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The province announces new funding for the HELP initiative that pairs social workers with police, and the city budget has been finalized so your tax bills will arrive soon. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Talus Dome Talus Dome has an escape hatch after all Spaghetti intersection City considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown Edmonton Harper endorsement Harper's UCP end...

Let's Find Out has joined Taproot — we speak with host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and producer Trevor Chow-Fraser to learn more. Plus, the Talus Dome incident has breathed new life into the discussion about interactive public art. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Pothole repair News Release: City's pothole repair is in motion EPS FOIP Information and Privacy Unit expanding, launching on...

The province announces a plan to recruit 100 extra cops to clean up transit, and the city talks about what YOU can do to help with that. Or maybe just take a scooter instead. They’re back. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Podcast Network That's it for the Alberta Podcast Network 100 cops News Release: Transit safety and violent crime: Enough is enough Alberta government pushin...

Another driver crashes into a Valley Line train, and we're starting to lose count. Plus, Boyle Street gets a new permit, and we get details on the city's podcast spending. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Water and zombies Lead-reducing chemicals now flowing in Edmonton's water: Epcor Edmonton is where you want to be when the zombie apocalypse comes, study finds Transit App Third-part...

In the wake of a tragic police incident, we cover other policing news that happened this week. Plus, an update on trains, and affordable housing. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Juno protester Topless protester who crashed Edmonton Junos stage makes brief court appearance Alberta is calling News release: Alberta is calling again ECSD fraud Employee defrauds Edmonton Catholic Schools...

Newly minted Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins to talk about the demise of NextGen. Plus, budget surpluses, meetings with the premier and, of course, parking. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Colin Gallant Colin Gallant at Taproot Edmonton Meet Taproot Edmonton's new reporter Birth control Alberta NDP promise free birth control if elected DATS strike Strike vote 'likely' f...

We follow up on what 102 Avenue looks like with cars on it. Plus, updates on Buffalo art, the Alberta budget, drinking in parks, a police commission investigation, downtown police deployments, and the noise bylaw. Phew! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Emergency alerts 'Glitch' inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames feds Dining weeks Greater Mill Woods Dining Wee...

Council votes to open 102 Avenue to vehicle traffic before (after?) the one-year pilot even got underway. But don't worry, the pedway is doing fine. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Hawrelak Park Last Edmonton festival wraps up ahead of 3-year Hawrelak Park closure TransEd testing TransEd testing 'emergency scenario' along Valley Line LRT Thursday Tipping Canadians think tipping is 'g...

Edmonton's administration drops a bombshell: apparently the city's relationship with the province is strained. Plus we dig into sandboxes, the screen industry, and buses down the middle of Whyte Ave. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bare-chested swimming No top, no problem: All patrons allowed to be bare-chested at City of Edmonton pools Sohi and Smith Edmonton mayor to have first mee...

Council wastes a lot of time hearing about spicy things, but the Mansion Tax may be just a little too spicy for the city lawyers. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Taproot event survey Should Taproot build an event calendar? Chili pepper Comedian chomps chili pepper at Edmonton public hearing while arguing climate change is 'not a huge issue' Winter Bike to Work Day Celebrate winter cy...

The provincial government solves downtown safety — all it took was 12 rent-a-cops! Plus, the AI landscape in Edmonton does not look quite so grim. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Kenney and Hinshaw Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney lands new gig at Calgary law firm Dr. Deena Hinshaw, ousted from Alberta, moves to job with B.C. public health leaders Grammys gift bags Skincare line f...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: LRT safety City of Edmonton reiterates message on Valley Line LRT: 'If you see tracks, expect a train' Chinatown Dining Week EdmontonChinatown.ca 2023 Menu Postmedia cuts Postmedia moving 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, announces sale of Calgary Herald building Postmedia shakes up its editorial leadership at western newspapers Downtown changes Enter...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Snowplow names News Release: Name a Plow contest winners announced City official 'hearing a lot' from Edmontonians about snowy residential roads, says help coming soon - Edmonton Collectible thefts Edmonton hobby stores hit by rash of break-ins targeting trading cards Legislature grounds Redesigning Alberta's Legislature Grounds Janice Johnston CBC New...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Michael Janz (papastew) Councillor profile @michaeljanz Ashley Salvador (Métis) Councillor profile @AshleyASalvador Anne Stevenson (O-day'min) Councillor profile @edmonton_anne Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network : locally grown, community supported. This week we talked about Park Power , your friendly, local utilities...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Title Sohi hot mic 'drunken sailor' remark caught during debate Budget News release: City Council approves 2023-2026 Budget 'Gruelling' budget process ends with tax increase of 4.96% in 2023 Edmonton passes 5% tax increases; Cartmell calls it 'very dangerous' for affordability Budget deliberations continue following $100M for Edmonton Bike Plan Task fo...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Peace officers Edmonton lacks performance targets for municipal enforcement, auditor finds Children's medication Alberta plans to import five million bottles of children's medication ICE District Edmonton Ice District announces fan park featuring three outdoor rinks Police deficit Council approves private repayment strategy for Edmonton Police Service...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Earthquakes Series of earthquakes in northern Alberta felt in Edmonton, Grande Prairie and B.C. Smith introduces flagship Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, giving cabinet new power Transit reality Edmonton bus drivers share images showing daily realities of working within public transit system Michael Elliott Head of Edmonton police union...

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

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Taylor Swift Taylor Swift speaks out after Ticketmaster cancels her tour's general ticket sale: 'It pisses me off' School masks Edmonton Public Schools asks province to bring back mask mandates during illness outbreaks Net-zero home Edmonton couple spend 20 years transforming '60s bungalow into comfortable net-zero home Guest: Puneeta McBryan @puneeta0...

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

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

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

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

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Danielle Smith New Alberta premier says unvaccinated 'most discriminated against group' after swearing-in Blatchford Blatchford review ordered after project fails to meet expectations Edmonton wants to make building homes in Blatchford more affordable Oilers+ RELEASE: Oilers+ video streaming service officially launched Guests: Edmonton Global Sherri Bo...

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