In the summer season closer, Troy and Mack speak with Livia Balone, the director of Zoning Bylaw Renewal at the City of Edmonton.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fear mongeringEPS may be spreading fear with remarks about violence downtown: criminologistLaw citationLaw society issues citation to another former Alberta justice ministerSmoke show Summer of smoke among the worst on record for Alberta's biggest cities Here's how many hours of smoke Edmonton's had this year Guest: Livia BaloneLinkedInZoning Bylaw Renewal Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally) Missing the forest for the mature trees Opposition to zoning bylaw renewal draws writer into the fray Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative This episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

In the summer season closer, Troy and Mack speak with Livia Balone, the director of Zoning Bylaw Renewal at the City of Edmonton.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fear mongering<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9837884/edmonton-police-spreading-fear-downtown-violence-criminologist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPS may be spreading fear with remarks about violence downtown: criminologist</a></li></ul>Law citation<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9833461/law-society-citation-former-alberta-justice-minister/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Law society issues citation to another former Alberta justice minister</a></li></ul>Smoke show<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/wildfire-smoke-alberta-edmonton-calgary-1.6909658" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer of smoke among the worst on record for Alberta's biggest cities</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/how-many-hours-of-smoke-has-edmonton-had-this-year-1.6486456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here's how many hours of smoke Edmonton's had this year</a></li> </ul>Guest: Livia Balone<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/livia-balone-5a92a170/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Zoning Bylaw Renewal<ul> <li><a href="https://speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/bonus33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally)</a></li> <li><a href="https://speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missing the forest for the mature trees</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2023/06/27/opposition-to-zoning-bylaw-renewal-draws-writer-into-the-fray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opposition to zoning bylaw renewal draws writer into the fray</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative</a></li> </ul>This episode was sponsored by the <a href="https://www.ecfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Community Foundation</a>, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

The (mostly updated now) zoning arugulations

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.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Troy and Mack are Repeating Municipally <a href="https://speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 33</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally)

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:We're going strikingHollywood actors and writers strike after 'disgusting' studios turn down dealTriplets1st set of triplets born at Misericordia Hospital in decadesNational 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 PilotsCapital City Pilots unveils first wave of challengesSpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★ 

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode: We're going striking<ul><li><a href="https://ca.news.yahoo.com/hollywood-actors-writers-strike-disgusting-042247970.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollywood actors and writers strike after 'disgusting' studios turn down deal</a></li></ul>Triplets<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9818827/triplets-born-misericordia-hospital-edmonton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1st set of triplets born at Misericordia Hospital in decades</a></li></ul>National Urban Park<ul> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9816103/edmonton-national-urban-park-river-valley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National urban park in Edmonton reaches new milestone</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-takes-next-step-in-establishing-river-valley-national-urban-park-1.6477670" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Proposed Edmonton national urban park in planning stage</a></li> </ul>Police settlements<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/business/edmonton-police-union-reach-three-year-deal-in-arbitration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police, union reach three-year deal in arbitration</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theprogressreport.ca/each_edmonton_cop_will_receive_an_average_of_10_000_from_city_of_edmonton_thanks_to_20_million_arbitration_decision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Each Edmonton cop will receive an average of $10,000 from City of Edmonton thanks to $20 million arbitration decision</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-police-urge-caution-on-transit-in-wake-of-weekend-violence-capped-by-lrt-killing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police urge caution after violence LRT stabbing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/JuneFirearmsJul7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monthly shooting totals continue to increase</a></li> <li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-welcomes-new-Community-Peace-Officers.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=n3ONNQmd82I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City welcomes new Community Peace Officers</a> </li> </ul>Opioid crisis<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/business/record-number-of-opioid-calls-strains-alberta-ems-system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton paramedics responding to the most opioid-related calls amid record-breaking demand</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9821613/opioid-crisis-state-of-emergency-treaty-6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Our people will die': Opioid crisis prompts state of emergency in Treaty 6 First Nations</a></li> </ul>More roads<ul> <li><a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/minister-of-transport-announces-new-funding-to-improve-railway-crossing-safety-in-edmonton-alberta-885069455.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minister of Transport announces new funding to improve railway crossing safety in Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9825353/southwest-anthony-henday-traffic-construction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southwest Anthony Henday expansion on track for fall completion</a></li> </ul>Wolf Den health hub<ul> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9831536/boyle-street-ritchie-health-hub-permit-accessibility/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boyle Street loses Ritchie health hub permit due to accessibility requirements</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/BoyleStreet/status/1679581628874498048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boyle Street's tweet</a></li> </ul>Capital City Pilots<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/07/13/capital-city-pilots-unveils-first-wave-of-challenges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capital City Pilots unveils first wave of challenges</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

EPS warning: Listen to podcasts with extreme caution

Irfan Chaudhry joins to help us understand the state of anti-racism work in Edmonton following the end of the city's anti-racism advisory committee.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Threads Threads by Instagram Instagram's Threads: all the updates on the new Twitter competitor Body-worn camerasNews Release: Police body worn camera trial to begin next week Green Shack Shows This free activity is happening at Edmonton parks throughout the summer Green Shack Shows Irfan Chaudhry LinkedIn @irfanyeg Grow the Game Anti-racismMayor lauds anti-racism efforts amid acrimonySpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Irfan Chaudhry joins to help us understand the state of anti-racism work in Edmonton following the end of the city's anti-racism advisory committee.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Threads<ul> <li><a href="https://www.threads.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threads by Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/5/23784480/threads-instagram-meta-news-twitter-competitor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram's Threads: all the updates on the new Twitter competitor</a></li> </ul>Body-worn cameras<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/bodyworncameratrialJuly23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Police body worn camera trial to begin next week</a> </li></ul>Green Shack Shows<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/this-free-activity-is-happening-at-edmonton-parks-throughout-the-summer-1.6466662" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This free activity is happening at Edmonton parks throughout the summer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmontonarts.ca/event/green-shack-shows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Shack Shows</a></li> </ul>Irfan Chaudhry<ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-chaudhry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/irfanyeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@irfanyeg</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.growthegame.hockey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grow the Game</a></li> </ul>Anti-racism<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/stories/2023/mayor-lauds-anti-racism-efforts-amid-acrimony" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mayor lauds anti-racism efforts amid acrimony</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

