Hello neighbours! Winter has officially made its first appearance in Leduc and Beaumont. Here's a quick look at what the snow means for your week, what's changing in Leduc's draft Land Use Bylaw, and some community events worth putting on the calendar.

How much snow is coming to the Leduc and Beaumont area?

Environment Canada issued special weather statements for Edmonton and parts of central Alberta, calling for the first significant snowfall of the season. According to CBC News, the long-duration snowfall was expected to start Tuesday evening and last until Thursday morning, with totals that may reach 15 centimetres. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and be ready for quickly changing road conditions, especially during rush hour.

For the latest alerts in your area, check Environment Canada's weather alerts.

What should Leduc residents know about snow clearing?

The City of Leduc's snow removal page explains how parking bans work. A ban is only in place when snow removal is active in your area, with 24 hours' notice for collector roads and 48 hours' notice for residential areas. When a ban is on, vehicles need to be moved off the street by 5:30 a.m. It's a good week to make sure your shovel, boots and winter tires are ready.

What's changing in Leduc's draft Land Use Bylaw?

The Land Use Bylaw sets the rules for what can be built in Leduc, where it can go and how new development fits into neighbourhoods. The City is now finalizing its renewed bylaw, and the latest draft includes some notable changes:

• Simpler districts: 44 land use districts would be consolidated to 26.

• More housing options: suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and apartments would be allowed with consideration for the context of each neighbourhood.

• Neighbourhood fit in established areas: building heights in the draft Residential Established district are reduced from three storeys to two.

• Parking: the draft keeps two parking spaces per dwelling unit for lots with four dwellings or less, with reduced standards proposed in the Urban Centre.

Public feedback was gathered through an Oct. 6 drop-in session and an online survey that ran Oct. 5 to 18. The draft is expected to go to council in 2027, with a public hearing as part of that process. You can review the draft documents and the proposed land use map on the City's Land Use Bylaw Renewal page. If you own a home or are thinking about buying or building in Leduc, it's worth a look.

What awards did the City of Leduc win?

The City of Leduc received two 2026 Minister's Awards for Municipal Excellence from the Government of Alberta. The 65th Avenue Interchange was recognized for Building Economic Strength, and Project Street Light, a partnership with Leduc RCMP and Recovery Alberta, was recognized in the Partnerships category. Congratulations, Leduc!

What's coming up in Beaumont?

On Nov. 11, the City of Beaumont will hold its Remembrance Day ceremony, including the formal dedication of Beaumont's new cenotaph at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre. This year the ceremony is outdoors in the BSRC parking lot, so dress warmly. It begins at 10:30 a.m., with free hot beverages from 10 a.m., and it will also be livestreamed on YouTube. Residents who want to take part in the wreath laying need to complete the form by Nov. 8.

The City's events calendar also lists the 9th Annual Beaumont Night Market on Saturday, Nov. 14, and the Diwali Festival of Lights on Sunday, Nov. 15.

If you're driving through Beaumont this week, the City's weekly construction update notes that the two eastbound lanes of 50 Avenue between 51 and 55 Street are closed for water feedline work, and 50 Avenue between 44 and 48 Street remains closed for sewer main replacement. Crews are also busy getting ready for winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much snow could fall in the Leduc and Beaumont area this week?
Environment Canada said total snowfall amounts may reach 15 centimetres, with the snow expected to last until Thursday morning.

When do I need to move my car during a Leduc parking ban?
When a parking ban is in place for your area, vehicles need to be off the street by 5:30 a.m. Collector roads get 24 hours' notice and residential areas get 48 hours' notice.

When will Leduc's new Land Use Bylaw be decided?
The draft is expected to go to council in 2027, with a public hearing as part of that process.

When is Beaumont's Remembrance Day ceremony?
Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m., and it will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

Stay Warm and Have a Great Week!

Here's to cozy evenings, safe drives and a wonderful week in Leduc and Beaumont.

Keith Lopushinsky, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Real Estate

Questions about buying or selling in Leduc or Beaumont? Reach out to Keith Lopushinsky, RE/MAX Real Estate.