Speaking Municipally: Recent Episodes
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The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights is taking legal action to stop the city's clearing of encampments. Plus, we discuss gaps in transit service, the new Edge Fund, development along 99 Street, and the cost of urban sprawl.
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Transit gaps
- Edmonton considers developing transit services for youth and community
- On the agenda: Police funding formula, Heritage River designation, and more
CSWB update
- Edmonton works towards next step in safety and well-being strategy
Encampment lawsuit
- Human rights group sues City of Edmonton over encampment clearing
- Avnish Nanda's tweet
Substantial completion
- Suburban sprawl costs Edmonton taxpayers more than infill: City report
- Edmonton considers new standard to control urban sprawl
Edge Fund
- News Release: New Edmonton Edge Fund will drive business innovation and transformation
99 Street
- Development on 99th Street has been stagnant for years. What happened?
Chief McFee
- Edmonton police chief says 'enough is enough'
Pickleball chaos
- Pickleball pros to show their stuff in Edmonton
Commissioner recruitment
- News Release: Police commission member recruitment underway
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City council has approved an updated funding formula for the police budget. We break down what happened and what it means.
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Funding formula
- Mack's tweet thread
- Final vote results
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi: My Thoughts on the Police Funding Formula
- Coun. Andrew Knack: Edmonton Police Funding Formula (August 2023)
- Edmonton Police Commission: EPS funding formula
- 2021: Taproot Election Survey — question about police funding
- 2022: Council privately quashes recommended audit of Edmonton policing and use of city funding
National urban park
- Nov. 2021: Edmonton to move forward with exploring a potential national urban park
- Aug. 2023: Proposed national park in Edmonton's river valley moving to planning phase
Route 31
- News Release: Riders will soon have more travel options on Terwillegar Drive
Donair costume
- Edmonton-based restaurant chain wins Alberta donair costume auction
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In the summer season closer, Troy and Mack speak with Livia Balone, the director of Zoning Bylaw Renewal at the City of Edmonton.
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Troy and Mack are Repeating Municipally Episode 33, an episode from 2019 featuring then-planner Anne Stevenson talking about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal project, lending some important context to the upcoming discussion about Zoning Bylaw Renewal which will be going to public hearing in October.
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The police let us know that the city is very, very dangerous and said not to go outside. But the reason has nothing to do with the smoke, and we're still not quite sure how seriously the city is taking this climate change business.
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We're going striking
- Hollywood actors and writers strike after 'disgusting' studios turn down deal
Triplets
- 1st set of triplets born at Misericordia Hospital in decades
National Urban Park
- National urban park in Edmonton reaches new milestone
- Proposed Edmonton national urban park in planning stage
Police settlements
- Edmonton police, union reach three-year deal in arbitration
- Each Edmonton cop will receive an average of $10,000 from City of Edmonton thanks to $20 million arbitration decision
- Edmonton police urge caution after violence LRT stabbing
- Monthly shooting totals continue to increase
- News Release: City welcomes new Community Peace Officers
Opioid crisis
- Edmonton paramedics responding to the most opioid-related calls amid record-breaking demand
- 'Our people will die': Opioid crisis prompts state of emergency in Treaty 6 First Nations
More roads
- Minister of Transport announces new funding to improve railway crossing safety in Edmonton
- Southwest Anthony Henday expansion on track for fall completion
Wolf Den health hub
- Boyle Street loses Ritchie health hub permit due to accessibility requirements
- Boyle Street's tweet
Capital City Pilots
- Capital City Pilots unveils first wave of challenges
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The Anti-Racism Advisory Committee comes to a (forced) close. We're joined by Irfan Chaudhry to discuss Taproot's reporting on the committee
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Urban Planning Committee hears from over 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal, we recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers there
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Ok, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it.
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Sheriffs extended
- Edmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of year
Flair complaints
- Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA
EPL Jeopardy
- Edmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debut
Provincial election
- Thirteen new MLAs elected to Edmonton and area
- Edmonton mayor sees chance to 'reset' relationship with province, congratulates Smith on UCP win
- How to build an Alberta cabinet without Edmonton
- Alberta premier plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates
- Speaker offers advice on bridging political divides
- Keith Gerein: Alberta's election results are about the worst-case scenario for Edmonton
Boyle Street
- Boyle Street defends plan to relocate central Edmonton agency
Hawrelak Park
- Edmonton's William Hawrelak Park renovations proceed without changes
Recreation centres
- News Release: City recreation centres celebrate attendance returning to pre-pandemic levels
Stadium LRT
- News Release: Redeveloped Stadium LRT Station increases access to major events
Solar schools
- Some Edmonton public schools make the switch to solar energy
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Stuff a Bus
- PSA: ETS Stuff a Bus returns to help those in need
Danibucks
- Address to the Province
FC Edmonton
- FC Edmonton won't operate in 2023, CPL hints at 2024 return
Gang money
- Edmonton police release new gang strategy tied to higher funding request
Edge Fund
- Council report
- The Edge Fund: Championing Tech and Innovation in Edmonton
Budget
- City council to consider $7.5M funding request for emergency shelter in west Edmonton
- Edmonton should fund on-demand transit with higher Epcor profits: mayor
- 'Lifeline' on-demand transit service at risk of being cut if not funded by city council
Valley Line LRT
- 'Profoundly disappointed': Two-thirds of concrete pillars on new Edmonton LRT line now need repairs
- Now it's 30 of 45 concrete piers that need fixing on Valley Line Southeast LRT
- Edmonton councillors frustrated, disappointed with latest Valley Line LRT setback
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation, which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in.
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Windermere solar panels
- Solar panel installation begins on Edmonton's 1st net-zero energy fire station
Parking ban
- News Release: Parking ban Phase 1 (Major roads) takes effect Nov. 8 at 7pm
- News Release: Parking ban Priority 1 (Major roads) ends Nov. 11 at 8am
Carbon budget
- Troy's tweet thread
- News Release: Air Products to Receive Approximately $475 Million (CAD) in Funding for Alberta, Canada Net-Zero Hydrogen Energy Complex from Government Energy Transition Programs
- 'Shocked and disappointed': Edmonton climate advisory committee decries proposed budget
- 2021 Fall Supplemental Operating Budget Adjustment
- The City of Calgary releases recommendation for 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets
- C40 Cities
Operating budget
- Demolition date for Northlands Coliseum still up in the air, almost 5 years after it closed
- Bike Plan Implementation – Moving Towards the 2023-2026 Capital and Operating Budget
Downtown vibrancy grants
- Downtown vibrancy funds largely spent on festivals and public safety
Single-use item reduction grant
- News Release: City funding available to help organizations reduce single-use items
Wolf Willow parking ban
- Wolf Willow parking ban will be discontinued
- What We Heard: Wolf Willow Residential Parking Pilot Program (PDF)
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week, with the help of the Edmonton Community Foundation, we gave a Pod Power shout out to YourForest, a podcast about the natural world. We also highlighted Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
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World Cup drinking
- Bars in Alberta will open early and serve alcohol during FIFA World Cup
Condo noise
- 'Inordinate' noise: Judge orders Downtown condo corp to investigate longstanding sound complaint
Valley Zoo
- Edmonton Valley Zoo could be shut down, lose accreditation without repairs: city budget
Operating budget
- News Release: Proposed operating budget focuses on maintaining services, financing transformational projects
- Proposed Operating Budget PDF
- Proposed city budget calls for 3.9% property tax hike in each of next 4 years
- Edmontonians uncomfortable with tax increases, want better snow control: city surveys
Carbon budget
- Carbon Budget PDF
- Troy's tweet thread
Urban agriculture
- Urban farmers see need for more productive regulatory environment
Downtown amenities
- City council report
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we talked about connectFirst Credit Union, "a new, brighter way to bank for all Albertans." We also highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Cracked pillars
- Lauren Hunter wins Halloween
- An Edmonton radio host dressed up as an LRT cracked concrete pillar and won Halloween
Prime Minister
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
No Visible Trauma
- Nov. 9: No Visible Trauma Screening at Metro Cinema
Capital budget
- News Release: City releases proposed 2023-2026 Capital Budget, totalling $7.75B
- City recommends shrinking new Lewis Farms aquatic centre to save $58M
- Newly formed non-profit tries to reopen Scona Pool after City of Edmonton closed it permanently
Municipal census
- Census consensus: Edmonton city council to decide policy on $4.7M data grab
Surface parking lots
- Edmonton to crack down on vacant, illegal parking lots
Free transit
- Edmonton city councillors support free transit for unaccompanied youth under 12
170 Street pedestrian bridge
- 'Aesthetically pleasing' 170 Street pedestrian bridge near WEM getting final touches
Snow and ice control
- News Release: City forecasts an improved snow and ice experience for this winte
- Name the Plow Contest
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also highlighted Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Soccer fields
- News Release: Two new indoor fields open in the South Soccer Centre
Raccoons
- Raccoons in Alberta? Increased sightings indicate they're moving further north
Danielle Smith
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for comments on Russia-Ukraine war
- No apology from Danielle Smith over comments on discrimination of unvaccinated people
- New Alberta cabinet includes familiar faces in prominent portfolios
First anniversary
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's tweet
- Coun. Ashley Salvador's tweet
- Coun. Andrew Knack's tweet
- Q&A: Mayor Amarjeet Sohi on downtown safety, police budget, and transit delays in his 1st year
- Postmedia video with Mayor Sohi
- 'Not afraid to push boundaries': Edmonton mayor reflects on first year
- 1 year since Edmonton city council was elected — what has been accomplished?
Funding formula
- Mack's Twitter thread
- Sohi wants changes to Edmonton Police Commission: 'I think it's outdated'
Weekend shootings
- News Release: Police investigating five weekend shootings
- Five weekend shootings in Edmonton posed 'significant' risk to public
- Edmonton police investigate 5 unrelated shootings in 3 days; 127 shootings so far this year
- 'Significant' risk to public after 5 weekend shootings: police
- Innocent bystander shot and killed as Edmonton police confront suspected armed robber
Neighbourhood renewal
- Mayor says Edmonton should keep education tax to close $4.7 billion gap over next decade
- Edmonton council debates increasing taxes or delaying neighbourhood renewal
- Council report on neighbourhood renewal
- Council report on renewal funds
- Affordable housing should be treated and funded as 'core infrastructure,' says Edmonton's mayor
Blatchford
- Blatchford review ordered after project fails to meet expectations
- Edmonton wants to make building homes in Blatchford more affordable
- Blatchford: Now What? - Tim Cartmell
Solar rebates
- Rebates for homeowners to go green in Edmonton
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation, which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. We also talked about Overdue Finds, an Edmonton Public Library podcast featuring conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture and other great things happening in Edmonton.
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Red tape award
- NEWS RELEASE: City wins 2022 Municipal Excellence Award for Red Tape Reduction
UAlberta ventilation data
- University of Alberta releases building-specific ventilation data
Learning city
- NEWS RELEASE: Edmonton secures place as Canada's first UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities member
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's tweet
Guest: Bashir Mohamed
- @BashirMohamed
- Edmonton SRO Research Project
DNA phenotyping
- NEWS RELEASE: Police use DNA phenotyping in unsolved sexual assault
- EPS Statement on DNA Phenotyping
- Edmonton police use DNA phenotyping as 'last resort' in hopes of identifying sexual assault suspect
- Ubaka Ogbogu's tweet
- Opinion: Edmonton police wrong to release DNA phenotyping mugshot of a Black man
Single-use reduction bylaw
- NEWS RELEASE: City council passes bylaw to significantly reduce waste
- Edmonton finalizes plastic bag, disposable food container bylaw
- Edmonton restaurants grapple with proposed ban on single-use items
Rec centre naming rights
- Edmonton councillors vote to sell naming rights of Clareview Recreation Centre
- Clareview Rec Centre to be renamed Jumpstart Community Recreation Centre
EPS jurisdictional scan
- Edmonton police funding debate dominated by conflict of interest concerns
- Per Capita Police Funding
- Police funding increases could be locked in before budget talks
EPS funding formula
- Councillors consider new funding formula for Edmonton Police Service
- Mack's tweet thread
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation, which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. We also highlighted Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Daryl Katz
- Cha-Ching: Oilers owner Daryl Katz rises wildly on Forbes ranking of 2022 billionaires
Digital sign on 109 Street
- Return of eight-metre high 109 Street digital sign approved
Catalytic converter thefts
- Edmonton police offer $50K for solution to catalytic converter thefts
Scona Pool
- Edmonton city councillors vote to pull the plug on 65-year-old Scona Pool over safety issues
- Edmonton council eyes restoring May to September outdoor pool season
Affordable housing
- News Release: City approves new affordable housing, eclipses four-year targets
Regional transit
- Edmonton would pay $7.2 million annually for regional transit with 11 routes starting next year
Glenora rezoning
- Proposed rezoning for apartment in Glenora met with opposition
Aggregate recycling
- Edmonton council to keep aggregate facility open for now
- Union: Road costs may rise as Edmonton closes recycling site
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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News anchor
- Global Edmonton names Scott Roberts new co-anchor of Global News Hour at 6
Edmonton Marathon
- Edmonton Marathon 2022 attracts over 3,000 participants
Gateway Boulevard
- Construction leads to lane reductions on Gateway Boulevard
Walterdale Bridge art
- News Release: Update on public art intended for Walterdale Bridge
- Speaking Municipally: Episode 132
Scona Pool
- Edmonton councillors vote to permanently close Scona Pool
- City of Edmonton plans to close Scona Pool permanently, report shows
- Agenda item
- 2018: Strathcona residents lobby Edmonton council for new pool
- Rollie Miles Recreation Centre
Edmonton Ski Club
- Edmonton Ski Club gets support from city councillors for $800K to stay open
- Agenda item
Vehicle noise
- City of Edmonton to explore stiffer penalties, other options to combat noisy vehicles
- Edmonton city committee moves forward on cracking down on excessive vehicle noise
- Excessive vehicle noise could earn you a ticket in Red Deer thanks to updated bylaw, new detectors
- Petition: Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Aren't the City of Edmonton's Bank
Curbside space
- Street parking overhaul gets go-ahead from Edmonton councillors
- Committee approves long-term plan to update curbside space in Edmonton
- Agenda item
Pesticide ban
- Edmonton councillors shelve pesticide ban, demand better weed control
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. Episode 128 features Ahmed Ali, AKA Knowmadic.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Troy's news
- Troy's tweet: "Oh no"
Stantec glass
- Repairs underway after broken window glass falls from Stantec Tower
Night mayor
- Edmonton needs a nighttime economic strategy, industry advocates say
Frank Oliver plaque
- Frank Oliver plaque permanently removed by City of Edmonton
Challenge!
- July 6, 2022 City Council continuation
Papal visit
- Edmonton's Dove of Peace monument getting makeover ahead of papal visit
$18M ask
- Edmonton council to ask province to support new Healthy Streets Operations Centre to fight downtown crime
No encampments
- Edmonton won't pilot city-run homeless encampments this summer
Snow removal
- Edmonton will spend $4.7M more clearing snow and ice this year
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week, with the help of the Edmonton Community Foundation, we gave a Pod Power shout out to Book Women, a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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June rains
- 'Monsoon season' could land Edmonton in record books, climatologist says
Jon Dziadyk
- Former City Councillor Jon Dziadyk considering a run for the UCP nomination in Edmonton-Castle Downs
Councillor apology
- Michael Janz tweet thread
- 'Careless mistake': Edmonton councillor apologizes for retweeting post calling police officer 'pig'
Carbon budgeting
- Countdown to 2050: Explaining Edmonton's carbon budget
- Carbon Budget and Accounting
- Edmonton Carbon Budget tool wins planning award
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which produces The Well Endowed Podcast.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Cabinet shuffle
- Premier announces Cabinet changes
Taxi fares
- Fuel price hikes could prompt increase to Edmonton taxi rates
Passport lineups
- Albertans are camping outside Canada Place as early as 1:30 a.m. to get a passport
Police stuff
- News Release: Improving public safety in Edmonton: Joint news release
- City council votes to create business plan for downtown Edmonton safety initiative
- Police commission member recruitment underway
Encampment strategy
- Edmonton looking into pilot for small, city-sanctioned homeless encampments
- Surge in Edmonton's homeless camps likely this summer but staff don't recommend city-run encampment
- City looking at different options to address increase in homelessness in Edmonton
Affordable housing
- News Release: City exceeds affordable housing targets, lays out next steps for future investments
- City of Edmonton exceeds affordable housing targets
Mansions tax
- Edmonton councillor wants mansion tax, city studies progressive taxation
- It's time for a Mansions Tax
Valley Line Southeast LRT
- Valley Line Southeast LRT extension on track for summer opening, no date set: TransEd
- April 2009: Edmonton's LRT now extends to South Campus
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 125 scratches the surface of Edmonton's history with racism. We also talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Waste collector appreciation
- Edmonton recognizes Waste Collector Appreciation Day on June 17
World Cup 2026
- Toronto, Vancouver selected among host cities for 2026 World Cup, Edmonton snubbed
COVID-19 restrictions
- Alberta to lift remaining health restrictions
102 Avenue
- Troy's tweet
- Mayor Sohi's tweet
- Edmonton will keep 102 Avenue closed to traffic for 1-year pedestrian pilot
- 1988 Edmonton downtown design improvement manual
Chinatown infrastructure
- Chinatown 'like a wound that we all have,' says advocate
- Councillors support infrastructure boosts coming to Edmonton's Chinatown
Police funding
- Downtown Core and Transit Safety Plan
- Accused in Chinatown homicides was dropped off in Edmonton by RCMP 3 days before killings
- Mayor Sohi's tweet
- Chinatown homicides: McFee says EPS couldn't arrest Justin Bone because RCMP dropped him off
- Councillors' actions on police funding differ from candidates' words
- Edmonton Mayor Sohi says despite recent tensions, relations improving with police commission
Private trees
- Edmonton city councillors consider new bylaw to protect trees on private land
Rediscover ETS
- ETS launches campaign to inspire Edmontonians to rediscover their city with transit
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross which can help employees manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online — any time, on any device. We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB that promises to give you insights to help navigate what is often an uncertain future. Hosted by ATB's chief economist Todd Hirsch, the podcast explores how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Squirrel photo
- Edmonton newspaper's tweet of squirrels "hugging" has grabbed people's attention
McFee's salary
- Edmonton police chief's salary made public
Funding formula
- Councillors' actions on police funding differ from candidates' words
- Edmonton city council settles on $407M annual base funding for police
Guest: Sharon Yeo
- @sharonyeo
- 2017: Introducing: Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tours
Guest: David Holdsworth
- 2019: City considers building a replica gate for Edmonton's Chinatown
Guest: Hon Leong
- Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society
Chinatown
- 2022 Chinatown Projects & Support
- 2017: Chinatown Strategy
- Keith Gerein: Edmonton's Chinatown looks to take control, even if that means moving
- Edmontonians join national effort to rebuild Chinatowns across Canada
- Pandemic leaves Edmonton's Chinatown just trying to hang on
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week, with help from the Edmonton Community Foundation, we highlighted Is This For Real?, a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross which offers health, dental, life and disability coverage for small business employees.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Recycling sand
- Once a leader in recycling street sand, City of Edmonton now throws it all away
Making Space
- The City is Making Space for new perspectives on zoning with first-ever podcast
E-scooters and e-bikes
- E-scooters and e-bikes start rolling this summer
Road laneway growth
- Apparent jump in snow-clearing kilometres not all that it seems
Overdose response
- News Release: City and downtown partners team up to pilot drug poisoning prevention and response program
- Dedicated teams to provide drug poisoning prevention and response in downtown Edmonton
102 Avenue
- Should downtown Edmonton's 102 Avenue be pedestrian only?
- Edmonton city councillors push to pilot 102nd Avenue as pedestrian lane
Guest: Andre Corbould
- Office of the City Manager
The letter
- Chinatown Safety: immediate actions and follow-through | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
- My response to Minister Shandro's letter on the Police Act. | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
- Section 30(1) of the Police Act invoked
- Ministerial letter to Edmonton mayor about public safety
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which produces The Well Endowed Podcast. We also talked about ATB Cares, which makes it easy for all Albertans to support the causes they care about.
Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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Assessment notices
- News Release: 2022 property tax notices in the mail
Tourism funding
- Government of Canada makes major investments in Edmonton summer festival and in tourism experiences across Alberta
Oilers advance
- Oilers eliminate Flames with Game 5 win, advance to first West final in 16 years
Chinatown safety
- Chinatown deaths weigh on discussions of community safety and police funding
- Daughter of Chinatown homicide victim pleads with city councillors to make area safer
- Citizens pack Edmonton council chambers to speak on Chinatown crime, safety and policing
- Project Connection to focus on areas facing increased trends of violence and disorder
- Edmonton LRT system to see more peace officer patrols start Sunday
- Linda Hoang's tweet
Shandro's letter
- Section 30(1) of the Police Act invoked
- Tyler Shandro's tweet
- My response to Minister Shandro's letter on the Police Act. | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
- Administration's presentation
Transit safety
- City council agenda item
- Survey results
- Proposed bylaw amendments
Funding formula
- A safe Edmonton requires a fair and accountable funding strategy. | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
Outdoor pools
- City of Edmonton's outdoor pool season shortened this summer due to budget pressures
- Splash your way into the long weekend as City spray parks open!
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This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross which can help employees manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online — any time, on any device. We also talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come.
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Leadership vote
- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney resigning as UCP leader despite narrow win in leadership review
- Jason Kenney to remain as premier, party leader until new UCP leader is chosen
Edmonton Elks
- Edmonton Elks lose money during disappointing 2021 CFL season
High Level Streetcar
- High Level Streetcar line extension grand opening planned for Thursday
CSWB Strategy
- Councillors undecided on how best to spend community safety money
- Edmonton aims to end racism, poverty and be the safest city in Canada by 2030 with new strategy
- Suggested actions for investment
Policing downtown
- Edmonton mayor pitches $5M for outreach patrol teams and day shelter
- Edmonton police up downtown patrols, council hears calls for safety
- Downtown Recovery Coalition
Funding formula
- City councillors propose $385M base budget for Edmonton police
- Erin Rutherford's motion
- Andrew Knack's rationale
- Allegations against Stevenson
- Police Act
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. Inventures 2022, where you can Learn, share, and be inspired by the startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and global thought leaders who are redefining the future.
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Bike swap
- Alberta Bike Swap returns with family-friendly addition
Juno Awards
- After almost 20 years, Edmonton will once again host Canada's Juno Awards
Garden life
- Edmontonians invited to "Live the Garden Life" during the Year of the Garden 2022
State of the City
- Mayor slams province, praises region, in State of the City address
- Edmonton Mayor Sohi blasts province in state of city address
- Mayor Amarjeet Sohi State of The City 2022 (PDF)
Transit safety
- Sohi says latest LRT attack 'really scares people away' from transit, asks for provincial help
- CTLA news release
Tax increase
- Edmonton heads toward tough budget with steep tax increases or deep service cuts
- Edmonton considers spending millions more on snow clearing
Blatchford
- Edmonton councillor concerned about pace, affordability of Blatchford development
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This week we highlighted Inventures 2022, where you can Learn, share, and be inspired by the startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and global thought leaders who are redefining the future. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which makes group coverage for small businesses easy.
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Public washrooms
- News Release: New mobile washrooms being installed; transit washroom reopening takes a phased approach
- Edmonton reopening 10 LRT washrooms, adding 12 mobile locations
Empathetic Albertans
- Mental health study shows Albertans feeling less empathetic towards others than at start of pandemic
Campaign finance
- 2010-2021 Campaign Disclosures Statements
- Michael Oshry spent more than $220K of own money for his Edmonton mayoral campaign
Warehouse Park
- Warehouse Park | City of Edmonton
- PSA: Transforming parking lots into paradise
- Warehouse Park: Designing a safe urban oasis in downtown Edmonton
Summer Streets
- PSA: Summer Streets give everyone room to walk, run, bike and roll
Snow clearing
- Edmonton city councillors agree snow removal budget needs boost
- News Release: City of Edmonton honoured by American Planning Association for innovative work in carbon budgeting
High Level Bridge
- Council weighs options to renew or replace Edmonton's 109-year-old High Level Bridge
- Edmonton historic board urges city keep heritage in mind as older buildings demolished
Encampments
- Number of homeless people in Edmonton expected to grow, city report says
- Surge in Edmonton's homeless camps likely this summer but staff don't recommend city-run encampment
Infill
- Edmonton reaches goal to have infill units make up 25% of new homes
- Affordability needs to be built into Edmonton's plans to boost density with infill development: expert
- Edmonton's omnibus zoning bylaw would change entire city and limit development rules
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This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which makes group coverage for small businesses easy. We also talked about NorthwestFest, the international documentary festival that is returning in cinema and online this month.
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Electric scooters
- Edmonton introduces new rules for e-scooter providers
Snow budget
- Edmonton city councillors agree snow removal budget needs boost
Avian flu
- Edmonton Valley Zoo moves birds away from public sight to protect against deadly avian flu
Guest: Paula Simons
- Senator Paula Simons
- @Paulatics
- Wikipedia page
- Podcast pick: Alberta Unbound
Paula's inquiry
- Challenges and Opportunities of Canadian Municipalities
- YouTube: The relationship between the federal government and municipalities
- Senator Éric Forest's remarks
Paula's walk
- Janes Walk: Curating Alberta, Sat, 7 May 2022 at 3:00 PM
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which tells the stories of how endowment funds intersect with the community. Episode 121 looks at A Taste of Ramadan, an event that provided food and entertainment to hundreds of Edmontonians earlier this month. We also talked about NorthwestFest, the international documentary festival that is returning in cinema and online this May.
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Most affordable
- What a flex: Edmonton named one of the most affordable cities in the world
Rotten eggs
- Edmonton residents concerned about gas odour from Imperial Oil refinery
Pride corner
- A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years
Guest: Anne Stevenson
- @edmonton_anne
- Ward O-day'min Councillor
Police commission
- Op-ed from EPC chair John McDougall: Edmonton police have a duty to keep protests safe
- Commission should question police about fatal shooting, says criminologist
- Opinion: Edmonton Police Commission's role isn't defending police action
- Tweet from Alayne Sinclair
- Council looks to make police commission bigger amid calls for better oversight
Governance stuff
- Police Act
- Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw (PDF)
- Edmonton Police Commission Policies
Other links
- Heart of YEG Safe Walk
- Council privately quashes recommended audit of Edmonton policing
- Integrity commissioner dismisses police association's complaint against councillor
- The Progress Report has filed a discreditable conduct complaint against Chief McFee
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This week we highlighted the Alberta Podcast Network itself, which builds audiences for Alberta-made podcasts and connects those listeners to Alberta-based businesses, organizations, and community partners. Advertising with the network can be a great way to reach Albertans! We also talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta offering internet, electricity, and natural gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
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Participatory budgeting
- Edmonton councillors offering $50k in grants through 'participatory budgeting'
Group sale
- Group of property owners selling 10-lot block near Edmonton's river valley
Critical race theory
- 'A political football': Concern over Alberta's premier pushing U.S.-style views on school curriculum
- Education Minister Adriana LaGrange's response
Guest: Trisha Estabrooks
- @TrishEstabrooks
- Ward D Trustee
City plan and schools
- Edmonton City Plan
- Dr. Anne Anderson Community Centre
- Ever Active Schools
- Edmonton Catholic, public schools expand shared busing program to save money
Growth pressures
- Ten-Year Facilities Plan 2023-2032
- Edmonton Public Schools facing mounting enrolment pressures
- 'We have been passed over for new builds': Edmonton Public School Division needs more locations
Board governance
- An Announcement and a Call to Action | by Bridget Stirling
- EPSB Trustee Handbook
Other links from the discussion
- Division Feedback Survey
- Edmonton Public Schools seeks feedback on calendar revamp
- Edmonton Public Schools trustee tables notice of motion asking for government support for incoming refugee students
- Alberta to spend $72 million to expand charter schools
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This week we highlighted NorthwestFest — Canada's longest-running non-fiction film festival — which is back in hybrid form this year, running IN CINEMA from May 6th to the 14th, and ONLINE from May 5th to 15th. We also talked about Overdue Finds, an Edmonton Public Library podcast featuring conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture, and other great things happening in Edmonton.
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77 trees
- 'It's a bummer': Edmonton chops 77 trees near cemetery for new sidewalk, bike lanes
Ditch the draft
- Protesters call for Alberta government to scrap K-6 draft curriculum
AHS CEO
- Dr. Verna Yiu out as president and CEO at Alberta Health Services
Michael Janz
- @michaeljanz
- Meet the councillors: Sarah Hamilton and Michael Janz look forward to team-building
Ashley Salvador
- @AshleyASalvador
- Meet the councillors: Keren Tang and Ashley Salvador identify key priorities as they begin their terms
Links from the discussion
- Curbing Excessive Executive Compensation
- Fire, police team up to extinguish growing problem of suspicious fires in northeast Edmonton
- 2019: City may back out of suburban development biz, council votes
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This week we highlighted ATB, which was built to help Alberta businesses. Be sure to check out The Future Of, a podcast hosted by ATB's chief economist, Todd Hirsch. We also spoke about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 119 looks at how The Dash Fund helps keep the memory of a very special pet alive while supporting pets in need.
