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We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:


West Edmonton Mall

  • Reddit thread about the parking lot record

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board

  • 'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership
  • November 2024: The EMRB is not to be

76 Avenue

  • 'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic

Edmonton Police Commission

  • 'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFee
  • Province to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction'
  • 'Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointments
  • Statement from Commissioner Jones
  • LinkedIn post from Renee Vaugeois
  • Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.
  • Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversight

Edmonton Food Faves

  • EdmontonFoodFaves.ca
  • Printable passport PDF
  • 2022 edition
  • Linda Hoang
  • Sharon Yeo

From the Taproot newsroom

  • Business Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025
  • How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?

Rapid fire

  • Again?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crown
  • Oilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move on
  • Mark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in Edmonton

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