Hello neighbours! Leduc and Beaumont keep growing, and both cities are putting new resources into making that growth work for residents and local businesses. Here's a quick look at what's new, plus a fall check-in on the Greater Edmonton housing market and a reminder about this week's interest rate date.

How is Leduc helping businesses refresh the downtown?

On Oct. 15, the City of Leduc opened applications for its Façade and Capital Enhancement (FACE) Grant Program. It helps commercial property and business owners in the Urban Centre make permanent exterior improvements. Successful applicants can be reimbursed for up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, in three tiers:

• Storefront Improvements: up to $5,000

• Simple Façade Improvements: up to $15,000

• Comprehensive Façade Improvements: up to $25,000

Applications are open until Jan. 6, 2027. The City notes that projects must be approved, have a signed agreement and have all required permits before work begins, and it encourages owners to attend an information session or book a pre-application meeting. Details are on the City's FACE Grant Program page.

How big is Leduc now?

In September, the City of Leduc celebrated a milestone: 40,000 people now call Leduc home. The City marked it with a five-part storytelling campaign on Leduc's history, from Telford Lake and the 1947 discovery at Leduc No. 1 to today's newer neighbourhoods. It's a great excuse to visit local landmarks like the Leduc No. 1 oil derrick, Dr. Woods House Museum and the Leduc grain elevator.

What's new for community safety in Beaumont?

The City of Beaumont shared on Oct. 19 that three new peace officers have joined its Municipal Enforcement team, along with two new enforcement vehicles and one replacement vehicle. These additions were funded in the City's 2026 budget. Residents can expect more patrols and visible presence in neighbourhoods, with a focus on road safety and traffic education.

The City also announced that its automated traffic enforcement (photo radar) program ends on Dec. 6. Tickets issued up to that date remain in force, and conventional enforcement by the RCMP and Municipal Enforcement continues.

What's happening in the Greater Edmonton housing market this fall?

According to the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton's September 2026 report, the Greater Edmonton Area recorded 1,959 sales, down 10.3 per cent from September 2025. New listings rose 11.3 per cent year over year to 3,864, and inventory was 16.7 per cent higher than a year earlier. The average selling price across all residential property types was $466,080, up 2.9 per cent year over year, while the MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price was $423,100, down 0.3 per cent year over year.

In plain terms, buyers have more homes to choose from this fall than they did a year ago. Every neighbourhood and every home is different, so local numbers for Leduc and Beaumont can vary from these region-wide figures.

When is the next Bank of Canada rate announcement?

The Bank of Canada releases its next interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 9:45 a.m. ET (7:45 a.m. here in Alberta). If you have a mortgage renewal coming up or are thinking about buying, it's a good day to check in with your lender or mortgage professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can a Leduc business get through the FACE Grant Program?
Up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum of $5,000, $15,000 or $25,000 depending on the project type. Applications are open until Jan. 6, 2027.

How many people live in Leduc?
The City of Leduc announced in September 2026 that 40,000 people now call Leduc home.

When does Beaumont's photo radar program end?
On Dec. 6. Tickets issued up to that date remain in force.

When is the Bank of Canada's next rate announcement?
Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 9:45 a.m. ET, which is 7:45 a.m. in Alberta.

Have a Great Week!

It's exciting to watch both communities grow. Here's to 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.