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Praise for us
- Chris On A Bike's tweet
- Lisa Brown's tweet
Wastewater counts
- Wastewater COVID-19 counts rising in Edmonton and Calgary
Iveson's new gig
- News release: Co-operators appoints former Edmonton mayor Don Iveson as executive advisor for climate investing and community resilience
Carbon tax
- Alberta legislature to debate motion calling on Ottawa to stop carbon tax increases
Downtown recovery
- Downtown Dining Week returns as workers come back to the core
- The Five-Day Workweek Is Dying
- News release: City continues to drive growth and job creation alongside economic partners
Old Strathcona parking lot
- Old Strathcona parking lot sparks debate on how Edmonton leases public lands
Vision Zero Street Lab
- Victoria Promenade survey
- Conrad Nobert's tweet
- Daniel Morin's tweet
100th Street bridge
- Conrad's tweet
Clean energy improvement program
- PSA: Applications open for Clean Energy Improvement Program
- PSA: Overwhelming response to Clean Energy Improvement Program Pilot
- Edmonton pilot program to help homeowners with green upgrades
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This week we highlighted ATB, which offers expert and practical advice in everyday banking, and investment planning expertise and management services with ATB Wealth. We also talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta offering internet, electricity, and natural gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
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The river
- Why does Edmonton's water smell a bit funky?
- Walking on ice can be a life or death decision
Red Deer
- Further IIHF event updates
- UCP leadership to be decided by mail-in ballot, Jean accuses Kenney camp of cheating
NFTs
- Edmonton lays claim to world's first NFT book, written by Todd Babiak and donated to the EPL
- World's first book published as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Available to Borrow Exclusively at the Edmonton Public Library
Mask bylaws
- Edmonton city council rejects mandating masks at recreation centres
Public washrooms
- City of Edmonton closes nearly all public washrooms in transit stations to reduce drug poisoning risk
- Feb. 22 agenda item
- 2021 Alberta drug poisoning stats
- How public washrooms help make a city work well
Jennifer Rice
- Troy's tweet
Progress Report
- Mack's tweet thread
- The Edmonton Police are trying to silence us, it won't work
- The Progress Report has filed a discreditable conduct complaint against Chief McFee
EVER Square
- Calgary Trail development gets zoning go-ahead but without bike paths some councillors wanted
- Agenda item
- EVER Square
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation and its podcast, The Well Endowed Podcast. The ECF acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come. Departing CEO Martin Garber-Conrad spoke with Bloom recently about how the philanthropic innovation that started under his leadership will carry on into the future.
We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB that promises to give you insights to help navigate what is often an uncertain future. Hosted by ATB's chief economist Todd Hirsch, the podcast explores how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates.
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Bike lanes
- 102 Avenue bike lanes closed at 116 Street for EPCOR repairs, groups call for more consultation
Charter schools
- Budget 2022: Investing in school choice
Abdullah Shah
- Notorious landlord Abdullah Shah fatally shot outside Edmonton home
Carrie Hotton-MacDonald
- Episode 120: Speaking with the new ETS Branch Mandaringer
Smart fare
- Arc (formerly Smart Fare)
Ridership and recovery
- Operating budget update for 2021
- Alberta steps up with $79.5M transit money for struggling cities, matches federal funds
Bus network redesign
- Report for March 23
Regional transit
- Edmonton city councillors question cost, routes of regional transit system
- Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
- EMTSC presentation to council
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This week we highlighted fellow APN member Three Kitchens, a home cooking podcast released every Tuesday with recipes, tips and kitchen adventures. We also talked about Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Wild pigs
- 'Full hog': Edmonton could become first Canadian city with permanent wild pigs if city is unprepared, expert warns
Pothole complaints
- City of Edmonton seeing 3 times more pothole complaints than last year
Mask bylaw
- PSA - Edmonton ends masking in public spaces
- City of Edmonton tweet
- Alberta lifting almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions March 1
- Edmonton council to debate mask bylaw Tuesday afternoon
- Bill 4
Metro Line LRT
- Mass Transit: Planning for 1.25 Million People
- North LRT back on priority list
- Edmonton's Metro Line LRT expansion to Castle Downs reinstated
Downtown CRL
- Mack's tweet
- Parkade and pedway decisions seem to contradict City Plan
Alcohol in parks
- Alcohol in Edmonton parks allowed again this year
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This week we highlighted YourForest, a podcast about the natural world featuring stories about the environment, renewable resources, conservation, forestry, and more. We also talked about ATB Cares which makes it easy to donate to eligible Albertan charities with ATB matching 20% of every dollar donated.
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Valley Line LRT
- New LRT now running in downtown Edmonton, but still just for testing
Work from home
- The Best Work-From-Home Cities for 2022
Freedom Convoy
- Edmonton police officers who joined 'Freedom Convoy' rally now suspended without pay
Guest: Temitope Oriola
- Opinion: Edmonton Police Commission's role isn't defending police action
- @TopeOriola
Code of conduct
- Integrity commissioner dismisses police association's complaint against councillor
The list
- Troy's tweet
- Edmonton police deny keeping 'list' of critics
- Another tweet from Troy
- Michael Janz interview on CBC
Sohi fires back
- 'A slap in the face': Mayor slams provincial budget
- Amarjeet Sohi's tweet thread on masks
- Kenney vows to stop municipalities imposing public health restrictions
- Amarjeet Sohi's tweet thread on the MGA change
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This week we highlighted Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which tells the stories of how endowment funds intersect with the community.
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Calgary Zoo
- Calgary Zoo asks visitors to keep masking to protect pregnant gorilla
Climate quilt
- A stitch in time: University student maps Edmonton's changing climate — on a quilt
Mountain trails
- 90 per cent of Edmonton trails could be closed to mountain bikers
Commission size
- Council looks to make police commission bigger amid calls for better oversight
Vaccine passport
- Edmonton council opts to not create city-run vaccine passport program
- Mack's tweet thread
- Andrew Knack's tweet
- Amarjeet Sohi's tweet
Noise injunction
- Temporary court injunction addresses nuisance noise
- Mack's tweet
- Injunction notice in PDF
Last Saturday
- Small group of pedestrians, cyclists bring convoy to a standstill in Edmonton's river valley
- Troy's tweet
- Mack's tweet about asking questions
- Mack's tweet about police communications
Police response
- Amarjeet Sohi's tweet about meeting with EPS/EPC
- Op-ed from EPC chair John McDougall: Edmonton police have a duty to keep protests safe
- Edmonton police chief calls for calm; defends response to truck protests, counter-protests
Guest: Michelle Peters-Jones
- @michpetersjones
Commission meeting
- Mack's tweet thread of the meeting
- Mack's tweets about the budget
- Troy's tweets about councillor silence
- Police commission hears Edmontonians' concerns over ongoing convoy protests
- Edmonton police readying for another anti-restriction protest this weekend
Secret airplane
- Edmonton Police have a secret plane and they're getting another
- Edmonton police replace plane operating 'covertly' for three decades
- Edmonton police to replace 'confidential' plane for $4.3 million
- Edmonton police insist airplane is not secret — it's just not publicized
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This week we highlighted Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year. We also talked about the Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area, also known as BGCBigs. There's currently a need for mentors in many BGCBigs programs as well as virtual tutors who can support young people as they transition back to school."
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Snow complaints
- Edmonton 311 snow on walk complaints soaring, already exceed last winter's total
FC Edmonton
- Former Oilers executive Jeff Harrop appointed president of FC Edmonton
Disillusioned Albertans
- Majority of Albertans disillusioned with federal government
Municipal vaccine passport
- News Release: Alberta takes steps to safely return to normal
- City of Edmonton explores its own COVID-19 proof of vaccination program
- Politicians, experts speak out against premier's suggested restriction on municipal COVID rules
Expenditure budget
- City council meeting on Feb. 9
Police commission
- Erin Rutherford's post
- Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw C14040
- City council meeting
Police property damage
- Here's what happens when Edmonton police cause property damage
Less talking
- Council Services Committee on Feb. 8
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 113 looks at how the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is working to conserve and protect Alberta's natural environment. We also talked about Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Bloom
- AI dreams, airport innovations, and a departing founder catch Bloom's attention
HEPA filters
- Edmonton Public Schools plans to put HEPA filters in all classrooms
PureFibre X
- TELUS brings Canada's fastest Internet speeds to Edmonton
Park drinking
- Alcohol in city parks needs more study, Edmonton councillors say
- Health advocates call on Edmonton council to cut off alcohol in parks pilot program
Facial recognition
- Edmonton police using facial recognition software to search 'mugshot database'
- EPS is using facial recognition technology to identify suspects in criminal cases
- News Release: EPS implements NEC facial recognition solution to further investigations
- Facial Recognition (edmontonpolice.ca)
- Interim Report: Facial Recognition Technology in Canada
- Arizona DOT Operating Budget Requests
- Edmonton police unveil details on use of facial recognition technology
- Calgary police says it won't use social media in its AI technology
- OPS tested facial recognition software, but doesn't use it
Sohi / Kenney
- 'Too soon and too fast:' Mayor Sohi urging province to keep COVID-19 measures in place
- Edmonton has 'bare minimum needs' from province's budget: Sohi
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This week we highlighted Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year. We also talked about the Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area, also known as BGCBigs. There's currently a need for mentors in many BGCBigs programs as well as virtual tutors who can support young people as they transition back to school.
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Bloom
- Bloom opens with a look at what's popping in innovation
Excessive noise
- Edmonton councillor calling for clampdown on excessive vehicle noise
Traffic court
- Alberta government pausing plan to change how people can fight traffic tickets
Children's hospital
- Stollery Children's Hospital beds in Edmonton to be used for adult emergency overflow
Station Lands
- City of Edmonton to build $26M pedway as part of private multi-tower project
- Mack's tweet with the vote
- Mack's tweet on public engagement
- Mack's tweet on affordable housing
- Council agenda item
Orange Hub
- Edmonton city council agrees to build $14M parking lot at Orange Hub
- City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts
- Troy's RIP City Plan tweet
- Council agenda item
Police audit
- Council privately quashes recommended audit of Edmonton policing and use of city funding
Innovation hub
- Innovate Edmonton to move into new home on Jasper Avenue this fall
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This week we highlighted Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year. We also talked about the Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area, also known as BGCBigs. There's currently a need for mentors in many BGCBigs programs as well as virtual tutors who can support young people as they transition back to school.
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Driver shortages
- 'They're not filling all those bus seats:' Edmonton transit union says some bus trips being missed due to increase in driver absences amid rising COVID-19 spread
- PSA - ETS adjusts service in response to workforce shortages
Safe crossings
- PSA - 48 new safe crossings confirmed for 2022
Assessment notices
- News release: Edmontonians encouraged to watch their mailboxes for 2022 property assessment notices
Stevenson's memo
- Station Lands briefing memo
- Notice of motion at Executive Committee
- Qualico looking for $37M in CRL funding to move Station Lands forward
Police damage
- City of Edmonton won't compensate restaurant owners after police damaged building
- 'We can't close': Edmonton businesses fight to stay afloat during peak of fifth wave
- Edmonton restaurant frustrated with city policies after business damaged during police arrest: 'It's the principle'
- Avnish Nanda on Twitter
Madu and McFee
- Alberta justice minister fined for distracted driving, called police chief about ticket
- Jason Kenney's tweet thread
- Suspended Alberta justice minister says he called police chief to check he wasn't being profiled
- 'A slap in the face': Edmonton police leader upset with Madu; Kenney not answering questions
Bus network redesign
- Interim report on BNR
- On-demand transit seems to be catching on
- City of Edmonton provides 1st interim report reviewing bus network redesign - Edmonton
- Lengthy walking distance complaints roll in on Edmonton's new bus routes, no changes recommended in first update to council
Snow clearing
- Tim Cartmell: Snow Clearing: Is it Time to Start from Scratch?
- PSA - City of Edmonton trials windrow pick up in Griesbach
Councillor introductions
- Tim Cartmell, pihêsiwin
- Jennifer Rice, Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi
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Guest hosts
- Councillor Andrew Knack - @AndrewKnack
- Councillor Keren Tang - @kerentangyeg
War on cars
- City of Edmonton apologizes for concrete bike lane barriers in Garneau
- Freezing rain in Edmonton area leads to treacherous highway conditions, multiple collisions
Power outage
- Power Outage Map
- Power restored for 45K EPCOR south Edmonton customers
Animal care
- Local rescues strained as Edmonton Animal Care & Control pauses intake of healthy animals
Budget
- Edmonton Police Service budget increase for 2022 cut to $1M, capital budget finalized
- Budget and Finances at the City of Edmonton
Carbon budget
- Countdown to 2050: Explaining Edmonton's carbon budget
Snow and ice
- Edmonton crews ready to catch up on snow clearing after 3-week deep freeze
- 'A big inconvenience': Residents in southeast Edmonton neighbourhood frustrated with windrows left behind
- Winter Roads at the City of Edmonton
Transportation
- Lengthy walking distance complaints roll in on Edmonton's new bus routes, no changes recommended in first update to council
- PSA: ETS adjusts service in response to workforce shortages
- Valley Line Southeast LRT
- Arc Smart Fare
Police funding
- Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula
- Police funding a contentious issue as council prepares to make decisions on 2022 budget
Councillor Introduction
- Karen Principe, tastawiyiniwak
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This week we highlighted the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Remember, Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment. We also talked about BGCBigs Edmonton. There's a need for mentors to support more than 600 young people waiting for a mentor in their lives.
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Budget 2022
- News Release: City Council confirms 2022 budget
- Edmonton Police Service budget increase for 2022 cut to $1M, capital budget finalized
- Edmonton city council sets 1.91 per cent tax levy increase for next year in approving $3.1-billion 2022 operating budget
- Mack's budget tweets
- Budget documents
Police Budget
- EPS promising to 'protect the jobs' of officers after 2022 budget increase is slashed
- EPS Funding Formula
- July 2020 motion
- Fall 2020 SOBA
- Coun. Aaron Paquette's subsequent motion
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This week we highlighted Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. You can reach out for a no obligation comparison by emailing estimates@parkpower.ca and if you decide to switch, it's easy. We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB Financial that recently launched its third season.
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Don Iveson (Edmonton)
- Wikipedia
- @doniveson
Tara Veer (Red Deer)
- Wikipedia
- @TaraVeer
Naheed Nenshi (Calgary)
- Wikipedia
- @nenshi
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This week we highlighted the Alberta Association of Optometrists, which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. They want to remind Albertans to call their optometrist first for urgent eye care when they need it. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 109 explores the effects of intersectionality on making ends meet in Edmonton.
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Oilers value
- Edmonton Oilers now worth more than a billion dollars, Calgary Flames $680M: Forbes
Reservation deposit
- RGE RD first in Edmonton to require deposits for reservations
Outdoor rinks
- PSA - City opening outdoor rinks for the season
Police budget
- 'Edmonton has a crime problem': Edmonton Police chief says police budget cuts could affect community safety
- 'We've taken too many hits:' Edmonton police advocating against further budget cuts to maintain current service levels
- Edmonton Police Service tweet
- Mack's tweet
- Another tweet from Mack
Bike lanes
- Concrete barriers in bike lanes in Garneau, Edmonton cause confusion
- Budget 2021: We need action on active transportation - Michael Janz
Traffic safety
- News Release: Female pedestrian succumbs to injuries after being struck by SUV on Jasper Avenue
- Charges laid after woman hit in crosswalk by ETS bus in downtown Edmonton
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation, "which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about Rümi, part of the ATCO family. The service can help you "know what's easily fixable with a little D-I-Y, or when you might need to call in some professional help."
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Tax survey
- Hold the line on taxes, 4 in 10 Edmonton residents tell city in online survey
Omicron variant
- First case of omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Alberta, Hinshaw says
Winter waste
- City of Edmonton hopes to avoid winter waste issues with new cart system
LRT delayed (again)
- Opening of Edmonton's $1.8B Valley Line southeast LRT delayed a third time to summer 2022
- Troy's tweet
- Valley Line Southeast LRT artworks on track to wow commuters
Hawrelak Park
- Planned three-year closure of Edmonton's Hawrelak Park starting in 2023 leaves popular festivals in limbo
- Michael Janz's tweet
- U of A chemicals destroyed by EPS in controlled detonations at Hawrelak Park
Photo radar
- Alberta government says onus will be on municipalities to prove photo radar improves traffic safety
- Alberta extends freeze on new photo radar locations, aims to reduce 'cash cow' factor
- Rachel Notley's tweet
- Don Iveson's tweet
Bike lanes
- Drivers parking on new bike lane in Garneau neighbourhood
- Paths For People wants part of Edmonton's 102 Avenue to be car-free, a city councillor moves it forward
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This week we highlighted Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast hosted by ATB's chief economist Todd Hirsch that "connects with leaders who share their unique insight to help you navigate into the future."
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Elks clean house
- 'Significant on and off-field problems': Edmonton Elks fire president, general manager and head coach
Animal cruelty unit
- With Canada's first animal cruelty unit, Edmonton police aim to curtail other criminal behaviour
Cannabis over EPL
- Edmonton Public Library loses appeals to shut down cannabis stores
Family homeless shelters
- Edmonton needs a shelter for homeless families, outreach worker says
Greenfield land
- Tweet thread from Michael Janz
- Troy's tweet
Anti-racism initiatives
- City of Edmonton awards nearly $215K to 16 community anti-racism initiatives in first instalment of grant program
- Uncovering deeper layers: Art projects funded to confront racism across the city
Budget
- Calgarians to face nearly 4% tax hike as council approves 2022 budget
Councillor introductions
- Andrew Knack
- Erin Rutherford
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This week we talked about ATB Financial. ATB has a history of doing what's right for its clients, especially when times are tough—because ATB was Built to help Albertans. We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in.
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Dodgeball Championships
- Edmonton to host 2022 World Dodgeball Championships
Child care
- Ottawa, Alberta reach deal for $10-a-day child care
Legislature Annex
- Demolition begins for Alberta's historic — and problem-plagued — Legislature Annex building
Homelessness Funding
- News Release: Protecting vulnerable Albertans this winter
- Alberta announces $21.5 million to help homeless, domestic violence shelters this winter
- Enough beds expected in Edmonton's shelter system this winter following $21.5-million investment from Alberta government, Commonwealth Stadium to open as 24-7 shelter
- News Release: Task force to develop homelessness action plan
- Earlier: 'Significant gap in services:' City of Edmonton anticipates need for 350 additional shelter beds heading into winter, Sohi calling on province to fund Commonwealth Stadium 24-7 shelter
- Earlier: 'We are facing a crisis:' Edmonton shelter occupancy hits 97% as province poised to announce additional funding supports Wednesday
- Earlier: Edmonton shelters wait for province to step up as funds dry up
Budget 2022
- City of Edmonton proposing 1.8% property tax increase for 2022, projecting COVID-19 shortfall of $96.7 million
- Keith Gerein: Eager new council should avoid making waves while diving into Edmonton's budget
- City Council Non-Statutory Public Hearing - Budget - Nov. 29, 2021
- City of Edmonton reverses decision to privatize bus cleaning, saving more than 100 jobs
Urban Park
- Edmonton to move forward with exploring a potential national urban park
- Parks Canada to consider Edmonton-area river valley for national urban park network
Councillor Introductions
- Anne Stevenson
- Jo-Anne Wright
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This week we talked about YourForest, a podcast about the natural world that shares stories about the environment, renewable resources, conservation, forestry, hunting, fishing, and more. We also highlighted fellow APN member Let's Find Out, a podcast about history in Edmonton from Chris Chang-Yen Phillips. Episode 50 offers a peek into his day to day life studying to be a historian at the University of Alberta.
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Parking Ban
- Edmonton road crews ready for winter weather, remind residents of 2-phase parking ban
Bill 80
- Food truck operators excited that they could sell alcohol if Bill 80 passes in Alberta Legislature
Heritage Valley
- New south Edmonton park and ride seeing one quarter of expected ridership
Mask Bylaw
- Mask bylaw renewed to protect Edmontonians
Wolf Willow
- New parking restriction program in west Edmonton causes community controversy
City Advertising
- Edmonton officials want another $3-million sole-source advertising deal with Postmedia – they should do better
- Mack's tweet
- 2018: The City of Edmonton has an opportunity to support new approaches to local journalism
Councillor Introductions
- Michael Janz, papastew
- Sarah Hamilton, sipiwiyiniwak
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This week we talked about ATB Cares, a platform that allows you to donate and have your donation matched by ATB to further your impact. We also highlighted Rümi from ATCO, which offers a variety of products and home maintenance, repair and installation services that can give customers control over their home.
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HR Policies
- Alberta premier's office appoints HR expert as minister speaks about drinking allegations
ETS Delays
- Edmonton transit to temporarily reduce bus frequency due to driver COVID-19 vaccination rates
Trick or Treat
- 'Treat or tricks': 1922 Edmonton Bulletin article has claim to first printed reference to popular Halloween phrase
Guests
- Giri Puligandla, executive director, CMHA Edmonton Region
- Christel Kjenner, director of affordable housing & homelessness, City of Edmonton
Housing Month
- Where and When — Edmonton Housing Month
Housing Background
- 'It's a human right': Edmontonians want city council to take more action on housing
- Housing, transit top priorities for Edmonton at Big City Mayors' Caucus
- Council approves new supportive housing projects, seeks provincial funding for operations
- Edmonton's housing market ranked top for affordability
- 'It has to work for everyone': Edmontonians call for more inclusive city planning
Councillor Introductions
- Aaron Paquette, Dene
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This week we talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering internet, electricity, and natural gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. We also highlighted fellow APN member Get Checkered, a podcast hosted by Shanika and Caitlin, newbies to Formula 1.
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Tourism Minister
- Anand to Defence, Joly to Foreign Affairs: Trudeau announces major cabinet shakeup
Falling Back
- Albertans support bid to change equalization, narrowly turn down year-round daylight time
El Mirador
- Demolition of downtown Edmonton apartment building El-Mirador underway
Resignations
- Statement on Carla Smiley's resignation
- Byelection to be held in Sturgeon County after councillor-elect submits resignation
Election Results
- 2021 Election Results
- 'An Edmonton for all of us': Amarjeet Sohi elected as our city's next mayor
- What to expect from the new mayor and council
- 'Edmonton's next chapter': Sohi sworn in as mayor, calls for anti-racism strategy
Slow Burn
- 170 Street Pedestrian Bridge update
- Ada Boulevard Bridge update
Councillor Introductions
- Keren Tang, Karhiio
- Ashley Salvador, Métis
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This week we talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. We also talked about Is This For Real? a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton.
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Elections Alberta
- Elections Alberta apologizes, announces review of dubious election day tweets
Shared Streets
- Edmonton 'shared streets' for pedestrians, cyclists to be removed for winter
School Trustees
- 'Rocky roads ahead' all of Edmonton's new public school trustees have vowed to oppose Alberta's K-6 draft curriculum
Guest: Amarjeet Sohi
- sohi.ca
- @AmarjetSohiYEG
- 'An Edmonton for all of us': Amarjeet Sohi elected as our city's next mayor
- I'm Amarjeet Sohi, and I'm running to be Edmonton's next mayor. AMA!
- Taproot Survey responses
Other links
- Calgary Mayor-elect Jyoti Gondek says childcare is among her top priorities
- Avnish's tweet
- Troy's tweet about the puns
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This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 105 looked at YouTube series YEG Eats which spotlights BIPOC-owned restaurants. We also talked about Rümi's Ask A Home Inspector service which can help you determine what's easily fixable with a little D-I-Y, or when you might need to call in some professional help.
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Best Cities
- Edmonton makes world's 100 best cities to live in
Stantec Tower
- New safety measures being added after multiple windows fall from Edmonton's Stantec Tower
Aurora Borealis
- Incredibly bright aurora borealis lights up Alberta's night sky
Troy's week
- There's a new Mike Nickel billboard on Gateway Blvd
- Troy's Greg Zeschuk tweet
Disclosures
- Candidate Disclosures - 2021 Edmonton Municipal Election - Taproot Edmonton
- All Edmonton mayoral front-runners promise to publish donor lists before election
- Byron Vass tweet
TransEd Announcement
- Valley Line Southeast LRT delayed again until first quarter of 2022 as a result of COVID-19 impacts, lengthy testing
- Construction delays mean Valley Line Southeast LRT won't open this year
- Opening of Valley Line Southeast LRT delayed again as first train crosses Tawatinâ Bridge
Ada Boulevard Bridge
- Ada Boulevard reopens but some Edmontonians express safety concerns
- 'It looks unfinished and it feels unsafe': Edmontonians concerned about upgraded bridge at Ada Boulevard
Urban Planning
- River valley solar farm not popular among most council candidates
- City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts
- Kalen Anderson's tweet
- From the survey
- How should council bring the 15-minute districts described in the City Plan to life?
- Do you support the city's current approach to infill?
- Which statement best describes your opinion of city council's zoning decisions?
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Oct. 13, 2021
- Mike Nickel and Amarjeet Sohi square off on the issues
- Sohi not committing to property tax freeze if elected mayor
- Mike Nickel's tweet
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This week we highlighted fellow APN member Quantum Kickflip which features six Edmonton comedians play Slugblaster, a sci-fi tabletop roleplaying game developed in Alberta. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.
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Vital Signs
- Single adults struggling to make ends meet: Edmonton Vital Signs report
HBO Filming
- HBO's The Last of Us shooting near Rice Howard Way in mid October
QR Codes
- Alberta rolls out vaccine QR codes without app, will not replace paper records
Downtown Construction
- 2013: LRT Construction Downtown: Short-term pain, long-term gain!
- Jasper Avenue construction completed after 2 years
- City of Edmonton tweet
- Brent Toderian tweet
Campaign Disclosures
- Troy's tweet thread
Housing and Police
- Housing First question
- Police racism question
- Police budget question
- Edmonton police chief contract extended to 2026
- Edmonton police chief commits to addressing crime, social disorder in city's downtown
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Oct. 6, 2021
- Voter turnout in Edmonton triples since 2017 in first two days of advance polls
- Vanessa Denman: Our ability to choose has been taken away
- NDP denies running Edmonton city council 'slate,' defends endorsements
- Ask YEG Mayoral Candidate Kim Krushell Anything
- Amarjeet Sohi: An Edmontonian Musical
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This week we highlighted ATB which offers "expert and practical advice in everyday banking, and investment planning expertise and management services with ATB Wealth." We also talked about Rumi which "partners with local Alberta businesses and carefully selected vendors to help deliver homeowner happiness."
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Pickled Garlic
- Mojo Jojo Pickles expanded during the pandemic
Superstore Strike
- Alberta Superstore Employees Vote Overwhelmingly In Favour of Striking
Truth and Reconciliation
- Where the candidates stand on the city's approach to truth and reconciliation
- Edmonton region prepares to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Valley Line West
- Valley Line - West | City of Edmonton
- Troy's tweet thread
- Here's what the mayoral candidates are driving at on transportation issues
- Andrew Knack tweet thread #1
- Andrew Knack tweet thread #2
Transition Memos
- Don Iveson's website
- Home energy labels would lower emissions, reduce mystery for buyers, says Edmonton mayor
Endorsements
- Don Iveson endorses three council candidates for Edmonton's October municipal election
- Keith Gerein: Council's departing captain takes controversial step to keep Edmonton on course
- Jon Dziadyk's tweet
- Tony Caterina's tweet
Economy and Politics
- What do you think the city's main fiscal challenge is?
- Should city council continue to have a code of conduct?
- Take the Taproot Survey
- More ways to have fun with the Taproot Survey
Municipal Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Sept. 29, 2021
- Aaron Paquette for Ward Dene
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This week we highlighted Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta." Park Power offers internet, electricity, and natural gas with "low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about Book Women, a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories.
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Jason Kenney
- Jason Kenney survives caucus meeting with leadership review to come
Buy and Sell
- Edmonton police and Telus announce new buy-and-sell exchange zones across the city
Baby Zebra
- It's a girl! Proud parents Zuri and... - Edmonton Valley Zoo
Roads and Transit
- What should the residential speed limit be?
- Where do you stand on accommodating active transportation?
- Do you support the expansion of major roads?
- What should be done about transit fares?
- What is your position on the bus network redesign? What should be done about LRT expansion?
Mayoral Forum
- Troy's tweet thread
Nominations Close
- PSA - Edmonton Election official candidate list now available
- Six Edmonton Catholic School Board trustee incumbents win election races uncontested following close of nominations
- Nominations close for 2021 municipal election
Federal Election
- Liberal Randy Boissonnault claims victory in Edmonton Centre
- Conservative support sags as Albertans add Liberal, NDP MPs
- Federal election: Conservatives' Uppal re-elected in Edmonton Mill Woods despite close race with Liberals
- 'It has been challenging': Edmonton's mayor concerned about city's potential lack of representation in new Liberal caucus
Vaccine Passports
- Find out which Calgary businesses will require vaccine passports after bylaw OK'd by council
- Announcement of optional passport system spurs uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations
- Most Edmonton region municipalities opt in to proof-of-vaccination program
Municipal Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Sept. 22, 2021
- 'Disappointing, disheartening': O-day'min candidates condemn racism directed at fellow candidate
- Susan Field's tweet
- Aaron Paquette for Ward Dene
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This week we highlighted YEGPodfest which takes place online Oct. 1-3. The event features masterclasses with professional podcasters, panel discussions, feature interviews, and more. We also talked about Park Power which offers Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities.