The end of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee 

Corroded cables likely means another Valley Line delay, the city goes into overtime, and the city manager announces the latest reorg.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Bill C-18 When will Canadian news disappear from Google, Facebook? What the Bill C-18 rift means for you A Massive Own-Goal for the Government: Google to Stop News Links in Canada Due to Bill C-18 Farmers market'We're going to look at all possibilities': Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market moving again to keep costs downWestmount infillWestmount backyard caves into next-door infill site after heavy rain, highlighting tricky nature of infill constructionCity reorgNews Release: City Manager reduces number of departments, executives in move to focus on priorities City overtime Audit: Edmonton staff overtime pay jumps to $39M in 2022, excluding police Audit report Valley Line LRT June 26, 2023: NEWS RELEASE – TransEd Valley Line LRT Edmonton's Valley Line LRT needs to replace around 140 km of signal cable, no opening date set Faulty cables cause latest delay for Valley Line Southeast LRT project 'The buck stops here': Edmonton councillor weighs in on Valley Line LRT delays Major penalties in place if the Valley Line gets delayed District energyCity of Edmonton committee approves downtown energy project $7.7M cost overrunEconomics and equityMayor's panel argues for economic benefits of equityThis episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Corroded cables likely means another Valley Line delay, the city goes into overtime, and the city manager announces the latest reorg.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Bill C-18<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/google-facebook-canadian-news-1.6894029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When will Canadian news disappear from Google, Facebook? What the Bill C-18 rift means for you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.michaelgeist.ca/2023/06/a-massive-own-goal-for-the-government-google-to-stop-news-links-in-canada-due-to-bill-c-18/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Massive Own-Goal for the Government: Google to Stop News Links in Canada Due to Bill C-18</a></li> </ul>Farmers market<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/we-re-going-to-look-at-all-possibilities-edmonton-downtown-farmers-market-moving-again-to-keep-costs-down-1.6458227" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'We're going to look at all possibilities': Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market moving again to keep costs down</a></li></ul>Westmount infill<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/westmount-backyard-caves-into-next-door-infill-site-after-heavy-rain-highlighting-tricky-nature-of-infill-construction-1.6453700" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westmount backyard caves into next-door infill site after heavy rain, highlighting tricky nature of infill construction</a></li></ul>City reorg<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-Manager-reduces-number-of-departments--executives-in-move-to-focus-on-priorities.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=BH86o8yx0HE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Manager reduces number of departments, executives in move to focus on priorities</a> </li></ul>City overtime<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/audit-edmonton-staff-overtime-pay-jumps-to-39m-in-2022-excluding-police" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audit: Edmonton staff overtime pay jumps to $39M in 2022, excluding police</a></li> <li><a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=190292" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audit report</a></li> </ul>Valley Line LRT<ul> <li><a href="https://transedlrt.ca/updates/june-26-2023-news-release/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">June 26, 2023: NEWS RELEASE – TransEd Valley Line LRT</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-valley-line-lrt-needs-cable-replacements-no-opening-date-set" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's Valley Line LRT needs to replace around 140 km of signal cable, no opening date set</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/faulty-cables-cause-latest-lrt-delay-1.6889308" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faulty cables cause latest delay for Valley Line Southeast LRT project</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/9799570/the-buck-stops-here-edmonton-councillor-weighs-in-on-valley-line-lrt-delays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'The buck stops here': Edmonton councillor weighs in on Valley Line LRT delays</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/major-penalties-in-place-if-the-valley-line-gets-delayed/wcm/b7c8e8df-af6c-4617-8c18-7c073d024dc5/amp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Major penalties in place if the Valley Line gets delayed</a></li> </ul>District energy<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/9790713/city-of-edmonton-committee-approves-downtown-energy-project-7-7m-cost-overrun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Edmonton committee approves downtown energy project $7.7M cost overrun</a></li></ul>Economics and equity<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/06/29/mayors-panel-argues-for-economic-benefits-of-equity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mayor's panel argues for economic benefits of equity</a></li></ul>This episode was sponsored by the <a href="https://www.ecfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Community Foundation</a>, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

With corroded cables, summer Valley Line hopes are oxi-dying

Urban planning committee hears from more than 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal. We recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Property taxesPSA: 2023 property taxes due June 30 Solar rebatesNews Release: Edmontonians Jump on Change Homes for Climate Solar Program David Berry David Berry's website Opinion: Zoning changes will fix serious problems and make Edmonton nicer Zoning Bylaw Renewal Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative Zoning Bylaw Renewal Public Engagement Edmonton mass zoning change criticized over engagement, climate, affordability Group worried about 'radical' zoning bylaw changes; Edmonton councillor calls them 'necessary' Dozens of Edmontonians speak to city councillors about new draft zoning bylaw Here's what you need to know about Edmonton's zoning bylaw overhaul Kevin Taft Opinion: Edmontonians deserve a say in proposed zoning bylaw Tuesday's letters: New zoning bylaw won't put a highrise next door CommitteeUrban planning committee meeting minutes for June 20This episode was sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Urban planning committee hears from more than 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal. We recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Property taxes<ul><li>PSA: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---2023-property-taxes-due-June-30.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=mSs_u8bvBXY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2023 property taxes due June 30</a> </li></ul>Solar rebates<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Edmontonians-Jump-on-Change-Homes-for-Climate-Solar-Program.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=UZZyLm3GoKY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmontonians Jump on Change Homes for Climate Solar Program</a> </li></ul>David Berry<ul> <li><a href="http://thedavidberry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Berry's website</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-zoning-changes-will-fix-serious-problems-and-make-edmonton-more-livable" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opinion: Zoning changes will fix serious problems and make Edmonton nicer</a></li> </ul>Zoning Bylaw Renewal<ul> <li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/zoning-bylaw-renewal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative</a></li> <li><a href="https://engaged.edmonton.ca/zoningbylawrenewal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoning Bylaw Renewal Public Engagement</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-mass-zoning-change-criticized-over-engagement-climate-affordability" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton mass zoning change criticized over engagement, climate, affordability</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9771190/edmonton-zoning-bylaw-renewal-infill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group worried about 'radical' zoning bylaw changes; Edmonton councillor calls them 'necessary'</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9781658/public-hearing-draft-zoning-bylaw-renewal-edmonton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dozens of Edmontonians speak to city councillors about new draft zoning bylaw</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/here-s-what-you-need-to-know-about-edmonton-s-zoning-bylaw-overhaul-1.6882508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here's what you need to know about Edmonton's zoning bylaw overhaul</a></li> </ul>Kevin Taft<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-edmontonians-deserve-a-say-in-proposed-zoning-bylaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opinion: Edmontonians deserve a say in proposed zoning bylaw</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/letters/tuesdays-letters-new-zoning-bylaw-wont-put-a-highrise-next-door" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tuesday's letters: New zoning bylaw won't put a highrise next door</a></li> </ul>Committee<ul><li><a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=d6cbaae3-6d97-4e38-ac72-ed8f811f3c6a&amp;Agenda=PostMinutes&amp;lang=English" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urban planning committee meeting minutes for June 20</a></li></ul>This episode was sponsored by the <a href="https://www.ecfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Community Foundation</a>, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Missing the forest for the mature trees

