Fixed 2027 Election Date, School Report Cards & McDavid First Star — Edmonton Sunday

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Justice Minister Mickey Amery says Alberta will not change the fixed Oct. 18, 2027 election date. Amery wrote that the date is established by law and provides Albertans with predictability; his letter responded to Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure’s request to either use current boundaries or postpone the vote. The Opposition NDP has flagged a contentious boundaries report alleging gerrymandering in Lethbridge and Calgary.
2. Alberta’s education minister is taking on school report cards.
3. A proposed data centre would release the energy equivalent of 23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs per day, a physicist says.

🎨 Community & Culture

4. Musicians are touring less and increasingly expecting fans to come to them.
5. Connor McDavid was named the NHL’s first star for October after leading the league with 27 assists. McDavid recorded 35 points in October as the Edmonton Oilers went 10-2-1 and topped the Western Conference.