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Truth and Reconciliation
- News release: City and EPS to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Driver Shortage
- Driver shortage causing yellow bus delays for Edmonton schools
Election Signs
- Federal races overshadowing municipal ones, Edmonton election watchers say
Nominations Closing
- PSA: Reminders about running and voting in the Edmonton Election
Vaccines and Masks
- City of Edmonton Vaccination Results
- Not enough City of Edmonton employees fully vaccinated: Iveson
- Edmonton city council to look at granting exemptions to mask bylaw
- Amended Edmonton bylaw clarifies masking use for performers, places of worship
Vaccine Passports
- News release: New vaccine requirements and COVID-19 measures in Alberta
- Local mayors lament letter advocating for vaccine passport in the Edmonton region
- Alberta's 'open for summer' plan set trajectory of COVID's 4th wave, Hinshaw now says
- Alberta introducing printable COVID-19 vaccination card
- 74 per cent of Edmontonians, Calgarians support vaccine passports: survey
15 Minute City
- City aims for Edmontonians to 'live more locally' with 15-minute districts
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Sept. 15, 2021
- Mayoral candidates asked to remove supervised injection sites 'out of Chinatown'
- Mayor Don Iveson endorses Ben Henderson
- Three tight federal election races coming down to the wire in Edmonton, Iveson endorses council colleague Ben Henderson in Mill Woods riding
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This week we highlighted The Brief, an Alberta Better podcast series from the Business Council of Alberta. The series explores the big challenges Albertans are facing and celebrates stories of growth, innovation, and prosperity. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. The podcast explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in.
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Guest: Elaine Hyshka
- Elaine Hyshka, BA, MA, PhD
Opioid Crisis
- Edmonton doctors band together to battle Alberta's deepening opioid crisis
- Opinion: COVID-19 crisis is likely to blame for Alberta's rising overdoses
- Edmonton opioid crisis: Daily deaths, overdoses overwhelming social services and health-care system
- 'Keeping these people alive': A volunteer team works to reverse overdoses in Edmonton
- Canada's drug policy — not drugs — is killing people at record numbers, advocates say
- Portraits of loss: One hundred lives, felled by an overdose crisis
- Canada's opioid crisis (fact sheet)
Aug. 31
- International Overdose Awareness Day
- Edmontonians march for better outreach, action on opioid crisis on International Overdose Awareness Day
- Elaine's tweet
Supervised Consumption Services
- Why SCS
- At Canada's former busiest supervised consumption site, anxiety over what comes next
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This week we highlighted YEGPodFest, presented by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Alberta Podcast Network and LitFest, Canada's nonfiction festival. YEGPodFest runs online from Oct. 1-3. We also talked about Bessie Box which delivers healthy, naturally raised meat and seafood right to your door! Use the promotion code APN10 to save ten percent off your first order.
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U of A
- The University of Alberta is undergoing a massive structural change — but for better or worse?
WEM Transit
- ETS tweet
- West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre relocates for several years due to LRT construction
Whyte Scramble
- Edmonton adds 2 new pedestrian scrambles to Whyte Avenue
Clean Energy
- Clean Energy Improvement Program
- Definition: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loan
- Toronto's Home Energy Loan Program
Mask Mandate
- News Release: Face covering bylaw reactivated; masks required across city
- Edmonton's masking bylaw coming back Friday
- Hospitality industry concerns with enforcement, patron response swirl around reinstatement of Edmonton's indoor mask mandate
- Peak of Alberta's 4th wave could hit 1,500 hospitalizations, modelling warns
City Manager
- Coming up at council: Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2021
Safe Passing
- Room to move: Edmonton implementing mandatory bike passing distance for motorists Sept. 30
- City of Edmonton tweet
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Sept. 1, 2021
- Council candidates in Edmonton see signs vandalized, go missing
- Man running for seat on Edmonton city council calls for more police support after attack
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This week we highlighted the AlbertaBETTER podcast from the Business Council of Alberta. The show is "on a journey to understand what it takes to create a good life here in Alberta and how we, as Albertans, businesses, and governments, can shape our society so everyone prospers." We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists, which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.
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Flair Airlines
- Flair Airlines expanding operations out of Edmonton airport
Rogers Place
- Fans must prove they're vaccinated — or COVID-free — to enter Edmonton's Rogers Place
Vaccine Encouragement
- Competition to encourage youth vaccinations launched by 4 Alberta universities
Mask Mandate
- 'Something we're looking at very closely:' Iveson supports vaccine mandate for city employees as COVID-19 cases rise in Edmonton
- Andrew Knack's tweet
Tree Protection
- 'More pain getting heaped on:' Edmonton infill developers challenging proposed permit fees tied to city's tree protection bylaw
- City committee agrees to take a stand to protect, preserve trees in Edmonton's public spaces
Clean Energy
- Edmonton city council unanimously approves $12.4-million clean energy program for 100 building retrofits to reduce carbon emissions
Cannabis Licenses
- Chart of the week: Cannabis licences
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Aug. 25, 2021
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This week we highlighted C-Suite Unplugged, an AlbertaBETTER podcast series from the Business Council of Alberta. The show "brings you fresh and honest conversations with Alberta's biggest CEOs—from leaders in energy and finance to tech, innovation, and agriculture — and everything in between." We also talked about Bessie Box, which offers healthy, naturally raised meat and seafood delivered right to your door! Use promotion code APN10 to save 10% off your first order.
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Lucy Again
- Animal rights group calls for independent health review of Edmonton's Lucy the elephant
Notable Mansions
- Notable Edmonton mansion gifted to University of Alberta to be demolished
- Concordia University of Edmonton acquires historic Magrath Mansion
Climate Change
- 'It doubled': Alberta power bills soaring along with the temperatures
Barry Morishita
- Brooks mayor to run for leader of Alberta Party
Ben Henderson
- City councillor Ben Henderson announces federal campaign under Liberal banner
- Ward 8 Edmonton Coun. Ben Henderson takes unpaid leave of absence to run for Liberals in federal election
Percent for Art
- Revised Percent for Art program would separate public art funding from capital projects
Holyrood Gardens
- Edmonton city council quashes another bid for bigger Holyrood Gardens
Civilian Pavilion
- City of Edmonton tweet
- Edmonton city hall will be renamed 'Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion' for 24 hours
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: Aug. 18, 2021
- City not hosting public forums for 2021 Edmonton municipal election
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This week we highlighted High Level Hip Hop, a podcast deep dive from CJSR into Edmonton's hip hop scene and the artists helping shape it. Each episode features an interview with a local artist, plus a fresh track they recorded at CJSR. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which "explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in."
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Guest: Karen Unland
People's Agenda
- People's Agenda
- The People's Agenda project enters its next phase
- Another progress report on the People's Agenda
- A first draft of the People's Agenda
C5 Hub
- This social-services experiment is working — could there be more?
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which "explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in." Episode 101 looks at the return of the Fringe Festival. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. The Eye See Eye Learn program provides an eye exam and free glasses, if needed, for kindergarten-aged children.
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Tawatinâ Bridge
- Delayed Valley Line LRT pedestrian bridge across the river not expected to open before snow hits
Guest: Martin Dugas
- RiverWatch Institute Alberta
River Links
- Science Data | RiverWatch
- Safety Overview | RiverWatch
- Touch the Water
- River Valley Alliance
River Stuff
- River levels set to rise with release at Bighorn Dam
- Edmonton city councillor says local water could be at risk for coal mine contamination in the future
- City council endorses heritage nomination for North Saskatchewan River
- Which local trails are open? An overview of closures ahead of the long weekend
- Sturgeon make a comeback in North Saskatchewan River
- Dam Complicated
- The View from the River: Paddling the North Saskatchewan with Edmonton Canoe
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This week we highlighted The Brief, an Alberta Better podcast series, presented by the Business Council of Alberta that "explores the big challenges we face as Albertans." We also talked about SHIFT by Alberta Innovates, a podcast that showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem by interviewing "the researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses that are shifting our perspective about innovation in the province."
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UAlberta Website
- Welcome to our new University of Alberta website!
Mayoral Debate
- Candidates come out swinging in first Edmonton mayoral forum, economic recovery and Downtown vibrancy top of mind
Planning Awards
- Edmonton wins planning awards for open option parking and City Plan
Guest: Mariah Samji
- Executive Director, Infill Development in Edmonton Association
- Top Barriers to Infill Development
CoE Infill
- Infill Roadmap
- City Plan
- Edmonton Exhibition Lands
- Blatchford
Infill Coverage
- Infill fills a need, but at a cost
- Seven actions from Edmonton's infill roadmap completed in 2020
- 'It has to work for everyone': Edmontonians call for more inclusive city planning
- Rezoning applications propose increased density in Windsor Park and Westmount
- Edmonton wins planning awards for open option parking and City Plan
- Edmonton second in nation for single-family home starts
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This week we highlighted SHIFT by Alberta Innovates, a podcast that showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem. A recent episode features Jana Rieger from True Angle Medical discussing creativity, research and being an entrepreneur. We also talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come.
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Hi Jagmeet
- NDP Leader Singh talks jobs, support for workers and health care during Edmonton pitstop
LRT Testing
- LRT trains begin testing on Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast
Oilers Schedule
- Edmonton Oilers announce team's 2021 pre-season schedule, including games against Flames, Kraken
Guest: Dustin Bajer
- Website
- Shrubscriber
- Forest City Plants
- 2019: The Case of the Capilano Apricots
Tree Love
- Root for Trees
- Public Tree Bylaw proposed to help protect Edmonton's urban forest
- Watch out for that tree: Idylwylde residents push back against City of Edmonton planting project in pocket park
- Emily Riddle's tweet
- The City Plan (see page 159)
- Emerald ash borer
- Tree open data
- 2017: How green is my city beyond the valley?
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This week we highlighted Rümi, the newest member of the ATCO family. Rümi partners with local Alberta businesses and "carefully selected vendors" to "help deliver homeowner happiness." Services are currently available in Calgary and Edmonton. We also talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which works to provide "world class eye care for every Albertan." The organization represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province.
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No Herbicides
- Spray no more: City of Edmonton asking residents not to use herbicides reacity parks to combat outbreak of weeds
Bridge Appreciation
- Seniors group shows appreciation for 170 Street pedestrian overpass replacement project
Re/Max Turf
- Re/Max Field in Edmonton, Alberta, nothing to envy to the new Globe Life Field in Texas
Summer Break
- City council heads into summer break following several contentious decisions
Transit Loitering
- Loitering tickets will no longer be handed out at Edmonton transit facilities
Funicular Troubles
- Extreme temperatures close Edmonton's 100 Street Funicular
- City of Edmonton tweet
- The Great Heatwave of 2021
- June 2021 Review
- 2017: Edmonton launches $24-million river valley funicular
- 2016: Edmonton river valley funicular on time and on budget
Population Growth
- Chart of the week: Edmonton's future population growth
Drone Delivery
- Drone delivery service set to take off at Edmonton airport
Speed Limits
- News Release: 40 km/h default speed limit coming to Edmonton August 6 to make our streets safer
- 40 km/h speed limit for residential, downtown Edmonton roads comes into effect Aug. 6
- Hit the brakes: Edmonton's 40 km/h default speed limit starts Aug. 6
- Interactive Speed Map
- Estimated Time of Arrival Tool
Election Rundown
- Scott Johnston's tweet
- Municipal election rundown: July 15, 2021
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This week we talked about AlbertaBETTER, a podcast by the Business Council of Alberta that "is on a journey to understand what it takes to create a good life here in Alberta and how we, as Albertans, businesses, and governments, can shape our society so everyone prospers." We also talked about SHIFT by Alberta Innovates, a podcast that "showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem -- everything from health to clean energy."
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Transit Updates
- PSA - ETS adjusts bus service based on rider feedback
Waste Collection
- Edmonton working to fix issues with new waste collection program after thousands of homes missed
Kingsway Mall
- Courtney Theriault's tweet
Sanction Hearing
- Councillor Mike Nickel to face third sanction hearing in the past year
- Edmonton city councillor escapes public censure for breaking code of conduct
- Mack's tweet
- Troy's tweet
- Another Troy tweet
- Nickel's response
Reimagine Services
- City of Edmonton taking a swing at privatizing golf course operations, council approves moving ahead on 16 recommended 'reimagine' actions
- No fees for parking at city facilities, Edmonton councillors decide
Airport Support
- Regional organizations raise $14.9M to help EIA attract flights
High-Speed Rail
- Race to build high-speed Calgary-Edmonton rail on with second pitch
Fringe Festival
- Join Us for Together We Fringe: A Fringe Theatre Event
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: July 8, 2021
- Troy's tweet
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This week we talked about the Alberta Association of Optometrists which represents almost 800 Doctors of Optometry in over eighty communities across the province. Alberta Health coverage is available towards your urgent eyecare appointment! We also gave a Pod Power shoutout to Overdue Finds, a podcast from the Edmonton Public Library featuring conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture and other great things happening in Edmonton.
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Virtual Reality
- New virtual reality attraction to launch at West Edmonton Mall this summer
Sink Hole
- Troy's tweet
Urban Hens
- Chart of the week: Edmonton's urban hens program
Heat Wave
- Troy's tweet
- Lack of shaded, cool spaces a concern as Edmonton's vulnerable deal with heat wave
- Water restrictions in effect for Edmonton-area communities, southeast Edmonton
- Edmonton ties record for longest streak of above 30 C days; other records continue to fall
- Edmonton weather nerdery: June 2021 Review
- Carrie Hotton-MacDonald's tweet
- Cheryll Watson's tweet
Masks Off
- City of Edmonton recreation centres reopening for drop-in use, masks no longer required for visitors as COVID-19 restrictions ease July 1
- Mack's tweet thread
- Face-Covering Restrictions: Moving Forward - Tim Cartmell - Councillor
- Troy's tweet
- Another tweet from Troy
- City's new equity toolkit is first of its kind in Canada
- Edmonton's mandatory mask rule to end July 1 following split 7-6 city council vote, masks required indoors for staff at most city facilities until Aug. 1
Canada Day
- Edmontonians asked to reflect on legacy of residential schools
- Region moves forward with Canada Day celebrations, despite calls to cancel the holiday
- Truth and reconciliation in Edmonton: Where we're at and what you can do
Hyperloop
- Canadian hyperloop company says ultra-high-speed travel between Calgary and Edmonton is feasible
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: July 1, 2021
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This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. We also highlighted Rümi, the newest member of the ATCO family, which partners with local Alberta businesses and carefully selected vendors to help deliver homeowner happiness. Currently available in Calgary, Edmonton, and their surrounding areas.
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eSports Millionaire
- Alberta eSports player's team earns $1 million in South Korea tournament
Canada Day
- Edmonton to host Canada Day fireworks, St. Albert cancels display
Lime on Uber
- Edmonton becomes first Canadian city to use Uber for booking Lime scooter rides
Masks Bylaw
- News Release: Alberta hits 70% threshold, triggering full reopening on July 1
- Alberta doctors nervous about Stage 3 of reopening, pointing to more transmissible Delta variant
- Coming up at council: June 21-25, 2021
- Calgary's mask bylaw will stay in place until at least July 5
- Edmonton's mandatory mask bylaw may outlive the provincial rule
- Mack's tweet thread
Paid Parking
- Changes to city services could save nearly $16M over five years
- 'It's so wrong': Opposition to city administration's cost savings plan mounts ahead of presentation to council
- Petition · Stop the City of Edmonton from implementing parking fees for city parks and attractions
- Aaron Paquette's tweet
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This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. Episode 98 features an interview with Shane Scott who has created an endowment fund to support LGBTQ2S+ students as they pursue post-secondary education. We also highlighted Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Fire Stations
- Edmonton considers charging developers for fire stations in new communities
Green Space
- Edmonton residents win dispute with city over improvements to green space
Rebranding Grandin
- Grandin Fish 'n' Chips rebrands, drops Grandin name
Guest: Puneeta McBryan
Vibrancy Strategy
- Vibrancy strategy aims to support the recovery of Downtown Edmonton
- Puneeta's Twitter thread
- Edmonton's worsening opioid crisis prompts renewed calls for action
- Puneeta's tweet about the opioid crisis
Station Lands
- Qualico looking for $37M in CRL funding to move Station Lands forward
- Mack's Twitter thread
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: June 17
- Coun. Mike Nickel should face censure and reprimand, integrity commissioner finds
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This week we talked about the SHIFT Podcast from Alberta Innovates. The podcast showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem. The June 15th episode discussed how to lay the legal foundation when starting a business with guest Paul Barbeau. We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation which explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in.
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Re/Max Field
- Edmonton's baseball stadium is getting its long-awaited glow up
Stalled Stampede
- Dropping demand for first doses could stall Alberta's reopening plans, Kenney says
Mosquito Traps
- Chart of the week: Fighting the bite
Renaming Grandin
- Edmonton city council votes to rename Grandin LRT station, cover mural of bishop
- Orange goes up over Grandin mural at Edmonton LRT station
- 'Co-creation' process launched to find new name for Edmonton's Oliver community
Arc Smart Fare
- News Release: Arc Card unveiled; Smart Fare machines turned on for pilot testing
- Arc (formerly Smart Fare)
- Tap on, tap off: Edmonton region to pilot Arc smart fare transit payment this summer
- June 25, 2019: Smart fare machines finally installed on select Edmonton buses
Flight Attraction
- City of Edmonton commits almost $10M to help airport attract flights
- 'Vitally important' regional air travel network expanding as B.C. airline announces new and reinstated flights
- Council approves almost $10 million to help Edmonton International Airport over three years
Capital Budget
- City of Edmonton recommends $65.5M capital budget increase
News Media
- Here's something city council can do right now to support local journalism – Taproot Publishing
- How New York City Is Saving Its Local News Outlets
Election Rundown
- Municipal election rundown: June 10, 2021
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This week we talked about Rümi, the newest member of the ATCO family. With services available in Calgary and Edmonton, Rümi partners with local Alberta businesses to help deliver homeowner happiness. We also highlighted Is This For Real?, a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton. The first season, Breaking the Blue Wall, is hosted by Oumar Salifou and centres around policing issues in Edmonton.
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The Title
- Edmonton's football team will now be known as the Elks
Spray Parks
- Edmonton opens 30 spray parks during heat wave
- Cuts to Edmonton's weed control budget could be reversed in June
Jets Bet
- Don Iveson pays the piper and fulfils his end of a bet with Winnipeg mayor
Agriculture Plan
- Future of farming: New plan for Edmonton region aims to grow food — and the economy
Walterdale Bridge Art
- City, arts council reviewing lack of clarity around Percent for Art program
- Walterdale Bridge Replacement FAQ - Feb. 2013
- Ken Lum: The Buffalo and the Buffalo Fur Trader
- EAC tweet in 2018
Renaming Grandin
- Edmonton joins movement to mourn residential school deaths
- Edmontonians call for name change to Grandin LRT station, removal of mural depicting residential school system
- Don Iveson's tweet
- Aaron Paquette's tweet
Public Trees
- Public Tree Bylaw proposed to help protect Edmonton's urban forest
- Edmonton to revisit proposed tree permit for construction projects after pushback from utility companies, infill groups
Election Signs
- Cheryll Watson's sign
- Municipal election rundown: June 3
Regional Active Transit
- 'Not just for cities': EMRB task force recommends more active transit across the region
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This week we highlighted Edmonton Community Foundation which produces The Well Endowed Podcast and "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about ATB which "has a history of doing what's right for its clients, especially when times are tough—because ATB was Built to help Albertans."
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Oilers Out
- Shock and disbelief as Edmonton Oilers suffer early playoff exit
- Wayne Gretzky takes US TV analyst job after stepping down from Oilers
EPSB Cuts
- Edmonton Public Schools expects to cut 431 full-time positions hired for COVID-19 pandemic, majority teachers
Police Association
- Edmonton Police Association says controversial thin blue line flag a show of solidarity
Guest: Jason Meliefste
- Branch Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, City of Edmonton
Groat Road Bridge
- Groat Road Bridges and Road Renewal Project
- Nov. 2020: Groat Road Bridge reopening to four lanes of traffic Sunday following $48-million rehabilitation project
- Twitter thread on project history
- Speaking Municipally Episode 6
1% for Art
- Public Art Policy Suite
- C458C: Percent for Art Policy
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. In case you missed it, Episode 92 was all about a new board game called Exploring Wahkohtowin. We also talked about Natural Light Edmonton which provides "custom-designed, luxury sunrooms, balcony enclosures, decks, patio covers, and gemstone lights."
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Playoffs Underway
- 'It's SO on!': Edmonton, Winnipeg mayors make playoff bet
In-Person Learning
- Alberta expects K-12 classroom learning to resume next week after temporary online shift amid third wave of COVID-19
Project TENSOR
- Edmonton police launch Project Tensor for second summer, aiming to curb noise and speeding
Sohi Announces
- Sohi – An Edmonton For All Of Us
- Amarjeet Sohi, former city councillor and federal cabinet minister, joins Edmonton mayoral race
- Andrew Knack's tweet
Vision Zero
- Vision Zero 2020 Annual Report
- News Release: Five years of Vision Zero: Improving safety on Edmonton's streets
- City tweet re: Street Labs
- City tweet re: 40 km/h
WEM Pedestrian Bridge
- Replacement West Edmonton Mall pedestrian bridge over 170 Street to cost $8M, city slated to pay half
- City planning $8M replacement for West Edmonton Mall pedestrian bridge
- Andrew Knack's tweet
Upzoning for City Plan
- Rezoning applications propose increased density in Windsor Park and Westmount
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This week we highlighted the SHIFT Podcast by Alberta Innovates which showcases the work being done in the province's innovation ecosystem. The latest episode features Craig Milne, CEO of Copperstone Technologies, a company that offers robots as a service to mining companies. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 95 features a conversation with Kristine Archibald, executive director of the River Valley Alliance (RVA).
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EE Football Team
- EE Football Team records significant financial loss in 2020
Transit Complaints
- ETS incident reports are up nearly 500 per cent and that's helpful: councillor
Drive-Thru
- United Sport and Cycle launches Edmonton Oilers playoff drive-thru store
- Episode 73: Moving forward with the regional transit recALMONDation
Guest: Stephen Mandel
- Wikipedia
- Chancellor at Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton Coliseum
- Episode 106: Not every surprise is Mandelicious
- Former Edmonton mayor, sports groups advocate to repurpose Coliseum
- Former Edmonton mayor pitches new sports venue for Coliseum
- Northlands Coliseum can't be repurposed, city says in Exhibition Lands implementation plan targeting short-term demolition
- Sport excellence venue pitched for Edmonton's Expo Centre
Other Mandel Stuff
- July 2009: Edmonton City Centre Airport Decision: Phased Closure
- Sept. 2010: Boxes, and more boxes, as far as the eye can see
- April 2015: Northlands Arena Strategy Committee Final Report Released
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This week we highlighted Natural Light Edmonton, which "provides custom-designed, luxury sunrooms, balcony enclosures, decks, patio covers, and gemstone lights." We also talked about Pandemic University's upcoming masterclass called Writing is Your Nature, which runs May 11-25. The free class was "designed to sharpen your non-fiction writing through the lens of ecology and conservation."
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Big Bin Events
- PSA: Free Big Bin Events are back
Mosquito Control
- Edmonton helicopter program to control mosquito population reinstated for 2021 season
Best. Summer. Ever.
- News Release: New COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spike
Guest: Adam Laughlin
- Adam Laughlin, P. Eng, DCM, father, feminist
Interim City Manager
- Dec. 13, 2019: Adam Laughlin named Interim City Manager
- Nov. 20, 2020: Senior civil servant with long military career hired as Edmonton's new city manager
2021 Construction
- News Release: City construction contributes to 13,000 jobs
- City of Edmonton anticipates $400M gap in provincial infrastructure funding
- Delayed Valley Line Southeast LRT tracking toward late 2021 opening as part of city's $1-billion 2021 construction season
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This week we highlighted Pandemic University's upcoming masterclass called Writing is Your Nature, which runs May 11-25. The free class was "designed to sharpen your non-fiction writing through the lens of ecology and conservation." We also talked about Shift by Alberta Innovates, a podcast that "showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem -- everything from health to clean energy." A recent episode featured Garth Warner, president and CEO of Servus Credit Union.
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Vaccine Battle
- Mayor Nenshi's tweet
- Open Data Visualization
Zoo Booze
- Beer, wine, Prosecco can now be consumed at Edmonton Valley Zoo
E-Videos
- Edmonton Public Library sees demand soar for online books, classes and videos during pandemic
Guest: Karen Unland
- @karenunland
People's Agenda
- People's Agenda
- Another progress report on the People’s Agenda
Branded Posts
- Misleading or helpful: Should city councillors use branded graphics on social media?
Photo Radar
- Leduc scraps photo radar city-wide
Temporary Shelters
- Edmonton approves funding to support daytime services for the homeless
- Councillors vote against proposed daytime shelter for downtown Edmonton
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This week we highlighted Pandemic University's upcoming masterclass called Writing is Your Nature, which runs May 11-25. The free class was "designed to sharpen your non-fiction writing through the lens of ecology and conservation." We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 93 features master gardener and beekeeper Dustin Bajer.
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Bedding Plants
- Local greenhouse owners warn public of bedding plant shortage this summer
- News Release: City highlights importance of parks and open spaces
West Ed
- West Edmonton Mall blueprint for successful shopping centres, experts say
Financial Literacy
- News Release: Making money matter to Alberta students
Fare Freeze
- Edmonton city council freezes transit cash fare at $3.50 until February, forgoes planned 25-cent increase
- News Release: Transit activists and advocates celebrate win after Council freezes fares following community petition – Free Transit Edmonton
- Troy's tweet
- Previously: Executive committee endorses transit cash fare raise, electronic fare discount
Shelter Visits
- 'Unscheduled study visits:' Edmonton mayor furious with police for touring councillors through convention centre homeless shelter
- Two Edmonton councillors criticize Iveson's concerns with police-led tours through convention centre homeless shelter, call for apology
- Mike Nickel's tweet
Regional Collaboration
- Edmonton-area municipalities will co-invest to attract business to the region
Heritage River
- City council endorses heritage nomination for North Saskatchewan River
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This week we highlighted Book Women, a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories hosted by three Métis librarians representing nations from across the homeland. We also talked about Pandemic University's upcoming masterclass called Writing is Your Nature, which runs May 11-25.
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Hydrogen HUB
- Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | Building our clean energy future
Folk Festival
- Edmonton Folk Fest cancels 2021 festival with 'variants and vaccine rollout still uncertain'
Bill 10
- Alberta bill removes mandatory vaccinations, repeals Bill 10 powers
Regional Transit
- Regional transit commission hires its first CEO
Transit Fares
- Executive committee endorses transit cash fare raise, electronic fare discount
- Chart: Edmonton transit ridership fell 44.3% YoY in 2020
- Free Transit Edmonton statement
BNR Motion
- April 13 City Council meeting
- On Demand Service Map
Police Union
- Task force report into policing, community safety decried as 'insulting and demeaning'
TEC Edmonton
- TEC Edmonton to shut down at end of June
- U of A, City of Edmonton expanding innovation partnership
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about Shift, a podcast from Alberta Innovates now in its second season. The podcast "showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy." The latest episode is all about hemp, described as "a global miracle crop."
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GraceLife Church
- 'Physically closed': Alberta health officials shut down GraceLife Church west of Edmonton
Moe Banga
- Edmonton councillor Moe Banga seeking re-election this fall
Winter Tires
- Has the winter tire season gotten longer?
- Calgary roads have ‘way fewer’ potholes this year thanks to a mild winter
CSWB Task Force
- Community Safety and Well-Being Task Force
- Report and recommendations: Safer For All
- Council approves recommended police reforms, puts funding decisions on hold
- Mack's Twitter thread
- Mack's follow-up tweet
- Mike Nickel's tweet
Photo Radar
- Council reduces funds to traffic safety programs by $2.6M over two years
Bus Network Redesign
- Edmonton city councillor wants to put brakes on new bus network
- Big changes for Edmonton commuters as city launches transit redesign
- City of Edmonton: Bus Network Redesign
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This week we highlighted Shift, a podcast from Alberta Innovates now in its second season. The podcast "showcases the work being done in the province’s innovation ecosystem in everything from health to clean energy." We also talked about YourForest, a podcast "for those who cannot live without the joys and wonders of all wild things."