Ok, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Sheriffs extendedEdmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of yearFlair complaintsFlair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTAEPL JeopardyEdmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debutProvincial 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 StreetBoyle Street defends plan to relocate central Edmonton agencyHawrelak ParkEdmonton's William Hawrelak Park renovations proceed without changesRecreation centresNews Release: City recreation centres celebrate attendance returning to pre-pandemic levels Stadium LRTNews Release: Redeveloped Stadium LRT Station increases access to major events Solar schoolsSome Edmonton public schools make the switch to solar energySpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Ok, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Sheriffs extended<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-police-sheriff-partnership-extended-to-end-of-year" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of year</a></li></ul>Flair complaints<ul><li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/flair-tops-canadian-airlines-with-average-number-of-complaints-per-100-flights-cta-1.6427696" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA</a></li></ul>EPL Jeopardy<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-librarian-takes-second-place-in-jeopardy-debut-1.6423784" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debut</a></li></ul>Provincial election<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/thirteen-new-mlas-elected-to-edmonton-and-area" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thirteen new MLAs elected to Edmonton and area</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/edmonton-mayor-congratulates-smith-on-ucp-win-urges-collaboration-with-city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton mayor sees chance to 'reset' relationship with province, congratulates Smith on UCP win</a></li> <li><a href="https://daveberta.substack.com/p/how-to-build-an-alberta-cabinet-without" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to build an Alberta cabinet without Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2023/06/08/alberta-premier-plays-down-advisory-council/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta premier plays down prospect of advisory council of defeated candidates</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/06/06/speaker-offers-advice-on-bridging-political-divides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speaker offers advice on bridging political divides</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/keith-gerein-albertas-election-results-are-about-the-worst-case-scenario-for-edmonton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Gerein: Alberta's election results are about the worst-case scenario for Edmonton</a></li> </ul>Boyle Street<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/boyle-street-defends-plan-to-relocate-central-edmonton-agency-1.6861269" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boyle Street defends plan to relocate central Edmonton agency</a></li></ul>Hawrelak Park<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-william-hawrelak-park-renovations-proceed-without-changes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's William Hawrelak Park renovations proceed without changes</a></li></ul>Recreation centres<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-recreation-centres-celebrate-attendance-returning-to-pre-pandemic-levels.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=4gnxSYkvPAI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City recreation centres celebrate attendance returning to pre-pandemic levels</a> </li></ul>Stadium LRT<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Redeveloped-Stadium-LRT-Station-increases-access-to-major-events.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=b_gXUcJjFTE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redeveloped Stadium LRT Station increases access to major events</a> </li></ul>Solar schools<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/9748877/some-edmonton-public-schools-make-the-switch-to-solar-energy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Some Edmonton public schools make the switch to solar energy</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

The orange dot (with the little orange smudge down there)

Edmonton has a surprise new bigger-than-Hawrelak, as-of-yet-unnamed river valley park. Plus, the Capital Line LRT extension gets its scope trimmed, and new patio rules come into effect.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Lyft arrivesLyft expands ride-booking service to Edmonton, CalgaryAir qualityEdmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, familiesDowntown SparkDowntown SparkNortheast River Valley ParkNews Release: City announces new 190 acre River Valley Park in Northeast Edmonton Capital Line LRTEdmonton's Capital Line LRT extension to be scaled back but Twin Brooks station staysPatio rulesPost-pandemic patio rules lead to hiccups for some restaurantsWater stationsPSA: City opens water bottle filling stations as part of extreme weather supports Chinatown safety 'We need to do more': Anniversary of Chinatown homicides renews calls for safety Police give update on Healthy Streets Operations Centre progress one year after Chinatown deaths Coun. Anne Stevenson's photo Alberta election Downtown Recovery Coalition mailer Provincial election roundup: May 24, 2023 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Edmonton has a surprise new bigger-than-Hawrelak, as-of-yet-unnamed river valley park. Plus, the Capital Line LRT extension gets its scope trimmed, and new patio rules come into effect.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Lyft arrives<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/lyft-expands-edmonton-calgary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lyft expands ride-booking service to Edmonton, Calgary</a></li></ul>Air quality<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9713806/edmonton-air-quality-may-long-weekend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, families</a></li></ul>Downtown Spark<ul><li><a href="https://www.edmontondowntown.com/spark/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Spark</a></li></ul>Northeast River Valley Park<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-announces-new-190-acre-River-Valley-Park-in-Northeast-Edmonton.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=G35und7SsL8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City announces new 190 acre River Valley Park in Northeast Edmonton</a> </li></ul>Capital Line LRT<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-capital-line-lrt-extension-to-be-scaled-back-but-twin-brooks-station-stays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's Capital Line LRT extension to be scaled back but Twin Brooks station stays</a></li></ul>Patio rules<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/05/19/post-pandemic-patio-rules-lead-to-hiccups-for-some-restaurants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post-pandemic patio rules lead to hiccups for some restaurants</a></li></ul>Water stations<ul><li>PSA: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---City-opens-water-bottle-filling-stations-as-part-of-extreme-weather-supports.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=o8PaBRXJ4Bk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City opens water bottle filling stations as part of extreme weather supports</a> </li></ul>Chinatown safety<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/we-need-to-do-more-anniversary-of-chinatown-homicides-renews-calls-for-safety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'We need to do more': Anniversary of Chinatown homicides renews calls for safety</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/police-give-update-on-healthy-streets-operations-centre-progress-one-year-after-chinatown-deaths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Police give update on Healthy Streets Operations Centre progress one year after Chinatown deaths</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Csb4bimSCP-/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coun. Anne Stevenson's photo</a></li> </ul>Alberta election<ul> <li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/c718d272c14a/provincial-platform-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Recovery Coalition mailer</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2023/05/24/provincial-election-roundup-may-24-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Provincial election roundup: May 24, 2023</a></li> </ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

The new northeast river valley park (on the weekly local audio news broadcast)

It's cat week in Edmonton! Plus, additional funding for day shelter spaces, more turnover at the City of Edmonton, and new provincial additions to the paw-lice commission.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extreme weatherPSA: Extreme weather response activatedDog parksPSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog ParksCat Fest Edmonton International Cat Festival Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule Linda Hoang EFRS cultureEdmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership brokenDay shelters Edmonton approves funding to keep day-shelter spaces open Edmonton pays $4 million for day shelter spaces, lobbies province for bridge housing City of EdmontonStephanie McCabe's postPolice CommissionProvince's election-season appointment of two unnamed Edmonton police commissioners prompts concernsSpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

It's cat week in Edmonton! Plus, additional funding for day shelter spaces, more turnover at the City of Edmonton, and new provincial additions to the paw-lice commission.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extreme weather<ul><li><a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Extreme-weather-response-activated.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=InvqHzSSDjE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PSA: Extreme weather response activated</a></li></ul>Dog parks<ul><li><a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---City-announces-sites-for-Pop-up-Dog-Parks.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=7-Oulxe8XVw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog Parks</a></li></ul>Cat Fest<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontoncatfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton International Cat Festival</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontoncatfest.com/save-the-dates-edmonton-cat-fest-week-schedule/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule</a></li> <li><a href="https://linda-hoang.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Hoang</a></li> </ul>EFRS culture<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-fire-struggles-with-discrimination-bullying-and-diversity-trust-in-leadership-broken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership broken</a></li></ul>Day shelters<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-approves-funding-to-keep-day-shelter-spaces-open-1.6401397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton approves funding to keep day-shelter spaces open</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-pays-4-million-for-day-shelter-spaces-lobbies-province-for-bridge-housing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton pays $4 million for day shelter spaces, lobbies province for bridge housing</a></li> </ul>City of Edmonton<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7062820105008648193/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie McCabe's post</a></li></ul>Police Commission<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/provinces-election-season-appointment-of-two-unnamed-edmonton-police-commissioners-prompts-concerns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Province's election-season appointment of two unnamed Edmonton police commissioners prompts concerns</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

