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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 @...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: North side power couple When Gene Met Karen Strategic plan Edmonton police eye public perception in latest strategic plan Handsome coach Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft named most handsome of 2022 Jason Kenney Jason Kenney says he never intended to 'be in this gig for a long time' Bike lanes Edmonton councillors support spending $170M on new bike l...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Anaerobic trash Edmonton's trash digester hasn't made profit as promised but eats more city money Infiniti sinkhole Vehicles collapse into sinkhole at south Edmonton dealership Monday newspapers Postmedia announces it will no longer print on Mondays Solar rebates Future of Edmonton's solar rebate program uncertain as funds run out The shove Police rele...

Here are the relevant links for this episode: No holiday Sept. 19 declared a provincial day of mourning Thanks Dave Dave Cournoyer's Valley Line LRT joke Federal Building Honouring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Regional transit Regional transit takes another step forward with Edmonton's continued support Supportive housing New Edmonton supportive housing complexes ready for tenants but remai...

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

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

Here are the relevant links for this episode: Ridesharing licenses Ride-hailing company Lyft asks Alberta to drop commercial licence requirement for drivers Council budget review PSA: City recruiting task force to review Office of the Councillors budget Rooftop solar array Edmonton building Canada's largest rooftop solar array Police funding (increase, as always) Edmonton police get $10.3M boost w...

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

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

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

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

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

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