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Forever our President
- A Sad Message from President Addie
Old Plans
- No longer needed: Edmonton looks to repeal nearly 80 community development plans
Coyote Intervention
- 'I don’t feel scared anymore': Volunteers armed with tennis balls part of coyote intervention program
New Curriculum
- Alberta unveils new draft elementary school curriculum with focus on common cache of knowledge
Guest: Ben Henderson
- Website
- @ben_hen
Ben's announcement
- Councillor Ben Henderson confirms he will not be running for reelection in October
From the interview
- March 2014: Edmonton aspires to eliminate poverty within a generation
- Feb. 2016: Improving The Way We Engage in Edmonton
- June 2020: Edmonton backpedals on e-bike rebate program
- Feb. 2021: Edmonton city council approves first step for gondola across North Saskatchewan River
Task Force Report
- Negligence, outdated policies called out in task force's report on Edmonton policing
- Mack's Twitter thread
Climate Strategy
- ‘Boldest to date’ plan on climate change action to be considered
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. We also talked about Park Power, "your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Safeway Jasper
- Safeway to open new location on Jasper Avenue
Rodeo Discrimination
- Anti-racist motion stalled by rodeo discussion in Alberta legislature
Pastor Released
- After 35 days in custody, controversial Edmonton pastor is released from jail
Transit Safety
- Transit advisory board recommends changes to get people using transit again safely
- Edmonton hopes to draw back transit riders during pandemic
Bus Network
- PSA - Trip planning now available for new bus routes
- Reddit thread
- @MakingLaurie's tweet
Business Licenses
- Edmonton considering more COVID-19 financial relief for entrepreneurs
- Edmonton plans to slash business licence, vehicle-for-hire fees by 50 per cent in 2021
E-Scooter Rules
- New e-scooter rules could be coming to Edmonton
Waste RE-Solutions
- Dormancy process for 2492369 Canada Corporation (aka Waste RE-solutions Edmonton)
- Our waste management brilliance: taking it to the world
Phone Books
- Reddit thread
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 91, hosted by Taproot’s own Emily Rendell-Watson, introduces us to three Edmontonians to explore how COVID-19 has impacted each of us differently. We also talked about Career Essentials, a podcast from NAIT that "offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths."
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Crematorium Rejected
- City council rejects proposed crematorium in central Edmonton
Parking Policy
- Cheryll Watson's tweet
Gargantuan Humanoid
- Why are there 'gargantuan humanoids' in downtown Edmonton?
Andrew Knack
- 2021 Campaign Announcement
- Six months left for aspiring candidates to register for Edmonton's 2021 municipal election
- Aaron Paquette's tweet
Financial Update
- City of Edmonton reports surplus of $40.2M in 2020 thanks to early pandemic budget adjustments
Housing Announcements
- Federal government to provide $24.8M for housing projects in Edmonton
- Edmonton city council calls for minimum standards at homeless shelters
Waste Carts
- News Release: Edmontonians begin to receive their new waste carts
- What you need to know as Edmonton begins rollout of new garbage cart system
Less Transparency
- News Release: Edmonton named North America’s Most Open City in 2020
E-scooters Return
- Lime scooters return to Edmonton on Wednesday
- Electric scooters return to Edmonton streets Wednesday for third season
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This week we highlighted Overdue Finds from the Edmonton Public Library which features "conversations about books, movies, music, pop culture and other great things happening in Edmonton." We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB Financial that features "interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world."
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Shared Streets
- Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 for physical distancing
Alberta Campsites
- High demand for campsites means Albertans might need to consider options
GraceLife Church
- Edmonton-area church charged for over-capacity services during COVID-19 pandemic
Guest: Carrie Hotton-MacDonald
ETS Branch Manager
- Carrie's announcement
- Navigating transit: New ETS branch manager plans to use her experiences to improve the department
- New bus stop signs to appear on Edmonton streets ahead of 2021 network launch
- Edmonton's transit smart fare system delayed again due to COVID-19 pandemic
Transit Reference
- Bus Network Redesign
- The City Plan
- Edmonton Bike Plan
- Climate Change Adaptation
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about the Career Essentials Podcast from NAIT which "offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths. We feature the stories and experiences of NAIT alumni with lessons for everyone."
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Pokemon Payday
- Pokemon payday: Edmonton man sells Charizard card for $8K
Step 2
- With COVID-19 cases declining, Alberta eases into Step 2 of reopening plan
Official Sport
- Legislative committee mulls bill that would declare rodeo Alberta's official sport
GUESTS
- Cate Watt - Branch Manager, Assessment & Taxation
- Anton Szabo - Director, Integrated Business and Customer Solutions section within Assessment and Taxation
- Previously on Episode 84
CRLs
- Pending LRT Lines and City-wide Transit Routes Assessment Growth Options
- Edmonton unlikely to see new community revitalization levies in the near future
Property Taxes
- Land Use Density Options - Residential Subclasses Impact
- The City Plan
- The City of Edmonton spent $580M on consulting services from 2015-2019
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This week we highlighted ATB Financial, which was "built to help Albertans as they try to rebuild, and find their new normal." We also talked about Park Power, a local utilities provider offering internet, electricity, and natural gas. "Park Power has low overhead, which in turn allows them to offer low, competitive rates."
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Metro Line
- Metro Line and system-wide LRT closures to affect Edmonton
Vaccine Portal
- Booking system strained, but Alberta starts vaccinating seniors in latest phase of COVID-19 response
- 'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch
Psychedelic Drugs
- Edmonton company to produce psychedelic drugs for clinical use
Gondola Proceeds
- Proposed Edmonton river valley gondola climbs to design stage after council approves framework
CRL Shortfall
- Belvedere CRL facing $11.9 million revenue shortfall
Housing Redevelopment Grant
- City of Edmonton launches $1.5-million grant program to convert problem properties into affordable housing
- Housing Redevelopment Grant
Contaminated Headwaters
- Edmonton city councillor says local water could be at risk for coal mine contamination in the future
Condemning Racism
- 1 arrested after Alberta legislature rallies
- After criticism, Premier Jason Kenney condemns racist elements at Edmonton torch rally
- Edmonton Police Service says senior spokesperson's social media posts promoting conspiracy theories do not reflect force's views
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This week we highlighted Park Power, a local utilities provider offering internet, electricity, and natural gas. "Park Power has low overhead, which in turn allows them to offer low, competitive rates." We also talked about Career Essentials, a new podcast from techlifetoday.ca and NAIT that "offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths" by featuring stories of NAIT alumni.
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Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall reverses stance, says Lucy the elephant should stay in Edmonton
Feeding Wildlife
- Edmonton councillors endorse wildlife feeding restrictions on private and public property to reduce coyote interactions
GraceLife Church
- GraceLife pastor held in custody for refusing to comply with bail conditions
Urban Gondola
- Troy's Twitter thread
- Episode 99: The Gon-bananas-a plan
- Edmonton engineers, business leaders high on proposed river-valley gondola project
- A River Valley Gondola - Tourist Attraction or Blight on the Landscape? - Tim Cartmell
- From 2018: Gondola could be temporary fix for transit down Whyte Avenue, councillor suggests
Edmonton Police
- Edmonton mayor to request review after police eject group from LRT station
- Media Statement - City of Edmonton statement - LRT station incident
- Edmonton Police Twitter thread
- Policy C620 - Supporting Vulnerable People During Extreme Weather
Safe Passing Distance
- City committee endorses rules for passing cyclists on the road
School Boards
- An Announcement and a Call to Action | by Bridget Stirling
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This week we highlighted Career Essentials, a new podcast from techlifetoday.ca and NAIT that "offers real-world advice and insight into different careers and career paths" by featuring stories of NAIT alumni. We also talked about Searching for Izena, "a special nine-part podcast series chronicling the wildly incomplete stories of female leadership at Edmonton City Hall over the last century."
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Team Names
- Edmonton Football Team calls on fans to vote on 7 possible names
- Board of Directors
Cracked Rail
- South Edmonton LRT rail cracks due to extreme cold as region reaches record low temperatures
Innovation Park
- Beaumont takes first steps towards building innovation business park
Guest: Sarah Hamilton
- Sarah's website
- @sjlhamilton
Social Media Policy
- City administration to draft new rules to guide councillors on social media blocking
- Edmonton city council rejects proposed social media policy
- Sarah Hamilton's Twitter thread
Cease and Desist
- Troy's Twitter thread
Transit Funding
- Edmonton responds to federal transit funding announcement
- Final LRV delivered
- French train maker Alstom now owns Bombardier's rail business
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This week we gave a Pod Power shoutout to the What's the Tsismis? podcast from CJSR 88.5 FM, which provides "an inside look on Pilipinx identity in the diaspora." We also talked about ATB's podcast The Future Of, hosted by chief economist Todd Hirsch. The podcast explores "how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates."
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Cold Weather
- PSA - Extreme weather response activated
Coal Mining
- 'Dead letter': Kenney defends coal policy change in Rocky Mountains
Terror Orgs
- Proud Boys added to Canada’s list of terrorist groups
Michael Janz
- MichaelJanz.ca
- @MichaelJanz
Surplus Schools
- City endorses sale of surplus public school lands in Kiniski Gardens to private school
- Rethinking the JUA: Opportunities for strong school and strong communities - Trustee Michael Janz 2017
School Taxes
- Alberta school boards lobby to reinstate funding program for children with disabilities and delays
- Groundwork: How UCP cuts have dramatically changed early learning support for preschoolers
- Should education funding be placed on the municipal ballot?
- February 9, 2021 - Edmonton Public Schools
High Level Line
- City council to provide support but no money for High Level Line project
Troy's Posts
- Endorsing Ashley Salvador
- Cheryll Watson launches an uninspiring and unfocused campaign
- Bringing the noise
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This week we highlighted Searching for Izena, "a special nine-part podcast series chronicling the wildly incomplete stories of female leadership at Edmonton City Hall over the last century." We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 87 is the final installment in the Trailheads series which looks at the history of urban planning in Edmonton.
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Walterdale Bridge
- Walterdale Bridge still cost Edmonton $155M, even after contractor paid damages for delays
Kim Krushell
- Former Edmonton councillor Kim Krushell running for mayor in fall election
Mike Nickel
- Edmonton city councillor Mike Nickel running for mayor in 2021 election
Andre Corbould
- Edmonton ushers in new city manager
- Mayor formally introduces new city manager
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This week we highlighted Searching for Izena, "a special nine-part podcast series chronicling the wildly incomplete stories of female leadership at Edmonton City Hall over the last century." We also talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come."
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Julie Payette
- Read Julie Payette's full statement on her decision to resign as governor general
Snow Squall
- Damaging winds, snow squalls wreak havoc on the Prairies
Germ Killers
- 'Innovative germ-killing biotechnology' rolling out at select Edmonton transit stations
Andre Corbould
- Mayor formally introduces new city manager
Shisha Ban
- Edmonton reconsiders shisha smoking 6 months after ban
Infill Update
- Seven actions from Edmonton's infill roadmap completed in 2020
- Edmonton mature neighbourhood residents calling on the city to increase enforcement for damage caused by infill developments
Green and Walkable
- Green and Walkable Cost Share Agreement approved by council's executive committee
Election Update
- Amarjeet Sohi and Mike Nickel mull running to be Edmonton's mayor
- Scott McKeen won't seek third term as downtown city councillor
- Edmonton city councillor Tony Caterina to seek re-election
Taproot Updates
- Introducing The Pulse from Taproot Edmonton
- The Council Roundup is moving to The Pulse
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This week we gave a Pod Power shout-out to Glass Bookshop Radio, the official podcast of Edmonton's Glass Bookshop. The podcast features interviews with writers, publishers, and readers. We also talked about BGCBigs, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area. They're looking for volunteers to be Big Brothers or Sisters.
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Oilers Return
- Game Recap 1.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks (1/13/2021)
Christmas Miracle
- Don Iveson's statement on travel
Jane Goodall
- Jane Goodall Asks Edmonton City Council to Transfer "Lucy the Lonely Elephant" from Harsh Winter to Tennessee Sanctuary
COVID-19
- City discusses who is next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
- Edmonton hands out nearly 100 mask bylaw fines over the holidays
Layoffs
- News Release: City issues permanent layoff notices as part of 2021 budget reductions
- City of Edmonton issues 60 permanent layoff notices in light of 2021 budget
Jobber
- Edmonton-based startup Jobber raises record US$60M
Energy Retrofits
- News Release: New energy efficiency program provides rebates to homeowners
- City of Edmonton offering rebates for green home improvements
- Edmonton launches three-year rebate program for residential energy-efficient upgrades to reduce carbon emissions
Waste Carts
- News Release: New waste carts coming soon to Edmonton
Metro Line
- Edmonton's Metro Line LRT back-up signalling system nears completion
Silly Season
- Candidates can now register to run in the 2021 municipal election
- Ten months away, the candidates for Edmonton's 2021 election look very different
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This week we highlighted BGCBigs, the Boys and Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area. They're looking for volunteers to be Big Brothers or Sisters. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. The latest episode looks at the challenges of urban design in a winter city.
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Ryan Jespersen
- @ryanjespersen
- Real Talk
Stacey Brotzel
- @StaceyBrotzel
Scott Johnston
- @ScottYEGnewsguy
- Scott Johnston Blog
YouTube
- Watch this episode on YouTube
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them." Be sure to check out The Well Endowed Podcast from ECF. Episode 85 features Taproot's managing editor Emily Rendell-Watson and Media Roundup curator Linda Hoang. We also talked about the Edmonton City as Museum Project which "explores the history of our city through story." They've also got a podcast that you should check out!
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Red Stickers
- Government of Alberta removing need for licence plate stickers
Reservist Deployment
- Military reservists preparing for possible deployment in Prairies as COVID-19 rates soar
Political Tactic
- Tough new mandatory restrictions for Alberta as COVID cases rise quickly
Budget 2021
- Council on track for no tax increase for 2021
- Council approves Edmonton City Plan
- Mack's tweet thread
- Council approves first property tax freeze since 1997
Don Iveson
- Announcement from Don Iveson
- Heading into his final year as mayor, Don Iveson reflects on 2020
New Website
- Taproot Edmonton
- Taproot Edmonton launches revamped website
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This week we highlighted The Shared Mic: Conversations for the Ages, a podcast from Age Friendly Edmonton that "provides a platform for people of different ages and backgrounds to share their stories." We also highlighted fellow APN member That's a Thing? which is co-hosted by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and her daughter. The podcast is "a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20."
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Dubai Pipe
- Fiberglass pipe from Dubai needed to repair massive hole in south Edmonton sewer line
Candy Cane Lane
- Candy Cane Lane 'drive-thru only,' 22 arenas set to close: city
Explore Edmonton
- Explore Edmonton asks city to double its budget in COVID-19
Catherine Warren
- News Release: Innovate Edmonton names Catherine Warren as new Chief Executive Officer
- Innovate Edmonton names Catherine Warren as its first CEO
Don Iveson
- Dear Edmontonians
Andre Corbould
- Andre Corbould named Edmonton's new city manager, effective Jan. 18, 2021
Mask Bylaw
- News Release: City renews mask bylaw until December 31, 2021
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 84 explores the history, present and future of Public Transit in Edmonton. We also talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Trump Tweet
- Tweet from EPLdotCA
Fast Cars
- A Collection of Cars From “Fast and Furious” Hides in Edmonton
Hydrogen Node
- Greater Edmonton Region Well-Suited to Become Canada's First Hydrogen Node
COVID Leadership
- COVID-19 has killed 110 Albertans so far during worst month of pandemic
- Edmonton mayor says stronger COVID-19 measures ‘needed soon’ to slow growth in 2nd wave
- Mask Bylaw Agenda Item
Budget Adjustments
- News Release: Report release sets the stage for budget discussions to begin with a proposed zero percent tax levy increase
- Edmonton's smaller rec centres could be sold, council hears
- 3 pools, 2 arenas on chopping block as Edmonton looks at tax freeze
- 'Unlikely to be sustainable:' Auditor cautions city after operating spending increases sharply since 2000
Carding Ban
- News Release: Taking action on police reform
- Tweet from Ubaka Ogbogu
Police Reports
- Edmonton police chief says governments and agencies need to work better together, not defund police
- 'Our current system is fractured:' Edmonton police chief pushing for partnership response to strengthen community safety
- A new look for the Edmonton Police Service? Report on uniforms, vehicle livery goes to council Monday
Speak to us!
- Voicelink.fm
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This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about TELUS STORYHIVE which is "giving away 10 grants of $10,000 each to aspiring podcasters in BC and Alberta."
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Solar Rebates
- Residents urge Edmonton city council to expand bike network, solar rebate program to address climate change
Transit Texts
- News Release: ETS continues to enhance safety and security using unique gender-based approach
We're #76
- World's Best Cities
Voting Records - with Justin Smalley
- Edmonton City Council | Coffee and Bay Leaves
Restaurant Restrictions - with Sharon Yeo
- Food Roundup: Kenney pledges Alberta restaurants will remain open
- Food Roundup: Premier Jason Kenney downplays restaurant transmission of COVID-19
- Alberta physicians call for 'sharp' two-week lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19
- Alberta prepares to introduce further restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
- Alberta chambers of commerce seek clarity on circumstances that would trigger a lockdown
- Iveson: Mayors generally support stronger COVID-19 measures but cities’ ‘tool kit is limited’
- How to stop restaurants from driving COVID infections
- Study shows restaurants are riskiest for COVID-19 infections, explains why poor people are at greater risk
- Cartago on Instagram
Local Amazon
- Businesses pitch 'shop Edmonton' online portal to sway shoppers to buy local
- Businesses ask for 'shop local strategy' from city
Slow Burn
- Shades of Colour on Instagram
- Media Statement: City statement - Camp closure - Camp Pekiwewin
- Rossdale homeless camp cleared by the city, residents encouraged to access 24-7 shelters
Speak to us!
- Voicelink.fm
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This week we highlighted CPA Alberta, the professional organization for more than 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) across the province. We also talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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US Election
- See the latest at The New York Times
- ‘Let’s just have an outcome’: preaching patience, politicos weigh in on U.S. election night
Speed Limits
- Edmonton council approves 40 km/h residential speed limit
- Speed limit on Edmonton's residential roads will drop to 40 km/h next summer
- Speed Limit Reduction - City of Edmonton
Stephen Mandel
- Former Edmonton mayor pitches new sports venue for Coliseum
- Former Edmonton mayor, sports groups advocate to repurpose Northlands Coliseum
LRT Updates
- News Release: City names preferred proponent for Valley Line West LRT construction
- City of Edmonton selects Marigold Infrastructure Partners for Valley Line West LRT project
- Earlier: Edmonton’s west Valley Line LRT project gets ‘final step’ of approval from province
- Previously: Second chances: City to reopen bidding on Valley Line West LRT after two contenders back out
Ritchie Shelter
- ‘Mixed feelings’ about temporary homeless shelter in Edmonton’s Ritchie neighbourhood
- Previously: Edmonton hurries to open downtown shelter as Mustard Seed pitches south-side site
Toll Roads
- Toll roads would be permitted under new Alberta legislation
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This week we highlighted the Alberta Forest Products Association and its "province-wide awareness campaign to highlight the beautiful relationship between Albertans and our forests." We also talked about CPA Alberta, the professional organization for more than 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) across the province.
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Taproot Edmonton Presents
- A new podcast from Taproot Edmonton
- Igniting Innovation: Startup TNT
- Igniting Innovation: The Landscape
Local Business
- News Release: Cutting red tape for businesses and industry
Spooky Summerside
- Hearse enthusiasts to haunt southside Edmonton neighbourhood Halloween night
Wildcat Strike
- Health-care workers walk off the job in wildcat strikes across Alberta: AUPE
Daveberta Interview
- Episode 61: Don Iveson on being a Mayor during COVID and his plan to end homelessness
Zoning Bylaw
- Zoning Bylaw Omnibus 2020
Damaged Utilities
- Damaged Utility Infrastructure
Temporary Shelters
- News Release: Temporary accommodation opens at Convention Centre
- Edmonton Convention Centre to open as temporary homeless shelter Friday
- Edmonton Convention Centre shelter will include safe consumption site
- Boyle Street offers mobile shower facilities to those living rough in Edmonton
- Edmonton gets $17M of federal rapid-housing initiative
- Mack's tweet
Tipping Point
- Opinion: COVID, burnout, cuts pushing health care in Edmonton to tipping point
- Hinshaw cuts runny nose, sore throat from list of COVID-19 symptoms forcing students to isolate: Groundwork
Groat Bridge
- News Release: City concludes successful construction season and reopens Groat Bridge
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This week we highlighted the Alberta Forest Products Association and its "province-wide awareness campaign to highlight the beautiful relationship between Albertans and our forests." We also talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Regional Transit
- News Release: Regional Transit Services Commission enters next phase
Warehouse Space
- E-commerce drives demand for warehouse real estate in Edmonton
Employee Experience
- News Release: City releases 2020 Employee Experience survey results
Solar Farm
- Debate over contentious river valley solar farm proposal extends to third day as city councillors hear from 55 speakers
- Edmonton city council votes 7-6 to allow large solar farm project to go ahead
- Edmonton council approves rezoning for river valley solar farm
- Tweet from Councillor Walters
- Post from Councillor Hamilton
- Post from Councillor Knack
- Tweet from Conrad Nobert
- Tweet from Matt Dance
- Tweet from Rob Houle
Wage Freeze
- Edmonton council agrees to freeze their wages in 2021-22
Polls
- Most would not vote for current city council in 2021 election
- October 2017: Current council, mayor 'deserve to be re-elected' at municipal election, new poll finds
- Property tax reduction top of Edmontonians' priority list ahead of 2021 election, poll suggests
Andrew Knack
- Attacked by Mike Nickel
- Defended on Twitter
- Addicted to TikTok
Southside Shelter
- Edmonton hurries to open downtown shelter as Mustard Seed pitches south-side site
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This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episodes 80 and 81, hosted by the first ever enemy-of-the-podcast Julian Faid, tackle the history of urban planning in Edmonton. We also talked about The Shared Mic: Conversations for the Ages from Age Friendly Edmonton. The intergenerational podcast brings together "Edmontonians of different ages and backgrounds to discuss topics that matter to them."
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Bus Signs
- News Release: New bus stop signs prepare riders for new network
Flowers for Karen
- Edmonton flower shop giving back to Karens
Limo Fees
- Council approves fee reductions for Edmonton limos, vehicles for hire
Ending Homelessness
- News Release: City to use Edmonton Convention Centre for temporary pandemic accommodation
- News Release: Short-term accommodation being offered to those at Light Horse Park encampment
- Edmonton Convention Centre to be temporarily used to house homeless people
- No end date set for Rossdale homeless encampment as Edmonton moves forward with convention centre housing plans
Metro Line LRT
- ‘The intersections will fail’: Edmonton city hall responds to Metro LRT Line information now made public
Valley Line LRT
- Edmonton clears 'last true hurdle' for Valley Line West LRT
Calcium Chloride
- City of Edmonton chooses road salt over calcium chloride for winter roads
Winter Patios
- Edmonton extending temporary patio program until April 2021
Watson for Mayor
- Cheryll Watson: My Intentions
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This week we talked about Back to School Again, "a podcast about midlife learners." Episode 3 features guest Allan Reid who found the discipline to study onboard cruise ships while sailing around the world. We also highlighted Unbelts Canada which makes super comfortable cloth masks as well as the comfiest stretch belts around. Use promo code "APN" for a free mini laundry bag just for Alberta Podcast Network listeners.
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Strathcona County Masks
- Temporary face covering bylaw in effect immediately
Trick or Treat
- Halloween a go despite COVID-19, says Alberta's chief medical officer
- Edmonton-area malls cancel trick-or-treating due to COVID-19
Connor McCovid
- Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19
Guest: Emily Rendell-Watson
- @erendellwatson on Twitter
- Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire
Ending Homelessness
- City taps federal, provincial funds to shelter homeless Edmontonians
- Iveson calls on province to pitch in $17.4 million annually for supportive housing complexes to address homelessness
- Edmonton mayor asks province for $17M in annual funding for supportive housing services
- Bridge housing at Coliseum Inn leads to permanent housing for homeless Edmontonians
- Twitter thread from Councillor Paquette
- Mayor Iveson's tweet
- Mayor's office tweet
COVID-19 Spike
- City of Edmonton recommends Alberta Health reduce cohort sizes, group gathering limits
- Alberta's top doctor to announce new voluntary measures to curb surge in Edmonton COVID cases
- 2 new COVID-19 outbreaks declared at Misericordia hospital in Edmonton
- News Release: City asks Edmontonians to redouble their efforts to protect each other
- News Release: Update 129: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta
Solar Farm
- Debate over proposed Edmonton river valley solar farm heats up
- Lengthy public hearing held for proposed solar farm in Edmonton’s river valley
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Kooks and Sad Losers
- ‘Small number of kooks’: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton
Edmonton Bubble
- Success of NHL bubble in Edmonton result of close collaboration: Hinshaw
Jespersen Out
- Radio host and long-time local journalist Ryan Jespersen abruptly fired by 630 CHED
YEGPodfest
- PANEL: The Lives & Times of Millennials, Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Guest: Michael Walters
- MichaelWalters.ca
- @michaelwalters on Twitter
2021 Plans
- News Release: Michael Walters announces he will not run in the next Edmonton municipal election
- Councillor Michael Walters bows out of the 2021 race
Walters on the issues
- April 2013: Michael Walters, Ray Martin jump into the municipal election
- April 2016: Edmonton southwest strip mall revival stymied by restrictive lease, group says
- December 2019: Council approves tax increase of 2.08% for 2020
- Walters: Edmonton can budget better, spend smarter, and do more with less
- Walters: A City Where Business Can Succeed
- City of Edmonton votes to join new Regional Transit Services Commission
- City may back out of suburban development biz, council votes
- Walters tweet about Kaycee Madu
- Walters tweet about Erika Barootes
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Rapid Fire
- Rapid Fire Theatre: Edmonton's Longest Running Improv Theatre
- Julian Faid
Taproot's First Hire
- Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire – Taproot Publishing
Guest: Rob Houle
- @NehiyawRob on Twitter
- Episode 92
Indigenous Ward Names
- City council approves Indigenous names for Edmonton’s new ward boundaries
- Edmonton council endorses Indigenous names for city's revamped wards
- Indigenous names for Edmonton wards endorsed by city council
EPS Chief's Council
- New community council to advise Edmonton Police Service on issues of racism, discrimination
Too Many Supervisors
- Council Roundup: Council directs Administration to reduce the number of supervisors
Camp Pekiwewin
- Camp Pekiwewin calling for COVID-19 response plan and on-site testing
- Camp Pekiwewin calls for COVID-19 support, redoubles demand for free transit
- News Release: Closure of Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park encampment
On-Demand Transit
- Edmonton transit launching on-demand shuttle service next year
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Police Tank
- Edmonton police unveil new $500K armoured vehicle
Oilers 50/50
- Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation bringing back online 50/50 for Stanley Cup Final
Edmonton Riverhawks
- Meet the Riverhawks: Edmonton ballpark to host new team backed by ex-Oiler-led group
Guest: Jeffery Hansen-Carlson
Prairie Sky
- Prairie Sky Gondola
- Why Prairie Sky?
- Prairie Sky Power Plant Tour
Gondola Related
- Feb. 5, 2020: Opinion: River valley gondola would come at great cost
- Jan. 29, 2020: Councillors weigh ups and downs of proposed river valley gondola, delay decision
- Jan. 28, 2020: Gondola over Edmonton river valley is feasible, proponent's study finds
- March 7, 2018: Rising to the top: River valley gondola winner of Edmonton Project
- Nov. 6, 2011: We need to improve public transit between downtown and Old Strathcona
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Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported. This week we highlighted The Shared Mic, "a unique, interview-format intergenerational podcast by Age Friendly Edmonton." Season two launches Oct. 5. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 78 is all about millenials and technology and is hosted by Taproot’s own Emily Rendell-Watson.
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Limo Struggles
- Limo companies struggling during pandemic say Edmonton fees crippling industry
School Wave
- Nearly 100 Grade 10 students from Ross Sheppard High School told to self-isolate after positive COVID-19 test
Smart Fare Delay
- Border closure due to COVID-19 puts brakes on Edmonton transit’s smart fare system
Elise Stolte
Elections SOS The Citizens Agenda Election SOS | Supporting Journalists To Provide Better Election Coverage Key steps in the citizens agenda style of campaign coverage
People's Agenda
- Taproot Edmonton People's Agenda
- Help us discover the People’s Agenda in Edmonton
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School Bussing
- COVID-19 triggers school bus driver shortage in Edmonton
Walmart Closed
- South Edmonton Walmart closed after a dozen staff are diagnosed with COVID-19
Streetcar Tracks
- The High Level Streetcar's extension to Whyte Ave is making progress!
Sanction Hearing
- Edmonton Coun. Mike Nickel avoids punishment for code of conduct violations in narrow vote
- Meeting agenda and minutes
- GUNTER: City council could set dangerous precedent if it reprimands Nickel
- City Council's Sanction Hearings & Code of Conduct: Change Is Needed
- Nickel's victory tweet
- Knack's tweet
- Paquette's tweet
Station Pointe
- 'We’re up against a rock and a hard place': Edmonton city council approves rezoning of Windermere, Belvedere lots
- City proposes rezoning to reignite development at Station Pointe
- Paquette's tweet
- Ashley Salvador's tweet
Coronation Rec Centre
- 'It's shocking': Coronation recreation centre will need additional $46 million to host international sporting events as planned
- August 28 Council Roundup
Surplus Buildings
- Edmonton mayor requests help from Trudeau government to end city’s homelessness before winter
- Hotels for homeless: Edmonton aims to buy 'surplus' buildings for winter
- Iveson calls on senior governments to help buy hotels, apartment buildings to house city's homeless
Financial Update
- City of Edmonton projecting $23.8 million shortfall by end of year due to COVID-19 pandemic
- May 1 Council Roundup
- July 3 Council Roundup
- August 28 Council Roundup
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Alberta Deficit
- Alberta projects largest deficit in province's history amid COVID-19 pandemic, low oil prices
Colorful Skies
- Orange sky time-lapse
- Photos by Keith Moore
Alphonso Davies
- High Level Bridge in Edmonton highlights Champions League win for Alphonso Davies
Michael Walters
- Edmonton councillor Michael Walters says he won't seek another term at city hall
- Councillor Michael Walters announces he's not seeking re-election - Ryan Jespersen Show
- Twitter thread from Michael Walters
EPS Tank
- ‘For public and officer safety’: Edmonton city police mum on possibility of third armoured vehicle
- Edmonton police to buy new armoured vehicle, commission confirms
- Petition · Simply light $500k on fire, rather than buy EPS a new tank
TransPod Hyperloop
- 1,000 km/h hyperloop between Calgary and Edmonton closer to reality
- Andrew Knack's tweet
- 2014: Does high speed rail have a future in Alberta?