A pawsitively furtastic week

Edmonton Unlimited CEO Catherine Warren joins us — more than a hundred episodes after her first appearance — for an update on Edmonton's innovation sector. Plus, the City of Edmonton solar rebate launches.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Grants auditAudit: Edmonton spends hundreds of millions on grants and subsidies without tracking resultsOilers fingersEdmonton Oilers fan reportedly almost bit someone's finger off during a watch partyMeat Me Downtown News Release: Meet Me Downtown! New campaign and vibrancy funding encourage Edmontonians to enjoy the heart of the city  Marvin the Meatball: Internet has a field day over Edmonton's new mascot Catherine Warren LinkedIn Episode 109 Edmonton Unlimited News Release: Edmonton Unlimited Achieves Milestones in 2022 Annual Report &amp; Announces New Board Directors in Preparation for Unboxing Edmonton's Newest Innovation Destination  Impact — Edmonton Unlimited The Importance of Place — Edmonton Unlimited Our Space — Edmonton Unlimited Solar rebateNews Release: City Takes Action on Budget Climate Commitments 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Edmonton Unlimited CEO Catherine Warren joins us — more than a hundred episodes after her first appearance — for an update on Edmonton's innovation sector. Plus, the City of Edmonton solar rebate launches.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Grants audit<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/audit-edmonton-spends-hundreds-of-millions-on-grants-and-subsidies-without-tracking-results" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audit: Edmonton spends hundreds of millions on grants and subsidies without tracking results</a></li></ul>Oilers fingers<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton-oilers-fan-reportedly-bit-off-peoples-fingers-during-watch-party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Oilers fan reportedly almost bit someone's finger off during a watch party</a></li></ul>Meat Me Downtown<ul> <li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Meet-Me-Downtown--New-campaign-and-vibrancy-funding-encourage-Edmontonians-to-enjoy-the-heart-of-the-city.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=A7e9Z7xSpXE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Me Downtown! New campaign and vibrancy funding encourage Edmontonians to enjoy the heart of the city</a> </li> <li><a href="https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/marvin-the-meatball-edmonton-downtown-mascot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marvin the Meatball: Internet has a field day over Edmonton's new mascot</a></li> </ul>Catherine Warren<ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceowarren/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/109" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 109</a></li> </ul>Edmonton Unlimited<ul> <li>News Release: <a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/edmonton-unlimited-achieves-milestones-in-2022-annual-report-announces-new-board-directors-in-preparation-for-unboxing-edmontons-newest-innovation-destination/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Unlimited Achieves Milestones in 2022 Annual Report &amp; Announces New Board Directors in Preparation for Unboxing Edmonton's Newest Innovation Destination</a> </li> <li><a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/impact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Impact — Edmonton Unlimited</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/the-importance-of-place/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Importance of Place — Edmonton Unlimited</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonunlimited.com/space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Space — Edmonton Unlimited</a></li> </ul>Solar rebate<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-Takes-Action-on-Budget-Climate-Commitments.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=pKH_AEBtdF0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Takes Action on Budget Climate Commitments</a> </li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Edmonton, without limits

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.

We catch up with Chris Buyze, the outgoing president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Plus, airtime for airports.Here are the relevant links for this episode:CoronationPSA: Edmonton recognizes the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Fire bans Edmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start May Fire Bans — City of Edmonton Chappelle complaintsSouthwest Edmonton neighbourhood leads in snow-on-walk complaints for second straight winterChris Buyze @chrisbuyze LinkedIn Chris's post about finishing his term Downtown Edmonton Community League Airports Airport projects 90% passenger recovery by end of 2023 Sturgeon County continues push for development of Villeneuve Airport Area Summer streetsPSA: Summer Streets return to create safer spaces for Edmontonians to enjoy the outdoors 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

We catch up with Chris Buyze, the outgoing president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Plus, airtime for airports.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Coronation<ul><li>PSA: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Edmonton-recognizes-the-Coronation-of-His-Majesty-King-Charles-III.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=yDXPvSTtRoI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton recognizes the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III</a> </li></ul>Fire bans<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/record-setting-heat-in-edmonton-to-start-may-1.6379027" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start May</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/fire_safety/fire-bans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire Bans — City of Edmonton</a></li> </ul>Chappelle complaints<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/southwest-edmonton-neighbourhood-leads-in-snow-on-walk-complaints-for-second-straight-winter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood leads in snow-on-walk complaints for second straight winter</a></li></ul>Chris Buyze<ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbuyze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@chrisbuyze</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buyze-5a0a5347/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7057044906736844800/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris's post about finishing his term</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.decl.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Edmonton Community League</a></li> </ul>Airports<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/05/03/airport-projects-90-passenger-recovery-by-end-of-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airport projects 90% passenger recovery by end of 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/05/02/sturgeon-county-continues-push-for-development-of-villeneuve-airport-area" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sturgeon County continues push for development of Villeneuve Airport Area</a></li> </ul>Summer streets<ul><li>PSA: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Summer-Streets-return-to-create-safer-spaces-for-Edmontonians-to-enjoy-the-outdoors.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=C56g487lQQA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer Streets return to create safer spaces for Edmontonians to enjoy the outdoors</a> </li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

