The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, new transit peace officers, and the growth of the bus fleet. And we look ahead to the federal election.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Front Yards in Bloom

• Edmontonians rally to save Front Yards in Bloom program
• 2024: Front Yards in Bloom celebrates 25th Anniversary

Ritchie downzoning

• April 7 public hearing
• On the agenda: Indigenous-led housing, parking revenues, growing university

Transit peace officers

• Edmonton swapping security guards for 30 transit peace officers
• Edmonton city council approves reallocating $5M for more transit peace officers

Bus fleet growth

• ETS Route Report Card - BNR (Fall 2024)
• 2024-2025 Edmonton Transit Service Annual Service Plan

Federal election

• Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta, as some ridings may be tight contests
• Edmonton federal election candidate list finalized ahead of April 28 vote
• Federal election 2025: Expect another close race in Edmonton Centre
• Edmonton Griesbach: much-anticipated Desjarlais-Diotte rematch a bellwether for NDP's 'blue to orange' hopes
• 338Canada
• Reddit: Come on Edmonton Griesbach, this is No Time for Vote Splitting!

From the Taproot newsroom

• Nanoprecise expects profitability soon after US$38M raise
• Homeward Trust grapples with changing municipal, provincial funding systems
• The Colombian brews plans for rapid expansion

Rapid fire

• 'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton
• News Release: Budweiser Ignites City Of Champions Spirit With Limited-Edition 'Edmonton' Can
• Dr. Mark Joffe out as Alberta chief medical officer of health

Election question

• It's time to share what's on your election agenda
• What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?

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