- 2009: Highlights from the Alberta High Speed Rail report
Kaycee Madu
- News Release: Cabinet positioned for Alberta’s recovery
- Failing Upwards: Kaycee Madu promoted to Justice after disastrous year in Municipal Affairs
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Teacher Testing
- Hinshaw advises teacher testing before back-to-school; Edmonton driving COVID-19 spread in Alberta
Mystery Tunnel
- Decades-old mystery tunnel uncovered by construction crew in Stony Plain
Oilers 50/50
- Legendary Edmonton Oilers 50/50 reached $14.3-million with draw set for next week
Exemption Card Generator
- Troy's original tweet
- Troy's tweet about the cease and desist
COVID-19
- News Release - Update 112: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Aug. 20, 5 p.m.)
- Edmonton ICU doctor says his unit is 'full to the brim,' spike partly due to COVID-19
- Tweet from the Mayor's office
Heritage Valley
- News Release - City Council approves plan for new neighbourhood in Heritage Valley
- New neighbourhood plan for southwest Edmonton approved by city council
- Councillor Paquette's tweet
Nickel's Conduct
- Mike Nickel violated council's code of conduct, city integrity commissioner finds
- Troy's tweet
- Councillor Nickel's tweet
- Councillor Nickel's video statement
- Councillor Paquette's tweet
- Sept. 2: Special City Council Meeting
Innovate Edmonton
- News Release - Board members endorsed for Edmonton’s new innovation entity
- Job Posting - Innovate Edmonton – Chief Executive Officer
- July 14 Tech Roundup: Naseem Bashir endorsed as board chair for new innovation entity
- Cheryll Watson's tweet
- World Entrepreneur Day
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EE Football
- Edmonton Football Team discontinues use of the name Eskimos
Kâhasinîskâk Bridge
- Edmonton on track for big, safe, vital construction season
- News Release: Construction season in full swing despite COVID-19 pandemic
Oilers Out
- Oilers GM says team needs to build on progress after again missing playoffs
Mask Exemption Cards
- Aug. 4: News Release - Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long weekend
- Aug. 7: Dziadyk's tweet about the exemption cards
- Aug. 8: Mack got an exemption card
- Aug. 9: Dziadyk interviewed about the cards
- Aug. 9: Knack shares a thread on the cards
- Aug. 10: News Release - Wearing face coverings crucial in slowing the spread of COVID-19
- Aug. 10: Transport Canada says if you can't wear a mask for medical reasons, prove it — or don't fly
- Aug. 10: Paquette questions the cards
- Aug. 10: Nickel blames Iveson in tweet
- Aug. 11: News Conference - Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - City of Edmonton update
- Aug. 11: Update: Face coverings being adopted, exemption cards strike a balance: Aitken
- Aug. 12: Iveson posts a thread about compliance and indicates he has questions about the exemption cards
- Aug. 12: Statement to Councillors from Administration
- Aug. 12: News Release - City stops face covering exemption card distribution through recreation centres
- Aug. 13: Reports that AHS won't treat cards as valid
- Aug. 13: Nickel writes a letter to Iveson
- Aug. 13: News Release - City of Edmonton provides updates on pandemic recovery
Photo Radar
- Two Edmonton city councillors call for photo radar reduction
- Photo Radar Petition – Mike Nickel
- Edmonton Photo Radar - The Stats
- Photo radar in Alberta | Alberta.ca
NHL Bubble
- NHL says zero positive COVID-19 tests so far in Edmonton, Toronto bubbles
- Photo of the closure
Frank Oliver
- Vandalized Frank Oliver plaque removed, subject to review
103 Avenue
- One block of 103 Avenue in downtown Edmonton set for overhaul
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Media Layoffs
- Jim Pattison Broadcast Group offers early retirement, lays off 40 in pandemic cuts
Mask Compliance
- News Release: Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long weekend
Electric Buses
- News Release: History in the making: ETS deploys first electric bus into service
Guest: Kalen Anderson
- @KalenAnderson on Twitter
City Plan
- The City Plan
- Guidebook for preparing a municipal development plan
- Video: How do we plan for a future of one million more Edmontonians?
- A transformational City Plan for a changing Edmonton
- Edmonton’s Demographic is Changing the Way We Look at Neighbourhoods
- Keith Gerein: An Edmonton of two million needs aggressive plan, political discipline
- Edmonton city council votes to remove minimum parking requirements
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Yoshii Express
- A Wild Week for Alan of Yoshii Express: How the Edmonton Community Came Together to Support A Small Business
Solar Farm
- News Release: World's-largest airport solar farm arriving at EIA
Hub City
- Downtown businesses 'super excited' about Edmonton being an NHL Hub City
Guest: Rob Houle
- LinkedIn Profile
- @NehiyawRob on Twitter
Policing Motion
- Final Motion (PDF)
- 'A lack of political bravery': Edmonton council's police motion falls flat, experts say
- Edmonton's police reform plan gets mixed reviews
- Edmonton council votes against police budget freeze, opts to reallocate $11M
- Edmonton police officers investigated for use of force in pair of arrests
- Rob's tweet thread
Edmonton Eskimos
- Edmonton releases statement on team name
- Edmonton CFL team to heed calls from sponsors and examine potential name change
- Rob's tweet
COVID-19 Finances
- July 3, 2020 Council Roundup
- News Conference: July 8, 2020
- News Release: City unveils Reimagine plan to deal with financial impact of COVID-19
- News Release: Government invests in completing Terwillegar Drive
- Kaycee Madu's tweet
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ESO
- Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians set to serenade boaters on a lake on Canada Day
High School
- Most Edmonton high schools switching to quarterly system next year
Homophobic Tweet
- Eskimos release receiver Christion Jones for posting homophobic tweet
E-Bike Rebates
- Edmonton backpedals on e-bike rebate program
- Edmonton city council to reconsider e-bike rebate if motion passes
- E-bike rebate program sells out in days
- News Release: City launches environment rebates to help stimulate economy
- Mike Nickel's tweets
- Energy Transition Strategy Update
Andrew Cowan
- Northern Chicken
EPSB Redux
- School resource officer program to stay in public schools until at least September
Affordable Housing
- City votes to sell land to Homeward Trust to build housing to help end homelessness
- Don Iveson's tweets
- Mike Nicke's tweets
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NHL Hub City
- Kenney pushes Edmonton as NHL hub with video showing off Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
- Jason Kenney's tweet
Canoe Commute
- Edmonton doctor canoes to work: ‘My commute is the best part of my day’
Poplar Fluff
- Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks
Bill 29
- News Release: Levelling the playing field in local elections
- Election bills give Albertans more democracy, less transparency and accountability.
- UCP says Bill 29 will level playing field for local elections, NDP says it opens Alberta’s democracy up to ‘dark money’
- New bill removes limits on donations to trustee, municipal candidates in Alberta
Guest: Barry Morishita
- Statement from AUMA President Barry Morishita: AUMA is committed to fair local elections
EPSB Racism
- Edmonton school trustee resigns over comments about refugee students
- Motion to remove police resource officers from Edmonton public schools narrowly defeated
Parking
- News Release: Edmonton first major Canadian municipality to eliminate parking minimums
- News Release: City reinstates EPark fees
Other
- News Release: Turf maintenance to improve citywide
- Edmonton city council to reconsider e-bike rebate if motion passes
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Drive-Thru Masks
- News Release: Non-medical masks available to Albertans
Mowing Greenspaces
- Frustrated residents team up to mow park city can't afford to maintain
Passenger Rail
- News Release: Assessing rail service between Calgary and Banff
Sahr Saffa
- @sahrsjunior on Instagram
- Sahr Saffa on LinkedIn
- LIBI Podcast: Sahr Saffa
- Avenue Edmonton profile of Sahr Saffa
- Mode Models: Behind The Scenes with Sahr Saffa
Bias in Tech
- Sahr's post about algorithms
- Sahr's post calling out Edmonton's tech sector
- Kick Point: We Can, We Will, We Must.
Edmonton Police
- Edmonton police chief says defunding would hinder diversity initiatives
- Edmonton police offer avenue of reconciliation for complainants
- Edmonton city council to consider reducing 2021 police budget by $16.3 million for reallocation to community programs
- Tech Roundup: Edmonton Police tech accelerator questioned amid Black Lives Matter protests
- Regina Police Association says tweet about defunding wasn't meant as threat to cultural unit
Black Lives Matter
- Sahr's post about sustaining the movement
Prairie Sky Gondola
- Board Members
- Sahr's bio
C-Tribe Festival
- C-Tribe Website
- C-Tribe Fashion
Speak to us!
- Voicelink.fm
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Straight from the CPA's Mouth, a new podcast series from Alberta’s Chartered Professional Accountants, which explores topics ranging from "leadership skills and achieving career potential, to financial literacy and how to make your tax refund bigger." We also gave a Pod Power shout out to A Tale of Two Weeklies, "a documentary podcast series that digs into the rise and fall of Edmonton’s SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly, two alt-weeklies engaged in a newspaper war that neither survived."
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Pride Flag
- 'Disingenuous at best': UCP raises and lowers flag for Pride Month in 24 hours
Solar Energy
- Edmonton Convention Centre begins harnessing its own renewable energy
- Rehabbing and retrofitting buildings generates energy, conserves money in Edmonton
E-scooters
- E-scooters hit Edmonton streets for a second season with tight COVID-19 regulations
Black Lives Matter
- Where Taproot stands, and the work ahead
- Don Iveson's tweet
- Light the Bridge
- Dale McFee's statement
- Edmonton police chief orders investigation of 'humiliating' photo of drug arrest
- 'Start by changing your team name': Inuk MP responds to Edmonton Eskimos post referencing racism
- Why has the Corporate Services budget within EPS increased 24% since 2013?
- Policy C604: Edmonton Police Service Funding Formula
SOLE Ends
- State of Local Emergency will expire in Edmonton
LRT Priorities
- Council Roundup: May 29, 2020
- Southbound Capital Line extension gets nod from Edmonton city council
- Report snubs LRT extension into northwest Edmonton
- Federal funding fast track ‘not new money’ for Edmonton’s COVID-19 recovery: Iveson
- Don Iveson's tweet
Environmental Rebates
- City launches environment rebates to help stimulate economy
- Environmental Financial Incentives
- 'Bad use of taxpayers money': Edmonton offering $600K in rebates for e-bikes and chargers
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Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Troy was on episode 72 to talk about millennial activism and engagement. We also highlighted Straight from the CPA's Mouth, a new podcast series from Alberta’s Chartered Professional Accountants, which explores topics ranging from "leadership skills and achieving career potential, to financial literacy and how to make your tax refund bigger."
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New Kitten
- Atlas & Addie on Tik Tok
Noisy Speeding
- Edmonton police cracking down on traffic noise and speeding
University Growing?
- Incoming University of Alberta president wants 10,000 more students by 2025
Cannabis & Libraries
- Edmonton library will go to court over distance between cannabis stores and branches
Relaunch Updates
- A number of changes as City continues to phase relaunch plans
Capital Budget
- Council Roundup: May 22, 2020
- Adjustments
- Subsequent motions
- Iveson warns of possible in-year cuts to $2.8-billion infrastructure plan for 2020 without help from senior governments
- Mike Nickel's tweet
- Budget in the time of COVID-19: Edmonton council ponders project priorities
- Council approves $12.7-million city hall grounds renewal project despite concerns over finances
- Mike Nickel's tweet
Economic Recovery
- Council Roundup: May 22, 2020
- City unveils Economic Recovery Program to support local businesses
- Edmonton launches $5.3-million grant program to support business recovery amid COVID-19 pandemic
- Coronavirus: City of Edmonton announces economic recovery program for businesses
- Road to recovery: Edmonton launches $5M grant program to help business
Ward Boundaries
- Council Roundup: May 15, 2020
- Report and maps
- Council approves $12.7-million city hall grounds renewal project despite concerns over finances
- Edmonton's 2021 election could turn into a horse-race with new Ward boundaries
- Keith Gerein: New ward map offers a boost to suburban south, conundrum to incumbents
NHL Hub City
- NHL announces plans to return to play; could Edmonton play host?
- Canada's quarantine restrictions significant hurdle for 3 cities hoping to be NHL 'hubs'
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Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Straight from the CPA's Mouth, a new podcast series from Alberta’s Chartered Professional Accountants, which explores topics ranging from "leadership skills and achieving career potential, to financial literacy and how to make your tax refund bigger." We also highlighted Inventures Unbound which runs June 3-4 online. The conference promises live-stream experiences, expert content, pitch events, and the chance to "engage in a vital, growing community of innovators, investors, and service providers."
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EIA Layoffs
- COVID-19: Workforce reductions announced at Edmonton International Airport
Park Drinking
- Council decision on allowing alcohol consumption in Edmonton parks this summer delayed indefinitely
Border Closed
- Canada-US border to remain closed for another month as provinces slowly reopen
Addie Wins!
- Troy's tweet
- Election Results
Relaunch
- City proceeds with relaunch efforts
- Administration Update: May 21
- Edmonton playgrounds and zoo to reopen, paid parking coming back as relaunch continues
Summer Transit
- Edmonton could shut down public transit for the summer, mayor says
- Don Iveson's tweet
- GUNTER: Mayor's public transit gambit backfires
- Aaron Paquette's tweet
- Mike Nickel's Facebook post
Municipal Funding
- Edmonton-area mayors ask Alberta government to lobby feds for COVID-19 recovery funds
- 'Time for us to grow up': Big city mayors say Battle of Alberta unhelpful in economic future
- Don Iveson's tweet
NHL Hub City
- Edmonton Oilers pitch joint bid with city, province to host NHL games
- Edmonton Oilers believe they’re leading contenders in NHL hub city bid
- JONES: Edmonton ‘the safest place’ for NHL, says Premier Kenney
- Part of Edmonton Oilers hub city pitch involves plethora of entertainment options for teams
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Inventures Unbound which runs June 3-4 online. The conference promises live-stream experiences, expert content, pitch events, and the chance to "engage in a vital, growing community of innovators, investors, and service providers." We also gave a Pod Power shoutout to Let's Get Lit, a poetry podcast from the Writers' Guild of Alberta. "In each episode, hosts Rayanne Haines and Matthew Stepanic interview poets based in Alberta and Western Canada about the power of poetry to support and promote arts and literacy."
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Army & Navy
- Edmontonians disappointed at loss of Army & Navy store
AGLC
- Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions ease
Snowbirds
- Snowbirds set to fly over northern Alberta this week for Operation Inspiration
- UPDATE: Capt. Jenn Casey of Nova Scotia died on Sunday when the jet she was in crashed shortly after takeoff in Kamloops, B.C.
Dog Election
- Mill Creek Off-leash Presidential Election
- Mill Creek Off Leash Dog Park President Campaign Fund
- Fetch the ballots: Meet the 9 dogs and 3 cats in ravine race for off-leash president
- Addie's Reddit AMA
- Troy's tweet
- Another tweet from Troy
- Rachel Notley's tweet
Innovation Entity
- Tech Roundup: May 12, 2020
- Council Roundup: May 8, 2020
- Mack's Twitter thread
- Council approves expanded tourism role for EEDC, could include running K-Days and other events from Northlands
- Edmonton approves new economic development entity. What does that mean for Northlands?
Relaunch
- News release: Alberta is ready for relaunch
- News release: Relaunch activities begin for the City of Edmonton
- Andrew Knack's Facebook post
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted NorthwestFest which has gone completely online. Films are streaming until May 17. We also talked about Inventures Unbound which runs June 3-4 online. The conference promises live-stream experiences, expert content, pitch events, and the chance to "engage in a vital, growing community of innovators, investors, and service providers."
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Peter's Drive-In
- Popular drive-in burger joint opens in Edmonton to 25-car lineup
Photo Radar
- COVID-19: Number of photo radar tickets issued in Edmonton up 17 per cent in 2020 as city calls for ability to seize vehicles
Regional Transit
- Leduc County leaves Regional Transit Services Commission
Assessment and Taxation
- Guest: Cate Watt - Branch Manager, Assessment & Taxation
- Guest: Anton Szabo - Director, Integrated Business and Customer Solutions section within Assessment and Taxation
- City Sets 2020 Municipal Property Taxes
- Property Assessment and Taxation White Paper
Property Taxes
- Property Taxes
- Property Tax Breakdown
- Assessment of Properties
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Loop, a new podcast from CBC Edmonton that takes you behind the scenes. We also talked about Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenney building on 104 Street downtown.
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Shared Streets
- News Release: Food truck changes and shared streets latest City measures to protect public safety
Everything Cancelled
- News Release: Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – April 23, 2020
TLC 4 LRT
- News Release: TLC for LRT: Major maintenance & revitalization projects set to begin
2020 Taxes
- News Release: City Council confirms updates to 2020 Operating Budget
- Mayor Don Iveson: Tax Relief for Residents and Businesses during COVID-19
- COVID-19: Edmonton giving businesses a two per cent property tax break, residences to make up the difference
- New No tax increase for businesses this year, Edmonton council votes Business property owners in Edmonton
- Edmonton city council shifts tax break from homeowners to business
- Survey Results Show That Businesses are Struggling to Hang On
Budget Adjustments
- News Release: COVID-19 Pandemic leads to further temporary layoffs
- COVID-19: City of Edmonton temporarily laying off additional 900 employees, property tax increase set to be lowest in two decades
- Keith Gerein: City's COVID-19 budget a mix of undesirable, uncertain and inescapable options
Alberta Relaunch
- News Release: Alberta’s safely staged COVID-19 relaunch\
- News Release: City responds to provincial relaunch plans
- News Release: City announces additional sport fields and court closures
Mike Nickel
- Edmonton councillor posts second attack graphic, this one targeting Mayor over property taxes
COVID-19 in Edmonton
- Taproot's microsite
- COVID-19 Timeline
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Back to School Again, a podcast about midlife learners hosted by Katrina Ingram. The first episode of this season is about the future of online learning. We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 69 looks at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people who experience homelessness in Edmonton.
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A Taproot reader submitted a question to the COVID-19 in Edmonton site asking whether people were thinking about the pandemic response in relation to the climate crisis.
This seemed like a job for Chris Chang-Yen Phillips of Let's Find Out, and he obliged, gathering three perspectives on this question in audio form. Now his story is easily accessible to listeners of Speaking Municipally.
For more on Chris's interviewees — Miranda Lucas, Shelley Boulianne, and Chad Park — see the full story on Taproot Edmonton.
This story is part of Covering Climate Now's week of coverage focused on Climate Solutions, to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Covering Climate Now is a global journalism collaboration committed to strengthening coverage of the climate story.
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West Edmonton Mall
- Jarring aerial photo shows empty West Edmonton Mall
- Reddit thread
Folk Festival
- Cancellation of the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Festival – Edmonton Folk Music Festival August 6-9, 2020
House Cats
- 2 New York cats test positive for coronavirus, first pets in U.S.
GUEST: Tim Querengesser
- Lesson from Toronto: Dismiss Mike Nickel at your peril
- @timquerengesser on Twitter
Mike Nickel
- Mike Nickel's "fed up" tweet
- Mike Nickel's "campaign" tweet
- Staffer who "took full responsibility" for Mike Nickel's rape joke is still managing Mike Nickel's Facebook page
- Andrew Knack: Facts Still Matter
- Edmonton council dustup could lead to a code of conduct investigation
Jon Dziadyk
- Jon Dziadyk's firefighter post
- Jon Dziadyk's letter
- Mack's tweet re: emergency powers
- Mack's tweet re: unanimity
Bonus Episode
- Coming to your feed on April 28!
- What the pandemic can teach us about the climate crisis
- Covering Climate Now
COVID-19 in Edmonton
- Taproot's microsite
- COVID-19 Timeline
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also gave a Pod Power shoutout to the Alberta Queer Calendar Project "which features monthly Podcast Dramas by queer, Albertan writers throughout 2020."
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ID Scanners
- Thefts down at Edmonton liquor stores with ID scanners: Alcanna
Speaking Moistly
- Edmonton musician riffs on Justin Trudeau's cringe-worthy 'speaking moistly' gaffe
No E-Scooters
- Natasha Riebe's tweet
COVID-19 Updates
- City continues to introduce measures to ensure the safety of Edmontonians
EEDC Layoffs
- EEDC's tweet
- Cheryll Watson's tweet
- Maggie Davison's tweet
- Don Iveson's tweet
- COVID-19: Almost 90 per cent of EEDC employees have been or will be temporarily laid off due to pandemic
- Edmonton Economic Development Corporation lays off staff due to COVID-19 - Ryan Jespersen Show
COVID-19 Financial Impacts
- COVID-19: Iveson sends $2.1-billion infrastructure project wish list to the province
- COVID-19: Iveson warns of further temporary layoffs, delayed construction projects as Edmonton faces $109.8 million shortfall by September
- Budget Update Presentation
- Edmonton spends $2M on PPE for essential and front-line workers
Edmonton Motors Redevelopment
- Greek Orthodox Community plans to build 'gem' of a building on 114 Street and Jasper Avenue
- April 2018: Ripe for redevelopment: Downtown Edmonton dealership plans to move
Festival Cancellations
- Sometimes it simply isn't possible for the show(s) to go on
- 'Hard to imagine an Edmonton summer without Fringe': Theatre festival cancelled over COVID-19
- See you on the flat side
PSA
- Residents urged to stay off the North Saskatchewan River
COVID-19 in Edmonton
- Taproot's microsite
- COVID-19 Timeline
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Shared Mic, "Edmonton’s first unscripted, intergenerational podcast." It's hosted by Age Friendly Edmonton, a partnership between the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council. We also highlighted Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenney Building on 104th Street, close to everything downtown.
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Speaking Moistly
- Trudeau cringes at his own ‘speaking moistly’ tip for coronavirus masks
Off-Leash Parks
- Private dog parks get boost as Edmonton closes fenced off-leash parks
Recyclables
- COVID-19: More recyclables headed to city landfills due to reduction in sorting staff
COVID-19 Financial Impact
- How will the City of Edmonton be impacted financially by the pandemic?
- Burning through the savings: City looks to cut costs as coronavirus takes toll on finances
Road Adjustments
- News Release - Road use and pedestrian signals adjusted to promote community safety
- Road lanes closing to give walkers, cyclists more room to keep their distance
Online Complaints
- City continues to support the community as COVID-19 evolves
- COVID-19 General Complaint Form
- COVID-19 Physical Distancing Concern
Restaurant Relief
- Edmonton Independent Hospitality Community
- April 7 Food Roundup: Local restaurants launch "save hospitality" campaign
- 95,000 restaurant employees in Alberta have lost their jobs due to COVID-19: survey
- Restaurant industry, like most, grappling with what post-COVID-19 looks like
- February 2019: ‘Somebody’s foot on our throat’: Alberta restaurant industry says it’s lost 10,000 jobs in 4 years
- February 2019: Edmonton food shops clarify positions on minimum wage after backlash over Restaurants Canada campaign
Economic Future
- Tech companies may leave Alberta over Kenney's devotion to oilpatch
- An open letter to Canadians from oil and gas workers
- Alberta Innovation Corridor
- Kenney warns Alberta headed for 25% unemployment
- Tiny Digital Businesses Play Key Role in Local Economies, Study Says
COVID-19 in Edmonton
- Taproot's microsite
- COVID-19 Timeline
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Loop, a new behind-the-scenes podcast from CBC Edmonton. We also highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong vibrant community for generations to come."
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Fitness Industry
- Potential for Massive Closures & Bankruptcies to Fitness Industry Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Connor McDavid
- Connor McDavid staying put in Edmonton during pandemic
Education Cuts
- Schools will hire back all workers laid off during pandemic, education minister says
Corona Station
- Guest: Erik Backstrom, Senior Planner, City of Edmonton
- Erik's tweet thread
- Councillor Aaron Paquette's tweet
- Troy's tweet
EEDC CEO
- EEDC's tweet
- Business Roundup: April 3, 2020
- Cheryll Watson named one of two Canadians on Startup Genome Advisory Board
ERIN Funding
- Edmonton Regional Innovation Network
- Previously: Edmonton denied $4.2M in tech innovation funding
E-Scooters
- E-scooters returning to Edmonton streets this spring
- Ready to roll: E-scooters spring back to Edmonton, new company looking to launch
- Here's How Bird Laid Off 406 People in Two Minutes
- Kaelin's tweet
- Lime: Healthy People = Healthy Cities
- Bird: A Message To Our Riders
COVID-19: Layoffs
- Recreation centre and library closures lead to temporary layoffs
- City of Edmonton, public library laying off nearly 2,100 employees
- 'Our community is in crisis': Edmonton business survey says nearly half don't think they'll survive
- Oilers, Flames announce temporary staff layoffs linked to COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19: Closing Streets
- Physical distancing in Alberta: a tale of 2 cities
- Don Iveson's tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power which has introduced flexible payment plans and options to help customers deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. We also highlighted What on EARTH can we do?, a podcast about combating climate change from the Alberta Emerald Foundation.
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SCTV Statues
- ‘The fabric of Canada’: Bob and Doug McKenzie statue unveiled in downtown Edmonton
Romance Scams
- Edmonton police say romance scams growing in lonely new coronavirus reality
Leon Draisaitl
- TRAIKOS: Draisaitl is NHL’s MVP, hockey experts say
Remote Meetings
- Mack's tweet
- Troy's tweet
- September 2016: Edmonton could be first city to allow phone-in committee meetings
Mike Nickel
- Mike's tweet
- Mike's Facebook post
State of Local Emergency
- Official Declaration
- Council Roundup: March 20, 2020
- What powers does the declaration of a state of local emergency provide?
- Don Iveson's tweet
Summer Festivals
- Edmonton's summer music festivals feel the uncertainty of pandemic
- JONES: Edmonton expected to lose major sporting events due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Edmonton's summer festival season in limbo due to COVID-19 outbreak
- COVID-19 - Northlands
Jasper Avenue
- Jasper Avenue construction moving ahead despite cancelled public meetings
- Jasper Avenue New Vision
- Mack in 2009: Jasper Avenue New Visions
Walking and Driving
- Is it safe to go for a walk?
- Mack's tweet
- Fewer drivers on Edmonton streets but they're speeding more than before, city says
- As buildings empty, Downtown Business Association asks Edmonton police for more patrols
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 67 is all about The Piazza Project in McCauley. We also highlighted all of the great podcasts that our fellow APN members are publishing during this pandemic.
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UAlberta President
- Former Queen's dean of law to become 14th president of the University of Alberta
Cannabis
- Edmonton police seizing and shutting down illegal cannabis websites
UAlberta Cuts
- University of Alberta to eliminate up to 1,000 positions in face of funding cuts
COVID-19: Transit Service
- News Release - Changes coming to transit service, low-income passes
- News Release - COVID-19 update: Changes to transit
- City Manager to bus passengers: “We heard you. We're responding quickly.”
- TransLink suspending all bus fares to promote social distancing
- OC Transpo brings in changes due to COVID-19
- Tweet from @BCTransit
COVID-19: Economic Impact
- Edmonton looking at property tax deferrals, Iveson says
- Tweet from @doniveson
- EPCOR: Update on COVID-19 for Our Canadian Customers
- OpenTable: State of the Industry
COVID-19: Emergency Declaration
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT
- COVID-19: Alberta legislature adjourns early Thursday, may sit through the weekend
COVID-19: Good News
- COVID-19: Edmonton tech industry seeks an hour of your wages for Food Bank
- Edmonton-developed app shows where supplies are available amid COVID-19 shortages
- COVID-19: Edmonton's Belmont Sobeys spurs nationwide seniors shopping hour
- Tweet from @aaronpaquette
COVID-19: Taproot's efforts
- Taproot Roundups
- COVID-19 in Edmonton
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Loop, a new podcast from CBC Edmonton. Welcome to the municipal podcasting scene! We also highlighted ATB's new customer relief program which aims to "help Albertans through these challenging times."
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Alberta Parks
- Corbella: Alberta Parks are not for sale — not one square centimetre
New Journal Website
- Edmonton Journal launches new website
Identity Fraud
- Strive to keep your identity private, Edmonton police urge
COVID-19
- WHO COVID-19 situation dashboard
- Coronavirus vs. COVID-19
- COVID-19 coronavirus info for Albertans
- March 10: Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed
- Emergency Advisory Committee - Spring 2020 Update
- 'This isn't a sprint,' city manager tells Edmonton committee on COVID-19 preparations
- 'Agencies and institutions are working well together': Coronavirus dominates Edmonton emergency planning meeting
- Edmonton must prepare for possible supply-chain disruption caused by COVID-19, councillor says
- Edmonton event venues taking precautions amid coronavirus concerns
- March 4 Health Innovation Roundup: U of A researchers at the forefront of global response to COVID-19
- March 11 Health Innovation Roundup: U of A receives $2.4M in federal funding for 'rapid response' against COVID-19
Speed Limits
- Edmonton council votes to lower residential speed limit to 40 km/h
- Council endorses speed limit reductions to 40 km/hr
- Julie's tweet re: the structure of the motion
- Jeff's tweet re: vote on 30 km/h
- CommonSenseYEG's tweet re: vote on 40 km/h
- Councillor Nickel's tweet
Regional Transit
- 12 municipalities set to form new Regional Transit Services Commission
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked Snow and Tell, a new podcast from Winter City Edmonton that "explores how the right attitudes can uncover the opportunities and potential in winter cities." We also highlighted Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities."