He's been Buyze for the past 16 years

Calgary is now the favourite child of the UCP, with arena funding. Plus, the Edmonton Police Service announces that violent crime is up, and we take a closer look at what that might mean.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Oilers paint Ferrell rocks face paint while cheering on Kings in Game 3 An Oilers fan trolled Kings fan Will Ferrell by copying his elaborate face paint NHL's tweet Grass fireCause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigationWelcome penguinsVancouver Aquarium penguins are moving to AlbertaSolar rebatesSolar Rebate ProgramAffordable housing News Release: CANADA SUPPORTS THE REPAIRS OF OVER 1,955 HOUSING UNITS IN EDMONTON  More than 90% of Edmonton-owned Civida social housing needs repair News Release: HomeEd acquires 248 rental units from developer, while partnering on new NetZero development project  Crime statistics EPS releases 2022 crime analysis, data on offenders' post-release involvement with police in wake of calls for bail reform Edmonton police release data on violent crime increase amid calls for bail reform Co-ordinated, multi-sector approach needed to tackle rising crime Downtown communities respond to police crime stats Google Search for violent criminal incidents Downtown Branch Beat boundary re-zoning Trees at risk More than 700 trees at risk in Edmonton's Hawrelak Park renewal report Committee report Calgary's arena Provincial money for 'infrastructure' not an arena: Smith Sohi wants to talk about money for Edmonton after Calgary arena deal Edmonton councillor questions Calgary arena funding, Smith hints at Ice District Phase 2 dollars Notley, Smith grilled on arena deal as election call looms Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Calgary is now the favourite child of the UCP, with arena funding. Plus, the Edmonton Police Service announces that violent crime is up, and we take a closer look at what that might mean.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Oilers paint<ul> <li><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/will-ferrell-rocks-face-paint-while-cheering-on-los-angeles-kings-in-game-3/c-343772880" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ferrell rocks face paint while cheering on Kings in Game 3</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/an-oilers-fan-trolled-kings-fan-will-ferrell-by-copying-his-elaborate-face-paint/ar-AA1amxNY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Oilers fan trolled Kings fan Will Ferrell by copying his elaborate face paint</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1651225871225692162" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NHL's tweet</a></li> </ul>Grass fire<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/i-didn-t-know-how-to-react-resident-describes-tense-moments-during-grass-fire-in-northwest-edmonton-1.6370788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigation</a></li></ul>Welcome penguins<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-aquarium-african-penguins-1.6818743" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vancouver Aquarium penguins are moving to Alberta</a></li></ul>Solar rebates<ul><li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/environmental_stewardship/solar-energy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solar Rebate Program</a></li></ul>Affordable housing<ul> <li>News Release: <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-supports-the-repairs-of-over-1-955-housing-units-in-edmonton-808950877.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CANADA SUPPORTS THE REPAIRS OF OVER 1,955 HOUSING UNITS IN EDMONTON</a> </li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/more-than-90-per-cent-of-old-civida-social-housing-owned-by-city-of-edmonton-need-major-repairs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More than 90% of Edmonton-owned Civida social housing needs repair</a></li> <li>News Release: <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/homeed-acquires-248-rental-units-from-developer-while-partnering-on-new-netzero-development-project-860445754.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HomeEd acquires 248 rental units from developer, while partnering on new NetZero development project</a> </li> </ul>Crime statistics<ul> <li><a href="https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/CrimeDataApr21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPS releases 2022 crime analysis, data on offenders' post-release involvement with police in wake of calls for bail reform</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-police-violent-crime-data-bail-reform-1.6818838" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police release data on violent crime increase amid calls for bail reform</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/co-ordinated-multi-sector-approach-needed-to-tackle-rising-crime-says-criminologist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Co-ordinated, multi-sector approach needed to tackle rising crime</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/reality-of-being-in-a-dense-urban-centre-oliver-residents-respond-to-edmonton-police-crime-stats-report-1.6369273" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown communities respond to police crime stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%22violent+criminal+incidents%22+site%3Aedmontonpolice.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Search for violent criminal incidents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/BeatBoundariesFeb16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Branch Beat boundary re-zoning</a></li> </ul>Trees at risk<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/more-than-700-trees-at-risk-in-edmontons-hawrelak-park-renewal-report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More than 700 trees at risk in Edmonton's Hawrelak Park renewal report</a></li> <li><a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=182393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Committee report</a></li> </ul>Calgary's arena<ul> <li><a href="https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/danielle-smith-says-she-s-confident-calgary-s-arena-deal-will-go-ahead-1.6372455" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Provincial money for 'infrastructure' not an arena: Smith</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/sohi-wants-to-talk-fair-treatment-for-edmonton-after-smith-commits-330m-for-calgary-arena-1.6371354" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sohi wants to talk about money for Edmonton after Calgary arena deal</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9654702/calgary-arena-deal-edmonton-arena-ice-district/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton councillor questions Calgary arena funding, Smith hints at Ice District Phase 2 dollars</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/notley-won-t-say-if-she-ll-approve-or-kill-calgary-arena-deal-if-elected-premier-1.6372836" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notley, Smith grilled on arena deal as election call looms</a></li> <li><a href="https://thewalrus.ca/why-alberta-is-bullying-its-cities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities</a></li> </ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. 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Flaming Calgary's arena deal

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 DomeTalus Dome has an escape hatch after allSpaghetti intersectionCity considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown EdmontonHarper endorsementHarper's UCP endorsement falls short of inspiringHELP fundingNews Release: Helping people in need, keeping Edmonton safe Police Commission Edmonton city council moves to improve relationship, accountability with police commission On the agenda: Budget adjustments, police accountability, and encampment response April 17 agenda item Spring SOBANews Release: City Council finalizes 2023 property taxes Bike PlanApril 17 voteSpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2023/04/18/talus-dome-has-an-escape-hatch-after-all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talus Dome has an escape hatch after all</a></li></ul>Spaghetti intersection<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9633407/rossdale-road-closure-downtown-edmonton-public-hearing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown Edmonton</a></li></ul>Harper endorsement<ul><li><a href="https://rabble.ca/politics/canadian-politics/harpers-ucp-endorsement-falls-short-of-inspiring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harper's UCP endorsement falls short of inspiring</a></li></ul>HELP funding<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8697503855362-A43A-899D-443009A7FCDC4C05" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helping people in need, keeping Edmonton safe</a> </li></ul>Police Commission<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-city-council-moves-to-improve-relationship-accountability-with-police-commission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton city council moves to improve relationship, accountability with police commission</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/04/17/on-the-agenda-budget-adjustments-police-accountability-and-encampment-response" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the agenda: Budget adjustments, police accountability, and encampment response</a></li> <li><a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1e903a6e-7613-4e5a-8b66-fe1d14cd2f57&amp;Agenda=PostMinutes&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=24&amp;Tab=attachments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April 17 agenda item</a></li> </ul>Spring SOBA<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-Council-finalizes-2023-property-taxes.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=YGlWBCZ74xI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Council finalizes 2023 property taxes</a> </li></ul>Bike Plan<ul><li><a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=1e903a6e-7613-4e5a-8b66-fe1d14cd2f57&amp;Agenda=PostMinutes&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=35&amp;Tab=attachments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April 17 vote</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Provincial funding to HELP... the UCP get elected

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 repairNews Release: City's pothole repair is in motion EPS FOIPInformation and Privacy Unit expanding, launching online system to address demandUrban coyotesInside the den: Edmonton's urban coyotes rear their young close to human habitat, study findsLet's Find Out Let's Find Out Let's Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton Episode 63 – A Park for All Seasons Talus Dome Man who became trapped inside Edmonton public art charged with mischief Man charged with mischief after becoming stuck inside Talus Dome Man stuck inside Talus Dome 'just wanted to go on an adventure' Video of the event 10 of Edmonton's most iconic pieces of public art Esports New game plan: Edmonton aims to host big esports events Andrew Knack: Becoming an Esports and Video Game Industry Hub Encampment response Edmonton could maintain small encampments as part of city's strategy, research group says Responding to Homelessness in our Communities Gang violence among threats to safety for Edmonton homeless population, says researcher As Edmonton eyes new approach to dealing with homeless camps, mayor calls on province for support 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-s-pothole-repair-is-in-motion.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=iz6UrgcYLGc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City's pothole repair is in motion</a> </li></ul>EPS FOIP<ul><li><a href="https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/MediaReleases/InformationandPrivacyUnitExpandingApr11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Information and Privacy Unit expanding, launching online system to address demand</a></li></ul>Urban coyotes<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-coyote-den-selection-research-conflict-1.6803397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside the den: Edmonton's urban coyotes rear their young close to human habitat, study finds</a></li></ul>Let's Find Out<ul> <li><a href="https://letsfindoutpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Find Out</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.taprootpublishing.ca/2023/04/05/lets-find-out-joins-taproot-edmonton/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://letsfindoutpodcast.com/2023/04/05/episode-63-a-park-for-all-seasons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 63 – A Park for All Seasons</a></li> </ul>Talus Dome<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/talus-dome-sculpture-edmonton-man-trapped-1.6806168" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Man who became trapped inside Edmonton public art charged with mischief</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/man-charged-with-mischief-after-becoming-stuck-inside-talus-dome-1.6348669" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Man charged with mischief after becoming stuck inside Talus Dome</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/man-stuck-inside-talus-dome-just-wanted-to-go-on-an-adventure-1.6351531" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Man stuck inside Talus Dome 'just wanted to go on an adventure'</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2191926339602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of the event</a></li> <li><a href="https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/edmonton-iconic-public-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 of Edmonton's most iconic pieces of public art</a></li> </ul>Esports<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/new-game-plan-edmonton-aims-to-host-big-esports-events-1.6804683" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New game plan: Edmonton aims to host big esports events</a></li> <li><a href="https://andrewknack.ca/blog/esportsmotion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Knack: Becoming an Esports and Video Game Industry Hub</a></li> </ul>Encampment response<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-could-maintain-small-encampments-as-part-of-city-s-strategy-research-group-says-1.6807286" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton could maintain small encampments as part of city's strategy, research group says</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/initiatives_innovation/homeless-on-public-lands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Responding to Homelessness in our Communities</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/gang-violence-breakdown-of-street-code-among-threats-to-safety-for-homeless-population-says-researcher-1.6808693" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gang violence among threats to safety for Edmonton homeless population, says researcher</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9620370/edmonton-homeless-encampments-amarjeet-sohi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">As Edmonton eyes new approach to dealing with homeless camps, mayor calls on province for support</a></li> </ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

