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Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 thre...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Poli...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 introdu...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 reconsider...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Ryan Jespersen @ryanjespersen LinkedIn Real Talk Stacey Brotzel @StaceyBrotzel LinkedIn Scott Johnston @ScottYEGnewsguy LinkedIn Scott Johnston Blog YouTube Watch this episode on YouTube Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network : locally grown, community supported. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Edm...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Offic...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 gr...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Ed...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 coun...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 acco...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Twi...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Millen...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 LinkedIn @NehiyawRob on Twitter Episode 92 Indigenous Ward Names City council approves Indigenous names for Edmonton’s new ward boundaries Edmonton council endorses Indigen...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 LinkedIn Twitter Prairie Sky Prairie Sky Gondola Why Prair...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 Twitter Elections SOS The...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 tw...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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...