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Vote for Troy
- Troy's tweet
- Top 40 Under 40 Nominations
New Costco
- New Costco location coming to west Edmonton
Draisaitl Erupts
- Draisaitl erupts for 4 goals, 5 points as Oilers steamroll Predators
Cannabis Stores
- Canadian cannabis retail store count (as of March 2)
Budget 2020
- Budget 2020
- Keith Gerein: Provincial budget offers little for Edmonton, other than relief it's not worse
- Kenney to Edmonton: Drop dead!
- Alberta Budget 2020: What does it mean for Edmonton?
- Kenney’s popularity dips below 50 per cent amid downward slide
- Alberta Budget 2020: This is no way to run a household.
Budget 2020: Economic Impacts
- Kenney’s budget says an Alberta rebound is coming, as government spending keeps shrinking
- Full-time losses hold back employment growth in January
- Thousands join budget-cut protest outside Alberta legislature
- NAIT plans to reduce staffing by up to 240 jobs
- NAIT to raise tuition by seven per cent in 2020-21
- Budget 2020: A 'strong' signal to job creators but with risk
Budget 2020: Affordable Housing
- Budget 2020: Edmonton mayor, councillors frustrated by lack of supportive housing in provincial budget
- Mayor Iveson Statement on Budget 2020
Short-Term Rentals
- Alberta government to add tourism levy to short-term rentals
- Edmonton residents urge city to crack down on short-term rentals
- AHLA Challenges Short-Term Rental Recommendations by YEG Administration - AHLA
Facial Recognition
- Officers used Clearview AI facial recognition technology, Edmonton Police Service admits
- Controversial Clearview AI facial recognition program used twice by city police: Privacy commissioner investigating
- Commissioner Comments on Edmonton Police Service’s Use of Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Technology
- RCMP denied using facial recognition technology - then said it had been using it for months
- Edmonton police backtrack on StringRay surveillance statement
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Inventures, "a chance to connect with the best and brightest in global innovation." It's hosted by Alberta Innovates and takes place in Calgary from June 3-5. We also highlighted Episode 66 of The Well Endowed Podcast by the Edmonton Community Foundation which features a day in the life with Alexis Hillyard, the creative force behind Stump Kitchen.
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Lotto Tickets
- Unclaimed: Two, million-dollar Lotto MAX tickets sold in Edmonton
Valley Line Southeast
- 'As soon as possible in 2021': Valley Line Southeast LRT construction falls slightly further off-track, city says in latest update
Liquor Store Thefts
- 'Same 50 stores': Police offering $250,000 for entrepreneurs able to reduce liquor store thefts
Speed Reduction
- Council Roundup: Feb. 21, 2020 - ten reports!
- Edmonton City Councillors already voted for and support residential speed reduction - Troy's video
- Opinion: A 30-km/h limit returns residential streets to all of us by Julie Kusiek
- Residential Speed Reductions Pt. 1 by Sarah Hamilton
- Councillors considering hybrid residential speed limit model, despite consistency concerns from the city
- Kirsten Goa's tweet on ambulance chasers
- Troy said something smart
- Artist creates traffic jams in Google Maps with a wagon full of phones
- Troy calls out Tim Cartmell
- Michael Walters tweets about the decision
Snow Removal
- Councillor calls for bike lanes to take a back seat on snow removal to get on residential roads faster
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about That's Food, a new podcast from CJSR that "explores the backstory to food in Edmonton, one meal at a time." The latest episode focuses on Taste of Edmonton. We also highlighted ATB Financial's support of hockey in Alberta. They help "teams across the province and the countless volunteers that make community hockey possible."
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Alcohol Delivery
- SkipTheDishes launches alcohol delivery in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray
Golf Course Food
- Homegrown hospitality group awarded food contract at municipal golf courses
Carbon Footprint
- Edmonton diner adds carbon footprint info to menu — and red meat is the worst offender
Regional Transit
- City of Edmonton votes to join new Regional Transit Services Commission
- Edmonton city council drives regional transit forward with unanimous vote
- Edmonton and St. Albert sign recreation agreement
Free Transit
- Free Transit Edmonton
- 'More connected and more just': Coalition launches campaign for free transit in Edmonton
- 'Open and accepting of all': Coalition calls for free transit in Edmonton
- Progress Report: Free transit for all
Snow Clearing
- Changing winters demands a change in approach to Edmonton snow clearing, councillor says
City vs. Province
- Iveson warns of 'phenomenal’ red tape if province gets between municipalities, Ottawa
- Daveberta Episode 48: An urban big city agenda in Alberta. Municipally Speaking with Mack Male
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about SkirtsAfire, "Edmonton’s only multidisciplinary arts festival featuring and elevating the work of women." It takes place Feb. 27 to March 8 at venues in Old Strathcona, Downtown, and Alberta Avenue. We also highlighted Inventures, "a chance to connect with the best and brightest in global innovation." The conference runs June 3-5 in Calgary and is made possible by Alberta Innovates.
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Park Tickets
- Frustration and tickets mounting at Sherwood Drive and Granada intersection
No McDavid
- Oilers lose Connor McDavid for 2-3 weeks with injured quad
NASA Victory
- Edmonton tech company wins NASA iTech competition
Regional Transit
- Strathcona County votes ‘no’ to regional transit plan
- Edmonton councillor confident regional transit plan will move forward without Strathcona County
Traffic Calming
- International traffic safety expert urging Edmonton to reactivate streets to the public, stop spending on calming measures
YEG Core Zone
- Feb. 26 Non-Statutory Public Hearing
Snow Clearing
- 'We need to do a better job': Edmonton councillor calls for improved snow clearing
- ‘I’m not very pleased’: Edmonton councillor calls out poor snow clearing
- City of Edmonton to resume residential blading on Friday
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted That's Food, a new podcast from CJSR that explores the "backstory to food in Edmonton, one meal at a time." We also talked about Unit B Coworking, "a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best," located on 104 Street downtown.
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Battle of Alberta
- Goalies step into the ring as Oilers romp past Flames in Battle of Alberta
Catalytic Converters
- 3 facing charges after catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton
LRT Operator Sings
- Edmonton LRT operator sings to passengers to celebrate his retirement
Gondola
- Gondola proposal squeaks through city council checkpoint, needs to meet six principles for further approval
Jasper Gates
- City council approves redevelopment of Stony Plain Road shopping centre
Commemorative Benches
- City reverses decision on $2,500 upkeep fees for commemorative benches
Facial Recognition
- City police eye use of facial recognition technology to fight crime
- Caution urged as Edmonton police explore facial recognition technology
Slower Speeds
- City recommends speed limit reduction to 40 km/h on portion of Whyte, Jasper Avenues
- New app unveiled to measure impact of reduced speed limits in Edmonton
- Estimated Time of Arrival Tool
Residential Blading
- Edmonton hasn’t done a residential blading cycle yet this winter. Why not?
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Inventures, "a chance to connect with the best and brightest in global innovation," which takes place in Calgary June 3-5. Mack and Karen are going, and we hope to see you there! We also highlighted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibition underway at the TELUS World Science. There are just ten days left to check it out for yourself!
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Restaurant Violations
- Cleaning cloths, food storage top violations at Edmonton-area restaurants
Memorial Plaques
- Dozens of memorial plaques stolen from benches in Edmonton's river valley, parks
Saskatoon Arena
- Edmonton model provides clue to Saskatoon arena district
Open Option Parking
- Removing parking requirements
- Ashley Salvador's tweet
- Parking Requirements for Eating and Drinking Establishments
- May 2019: Edmonton to look at backing away from minimum parking spot rules
- May 2019: GUNTER: Open-option parking proves city hall hates your car
Smart Fare Delayed
- Smart fare rollout for Edmonton transit delayed until 2021
- November 2012: Intelligent Transit Fares for ETS and the Region
Property Tax
- City searching for alternative revenue options in wake of 'reduced property tax tolerance'
Press Gallery
- Emma Graney's tweet
- Mark Iype's tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about SkirtsAfire, "Edmonton’s only multidisciplinary arts festival featuring and elevating the work of women." It takes place Feb. 27 to March 8. Taproot is proud to be a media sponsor for the festival! We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast by the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 63 includes a tour of the iHuman Youth Society where we learn about the amazing ways they offer support to vulnerable youth.
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TMX
- Supreme Court dismisses B.C. case against Trans Mountain pipeline
Traffic Tickets
- Driver gets $155 ticket for licence plate covered with snow
Liquor Store Thefts
- ID scanner installed at Edmonton liquor store in wake of massive spike in alcohol thefts
In-Camera
- Tight vote shuts down proposal for third party to assess council decisions to meet privately
Parking Minimums
- City moving to scrap minimum requirements for on-site parking, leaving the choice to owners
Grandin Tower
- Edmonton city council approves another tall tower for Oliver
Keheewin Development
- City council hearing draws a crowd over Keheewin development
- New affordable housing complex in Keheewin approved
- Breaking the rules at City Hall for kids
Gondola
- Edmonton gondola backers ready to tell city councillors they ‘have the money to move forward’
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, an exhibition running until Feb. 17 at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The show features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props, and interactive elements that bring the Marvel Universe to life. We also played a clip for Career Moves, a professional development program supporting mid-career workers at NorQuest College.
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Candy Discount
- Edmonton candy store cashes in on bitter cold by offering discount. The colder it is, the bigger the discount
Smart 50 Award
- City wins coveted Smart 50 Award for innovative AI software
311 Hours
- 311 hours are changing
Calcium Chloride
- City keeps running during cold weather
- Andrew Knack's tweet
- Policy: Calcium chloride’s effect on our safety and checkbooks
- City used double amount of sand on Edmonton streets this winter than last (2017)
- Summary of Potential Service Improvements to Snow and Ice Control Policy
- Snow and Ice Control - Pilot Results
City Manager
- Keith Gerein: Council's search for the next city manager is no time for caution
The Quarters
- Subsidy proposed to encourage development in Edmonton’s Quarters
- Council Roundup: January 10, 2020
Baccarat Casino
- Out of luck: Demolition in the cards for old Baccarat Casino
McKeen's Comments
- Hopes ride high for Edmonton's proposed High Level Line ahead of city meeting
- Council vote approves bylaw change for e-scooters in Edmonton
- Divided Edmonton city council approves 16-storey Mezzo tower near Whyte Avenue
- Council rejects commercial rezoning for Glenora site
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about SkirtsAfire, "a festival that features the work of women in the arts." It runs from Feb. 27 to March 8 with venues in Old Strathcona, Downtown Edmonton and Alberta Avenue. We also highlighted INVENTURES, the innovation conference hosted by Alberta Innovates that "connects entrepreneurs and startups with venture capitalists, angel investors, service providers and thought leaders." It runs June 3-5 in Calgary.
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Our Guests
- Photos
Sarah Hamilton
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Andrew Knack
- Website
Aaron Paquette
- Website
2019 Council Roundup Recaps
- Nov. 8
- July 19
- May 24
- March 22
- Feb. 15
Christmas 2018
- JeoPEARdy - Elise Stolte, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips, Mack Male
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about A Tale of Two Weeklies, a new podcast series "that digs into the rise and fall of Edmonton’s SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly, two alt-weeklies engaged in a newspaper war that neither survived." We also highlighted ATB's Branch for Arts & Culture. "Designed by artists for artists, the Branch for Arts and Culture caters to the unique needs of people who work in creative industries."
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Rapid DNA
- Edmonton is first city in Canada to debut Rapid DNA Technology
Candy Cane Lane
- YEG Candy Cane Lane
- CTV Regina: Cold temperatures close down Candy Cane Lane for a second night
Energy War Room
- Alberta's energy 'war room' launches in Calgary
Innovation & EEDC
- Getting clarity: Report recommends scaling back EEDC’s role to tourism, conventions
- Sarah Hamilton: Economic Development: Setting A New Path for Our City
- Mack's tweet threads: 1, 2
- Edmonton surges in CBRE Canadian tech talent report
BRT vs. LRT
- David Staples: We can have premium rapid transit to West Edmonton Mall — and save $1 billion
- ‘Things have changed’: Petition calls for Edmonton LRT expansion to stop
- Letter to Mayor Iveson
- Letter to David Staples
- Results of the vote
Valley Line LRT
- Valley Line LRT to Mill Woods delayed 6 months, documents say
- Mike Nickel's comments to CBC
Budget
- David Staples: Business leaders call for property tax freeze in 'Spendmonton'
- Lewis Farms Recreation Centre shelved amid budget crunch
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about A Tale of Two Weeklies, a new podcast series "that digs into the rise and fall of Edmonton’s SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly, two alt-weeklies engaged in a newspaper war that neither survived." We also highlighted the TELUS World of Science Edmonton, home to the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes, an exhibition on until Feb. 17 that "features more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props."
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Peter Ohm
- Tweet from @e_backstrom
Photo Radar
- More visible look for photo radar enforcement vehicles in Edmonton
Christmas Trees
- Edmonton business feels ripple effect of Christmas tree shortage
The Hamilton of it all
- Sarah Hamilton: A Changing Transit Landscape
- Sept. 21, 2017: David Staples: West Edmonton wants mass transit, but maybe not LRT
2020 Budget
- Council Roundup: November 29, 2019
- $28M needed to keep tax increase at 2.6 per cent, Edmonton report says
Kaycee Madu
- Madu cautions Edmonton council ahead of budget deliberations
- Tweet from @MichaelWalters
- Tweet from @AndrewKnack
Walters asks the question
- City of Edmonton must defend its oversized staff: councillor
- Tweet from @MichaelWalters
- Medicine Hat church 'happy to pay' carbon tax bill after UCP candidate wrongly claimed cost would be $50,000
High Level Line
- Councillors endorse $85K funding to keep High Level Line linear park dream alive
- Privately-funded river valley gondola is viable, company says in Rossdale Power Plant station reveal
Climate Change
- City accelerating action on 16 climate change initiatives, others face uncertainty under funding restraints
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about A Tale of Two Weeklies, a new podcast series "that digs into the rise and fall of Edmonton’s SEE Magazine and Vue Weekly, two alt-weeklies engaged in a newspaper war that neither survived." We also highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation that explores "stories about donors, and what inspires their generosity."
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ECSD
- Trustees storm out as demonstrators call on Catholic schools to address racism
Hyperloop
- Proponents of Calgary-to-Edmonton magnet tube transporter seek provincial nod
Jason Maas
- Edmonton Eskimos fire head coach Jason Maas after 8-10 season
Bus Network Redesign
- 'It requires courage,' Edmonton mayor says as new bus system is scheduled to launch
- Council decides overhauled transit system to hit Edmonton streets next August
BRT/LRT
- Councillor calling for halt of Valley Line West LRT wants bus rapid transit discussion
- Transit Redesign: The LRT is Holding Us Back
Iveson in Ottawa
- Edmonton mayor plans to promote food and timber while in Ottawa
Climate Leadership
- City’s climate leadership team earns an A
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes on until Feb. 17 at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The exhibition features "more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props." We also shared the story of Hans Doef who started Blindman Brewing in Lacombe with help from ATB Financial. "Blindman is considered a veteran of Alberta's brewing industry—they were 20th on the scene. Today, there are 99 across the province."
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Mean Tweets
- @AbdulYMalik's tweet
Katz Group
- Katz Group eyes building second-largest European arena in Frankfurt, Germany
EXPO Parking
- Parking gates go automated at Expo Centre, 32 cashiers to transition into other jobs
- Fired parking cashiers can sue Northlands for defamation, judges rule
Cat Overcrowding
- Cat overcrowding: Edmonton's animal care centre now requiring appointments for lost cat drop-offs due to capacity issues
Transit Fares
- Councillors opt for plan to improve transit service instead of removing fares in drive to increase ridership
- Edmonton transit use low as city set to launch bus redesign
- Councillor sets ambitious target to get people to ride Edmonton Transit
- Edmonton councillors shut down free transit idea
- Troy's tweets
StarMetro
- Toronto Star shutting down StarMetro newspapers
Power Battle
- Corus Entertainment wins ‘power’ battle over broadcasting rival after judge grants injunction on use of radio station name
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about the Eskimo Empire Podcast because the Grey Cup is on Sunday!
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City Centre Mall
- Edmonton City Centre mall, several downtown towers, sold
Snowpocalypse
- Over 360 crashes in Edmonton over snowy weekend
Calgary Driving
- Calgary is best city in world for drivers, survey says
Sarah Hoyles
- @sarahhoyles
- Paths for People
Transit
- Troy's tweet
- Edmonton to roll out revamped bus network by next summer
Cycling
- Edmonton Bike Plan
- Cycling in Edmonton
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about ATB Financial's transformation efforts. "By combining cutting edge technology and banking, it’s just one more way ATB is working on being relentlessly inventive for Albertans’ greater good."
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Hipster vs. Boomer
- Twitter thread
Edmonton-opoly
- Monopoly-like game features new Edmonton landmarks
Downtown Farmers Market
- Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market closed over sprinkler system permit issues
Police Budget
- Edmonton police claim to face up to $9 million in funding shortfall after provincial changes
Snow Plowing
- Send in the plows: Edmonton to increase snow plowing this winter
EEDC Audit
- Audit calls on Edmonton's economic agency to clarify what it does
- Edmonton councillor wonders if EEDC will change after audit calls for clarity
Budget Restraint
- GUEST COLUMN: Budget changes call for restraint at city
- No new taxes: Edmonton mayor says city will ‘trim’ to balanced budget following cuts to provincial funding
Lead-tainted Water
- Edmonton residents have been drinking tap water with lead levels as high as 120 times the federal limit
- Edmonton's lead-tainted water still safe to drink, Epcor says
Metro Line LRT
- Metro Line Update: new signalling system taking shape
- New signalling system to be installed on Metro Line LRT, seven months after terminating Thales contract
Power Battle
- Edmonton radio stations head to court over 'POWER' branding
- Power 107 parent company fires back at copyright infringement claims
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at TELUS World of Science Edmonton, which runs until Feb. 17 and features more than 300 artifacts, costumes, props, and interactive elements. We also talked about The Well Endowed Podcast and specifically Episode 57 which features Taproot contributor Chris Chang-Yen Phillips talking about how an iconic local brewery survived prohibition in Edmonton.
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Alison Redford
- 'Redford was an unbelievably unpopular premier': Pushback over former Alberta premier’s offer to help Liberals mend western division
American Dream
- Developers wager West Edmonton Mall on troubled U.S. mega-project
E-Scooter Winter
- E-scooters pulled off Edmonton streets as flurries and colder weather expected
Provincial Budget
- Slash, tax or make do: Edmonton council looks at options after Alberta budget
- Provincial budget cuts could take toll on Edmonton and public sector, critics say
LRT Funding
- Calgary, Edmonton LRT projects could be cancelled with 90 days’ notice, changed by minister
- Sober second thoughts on spending coming to Edmonton city council meeting Tuesday
Gondola
- Gondola group eyes Rossdale Power Plant as key stop
Drone Delivery
- Drone Delivery Canada Announces Commercial Agreement with Edmonton International Airport
5G Wireless
- Edmonton explores 5G network potential as experts warn to be careful where it comes from
- Telus pitches bringing 5G ‘living lab’ to Whyte Ave in Edmonton, would test surveillance and algorithm technology
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Unit B, "a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best." We also played a clip talking about Love AB Forests, a new campaign from the Alberta Forest Products Association.
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Live Show
- Speaking Municipally Live
- Councillor Sarah Hamilton
- Councillor Andrew Knack
- Startup Edmonton
Councillor Mistake
- Calgary’s Elbow Park residents win fight against rezoning application
Linda Cochrane
- City Manager to Retire from the City on December 31, 2019
Federal Election
- Alberta is blue, but what else is new?
Innovation Hub
- EEDC leased it, but will they come?
- EACOS
- YEG Innovation Compass
Tech Jobs
- Canadian tech jobs surge, but office space crunch persists
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about the latest episode of the Daveberta Podcast, which looks at what the federal election results mean for Alberta.
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Live Show
- Speaking Municipally Live on Oct. 24 at 3pm at Startup Edmonton with Councillors Hamilton & Knack
Calgary Climate Non-Emergency
- 'Over my dead body': Little interest in declaring state of climate emergency among Calgary councillors
Mayfield Toyota at WEM
- Mayfield Toyota announces 118,000-square-foot dealership plans for West Edmonton Mall
Greta Thunberg
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg to rally in Edmonton Friday
Designated Smoking
- Council Roundup: October 11, 2019
Heritage Buildings
- City to finance $1 million for Brighton Block, Strathcona Hotel projects, amidst heritage fund capacity concerns
Farmers Market
- ‘The work simply couldn’t be completed’: Owner of building housing indoor farmers market didn’t have proper permits in place
Regional Waste
- Edmonton pushing for regional garbage plan sooner rather than later
Value for Taxes
- Labour and business leaders challenge City of Edmonton's value for taxes
Starbucks Closures
- Prominent locations among local Starbucks closing down
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes which runs Oct. 19 to Feb. 17 at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. We also talked about ATB's support of hockey in Alberta, from peewee to the pros.
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Live Show
- Speaking Municipally Live on Oct. 24 at 3pm at Startup Edmonton with Councillors Hamilton & Knack
City Hall Pool
- Fences to come down around new city hall ankle-deep wading pool by end of October
Tower Shadow
- 'Kind of a shame': Tower development to cast shadow on beloved view
Chapters on Whyte
- Edmonton Chapters store on Whyte Ave closing its doors Oct. 26
Calcium Chloride
- 'The most vigorous debate this council's had': Calcium chloride will not be used on city roads this winter
- Don Iveson: Policy: Calcium chloride’s effect on our safety and checkbooks
Vision Zero
- Troy's tweet
Financial Update
- ‘A reckoning is coming’: City council has mixed opinions on financial update
Free Transit
- No widespread free transit on election day, agencies supporting vulnerable people will receive tickets for use
- Tweet about Scott McKeen
Climate Protest
- Climate protest on Walterdale Bridge a 'success,' say organizers
- Protesters arrested in Halifax and Toronto as climate action hits major Canadian cities
- David Staples' tweet
- CBC, Oct. 2019: 'Very ticked off commuters': Climate protest shuts down Walterdale Bridge during rush hour
- CBC, Dec. 2018: 'We will not stop': Truck convoy, rally in Nisku show support for oil and gas industry
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation, which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also played a clip from the Alberta Forest Products Association, which works to "foster a greater understanding of the economic, environmental, and social values of Alberta’s forests."
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Nominated
- We've been named a finalist for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards!
Live Show
- Speaking Municipally Live during Startup Week with Councillors Hamilton & Knack
Traffic Signal Pilot
- City looks to curb Oilers game-day traffic woes with $750,000 traffic signal pilot
Baccarat Casino
- Katz Group asks City of Edmonton for demolition permit to tear down Baccarat Casino
Beefier Barley
- University of Alberta executive resigns over controversial ad
Calcium Chloride
- In limbo: Final vote on calcium chloride usage delayed again after councillor misvote in hotly-contested debate
- Andrew Knack's tweet
ETS Enforcement
- Indigenous people, racial minorities disproportionately penalized on Edmonton Transit
Vital Signs
- Edmonton has 'pessimistic' attitudes towards government, job opportunities: Vital Signs report
Transit Safety
- $21M safety investment puts Edmonton transit on right track, councillors say
Childminding
- City hall daycare: Year-long childminding pilot during public meetings moving ahead
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted LitFest Alberta, which runs Oct. 17-27 here in Edmonton. "Venues across the city will play host to authors and presenters from home and afar, giving their perspectives on true crime, historic mysteries, gender identity, mental health, food culture, and many topics in between." Use promo code APNROCKS19 for $5 off your tickets. We also talked about fellow APN member This is Adulting, a podcast about figuring out how to be an adult.
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Stephen Mandel
- Braid: Stephen Mandel joins AHS board bent on reform
Sherry Adams
- Edmonton public school trustee says 'science not settled' on human-caused climate change
Connor McDavid
- Connor McDavid plays 1st game since late-season knee injury
Downtown Towers
- Council approves 60-storey condo near Hotel Macdonald in downtown Edmonton
- Edmonton councillors approve new high-rise neighbour for Hotel Macdonald
- Fairmont Hotel Macdonald History
- TIL In 1953, a 16-storey, 300-bedroom addition was built to the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald but was later demolished in 1986
- Hotel Macdonald on Wikipedia
Calcium Chloride
- Decision on future of divisive anti-ice brine once again delayed
- Global News Investigates: Test reveals calcium chloride exceeds Edmonton bylaws; councillors not briefed
Downtown Market
- Liane Faulder: Growing solutions for downtown farmers market conundrum
- The new business of farmers’ markets in Edmonton
- Cornfusion with the 104st market location
- City Market to leave 104th Street
Aurum Road
- Northeast Edmonton roadway expansion includes underpass for wildlife
- Grand opening for bridge connecting Aurum industrial hub
- Aurum Energy Park
- Don Iveson's Tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation. In particular, we talked about Episode 53 which features Councillor Aaron Paquette. We also highlighted Unit B, a co-working space located on 104 Street downtown in the historic McKenney Building.
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Red Brick Crosswalk
- City of Edmonton removing red brick crosswalks along 124th Street
Valley Line Construction
- Noisy nights on the way for Edmonton residents living near LRT construction
Urban Chickens
- A hen for every household? Edmonton urban chicken program starting to hatch
E-Scooters
- E-scooter roll-out not going well, grumps Mayor Don Iveson
- E-scooters on sidewalks cause headaches for pedestrians, politicians
- Standard Form Licence of Occupation for Active Transportation Vehicle Share
Bad ETS Ad
- Conrad Nobert's tweet
WEM Footbridge
- West Edmonton Mall to get temporary crossing ahead of footbridge replacement
Transit Fines
- 'A tax on poverty': Paquette to ask council to lower transit fines
Terwillegar Expressway
- Expressway a 'sweet spot' for fixing Terwillegar traffic troubles, councillor says
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted LiftFest, which runs Oct. 17-27, and specifically Author Pods which is "a series of live shows and discussions at the intersection of writing and podcasting." We also shared the Take Control campaign from Alberta Health Services which aims to help Albertans understand the many options for care.
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Goats
- Edmonton’s weed-eating goat pilot project wraps up after 3 years
Littering
- Edmonton councillor wants city to consider higher fines to curb littering
The Brick
- The Brick Officially Opened New Interactive Flagship Store in West Edmonton Mall
Chris Gusen
- @ChrisGusen on Twitter
- Chris Gusen on LinkedIn
Covering Climate Now
- Taproot joins Covering Climate Now
- Covering Climate Now - CJR
- Covering Climate Now signs on over 170 news outlets
- United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019
Glenora
- Council rejects commercial building proposed for Glenora
Energy Transition
- Energy Transition Strategy
- Energy Transition Advisory Committee
Climate Action
- Edmonton Climate Strike
- General Strike for Climate Action - Sept. 27
- Climate Justice Edmonton
- Fridays for Future Canada
Get Involved
- Climate Resiliency Home Edmonton
- Edmonton Climate Vigil - Sept. 22
- Green Drinks: Climate Politics - Oct. 9
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Common Ground Podcast, created by Irfan Chaudry in collaboration with Iman Bukhari to explore narratives of hate and counter-hate in Alberta. Learn more and listen to the latest episodes at macewan.ca. We also, fittingly, talked about Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, a podcast that "dives into the technology and practices that are both good for the farm and good for the climate."
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TappCar
- New ride-hailing app says it will operate across B.C.
Realtor
- Realtor receiving backlash over controversial comments on Twitter account
E-Scooters
- 'It felt like the wheel locked': E-scooter issues give some Edmonton users a rough ride
Municipal Census
- Edmonton’s official population rises to 972,223
MacKinnon Report
- Alberta government panel recommends cities, towns shoulder more building costs
- Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton
Regional Roles
- Head of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation looks to ‘reset’ organization
- Mack's first Twitter thread
- Mack's second Twitter thread
River Crossing
- Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future
Calcium Chloride
- Icy debate: Councillors freeze decision on future use of contentious calcium chloride as anti-icer
- Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over its use of calcium chloride
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about YourForest, "a podcast for those who cannot live without the joys and wonders of all wild things." Find it wherever you get your podcasts. We also highlighted The Wellness Summit, an upcoming conference that will "explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness." It takes place Oct. 10 at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel.