How are we making history? Let's Find Out

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 NetworkThat's it for the Alberta Podcast Network100 cops News Release: Transit safety and violent crime: Enough is enough Alberta government pushing to add 100 more police officers between Calgary and Edmonton Province promises more cops to tackle transit safety, crime in Edmonton My Statement on Today's Provincial Transit Safety Funding Announcement | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi Councillor Erin Rutherford's tweet One Strong Voice News Release: City's new bystander awareness campaign aims to create safer public spaces  One Strong Voice Intervene or just call police? Edmonton, premier offer differing advice on transit violence Councillor Aaron Paquette's comment LRT expansion Edmonton's Blatchford LRT stations set to open in 2024, shortlisted Capital Line South builders to make final pitch Keith Gerein: Edmonton's next LRT line shaping up to be a train to nowhere — Blatchford On the agenda: A new park, esports, and transit safety Off-peak transitBoost to off-peak transit service promised by SeptemberMicromobility Drivers, Start Your Earnings. Lyft Coming Soon to Edmonton Electric scooters arrive in Edmonton with expanded operation areas Communications dept. Catrin Owen's post Kimberly Armstrong's post Two high-ranking City of Edmonton managers leave positions, more leadership shakeups may follow 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li><a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/blog/2023/3/30/thats-it-for-the-alberta-podcast-network" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That's it for the Alberta Podcast Network</a></li></ul>100 cops<ul> <li><a href="https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8688305998059-BE54-85F3-410AC8C6667CEC53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">News Release: Transit safety and violent crime: Enough is enough</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-funding-more-officers-calgary-edmonton-1.6801400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta government pushing to add 100 more police officers between Calgary and Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/province-promises-more-cops-to-tackle-transit-safety-crime-in-edmonton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Province promises more cops to tackle transit safety, crime in Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/mayorsohi/my-statement-on-todays-provincial-transit-safety-funding-announcement-ba0ea45340ac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Statement on Today's Provincial Transit Safety Funding Announcement | by Office of the Mayor Amarjeet Sohi</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/Erinforanirniq/status/1643673683091939328" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Councillor Erin Rutherford's tweet</a></li> </ul>One Strong Voice<ul> <li>News Release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-s-new-bystander-awareness-campaign-aims-to-create-safer-public-spaces.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=XoipoBQMveA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City's new bystander awareness campaign aims to create safer public spaces</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/one-strong-voice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Strong Voice</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/intervene-or-just-call-police-edmonton-premier-offer-differing-advice-on-transit-violence-1.6344440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intervene or just call police? Edmonton, premier offer differing advice on transit violence</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Edmonton/comments/12d6tel/comment/jf55tw8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Councillor Aaron Paquette's comment</a></li> </ul>LRT expansion<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-blatchford-lrt-stations-set-to-open-in-2024-shortlisted-capital-line-south-builders-to-make-final-pitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's Blatchford LRT stations set to open in 2024, shortlisted Capital Line South builders to make final pitch</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/keith-gerein-edmontons-next-lrt-line-shaping-up-to-be-a-train-to-nowhere-blatchford" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith Gerein: Edmonton's next LRT line shaping up to be a train to nowhere — Blatchford</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/04/03/on-the-agenda-a-new-park-esports-and-transit-safety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the agenda: A new park, esports, and transit safety</a></li> </ul>Off-peak transit<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/04/06/boost-to-off-peak-transit-service-promised-by-september" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boost to off-peak transit service promised by September</a></li></ul>Micromobility<ul> <li><a href="https://www.lyft.com/blog/posts/lyft-coming-soon-to-edmonton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drivers, Start Your Earnings. Lyft Coming Soon to Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9605368/electric-scooters-edmonton-expanded-operation-areas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Electric scooters arrive in Edmonton with expanded operation areas</a></li> </ul>Communications dept.<ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/catrin-owen-665a0488_dear-friends-colleagues-and-wonderfully-activity-7047907208973463552-QQom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catrin Owen's post</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7047934760286883840/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimberly Armstrong's post</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/two-high-ranking-city-of-edmonton-managers-leave-positions-more-leadership-shakeups-may-follow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two high-ranking City of Edmonton managers leave positions, more leadership shakeups may follow</a></li> </ul>Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. 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Keeping transit 💯 … cops, that is

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 AppThird-party transit planning app no longer free for Edmonton ridersZellers'Nice little nod to nostalgia': Edmontonians line up to shop Zellers grand reopeningMaking SpaceEdmonton paid $70K for zoning podcast 'Making Space'Boyle Street Boyle Street Community Services gets development permit for new facility 'You belong here': City reissues permit for new Boyle Street building Ritchie 'health hub' gets approval from City of Edmonton Federal budget Edmonton Mayor Sohi welcomes federal budget cash, but housing investments aren't enough Trudeau and Freeland up the ante on a clean economy On-Demand TransitOn-demand transit launched in Edmonton 2 years ago. Here's how it's goingLRT and cars Mill Woods red light LRT intersection timing needs changes: residents Illegal right turns have led to 5 crashes involving vehicles and Valley Line Southeast LRT trains: TransEd Taxi collides with Valley Line LRT Two million treesCity targets 2030 for two million new treesSpeaking 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 provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. 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.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/lead-reducing-chemicals-now-flowing-in-edmontons-water-epcor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lead-reducing chemicals now flowing in Edmonton's water: Epcor</a></li> <li><a href="https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/edmonton-is-where-you-want-to-be-when-the-zombie-apocalypse-comes-study-finds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton is where you want to be when the zombie apocalypse comes, study finds</a></li> </ul>Transit App<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/third-party-transit-planning-app-no-longer-free-for-edmonton-riders-1.6792206" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third-party transit planning app no longer free for Edmonton riders</a></li></ul>Zellers<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/nice-little-nod-to-nostalgia-edmontonians-line-up-to-shop-zellers-grand-reopening-1.6325777" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Nice little nod to nostalgia': Edmontonians line up to shop Zellers grand reopening</a></li></ul>Making Space<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-paid-70000-for-zoning-podcast-making-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton paid $70K for zoning podcast 'Making Space'</a></li></ul>Boyle Street<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/boyle-street-community-services-gets-development-permit-for-new-facility-1.6786469" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boyle Street Community Services gets development permit for new facility</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/you-belong-here-city-reissues-permit-for-new-boyle-street-building" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'You belong here': City reissues permit for new Boyle Street building</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-approves-permit-for-health-hub-that-some-in-ritchie-strathcona-are-fighting-1.6333107" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ritchie 'health hub' gets approval from City of Edmonton</a></li> </ul>Federal budget<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/alberta-finance-minister-toews-reacts-to-federal-budget-tuesday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Mayor Sohi welcomes federal budget cash, but housing investments aren't enough</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/freeland-budget-clean-tech-energy-analysis-wherry-1.6793902" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trudeau and Freeland up the ante on a clean economy</a></li> </ul>On-Demand Transit<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/on-demand-transit-launched-in-edmonton-2-years-ago-here-s-how-it-s-going-1.6744479" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On-demand transit launched in Edmonton 2 years ago. Here's how it's going</a></li></ul>LRT and cars<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/residents-warn-city-that-red-light-timing-at-south-lrt-intersection-needs-changes-1.6331436" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mill Woods red light LRT intersection timing needs changes: residents</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/illegal-right-turns-have-led-to-5-crashes-involving-vehicles-and-valley-line-southeast-lrt-trains-transed-1.6322262" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illegal right turns have led to 5 crashes involving vehicles and Valley Line Southeast LRT trains: TransEd</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2023/03/29/taxi-collides-valley-line-lrt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taxi collides with Valley Line LRT</a></li> </ul>Two million trees<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/17/city-targets-2030-for-two-million-new-trees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City targets 2030 for two million new trees</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the <a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Podcast Network</a>: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about <a href="https://parkpower.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Power</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> 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.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. 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SIX cars hit train... ah ah ah

