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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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are the relevant links for this episode: 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 LinkedIn Episode 120: Speaking with the new ETS Branch Mandaringer Smart fare Arc (fo...

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

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