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Jollibee
- You can now pay someone $15 per hour to wait in line at Edmonton's Jollibee
Lotto Max
- Man who picked same numbers for three decades claims $60-million lotto jackpot
Fringe Records
- Fringe Festival hits record-high attendance with 848,263 visitors
Waste Strategy
- New trash plan gets go ahead from Edmonton councillors
- Trash talk: City grappling with composting capacity concerns, private partnerships amidst waste strategy go-ahead
Open Streets
- Pedestrians take over Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue in Open Streets event
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
- Edmonton declares state of climate emergency, vows urgent action to reduce carbon emissions
- 'It's real': Edmonton city council declares climate emergency
- Michael Walters' Twitter thread
Little Duchess
- Duchess Bake Shop doubling its recipe with second location in Ritchie
Missing Middle
- YEG City Planning tweet
- IDEA: Change is coming to the Zoning Bylaw!
Tech Downtown
- Downtown at 'tipping point' in quest to become Edmonton's tech hub, report finds
- Accelerating Tech in Downtown Edmonton: Impacts and Opportunities
- Mack's Twitter thread
- Mack's other Twitter thread
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Unit B, a multi-company coworking space located inside the historic McKenney Building on 104 Street downtown. They've got all the things you'd find in a typical coworking space, plus there's a podcasting studio! We also talked about fellow APN member Life with Dementia. "Host Johnna Lowther is an educator, author and consultant who has a passion for senior care and a belief that the world needs more empathy for the true needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia." You can learn more about the podcast at albertapodcastnetwork.com.
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Sumptuous Lollies
- Sumptuous Lollies headed to Hollywood again
Calcium Chloride
- Edmonton plans to keep using anti-icing agent on roads this winter
E-scooter Thefts
- E-scooters aren't for keeps: Thefts but no injuries mark first weekend in Edmonton
Troy & Mack
- Pecha Kucha Night Edmonton 34
- A commitment to transparency
More Fringe Drama
- Edmonton Fringe Fest skit gone wrong draws anger, apologies, discussion about boundaries
Carbon Emissions
- City says emissions reductions targets won't be met under current plan
- 'There is an urgency to this': Edmonton councillors take step toward emissions reduction goal
- Edmontonians urge city council to keep moving forward on carbon emissions targets
Conversion Therapy
- 'This practice is evil': Edmonton to ban conversion therapy
- 'It's a violence': Mayor, councillors stand behind banning conversion therapy following heated debate with opposing faith groups
Short-Term Rentals
- Short-term rental hosts in Edmonton could soon need a business licence
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them." We also talked about ATB X, the accelerator from ATB Financial that helps Albertan businesses level up. The deadline to apply for the fall cohort is Aug. 28.
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Katz Group Lawsuit
- Katz Group Real Estate, former ICE District boss trade lawsuits
Whyte Ave Arsonist
- Whyte Avenue arsonist pleads guilty to four charges
Frost Warning
- Frost advisories issued for various parts of Alberta on Friday
E-Scooters
- Getting ready for e-scooter share in Edmonton
- Thrill of the ride: E-scooters hit streets of Edmonton
- E-scooter service springs up early in Edmonton
Rapid Updates
- Second chances: City to reopen bidding on Valley Line West LRT after two contenders back out
- Transit satisfaction still pretty good but declining among Edmonton riders
- 3 days outside: Edmonton Jollibee's 1st customer already in line
- Float one's boat: 5 new docks and launches installed on North Saskatchewan River
- City of Edmonton's credit rating downgraded to AA from AA+
- Northlands blames bad weather for lowest K-Days attendance in over a decade
- "The living room of the Ice District": JW Marriott hotel officially opens
- Bonnie Doon traffic circle to become 4-way intersection for Valley Line LRT
- Chris Presson 'honoured' to be named Eskimos president/CEO
- Living wage steady and child poverty down, but more work still needed, report says
Whyte Ave Chapters
- Edmonton Chapters store on Whyte Ave closing its doors
- Recent closure announcements not a sign of trouble for Whyte Ave: business community
Fringe Festival Drama
- Arts Roundup: Fringe cancels Who Goes There? by playwright David Belke
- Grindstone Theatre's Facebook message
- Ryan Jespersen Show: SNC-Lavalin, Fringe division & beef
Fire & Flower
- Fire & Flower Announces Strategic Investment by Alimentation Couche-Tard, A Global Retailer With Over 16,000 Stores in 26 Countries, Sets Sights on Global Cannabis Market and Conditional Approval to Uplist to the Toronto Stock Exchange
- Cannabis CEO blasts City administration
- City councillor says he’s ‘heard it from across industries’ after Edmonton-based cannabis retailer calls city difficult to work with
- Mack's tweet from Sept. 2018
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Wellness Summit, organized by Alberta Blue Cross. The event takes place at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel on Oct. 10 and will focus on "all the things you need to make your workplace a space where everyone thrives." We also talked about Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenny Building on 104 Street. We've used the studios there for recording a number of times. Book a tour at unitb.ca.
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Duncan Kinney
- @duncankinney
- Progress Alberta
Holowach Tree
- A tree in downtown Edmonton needs a little love for its 100th birthday
Edmonton Ninja
- Meet Quinnja, Edmonton's elite ninja
Taste of Edmonton
- Taste of Edmonton hopes to reduce waits and waste with mobile tickets
Housing Definitions
- Spectrum of Housing
- CoE: Glossary of Housing Terms
Affordable Housing
- Affordable Housing Strategy
- Edmonton Housing Affordability Snapshot
- EndPoverty Edmonton: Affordable Housing
City Involvement in Affordable Housing
- History
- A Place to Call Home: Edmonton's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness
- CoE Housing Programs
- homeEd
- Cornerstones
Shovel Ready
- Shovel Ready
- Feb. 25, 2019: Edmonton mayor asks province, Ottawa for $1.1B for affordable housing
- Mar. 15, 2019: Housing money falls short, Edmonton councillor says of provincial-federal offer
Slumtown
- CBC Podcasts: Slumtown
Beyond Edmonton
- Calgary Housing Company
- Calgary: 'I take no joy in this': Council approves $60-million in budget cuts, 115 job losses
- National Housing Strategy: A Place to Call Home
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation. The podcast explores the impact of passionate people who are working to make Edmonton a strong, vibrant city to live in. We also talked about Unit B Coworking, a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. This episode was recorded in Unit B's studio!
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Council is on summer recess until Aug. 19. Speaking Municipally will be on break until Aug. 16 when we'll return to talk about what happened during the summer. Plan your summer calendar with our 2019 guide to summer festivals and events!
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Rain
- Roads flooded, trails closed and more rain in forecast as city weathers storms
Herbicide Fine
- Edmonton penalized $165K for spraying industrial herbicide in Haddow community
Riverboat Evacuation
- Hundreds rescued in overnight evacuation aboard Edmonton Riverboat
Milner Library
- ‘Ugly,’ ‘not as pictured’: Edmonton reacts to new Stanley Milner Library design
- Warships and dumpsters: Incomplete Edmonton library gets unsavoury comparisons
- Edmonton Public Library boss defends downtown makeover after online backlash
- GUNTER: Edmonton's central library misses the mark
- BBC: Online critics poke fun at Canada 'warship' library
- Was this reimagined library a missed opportunity to revitalize downtown?
- 'Criticism is a summer sport': Iveson on library debate
- EPLdotCA's tweet
- Andy Grabia's thread
E-Scooters
- Council vote approves bylaw change for e-scooters in Edmonton
Keillor Point
- Edmonton’s ‘The End of the World’ is no more as city opens $1.5M Keillor Point lookout
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about ATB X a business accelerator "for people ready to disrupt and define their industries." Check out the ATB X Level Up Event Series hosted at Work Nicer covering business topics from culture to cash flow. We also included a clip from Alberta Health Services highlighting the many options available to help you manage and maintain your health.
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Council is now on summer recess until Aug. 19. We'll be back next week with a bonus episode, then we're also taking a couple of weeks off. Plan your summer calendar with our 2019 guide to summer festivals and events!
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Bike Registry
- Edmonton police launch registry to find lost bikes
EXPO Centre Bees
- Abuzz atop the Expo Centre: Urban beekeeping expands
Autonomous Robots
- After autonomous lawn mowing, Edmonton looking to remove snow on trails
Zoning for Housing
- 'It's a crisis': City hopes to combat homelessness by removing affordable housing barriers in zoning bylaw
- Bylaw change relaxes rules for supportive housing in Edmonton
SafeCityYEG
- SafeCityYEG
- Crowdsourced online tool SafeCityYEG maps 'safe' and 'unsafe' areas of Edmonton
- City officials defend online crowd-sourcing map to address gender-based violence as concerns swirl over misuse
- Don Iveson's tweet
TOD
- Future unclear for stalled Station Pointe development in Edmonton’s northeast
- Elise Stolte: Reality check required as court-ordered trustee takes over Station Pointe's only development
- GUNTER: Edmonton's lousy record of trying to jumpstart transit-oriented development
- Elise Stolte: Has Edmonton’s creative spark died? Bland plans demand a new approach for Exhibition Lands and Rossdale
Vision Zero
- Collisions on Edmonton streets trending in right direction: city report
Slumtown
- Fights in the alley, sex on the lawn: Welcome to Slumtown
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Wellness Summit coming up on Oct. 10 from Alberta Blue Cross. The event is "a day to explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness." We also talked about Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenney Building downtown on 104 Street. Thanks to Unit B for the shoutout on Twitter!
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Fire Rescue Bill
- Council asks for review after man gets almost $13,000 bill from fire rescue services
Simon Farbrother
- Former Edmonton city manager hired in Spruce Grove
Muttart Conservatory
- Edmontonians turn out in droves for last day at the Muttart until early 2021
Mackenzie Tower
- Towering proposals: City council rezoning paves way for three new downtown high rises
- Moira Wyton's tweet re: Jon Hall
- Moira Wyton's tweet re: Mike Kerwin
Park View & El Mirador
- Councillors unanimously approve residential towers on Jasper Avenue
- Is the El Mirador the Next to Go?
53° 30'N
- Shiny new art installation changes the view; jury still out on whether it's for the better
- Robert (Bob) Summers' tweet
Bird e-scooters
- Bird rental e-scooters are launching across Canada
- Nashville considers banning e-scooters as Calgary, Edmonton prepare to welcome them
Highway 19
- Policing Costs Related to Highway 19 - Cost Reduction Options
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Well Endowed Podcast and specifically Episode 49 which features artist and community builder Nasra Adem. We also highlighted the Eskimo Empire Podcast which is the newest member of the Alberta Podcast Network.
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Bountiful
- New Bountiful Farmers’ Market opens in Edmonton with 100+ vendors
- The new business of farmers’ markets in Edmonton
Naming Victims
- Edmonton police change tune on naming homicide victims
Cannabis Costs
- Edmonton police say legalized cannabis' impact 'lower than expected'
Child Care for Speakers
- Edmonton councillor asks city to look into free child care for speakers at city hall
Core Zone
-
YEGCoreZone
- Group pitches YEG Core Zone proposal to lower speed limits in the heart of Edmonton
- We're not trying to Drupe you but we might get a Core zone
106/76
- Engage106-76
- 106 Street / 76 Avenue Collector Plan
Playground Zones
- Commitee orders further research on variable playground speeds
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about the ATB Entrepreneur Centres, which "offer a powerful set of tools to help your business and personal finances grow together."
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Trans Mountain
- Liberal government approves $9.3B Trans Mountain expansion project, but critics say it's too little too late
Endangered Glenora
- Top 10 Endangered Places List
EPL Wages
- Edmonton Public Library backtracks on student minimum wage decision
Gerry Shimko
- No longer with the City of Edmonton!
- "Rajna Tufegdzic is the Acting Executive Director of Traffic Safety until the City finds a replacement for Gerry."
ETS Skills Challenge
- Edmonton skills competition reveals intense experience of driving a big bus
- Troy's tweet
Calcium Chloride
- Councillor not pleased calcium chloride will be used on Edmonton roads again
Solar Plant
- Solar panel project in Edmonton’s river valley put on hold
Lewis Farms Recreation Centre
- Edmonton City Council approves $321M budget for Lewis Estates rec centre
- Andrew Knack's tweet
Housing Moratorium Lifted
- Mayor's office tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about The Wellness Summit organized by Alberta Blue Cross. The event takes place on October 10 at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel and aims to "connect the dots of what it takes to create healthier workplaces with happy people." We also highlighted Unit B Coworking, located on 104 Street downtown in the historic McKenney Building. Among other things, Unit B offers a recording studio!
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Valley Line Construction
- Downtown commuters frustrated with Valley Line LRT construction
Paige Parsons
- Paige's tweet
Goats at Rundle Park
- Weed the north! The goats are back
- They’re baaah-ck: Goats combat noxious weeds in Rundle Park pilot project
- City of Edmonton's tweet w/video
Pecha Kucha Night 34
- PKN34 at Edmonton's NextGen
- Andrew's tweet
- Susan's tweet
- Tamara's tweet
- Marcel's tweet
- Jeffrey's tweet
Sidewalks
- Fixing 'missing links' in Edmonton's sidewalks starts at $10M
- On Side With Better Sidewalks
- Paths for People: Missing Links
WEM Pedestrian Bridge
- West Edmonton Mall pedestrian bridge to be rebuilt
Non-Market Housing Moratorium
- 'Wrong hammer, wrong nail': Councillors consider end to social housing moratorium in Edmonton's core
Nordic Spa
- David Staples: Slam dunk business case for Fort Edmonton to embrace the Nordic spa
Jon. D
- Janet's tweet
- Jon's tweet
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast produced by the Edmonton Community Foundation. The podcast tells stories about donors, and what inspires their generosity. We also talked about the recent APN get-together, in which Troy met Emily from Emily Missed Out for the third time. In each episode, Emily and Breanne watch "class pop-culture-filled movie gems that up until now, Emily has never seen." It's a lot of fun! Also, be sure to fill out the APN Listener Survey.
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Hadestown
- Nurtured in Edmonton, Broadway's Hadestown now leads 2019 Tony nominations
SNC-Lavalin
- Edmonton looking at SNC-Lavalin to build Valley Line West LRT
TaskRabbit
- With TaskRabbit, another player in the gig economy arrives in Edmonton
Central Park
- Edmonton turning downtown parking lots into Central Park
Recycling
- Elise Stolte: Recycling as we know it failed. Edmonton seeks new approach before reinvesting
- Safety inspection shuts down Edmonton's problem-plagued composting facility
- Separation Anxiety - 99% Invisible
Property Tax Powers
- Revitalizing municipalities across Alberta
- New bill gives Alberta municipalities more power to offer tax breaks
- Michael Oshry tweet
Spring 2019 SCBA
- Council Roundup: May 31, 2019
- Paige Parsons tweet
Enterprise Systems Transformation Program
- ESTP Report
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Public Library's Summer Reads '19 reading club for adults. Sign up from June 22 to August 24 and submit your completed activity sheet for a chance to win some great prizes. We also talked about ATB Financial's support of pride. "With representation across Alberta, including rural communities, ATB’s internal LGBTA Network is working to transform ATB into the place to work for LGBTQ+ team members and allies."
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Mel Priestley
- @melpriestley
Mayor Iveson turns 40
- Mayor's office tweet
Nordic Spas
- A glacier run-off and eight pools: Plans for 2020 Edmonton Nordic Spa revealed
Smoke
- 'The apocalypse is back': Air quality advisory in effect as wildfire smoke blankets city
City Market
- Carly Robinson's tweet
- IPEdmonton's tweet
- yegdtmarket on Instagram: Post 1 and Post 2
- Elise Stolte: Surprise. Farmers Market going back to 104 Street.
- Downtown farmers’ market to 104th Street: I can’t quit you!
- City Market to leave 104th Street
Background
- 104th Street: Marquee area, mismatched market
- Edmonton’s City Market Downtown needs community representation
- Recap: The City Market Decides Against the Mercer Warehouse as a Potential Year-Round Venue
- Why we love living downtown
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Alberta Blue Cross which is organizing The Wellness Summit on October 10. The event is "a day to explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness" and the theme this year is "what it takes to create healthy workplace cultures where everyone thrives." We also talked about some of the events upcoming from or featuring APN members including the Edmonton International Cat Festival and Pecha Kucha Night 34. You can find those and plenty of other events at the APN website.
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Time Capsule
- Fort Edmonton Park 1967 centennial time capsule opened: ‘It’s a connection to our past’
Helpful Transit Driver
- Edmonton bus driver praised for helping elderly passenger with groceries
Postmedia Lobbyist
- Postmedia hires former Kenney staffer to lobby Alberta government on involvement in ‘energy war room’
APN Listener Survey
- Fill out the survey here
WEM Footbridge
- Councillor Knack on Facebook
Mill Creek Daylighting
- 'It knocks the heck out of the banks': Resident calls for study of stormwater flow in Mill Creek
Iveson/Kenney
- Edmonton mayor describes meeting with Premier Kenney before throne speech as ‘positive’
Bike Shares
- Wednesday's letters: Who wants to share bikes?
- Thursday's letters: Cycling keeps you looking young
Vehicle Noise
- City councillors order pilot project for ticketing noisy muffler owners
Facade Improvement
- Council Roundup: May 17, 2019
- From 2017: Edmonton councillors call for commercial investment program top up
- From 2018: Neighbourhood businesses call for $2 million more in renovation help
Parking Restrictions
- Elise Stolte: Angry residents spent $11,000 in lawyer fees to get two-hour parking restriction
PKN 34
- Troy is speaking!
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also highlighted ATB Boostr, a "unique way to crowdfund and support local businesses" that is "designed by Albertans, for Albertans."
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T-Shirts for a good cause
- ‘Hawaiian Shirt Guy,’ who helped stop an arson spree, immortalized in t-shirts by local artist
Holt Renfrew
- Holt Renfrew Announces Closure of Downtown Edmonton Store
City Market
- 5 Questions about the City Market’s New Downtown Location
Speed Limit Reduction
- Lower residential speed limits on horizon; final vote in 2020
- Edmonton council gears down speed limit debate until 2020
- Motion text - tweet
- Mayor Iveson commends citizens - tweet
- Vote Breakdown - tweet
- Decision Tree - tweet
- First hashtag in a motion? - tweet
Dziadyk Withdraws
- Paige Parsons' tweet
- Jon Dziadyk's tweet
- Slow zone: City councillors warming to idea of 2-tier residential speeds
Knack Fails
- Andrew Knack's tweet
Troy Praises Nickel
- Troy's tweet
Mill Creek Ravine Daylighting
- Mill Creek Ravine daylighting being pushed by Edmonton city councillor
Smart Cities Challenge
- Edmonton moving forward after Smart Cities Challenge
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenney Building on 104 Street. Besides desks and offices, Unit B offers members access to its podcasting studio and meeting spaces, as well as a kitchen, wi-fi and the usual amenities. We also highlighted the Alberta Podcast Network's new episode listings and talked about recent episodes from Northern Nerdcast and the City of Champions podcast.
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Intersection Closure
- Major downtown road closed for month as LRT construction ramps up
Iveson-Trudeau
- Prime minister to meet with mayor on visit to Edmonton Friday
Telephone Historical Centre
- Edmonton telephone museum hangs it up
State of the City
- State of the City Address
- From Edmonton's NDP stronghold, Iveson offers olive branch to Kenney government
- Facebook Live recording
- Mack's Twitter thread
Parking Regulations
- Comprehensive Review of Parking Regulations in Zoning Bylaw 12800
- Elise Stolte: Council can't ignore the massive subsidy behind 'free' parking
- Committee endorses plan to eliminate Edmonton's minimum parking requirements
Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games Bid
- Edmonton confirms it won’t bid for Commonwealth Games
Dziadyk Motions
- Executive Committee: May 6, 2019
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Transit Stunt
- Edmonton transit officials condemn video of person riding on back of moving bus: ‘It’s highly dangerous’
Winter Returns
- 'Tough to take': More snow in store for Edmonton this spring
Small Cameo
- Blink and you'll miss Alberta musician with background role in 'Avengers: Endgame'
Phone Book Fort
- Troy Pavlek's tweet
Property Tax
- City sets 2019 municipal taxes
- City council locks in 2019 property tax increase
- StartUp Edmonton gets money to recruit on local university campuses
- 2.6% property tax increase passed by Edmonton city council
Speed Limit Reduction
- Elise Stolte: Lowering neighbourhood speed limits is worth a one-minute delay
- Councillors considering reducing default city speed limit to 40 km/h
- Councillor Knack to propose fixed design standards to make Edmonton neighbourhood roads slower
Oliver Park Swap
- Developer's attempt to do a land swap for Oliver Park parcel fails
Hotel Macdonald Tower
- Proposed 185-metre tower in front of Hotel Macdonald gets flak from residents at open house
- SkyriseEdmonton
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Overdue Finds, a podcast produced by the Edmonton Public Library. Check out Episode 29 which looks at libraries in pop culture, including the best fantasy libraries and the stereotypes vs. realities of working in the library. We also talked about Unit B Coworking, a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best. It's located in the historic McKenney Building on 104 Street, close to everything downtown.
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#YEGCatRescue2019
- Cats trapped in Edmonton sinkhole prompts firefighter rescue
City Hall Pool
- Construction for the overbudget city hall wading pool ends this summer
Ariana Grande
- Clear bags only at Ariana Grande concert in Edmonton
109 Street Bike Lanes
- City scraps plan to put a bike lane on busy 109 Street
- Troy's tweet
Core Zone
-
YEGCoreZone
- Introducing the #YEGCoreZone
- Group pitches YEG Core Zone proposal to lower speed limits in the heart of Edmonton
SingularityU
- Mayor Iveson's remarks - #1 & #2
- Event at Rossdale power plant has people buzzing about building’s potential
Royal Mayfair Golf Club
- Royal Mayfair Golf Club gets lease extended to 2069
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Let's Do Coffee, a podcast produced by NAIT's Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship. We also talked about NorthwestFest, Edmonton’s international documentary festival, which runs May 2 to 12 at Metro Cinema. Use the discount code APN2019 to get 10% off any general admission ticket except for opening night.
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Education Requisition
- Edmonton decides to keep property tax increase at 2.6%
- Council Roundup: April 12, 2019
Prairie Sky Gondola
- Edmonton council endorses next step for private gondola dream
Bonnie Doon Redevelopment
- Council OKs rezoning Bonnie Doon site for major development
1993 Election
- 1993 Alberta general election
- Twenty years since Alberta’s epic 1993 election
90s Cutbacks
- Klein’s policies got us into this mess: Budget cuts of 1990s did lasting damage
- Lakritz: Please, not a return to Klein's Alberta Advantage
- Notley raises spectre of Klein-style cuts under UCP government
2019 Election
- NDP sweeps Edmonton, leaving city an island of orange in a sea of blue
- Incoming premier promises to work with Edmonton, despite city's chilly reception
- Elise Stolte: Orange Edmonton desperately needs to build bridges in this sea of blue
- Edmonton Public School Trustees doing their due diligence by asking about UCP education cuts
- 'The election is behind us': Kenney and Notley meet to transition government
- Mayor Don Iveson's statement
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we spoke about Overdue Finds, a podcast from the Edmonton Public Library that discusses all the pop culture and media that you can find at your local library. We also highlighted ATB Financial's support of Pride.
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Anne Stevenson
- @edmonton_anne on Twitter
Zoning Bylaw
- Zoning Bylaw Renewal
- Principles and Approach
- Admin Presentation
- History of Zoning in Edmonton
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$51 million coincidence
- When is $51M not $51M? A preview of an Edmonton city council debate expected Tuesday
Provincial Leaders' Debate
- This is sad. Alberta’s leaders’ debate remarkable for being horribly boring
High Level Streetcar
- Edmonton’s beloved streetcar getting extension in Old Strathcona
- High Level Line
Rising Star
- The Frontrunner: Sarah Hamilton is Edmonton’s Political Rising Star
- Sarah Hamilton on Twitter
#abvote
- Andrew Knack: Premier Hopefuls Must Condemn Hatred
- Michael Walters' Twitter thread
Land Governance
- Councillor pitches selling city-owned suburban land
Ward Office
- Edmonton city councillor seeks colleagues' blessing to open taxpayer-funded ward office
Cycling Tickets
- Police defend uneven ticketing of cyclists across city
Upgrading Crosswalks
- 'A long way to go' to improve 659 unsafe crossings in Edmonton, councillor says
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Overdue Finds, a production of the Edmonton Public Library. Every episode explores the movies, music, books, and other things you can find at the library. We also highlighted fellow network members The Daveberta Podcast and Episode 24 of Don't Call Me A Guru.
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Don Iveson
- DonIveson.ca
- @doniveson on Twitter
TLC 4 LRT
- Edmonton’s LRT receives ‘tender loving care’ this spring/summer
- Major Edmonton LRT maintenance will see station closed, service to NAIT suspended
Transit Fares
- Reduced fares, free rides on the table as council committee eyes transit study
- March 5 Urban Planning Committee Minutes
- Nov. 6/7 City Council Minutes
Metro Line LRT
- Dec. 4, 2018: Edmonton will spend months testing Metro LRT Line signal system; Thales says it’s ready
- Jan. 25, 2019: Metro, Capital Line LRT closed Sunday for testing of signalling system
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Provincial Election
- Alberta’s 2019 election underway as Premier Notley drops the writ
Hockey Success
- Edmonton Oil Kings secure Central Division title
Killer Coyotes
- Coyotes behind cat killings in Edmonton area, U of A study concludes
Patronage
- Elise Stolte: Time to raise the bar and ban patronage in city councillors' offices
Speed Limits
- Elise Stolte: I want more than speed traps; new cultural approach needed for residential speeding
- City councillors recommend blanket 40 km/h speed limit on residential roads after pleas from road safety advocates
- Jon Dziadyk
- How to stop discounting pedestrian deaths
Journalism Funding
- Jesse Brown's Twitter thread
- What the federal budget offers Canada’s struggling journalism industry
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which builds relationships that strengthen the Edmonton community. They also produce The Well Endowed Podcast. We also highlighted fellow APN member I Have Some Notes which takes a movie that sucked, but had potential, and puts it through a vigorous podcasting notes process to try to turn it into a blockbuster.
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Ask About Edmonton
- Mayor Don Iveson kicks off City’s Ask About Edmonton campaign
Lobbyist Registry
- Seeking favour from an Edmonton councillor will soon make you a lobbyist
Confederation Lounge
- Proposed redesign of Confederation Lounge in Hotel Macdonald sparks public uproar online
Valley Line LRT
- City receives funding for Valley and Metro Line LRT expansion
City Market Downtown
- City Market to leave 104th Street
- From 2012: Edmonton’s City Market Downtown needs community representation
Speed Limits
- Edmonton city council asked to finally set slower neighbourhood speed limits
- Speed Reduction Policy C566
- Working together towards Vision Zero: 2018 update
Animal Protection Services
- Edmonton council approves $800K model for animal protection services
Terwillegar Funding
- ACT fund provides $90-million investment in transit in Edmonton
- Edmonton gets $90M boost from province for transit projects
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Overdue Finds, a podcast presented by the Edmonton Public Library. Hosts by Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land discuss all things pop culture and will let you know what you can find at the library. We also highlighted We Are Alberta, a monthly podcast from ATB that explores Alberta’s geography, businesses and organization, and its diverse and fascinating people, all through an economic lens. Recent episodes look at bitcoin mining, mint farming and drone testing!
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Guest: Mel Priestley
- MelPriestley.ca
- @melpriestley
Muttart Conservatory
- Muttart Conservatory to close until 2021 as city plans Gallagher Park future
Alberta Party
- Judge’s ruling overturns Mandel’s ban from running in Alberta’s 2019 election
Chickens
- Learn more about chickens in Edmonton at River City Chickens and the City's Urban Hens Program.
Liquor Stores
- Edmonton to keep 500-metre rule between liquor stores, councillors decide
- Katz Group wants a special deal for liquor store in Ice District
Royal Mayfair
- City to look at public use options for Royal Mayfair Golf Club as lease extension hangs in the air
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Let's Do Coffee which is a production of NAIT's Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship. Each episode features an interview with a NAIT student entrepreneur or alumnus. We also gave a plug for fellow APN member The Read Along which is "a mini book club for the ears". Read more about the show at Todayville.
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Fare Evasion
- Elise Stolte: Turning a blind eye to fare evasion doesn't create safer buses
Groat Road Closure
- Groat Road Bridge reopened after 'crane wheel derailment'
Cannabis at the mall
- Edmonton changes zoning laws so pot shops can open in shopping malls
Affordable Housing
- Edmonton mayor asks province, Ottawa for $1.1B for affordable housing
- City calls on province, feds for $1.1 billion in affordable housing funding
- From August 2018: City-wide 16 per cent affordable housing goal gets OK from Edmonton council
Calgary Fluoride
- In Calgary: Council votes to study effects of removing fluoride from water in 2011
Downtown Safety
- Feeling unsafe in downtown Edmonton? You're not alone, report says
- PDF: Safety & Security in Downtown Edmonton
Tall Towers
- Downtown Edmonton councillor asks: how many towers is too much?
- From 2016: Don’t get too excited about supertall building proposals in Edmonton
Royal Mayfair Golf Club
- Parks advocates want wider discussion on future of Royal Mayfair Golf Club land
- Lease extension for Royal Mayfair Golf Club heads to city committee
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation. It tells stories about how endowments intersect with the community. We also talked about fellow APN members City of Champions and Let's Find Out. Listen for an interview with Mack and audio from the live show that kicked off the new season for Let's Find Out.