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 protesterTopless protester who crashed Edmonton Junos stage makes brief court appearanceAlberta is callingNews release: Alberta is calling again ECSD fraudEmployee defrauds Edmonton Catholic Schools of over $200K through invoice, credit card schemePolice deathsEdmonton police devastated by shooting deaths of 2 officers, chief saysBody cameras News release: Ensuring transparency between police and public  Body-worn cameras to be mandatory for all police officers in Alberta, province says Alberta to mandate police body cameras — but who's paying? 2021: RCMP body cameras to costs $131 million over five years: budget officer  2020: Edmonton police chief discusses oversight, body cams and budget with city council  2020: Council report on body worn video  Transit safety Violent crime calls on Edmonton transit up 53% in one year, police say Transit Camp aims to mobilize bus and LRT champions Valley Line LRTRoadmap to opening infographicAffordable housingNews release: Edmonton submits plans for supportive housing 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 provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. 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.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/topless-protester-who-crashed-edmonton-junos-stage-makes-brief-court-appearance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topless protester who crashed Edmonton Junos stage makes brief court appearance</a></li></ul>Alberta is calling<ul><li>News release: <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=8671691403637-BECE-0FF6-6BA8C65F6868F166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta is calling again</a> </li></ul>ECSD fraud<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/employee-defrauds-edmonton-catholic-schools-of-over-200k-1.6778945" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Employee defrauds Edmonton Catholic Schools of over $200K through invoice, credit card scheme</a></li></ul>Police deaths<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-police-devastated-by-shooting-deaths-of-2-officers-chief-says-1.6780632" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police devastated by shooting deaths of 2 officers, chief says</a></li></ul>Body cameras<ul> <li>News release: <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=86723C94D7BB0-BFE3-7868-9E1223DD40765A92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ensuring transparency between police and public</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/body-worn-cameras-police-alberta-1.6778729" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Body-worn cameras to be mandatory for all police officers in Alberta, province says</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9554630/alberta-police-body-cameras-expensive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta to mandate police body cameras — but who's paying?</a></li> <li>2021: <a href="https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2021/02/04/rcmp-body-cameras-to-costs-131-million-over-five-years-budget-officer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RCMP body cameras to costs $131 million over five years: budget officer</a> </li> <li>2020: <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/7051447/edmonton-police-chief-oversight-body-cams-budget/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police chief discusses oversight, body cams and budget with city council</a> </li> <li>2020: <a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=72295" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Council report on body worn video</a> </li> </ul>Transit safety<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/violent-crime-calls-on-edmonton-transit-up-53-in-one-year-police-say-1.6780240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Violent crime calls on Edmonton transit up 53% in one year, police say</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/03/transit-camp-aims-to-mobilize-bus-and-lrt-champions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transit Camp aims to mobilize bus and LRT champions</a></li> </ul>Valley Line LRT<ul><li><a href="http://transedlrt.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Infographic-Part2-V4.3-02.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roadmap to opening infographic</a></li></ul>Affordable housing<ul><li>News release: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Edmonton-submits-plans-for-supportive-housing.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=hR6AhP-q_84" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton submits plans for supportive housing</a> </li></ul>Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the <a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Podcast Network</a>: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about <a href="https://parkpower.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Power</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> 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.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

JuNo shirt, no service

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 controlAlberta NDP promise free birth control if electedDATS strikeStrike vote 'likely' for Edmonton DATS bus drivers next week: unionPain medicationChildren's pain reliever imports to Alberta cost $80MEdmonton's NextGenEdmonton's NextGen reaches the end of the road2022 surplusEdmonton finishes 2022 with $81.5M surplusSohi and Smith Edmonton mayor asks for social services funding during first meeting with Premier Danielle Smith Edmonton's mayor optimistic after first meeting with Alberta premier Edmonton City Council requests provincial support for community safety and well-being Police attritionEdmonton Police Service sees jump in departing officers in 2022Ottewell parkingOttewell residents fear parking pressures following neighbourhood renewalSpeaking 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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/people/colin-gallant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colin Gallant at Taproot Edmonton</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.taprootpublishing.ca/2023/03/09/meet-taproot-edmontons-new-reporter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Taproot Edmonton's new reporter</a></li> </ul>Birth control<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9537500/alberta-ndp-election-promise-free-birth-control/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta NDP promise free birth control if elected</a></li></ul>DATS strike<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/unions-rally-in-support-of-equal-pay-for-specialized-transit-drivers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strike vote 'likely' for Edmonton DATS bus drivers next week: union</a></li></ul>Pain medication<ul><li><a href="https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/not-looking-to-make-money-alberta-government-swallows-cost-on-imported-children-s-pain-reliever-1.6306369" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Children's pain reliever imports to Alberta cost $80M</a></li></ul>Edmonton's NextGen<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/09/edmontons-nextgen-reaches-the-end-of-the-road" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's NextGen reaches the end of the road</a></li></ul>2022 surplus<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/06/edmonton-finishes-2022-with-815m-surplus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton finishes 2022 with $81.5M surplus</a></li></ul>Sohi and Smith<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-mayor-smith-meeting-1.6770573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton mayor asks for social services funding during first meeting with Premier Danielle Smith</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-mayor-optimistic-after-first-meeting-with-alberta-premier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton's mayor optimistic after first meeting with Alberta premier</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/mayorsohi/edmonton-city-council-requests-provincial-support-for-community-safety-and-well-being-22b5ed142efd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton City Council requests provincial support for community safety and well-being</a></li> </ul>Police attrition<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/10/edmonton-police-service-sees-jump-in-departing-officers-in-2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton Police Service sees jump in departing officers in 2022</a></li></ul>Ottewell parking<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9534442/parking-ottewell-neighbourhood-renewal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ottewell residents fear parking pressures following neighbourhood renewal</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the <a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Podcast Network</a>: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> 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 <a href="https://parkpower.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Power</a>, 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 <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

More like LastGen, amirite?

