by the 12-month change in the consumer price index

• Policy will continue to be symmetric, with equal emphasis on inflation above and below the target

• The agreement runs for another five years, ending December 31, 2031

The Bank's policy interest rate is 2.50% after the October 28 decision, and the next scheduled announcement is Wednesday, December 9, 2026. The Bank's upcoming events also list a Summary of Deliberations on November 10 and a speech by Governor Tiff Macklem on November 24. Every household's situation is different, so if you have a renewal or purchase coming up, consider speaking with a mortgage professional about your options.

How will Leduc and Beaumont mark Remembrance Day?

On Wednesday, November 11, both communities will gather to remember.

• 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 a service at 10:30 a.m. at the Leduc Recreation Centre Fieldhouse. If you can't attend in person, the City says the event will be livestreamed on its event page.

• In Beaumont, the Remembrance Day Ceremony will dedicate the City's new cenotaph and takes place outdoors in the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre parking lot. The ceremony begins promptly at 10:30 a.m., free hot beverages are available from 10 a.m., and it will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Dress warmly, as the ceremony proceeds outdoors in all weather.

Lest we forget.

FAQ

When is Leduc's next budget meeting with public input?

Monday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Leduc Civic Centre. Speakers register in advance or in person before the meeting.

Does a budget percentage increase mean my Leduc tax bill rises by that percentage?

Not necessarily. The City says individual notices also depend on assessment changes, final tax rates and the provincial education property tax and housing requisitions.

When is Beaumont's 2027 Budget Open House?

Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre. No registration is required. Council deliberations follow on November 24, 25 and 26.

What is the Bank of Canada's inflation target?

2%, the midpoint of a 1% to 3% range, under a framework renewed on November 5 that runs to December 31, 2031. The policy rate is 2.50%, with the next announcement on December 9.

What time do the Remembrance Day ceremonies start?

Leduc's Cenotaph Service is at 9:45 a.m. and its Fieldhouse service at 10:30 a.m. Beaumont's outdoor ceremony at the BSRC begins at 10:30 a.m.

Keith Lopushinsky, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Real Estate