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Len Rhodes
- Former Eskimos president Len Rhodes appointed UCP candidate
Cold Streak
- Deep Freeze 2019!
Snoop Dogg
- Weed was the word at Snoop Dogg's Rogers Place hip hop buffet
Caterina
- Edmonton councillor pays back $11K spent on MBA tuition
Naming Victims
- Edmonton police readying to launch review into naming victims of homicide
Cash Cow
- Photo radar must focus on safety
- Alberta to end use of photo radar as 'cash cow'
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power, which shares 10% of its profits with local charities. In Alberta you get to choose who you buy power from and with Park Power you get to choose which charity to support. We also talked about fellow APN member City of Champions which features interviews with interesting Edmontonians each episode.
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Aurora Cannabis
- Aurora Q2 revenues surge as it grabs 20 per cent of Canadian sales
Billboard Proposal
- She said 'Yes': Billboard proposal wins Edmonton woman's heart
Spinelli Backtracks
- Restaurants Canada: Restaurant Realities
- Teresa Spinelli's tweet
Tax Levy Requirement
- Mack's tweet
Edmonton Global Funding
- New International Investment and Trade Program receives federal support to strengthen Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s Global Competitiveness
- Edmonton Global officially launches to attract investment to the Edmonton Metro Region
Valley Line Southeast Delayed
- Valley Line Southeast LRT behind schedule, Edmonton council told
Valley Line West Procurement
- Procurement Update
- P3, or not P3? That’s the question as we try to fund Edmonton’s future LRT
- Mayor says west leg of LRT will not be built as a public-private partnership
- Partial private financing for Valley Line West expansion to be proposed at council
Slow Burn
- White: Edmonton is NOT kicking Calgary’s butt when it comes to urban revival?
Playground Zone Tickets
- City of Edmonton drivers got more than 100 tickets in playground zones last year
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted ATB Propser, which is a simple, personalized, digital investment service. You can start investing with as little as 10 minutes and $100 with no need to visit a bank. We also talked about fellow APN member That's a Thing?! which is hosting a live show at SkirtsAfire on March 17. The year of APN live shows continues!
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The Wedge
- New mixed-use residential tower looking to make a 'Wedge' on Jasper Avenue
Northlands Coliseum
- Northlands neighbours anxious for Coliseum redevelopment to move forward
EEDC Audit
- Councillors pass motion to prioritize EEDC audit in 2019 after phishing scam
Jon Dziadyk
- Edmonton councillor backs down from using $44K in taxpayers' money for MBA degree
- JonDziadyk.com: What Do These Have in Common: My Council Role, Corporate Culture, and an Executive MBA?
- Jon Dziadyk's tweet
- 2018 Councillors' Ward Expenses
City Hall Upgrades
- Councillors choose simple glass door over costly office upgrades at Edmonton City Hall
TransEd closing 95 Avenue
- Residents don't like TransEd proposal to close 95 Avenue and speed LRT construction
Opening LRT Stations in the cold
- Councillor wants Edmonton LRT stations open 24 hours during extreme cold
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Let's Do Coffee podcast produced by the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship at NAIT. Every episode features an interview with a student entrepreneur or NAIT alumnus. We also talked about fellow APN member PopCycle. Hosts Christian Zyp and Eric Newby dissect pop culture's connective tissues. Check it out!
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65 Avenue Interchange
- New interchange to create jobs, attract investment
Chiarelli
- Oilers fire GM, president of hockey operations Peter Chiarelli
Photo Radar
- Edmonton photo radar tickets dropped 28% in 2 years: city
Commonwealth Walkways
- Council Report
- Princess Royal unveils Edmonton River Valley Tribute to the Queen
LRT Elevators
- Closed LRT station elevator frustrates Edmonton parents with stroller
- Facebook comments
Open Data & FOIP
- City staff argue provincial law prevents sharing open data on deadly collisions
- Elise Stolte: Stuck again. Getting answers from the City of Edmonton shouldn't be this hard
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation, which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." We also talked about Perch, the podcast by ATB Financial that "connects with the experts, influencers, and big thinkers who are shaping our province."
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Financial Insolvency
- 46% of Canadians $200 or less away from financial insolvency: poll
City Hall Tent
- City hall wading pool renovation on track for 2019 opening
Truck Convoy
- Smaller yellow-vest convoy tours Edmonton ring road with pro-pipeline message
Mayfair with Michael Janz
- Michael Janz
- Friends of our Park
- City lease talks with ritzy Mayfair Golf Course should be transparent: River valley advocacy group
- Kijiji: UNBELIEVABLE! LEASE 154 Acres of Prime River Valley for CHEAP
LRT Concept Plans
- Don Iveson's tweet
- Council Roundup: January 19, 2019
- Paige Parsons' tweet
Calcium Chloride
- City manager says information not intentionally withheld as brine debate returns to council
- Edmonton's controversial calcium chloride program to continue, council decides
Openness to new ideas
- Elise Stolte: Stalled out gondola project is a sad critique of Edmonton's openness to new ideas
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also highlighted fellow APN member The UnDad Podcast, a podcast that "explores being a parent in this bizarro modernity." Check out all the great APN member podcasts on the recently spruced up website!
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Oilers Skills
- JONES: Connor McDavid too sick to display skills with Edmonton Oilers
LRT Service
- Planned system-wide LRT closure Sunday, January 27
Hyatt Hotel
- Hyatt brand returns to Edmonton's downtown with new hotel
Calcium Chloride
- Edmonton councillors to debate snow-removal program after Global News investigation
- Newly uncovered City of Edmonton memo raises questions about impacts of calcium chloride
Bike Share
- Council Roundup: January 11, 2019
Old Strathcona Towers
- 3 tall towers proposed for Edmonton's historic Old Strathcona
Suicide Barriers
- Suicide barriers not curbing crisis calls to High Level Bridge, say Edmonton police
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which produces The Well Endowed Podcast. Episode 36features Jon Hall and Twyla Campbell chatting about their new book, Maps, Markets, and Matzo Ball Soup: The inspiring life of Chef Gail Hall. We also highlighted BoostR from ATB Financial, which is a way to crowdfund and support local businesses.
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Coming up on Feb. 9, we're pleased to present How Nature Shapes Us, a collaboration with fellow APN member Let's Find Out.
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Our Guests
- Let's Find Out by Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
- Edmonton's transit stations are dead, empty, soulless places. An extra security guard won't change that by Elise Stolte
- Photo: Chris, Mack, Elise
Local Links
- Kingsway - there's no Avenue!
- Coat of arms of Edmonton
- Bylaw 2202: Parkland Bylaw
- Keillor Point Viewing Area
- Rutherford the Time-Travelling Moose
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come. You can start an endowment fund yourself or with a group — once it reaches $10,000, it can start distributing funds. We also highlighted Episode 21 of Don't Call Me A Guru, a podcast about social media strategy hosted by Linda Hoang.
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Happy Holidays!
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Ice District Liquor
- Minimum distance booze rule dropped in downtown Edmonton at request of Katz Group
Snoop Dogg
- Music Roundup: December 13, 2018
- Snoop Dogg & Friends: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, Kurupt, Luniz
Strathcona County Sovereignty
- UCP candidate Jordan Walker's tweet
Playground Zones
- Playground zone rollbacks to begin over winter school break
Budget
- Edmonton city council approves 2.6-per-cent property tax hike
- 'A city for the next generation': City council signs off on tax hike, billions in spending
- Council Roundup: December 16, 2018
Mayor Iveson 2018 Recap
- Mack's tweet thread
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Let's Do Coffee, a podcast by the Mawji Centre at NAIT that features interviews with student entrepreneurs and NAIT alumnus. Episode 4 is now available featuring military veteran and new dad Cole Rosentreter. We also mentioned The Well Endowed Podcast by the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 35 features guest Nicole Smith to talk about the Sage Seniors Association, and some of the challenges that senior women in Edmonton are facing.
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Parking Ban
- Edmonton parking ban lifted Thursday afternoon
Stantec Tower Ads
- Stantec pitches digital signs to light up western Canada’s tallest tower
Thales Deadline
- Edmonton will spend months testing Metro LRT Line signal system; Thales says it’s ready
Budget
- Budget bits: Here are some interesting items city council is mulling
- Edmonton mayor reins in requests for budget add-ons
Funding Deal
- New era for provincial, cities partnership
- The Right Deal At The Right Time
Police Budget
- Councillors decide Edmonton police will get budget boost but not as much as requested
- Edmonton police get $75M boost over four years
- New Edmonton police helicopter saved from budget chopping block
- 'The sky has not fallen': City council queries staff on need for cannabis funding, mulls other saving strategies
- From 2014 on helicopters: Why isn’t City Council pushing back on the Edmonton Police Service?
Metro Line LRT
- Elise Stolte: Thales is not the bogeyman. Metro Line LRT doomed from the start
Transit Stations
- Elise Stolte: Edmonton's transit stations are dead, empty, soulless places. An extra security guard won't change that.
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about the ATB Entrepreneur Centre, which is a great resource if you're starting a business. The Edmonton location is at 4234 Calgary Trail and they also have locations in Calgary, Grande Prairie, and Lethbridge. We also talked about OtherWise, a variety podcast dedicated to empowering diverse communities living on Treaty 6 territory by sharing stories of our lived experiences. Episode 3 is now available. Finally, we plugged our fellow APN members PopCycle, a podcast hosted by Christian Zyp and Eric Newby that digs explores pop culture history.
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Kirsten Goa
- @kirstengoa on Twitter
- Kirsten Goa on LinkedIn
Funicular
- Funicular closed for three weeks to fix cold weather-related issues
Photo Radar
- Canada Post strike delaying Edmonton photo radar violations
U of A Parking Tickets
- From $10 to $100: Parking tickets at University of Alberta set to skyrocket
Childfriendly Cities
- Child Friendly Edmonton
- Child Friendly Edmonton Symposium Panel Discussion
Budget Hearing
- Thrive YEG
- Eastglen residents rally to save pool
- Strathcona residents lobby Edmonton council for new pool
Downtown Parking Revenue
- Parking revenue for downtown Edmonton hasn’t panned out
- Mack's tweet thread
- Jennifer Keesmaat's tweet
Safe Injection Sites
- Tristin Hopper's tweet
- Online tirade over needles in Edmonton yard prompts debate on supervised injection sites
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. We also highlighted We Are Alberta, a podcast hosted by ATB economist Nick Ford who explores Alberta’s geography, its businesses, organizations, and its diverse and fascinating people—all viewed through an economic lens.
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Duchess Bake Shop
- Duchess Bake Shop creates replica Hogwarts Castle to support Bissell Centre
Oilers fire McLellan
- Oilers fire McLellan, hire Hitchcock as new head coach
FIFA World Cup 2026
- Edmonton councillors raise concerns over hosting FIFA 2026 after Calgary rejects Olympic bid
Grey Cup Festival
- Edmonton business says traffic closures mean Grey Cup Festival isn’t a touchdown for all
Utility Rates
- Edmonton will see utility rate hike; council may consider full privatization of garbage collection
Cannabis Charges
- Courtney Theriault's tweet
- No spike in pot-impaired driving after legalization: police
Edmonton MP sues The Gateway
- Edmonton MP sues The Gateway student newspaper for defamation
Mike Nickel loses UCP nomination bid
- Edmonton city Coun. Mike Nickel loses UCP nomination bid
- Phil Urich's tweet
- Progress Alberta's tweet
Public Engagement
- Elise Stolte: 'Miserably fails the test,' Eastglen pool fiasco highlights Edmonton blind spot on public consultation
- City of Edmonton Public Engagement
- Edmonton's IAP2 International Award
Frost, Frost, Sweetie
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we mentioned Let's Do Coffee, the new podcast from NAIT's Mawji Centre. Episode 3 features a conversation with interior designer Candace Wolfe. We also plugged I Don't Get It, a podcast about the performing arts in Edmonton. Their most recent episode touched on the demise of Vue Weekly, which they called "the city's last bastion of dedicated print arts media."
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Calgary 2026
- Plebiscite results
Metro Line LRT
- ‘A non-event’: Thales says things rolled smoothly during LRT signal testing
Signs
- Residents and drivers question massive amount of traffic signs on south Edmonton street
Public Hearing & Speaking at Council
- Rec centres, tax burden dominate Edmonton city budget hearing
- The City of Edmonton has an opportunity to support new approaches to local journalism
All is Bright
- All is Bright on 124
- Andrew Knack's tweet
- Robert Summers' tweet
Community Rec Facilities
- City could save $1.4M closing trio of underused pools, community 'blindsided'
- Program & Service Review Project Plan
Scramble Intersections
- Edmonton rolling out three more scramble crosswalks in bid to reduce pedestrian deaths
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked Back to School Again, a podcast hosted by Katrina Ingram that features people who made the decision in mid-life to return to school. We also highlighted ATB Financial's alphaBeta, which chronicles their efforts to improve banking through technology and transforming using robotics, AI, blockchain, and more.
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- Edmonton Subreddit
Ditching Transit
- Final round of signal testing to shut down all LRT service on Saturday
- Elise Stolte: 'Can't keep getting angry.' Riders desert Edmonton Transit, go back to driving
2019-2022 Operating Budget
- Proposed 2019-2022 Operating Budget
- Edmonton's 2019 budget calls for 3.3 per cent property tax hike
- 750 new job positions at city in question, Edmonton councillor says
Program & Service Review
- Q4 Update
Auditor's Report on Consulting
- City Auditor Report on Consultant Services
- City of Edmonton spent more than $600M on consultants over 5 years
Cartmell & the Valley Line West
- Tim Cartmell: Funding the West LRT is Not a Prudent Decision
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we mentioned the Edmonton Community Foundation's production, The Well Endowed Podcast. We also highlighted the 2 and Out CFL Podcast which is recording a live show during Grey Cup Week in Edmonton. Get your tickets here!
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#yegkidcount
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2019-2022 Operating Budget
- Proposed 2019-2022 Operating Budget
2026 Calgary Olympic Bid
- The Sprawl: The Plebiscite Edition
LRT Funding
- Alberta funds Edmonton Valley Line West
- Alberta commits $1.04 billion to Edmonton's west Valley Line LRT expansion
Affordable Housing
- Edmonton budget talks will include $67M request for subsidized housing
- Elise Stolte: These tiny suites could be Edmonton's answer to affordable housing
Vision Zero & Crosswalks
- Councillors seek to step up funding for crosswalk improvements
Chief Knecht Retires
- Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht retires: 42 years of service, seven at the helm
- Outgoing police chief reflects on time with Edmonton Police Service
- December 2014: Why isn’t City Council pushing back on the Edmonton Police Service?
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about the OtherWise podcast and their second episode on "the significance of land acknowledgement, what it means to be a treaty person as a newcomer immigrant, and the relationship between newcomers and Indigenous communities." We also highlighted ATB's commitment to hockey in Alberta. Learn more at atb.com/hockey.
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Cannabis
- Alberta’s 5 Nova Cannabis stores raked in $1.3M in first 5 days of legalization
Keillor Point
- This is the end for Edmonton's End of the World
LRT Damage
- LRT to return to full service Thursday after 40 trains sidelined by mechanical issue
- Damage control in full force as city continues to fix damaged LRT cars
Innovation Hub Update
- Edmonton councillors call for accountability of city's economic agency
- Mack's Twitter thread from Council on October 23
Startup in Residence
- Beta City YEG
- Municipal challenges set for international startups
Capital Budget
- Big budgeting: Edmonton rolls out proposed four-year, $4.3-billion capital budget
- Nearly 100 projects potentially left out of Edmonton's capital budget
- Councillors favour taking on debt to fund high-priority projects during first capital budget discussion
- September 2013: Edmonton does not have a debt problem
Provincial Funding
- The Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI)
- 'Just frustrated': Iveson wants to meet with Notley to untangle municipal funding issue
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Let's Do Coffee, a new podcast from the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship at NAIT. Episode 2 features an interview with VR entrepreneur Kyle Gagnon. We also highlighted ATB's Branch for Arts & Culture, located inside the CKUA building on Jasper Avenue. It's a bank, music venue, and creative space all in one.
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EEDC leased it, but will they come?
An older downtown tower could be reborn as a new Innovation Hub to revitalize Edmonton’s tech startup community — if it can get tenants
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
- Mayor Don Iveson's 2018 State of the City Address
- Innovate Edmonton Hub
- October 15, 2018 City Council Executive Committee Agenda
- Mack's tweet thread from Executive Committee on Monday, October 15
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we were happy to talk about the Edmonton Community Foundation, which "acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come." Be sure to check out The Well Endowed Podcast, produced by ECF. We also plugged APN's sponsorship opportunities. Consider engaging APN to help your organization reach local customers in a new and intimate way.
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Calcium Chloride
- Edmonton council to decide whether to continue controversial road de-icing program
Thales
- New Metro Line LRT signalling system ready to go today: Thales Canada
David Staples
- David Staples: One-two punch hammers city council's plan to increase taxes
Free Transit
- 'Not ... an essential service': Free transit debate exposes divisions on council
- Edmonton councillor’s transit inquiry gets rough ride from city council
- Edmonton city council kicks free transit idea to curb
- Don Iveson Tweet
Regional Transit
- 13 signatures mark a major milestone for regional transit in Edmonton area
- Edmonton Global officially launches to attract investment to the Edmonton Metro Region
New Bus Routes
- New bus routes being finalized with public feedback
Falcon Towers
- Council approves a near doubling of density for two downtown towers
- Too many towers? Council grapples with looming question of how much is too much
- Don’t get too excited about supertall building proposals in Edmonton
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we spoke about OtherWise, a variety podcast dedicated to empowering diverse communities living on Treaty 6 territory by sharing stories of their lived experiences. We also highlighted Perch, a podcast by ATB that connects with the experts, influencers and big thinkers who are shaping our province. Give both a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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As a reminder, Taproot Edmonton is hosting a panel during Edmonton Startup Week focused on the future of local tech coverage. We hope to see you there!
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Calgary Snow
- 'Help is on the way!' Edmonton sending snow plows to Calgary
- Don Iveson tweet
Snow Tires
- City ponders benefits of mandating winter tires during winter months
Marijuana on October 17
- This bud's for northern Alberta: On Oct. 17, most cannabis retailers will be in the Edmonton region
Terwillegar Expressway
- Edmonton city councillors endorse quicker, simpler fix for Terwillegar Drive
Liquor Stores
- Downtown core could see more liquor stores if city council gets its way
Calcium Chloride
- City council leery about expanding Edmonton's road salt and calcium chloride pilot
Thrive Edmonton
- Thrive Edmonton
Paula Simons
- Journal columnist Paula Simons one of three named to Canada's Senate
- Paula Simons: 'What's going on?' Edmonton teen in shock after Governor-General's nomination for his Syrian refugee memoir
Free Transit
- 'If the numbers add up': City councillor asks Edmonton to examine free transit
- Editorial: No free transit rides
- Transit Ridership/Capita
In this episode we mentioned LitFest Alberta, Canada's original nonfiction festival, running October 11 to 21 in Edmonton. Passes are $129 but you can use promo code APNROCKS to get $5 off because LitFest is a sponsor of the Alberta Podcast Network! Speaking of APN, we decided to plug the Events page this episode - check it out for an up-to-date listing of podcast-related events taking place across Alberta.
Speaking of events, Taproot Edmonton is hosting a panel during Edmonton Startup Week focused on the future of local tech coverage. We hope to see you there!
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Cannabis
- Rental giant Boardwalk bans all cannabis smoking and growing from its properties
Calcium Chloride
- Edmonton to continue spraying calcium chloride on roads for another winter
Starlight Casino
- Starlight Casino at West Edmonton Mall ready to roll the dice after $57-million expansion
Terwillegar Drive
- Terwillegar Drive Concept Planning Study
- Council Agenda Item: Terwillegar Drive Improvements
- City report brings forward new option to ease congestion on Terwillegar Drive
- City officials float idea for $300-million expressway on Terwillegar Drive
- February 2018: Slowing down to speed up: Councillor calls for reset on Terwillegar Drive talks
In this episode we mentioned fellow Alberta Podcast Network member The Broadcast, hosted by Trisha Estabrooks and Alex Zabjek. Unfortunately, they have decided to go on hiatus but we encourage you to check out the archives. We also talked about the latest episode of The Well Endowed Podcast called Into the Woods and noted they are about to celebrate their 2 year anniversary - congrats! The Well Endowed Podcast is running a listener survey that you can fill out here.
Two other quick plugs: APN founder and Taproot co-founder Karen Unland is speaking at The Local Good's next Green Drinks event on October 3. And the latest episode of Let's Find Out is another collaboration with Taproot. This time, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips explores the Cree calendar.
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We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB! There are some incredible podcasters in Alberta and we're happy to be listed alongside them.
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Pogo CarShare
- Pogo Carshare joins Communauto Group
Vehicle Noise Monitoring
- City turns off digital displays of decibel levels after noise complaints spike
Best of Edmonton
- Vue Weekly's Best of Edmonton 2018
The View
- Grandin-area tower The View goes to next step after public hearing
- Edmonton city council OKs 23-storey tower for small lot in Oliver
Smoking Ban
- Take two: Council votes a second time for 10-metre ban on smoking cannabis and tobacco
- St. Albert bans consuming cannabis in public
Exhibition Lands
- City unveils four concepts for future redevelopment of Exhibition Lands
- Edmonton Exhibition Lands
- Survey on the four concepts - open until September 30
Sanctuary City
- Edmonton city council approves 'sanctuary city' status to aid undocumented immigrants
- Coun. Sarah Hamilton calls out colleague for 'grand-standing' on sanctuary cities
- Calgary: City council a lonely place for Jeromy Farkas
Metro Line LRT
- Thales plans to have Metro Line fully operational by December
In this episode we mentioned fellow Alberta Podcast Network member Let's Find Out, hosted by former historian laureate Chris Chang-Yen Phillips. His most recent episode, The High Rise Inquisition, was commissioned by Taproot. We also talked about the OtherWise, a new podcast launching soon "dedicated to empowering diverse communities living on Treaty 6 territory by sharing stories of our lived experiences." They are holding a launch party on September 28.
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We're proud to be a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB! There are some incredible podcasters in Alberta and we're happy to be listed alongside them.
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Hyatt hotel
- Downtown Edmonton hotel loses Hyatt branding
Funicular vandalism
- Vandalism leads to $47K repair for Edmonton's funicular
Operation 24 Hours
- Over 3,300 traffic violations issued during “Big Ticket Event”
- Police hand out 3,331 traffic tickets in 24 hours, warn drivers to slow down in playground zones
Mayor Iveson's 5-point budget plan
- A 5-Point Plan For Budget 2018
- UDI's response on Twitter
- IDEA's response on Twitter
- Troy's Twitter thread on the numbers
- Program & Service Review Q1 2018 Update
- Getting real: Councillor pushes for up to $64 million in cuts to test the waters
- Horse Hill ASP: More proof that Edmonton is addicted to sprawl
Access Without Fear
- Committee backs new sanctuary city policy for undocumented residents in Edmonton
- Access to Municipal Services Without Fear Policy
FISE
- FISE makes case for Edmonton extension but budget is tight
Smart Transportation Action Plan
- Quicker than expected: Edmonton prepares for transportation revolution with new pilot projects
- Coming soon: Buckle up for Edmonton's first driverless shuttles
Fines for cyclists on Groat Road Bridge
- Warnings over: Cyclists to get $100 fines for riding on Groat Road Bridge sidewalk
In this episode we mentioned fellow Alberta Podcast Network member The Daveberta Podcast, in which Dave Cournoyer and Ryan Hastman discuss the latest news in Alberta politics. We also talked about the latest episode of The Well Endowed Podcast called Investing in People. They're running a listener survey that you can fill out here.
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We're proud to announce that Speaking Municipally is now a member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB! There are some incredible podcasters in Alberta and we're happy to be listed alongside them.
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Yard Waste
- Plan to remove grass clippings from weekly garbage pickup inches ahead
- Mayor Iveson — “I leave my clippings on the lawn"
109 Street Development
- Former Knox-Metropolitan United Church demolished to make way for condos
Office Vacancy Rate
- 'It's really fun to see': BioWare, DeepMind part of tech surge in downtown Edmonton's office market
Budget Updates & Debt
- An Edmonton City Council clash is coming on debt as other money dries up
- 'A lot of money': Industry eyes late fines as grand opening booked for Walterdale Bridge
Culture, Integrity, and Ethics
- Culture of accountability at city hall finally taking hold: city auditor
- Former MP Brent Rathgeber named Edmonton's first ethics adviser
Lower Speed Limits
- Councillors to debate lowering residential speed limit to 30 km/h
- 30 km/h could be new default speed limit in Calgary
- Vision Zero Edmonton on Twitter: "We have to do better. There was one speeder who went 100 km in a 30 km zone today."
In this episode we mentioned fellow Alberta Podcast Network member That's a Thing?!, "a sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20." We also talked about the ATB X Accelerator, "a three-month accelerator program built and operated by ATB, exclusively for early-stage entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries."
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Playground Delays
- City promises to cut red tape for neighbourhood playgrounds, splash parks
Fringe Festival
- Fringe Festival sets a record: 133,276 tickets sold
- Fringe Roundup Review: 2018 Edition
Valley Line LRT West Left Turn
- Removing left-turn lane on 104 Avenue at 109 Street endorsed by council committee
Urban Beach
- Accidental Beach won't become permanent urban attraction, councillors decide
- Louise McKinney Riverfront Park Urban Beach
- Council Report on urban beaches
planWhyte
- Edmonton's new plan for Whyte Avenue aims to balance history with progress
- Council votes down bid by Old Strathcona developer
- Council Report on planWhyte
Hangar 11
- Hangar 11 to live another day: Committee votes to keep building, study reuse
- Council Report on Hangar 11
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Pesticide-related offences
- City of Edmonton faces environmental charges: "The Alberta government has laid seven charges against the City of Edmonton for pesticide-related offences."
P3 for Valley Line LRT West?
- Mayor says west leg of LRT will not be built as a public-private partnership
- 'I shouldn't have said that': Edmonton mayor reveals private details about west LRT line
Edmonton not so livable
- New rankings shun Edmonton, praise Calgary, peeve capital city residents
Committee vs. Council
- City Clerk FAQ
Cannabis Retail Sales
- 1st of 2 applications to rezone land for marijuana sales heading to Edmonton council
Future of Waste Management
- City reports focus on future of waste services
- Thick skin needed to overhaul Edmonton's failing garbage system, expert says
- Reduction and/or Elimination Mechanisms of Single Use Plastics
- "Beyond single-use plastic bags, Vancouver, in a bid to become zero-waste by 2040, became the first major Canadian city to ban plastic straws (May 2018). The city council motion also bans the distribution of foam cups and takeout containers and will come into effect on June 1, 2019."
Secondary Suites
- City expands opportunities to take advantage of the benefits of secondary suites
- Council OKs broad new rules for rentals in duplexes, small lots and row-houses
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Talus Dome
- Professor says Talus Dome must be moved or vandalism ‘will happen again’
- Petition: Move Edmonton's Talus Dome to a Better Location
Heritage Festival barn
- ‘We’re keeping the barn’: City reverses decision to take barn from Heritage Festival
Council Reports
- Project and Policy Tracking System Options (no news articles for this one, weird how journalists are not chomping at the bit to write about the minutia of the mechanisms by which council gets reports)
Southside Bike Grid
- 'We need a win-win solution here': Residents push back against south side bike grid
- Bike lanes on main streets? Debate over 109 Street questions basic Edmonton approach to cycling
Centre LRT
- City gives up on Centre Line LRT bridge over river, for now
Playground Zones
- 68 of 163 standalone playground speed zones may not be necessary, city staff find
- Council opts to keep playground zones, will focus only on "anomalous" playground zones
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City Council has to walk back several decisions made by city administration like removing the memorial bench plaques and the Heritage Festival barn evictions. Mack and Troy also take a look forward at the big issues that will be coming up this year.
Here are the relevant links if you'd like to go deeper:
Heritage Festival access
- Heritage Festival boss saw easier access for crowd upward of 300,000
Memorial bench plaques
- Memorial bench sticker shock: Families asked to pay upkeep decades after original purchase
Heritage Festival barn
- Iveson 'pissed off' about city's move to evict Heritage Festival from storage barn
- Paula Simons: Closing the barn door: Heritage Festival told to leave its Hawrelak Park HQ
Other Frustrating Admin Decisions
- Cheque, please: City ends lease deal on Dogwood Café
- Policy C566: Speed Reduction Policy
Budget 2019-2022
- Edmonton’s 4-year budget described as ‘tight’ as council begins deliberations
- Edmonton business group urges city hall to put the brakes on rising property taxes
City Planning
- Vision 2050
- Municipal Development Plan
- Transportation Master Plan
Separated organics
- Edmonton's 'Cadillac system' of garbage collection likely coming to an end, mayor says
Residential speed limits
- City of Edmonton inches closer to lower limits on local roads
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Speaking Municipally is our pilot weekly podcast digging into the how's and why's of Edmonton politics.
Your hosts are Troy Pavlek and Mack Male who could graciously be described as "competent".
Each week we'll give you a short version of what happened this week that we think you should care about, and we'll dig in and discuss why it matters.
We're available wherever podcasts are sold - and submitting to as many new places as possible! If we're not available where you prefer to listen to podcasts, let us know! We'll get there.
Back here on August 10th. See you then.
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