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 fedsDining weeks Greater Mill Woods Dining Week spotlights southeast eateries Downtown Dining Week Pavement protection  March 1 Executive Committee Meeting (see protocol items) ISSA Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation 102 AvenuePodcast examines meaning of flip-flop on pedestrian corridor#FreeTheBuffalo Media Statement: Walterdale Bridge public art update  Edmonton apologizes to Canadian artist after suggesting artwork was pro-colonist Speaking Municipally: Episode 132 Budget 2023 Alberta Budget 2023 Alberta budget 2023: What's in it for Edmonton? Alberta government promises $125M to new MacEwan School of Business in Tuesday's budget Budget falls short on infrastructure deficit, municipalities say Alberta creates fiscal accountability plan to require balanced budgets Alcohol in parks Alcohol in Edmonton parks allowed on permanent basis 'We get along fine': Edmonton's booze sites in public parks here to stay Police stuff Third-party probe clears Coun. Stevenson after ex-police commission colleague's complaint EPS Chief McFee says police 'prepared to lead' efforts to address Downtown crime, disorder Edmonton police rezoning downtown beat boundaries Noise bylawEdmonton city council approves $1,000 fine for excessive vehicle noiseSpeaking 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 provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. 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.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9521082/albertans-inundated-emergency-alert-tests/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Glitch' inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames feds</a></li></ul>Dining weeks<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/02/28/greater-mill-woods-dining-week-spotlights-southeast-eateries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Mill Woods Dining Week spotlights southeast eateries</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.edmontondowntown.com/diningweek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Dining Week</a></li> </ul>Pavement protection<ul> <li> <a href="https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a6c83b6b-a172-4377-ba4b-87ba44f90038&amp;Agenda=PostMinutes&amp;lang=English&amp;Item=30&amp;Tab=attachments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">March 1 Executive Committee Meeting</a> (see protocol items)</li> <li><a href="https://www.slurry.org/page/PavePresAward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ISSA Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation</a></li> </ul>102 Avenue<ul><li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2023/02/28/podcast-examines-meaning-of-flip-flop-on-pedestrian-corridor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast examines meaning of flip-flop on pedestrian corridor</a></li></ul>#FreeTheBuffalo<ul> <li>Media Statement: <a href="https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Media-Statement---Walterdale-Bridge-public-art-update.html?soid=1127191170163&amp;aid=idzc1uzD6tM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walterdale Bridge public art update</a> </li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-apologizes-to-canadian-artist-after-suggesting-artwork-was-pro-colonist-1.6289032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton apologizes to Canadian artist after suggesting artwork was pro-colonist</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2021/06/07/speaking-municipally-episode-132" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speaking Municipally: Episode 132</a></li> </ul>Budget 2023<ul> <li><a href="https://www.alberta.ca/budget.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Budget 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9515312/alberta-budget-2023-edmonton-spending/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta budget 2023: What's in it for Edmonton?</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-government-promises-125m-to-new-macewan-school-of-business-in-tuesday-s-budget-1.6291364" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta government promises $125M to new MacEwan School of Business in Tuesday's budget</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/02/budget-falls-short-on-infrastructure-deficit-municipalities-say" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Budget falls short on infrastructure deficit, municipalities say</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9518244/alberta-budget-2023-balanced-legislation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta creates fiscal accountability plan to require balanced budgets</a></li> </ul>Alcohol in parks<ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alcohol-in-edmonton-parks-allowed-on-permanent-basis-1.6762291" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alcohol in Edmonton parks allowed on permanent basis</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/we-get-along-fine-edmonton-s-booze-sites-in-public-parks-here-to-stay-1.6291358" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'We get along fine': Edmonton's booze sites in public parks here to stay</a></li> </ul>Police stuff<ul> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/third-party-probe-clears-coun-stevenson-after-ex-police-commission-colleagues-complaint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Third-party probe clears Coun. Stevenson after ex-police commission colleague's complaint</a></li> <li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/eps-chief-mcfee-says-police-prepared-to-lead-efforts-to-address-downtown-crime-disorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPS Chief McFee says police 'prepared to lead' efforts to address Downtown crime, disorder</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9492173/edmonton-police-commission-downtown-beat-officers-boundaries/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton police rezoning downtown beat boundaries</a></li> </ul>Noise bylaw<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-approves-1-000-fine-for-excessive-vehicle-noise-1.6760278" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton city council approves $1,000 fine for excessive vehicle noise</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the <a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Podcast Network</a>: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about <a href="https://parkpower.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Power</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> 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.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. 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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 ParkLast Edmonton festival wraps up ahead of 3-year Hawrelak Park closureTransEd testingTransEd testing 'emergency scenario' along Valley Line LRT ThursdayTippingCanadians think tipping is 'getting out of control,' new poll suggest102 Avenue On the agenda: Core services, 102 Avenue, and a $31M pedway Edmonton will reopen 102nd Avenue to traffic after city council votes down bylaw Public Hearing on Feb. 21 Section of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton will remain open to vehicles 103A Avenue PedwayNo debate: Edmonton council approves $4.5M more for pedway, finalizes separated waste pick up for apartmentsSpeaking 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 provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. 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.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

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<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9499437/edmonton-festival-hawrelak-park-closure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Last Edmonton festival wraps up ahead of 3-year Hawrelak Park closure</a></li></ul>TransEd testing<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/transed-testing-emergency-scenario-at-valley-line-lrt-crossing-thursday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TransEd testing 'emergency scenario' along Valley Line LRT Thursday</a></li></ul>Tipping<ul><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9498238/tipping-canada-angus-reid-poll/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canadians think tipping is 'getting out of control,' new poll suggest</a></li></ul>102 Avenue<ul> <li><a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/02/21/on-the-agenda-core-services-102-avenue-and-a-31m-pedway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the agenda: Core services, 102 Avenue, and a $31M pedway</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-will-reopen-102nd-avenue-to-traffic-after-city-council-votes-down-bylaw-1.6755896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edmonton will reopen 102nd Avenue to traffic after city council votes down bylaw</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJUqo8PvfAY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Public Hearing on Feb. 21</a></li> <li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9503996/102-avenue-downtown-edmonton-vehicles-pedestrian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Section of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton will remain open to vehicles</a></li> </ul>103A Avenue Pedway<ul><li><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/no-debate-edmonton-council-approves-4-5m-more-for-pedway-finalizes-separated-waste-pick-up-for-apartments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No debate: Edmonton council approves $4.5M more for pedway, finalizes separated waste pick up for apartments</a></li></ul>Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the <a href="https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Podcast Network</a>: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about <a href="https://parkpower.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Park Power</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well Endowed Podcast</a> 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.Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Taproot Edmonton</a>, 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to get The Pulse</a>, our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=speaking-municipally" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

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