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Anaerobic trash

• Edmonton's trash digester hasn't made profit as promised but eats more city money

Infiniti sinkhole

• Vehicles collapse into sinkhole at south Edmonton dealership

Monday newspapers

• Postmedia announces it will no longer print on Mondays

Solar rebates

• Future of Edmonton's solar rebate program uncertain as funds run out

The shove

• Police release video showing woman with knife during central Edmonton altercation
• Edmonton protesters demand police release video of officer shoving woman
• EPS Statement: video of arrest
• Judith Gale on TikTok

Body cameras

• Edmonton cop pushing woman reignites bodycam debate
• Calls for body cameras, inquiry after woman shoved by EPS during arrest but never charged
• What happened to Edmonton police's promised dash cameras?

Convoy overtime

• Edmonton police spent $164K in overtime costs during convoy protests

End Poverty Edmonton

• City council to review End Poverty Edmonton funding after scathing report

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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 connectFirst Credit Union, "a new, brighter way to bank for all Albertans."

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No holiday

• Sept. 19 declared a provincial day of mourning

Thanks Dave

• Dave Cournoyer's Valley Line LRT joke

Federal Building

• Honouring Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Regional transit

• Regional transit takes another step forward with Edmonton's continued support

Supportive housing

• New Edmonton supportive housing complexes ready for tenants but remain vacant
• Mack's tweet
• Edmonton police get $10.3M boost with new Chinatown safety hub

Single-use plastics

• Public hearing on Edmonton's proposed single-use plastics bylaw postponed until October

Funding parks

• New funding scheme aims to make park development more equitable

Voting data

• Group of 7: Here are the Edmonton councillors who are winning the most votes at city hall

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. 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.

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Daryl Katz

• Cha-Ching: Oilers owner Daryl Katz rises wildly on Forbes ranking of 2022 billionaires

Digital sign on 109 Street

• Return of eight-metre high 109 Street digital sign approved

Catalytic converter thefts

• Edmonton police offer $50K for solution to catalytic converter thefts

Scona Pool

• Edmonton city councillors vote to pull the plug on 65-year-old Scona Pool over safety issues
• Edmonton council eyes restoring May to September outdoor pool season

Affordable housing

• News Release: City approves new affordable housing, eclipses four-year targets

Regional transit

• Edmonton would pay $7.2 million annually for regional transit with 11 routes starting next year

Glenora rezoning

• Proposed rezoning for apartment in Glenora met with opposition

Aggregate recycling

• Edmonton council to keep aggregate facility open for now
• Union: Road costs may rise as Edmonton closes recycling site

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which acts as a bridge between donors and charities to create a strong, vibrant community for generations to come. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online.

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!

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News anchor

• Global Edmonton names Scott Roberts new co-anchor of Global News Hour at 6

Edmonton Marathon

• Edmonton Marathon 2022 attracts over 3,000 participants

Gateway Boulevard

• Construction leads to lane reductions on Gateway Boulevard

Walterdale Bridge art

• News Release: Update on public art intended for Walterdale Bridge
• Speaking Municipally: Episode 132

Scona Pool

• Edmonton councillors vote to permanently close Scona Pool
• City of Edmonton plans to close Scona Pool permanently, report shows
• Agenda item
• 2018: Strathcona residents lobby Edmonton council for new pool
• Rollie Miles Recreation Centre

Edmonton Ski Club

• Edmonton Ski Club gets support from city councillors for $800K to stay open
• Agenda item

Vehicle noise

• City of Edmonton to explore stiffer penalties, other options to combat noisy vehicles
• Edmonton city committee moves forward on cracking down on excessive vehicle noise
• Excessive vehicle noise could earn you a ticket in Red Deer thanks to updated bylaw, new detectors
• Petition: Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Aren't the City of Edmonton's Bank

Curbside space

• Street parking overhaul gets go-ahead from Edmonton councillors
• Committee approves long-term plan to update curbside space in Edmonton
• Agenda item

Pesticide ban

• Edmonton councillors shelve pesticide ban, demand better weed control

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also 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. Episode 128 features Ahmed Ali, AKA Knowmadic.

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!

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Ridesharing licenses

• Ride-hailing company Lyft asks Alberta to drop commercial licence requirement for drivers

Council budget review

• PSA: City recruiting task force to review Office of the Councillors budget

Rooftop solar array

• Edmonton building Canada's largest rooftop solar array

Police funding (increase, as always)

• Edmonton police get $10.3M boost with new Chinatown safety hub
• Chinatown operations hub funding gets green light from Edmonton city council
• Edmonton Police Service budget increase for 2022 cut to $1M, capital budget finalized
• City council agenda item

Gondola grounded

• Edmonton city council votes to halt Prairie Sky Gondola project
• Lack of reconciliation stops Edmonton city council from going forward with gondola project
• Council, experts say Edmonton needs official process for innovative projects
• Edmonton gondola needed better Indigenous consultation, councillor says
• Prairie Sky Facebook post about Indigenous name
• Councillor Aaron Paquette's tweet

Sanction hearing

• No punishment for Edmonton councillor Janz over 'pig' retweet
• Council agenda item

Valley Line delayed (again)

• TransEd Announces Delay in Valley Line Southeast Service Commencement
• Long delayed $1.8-billion Valley Line LRT stymied yet again
• P3 model not responsible for latest Valley Line LRT issues, Edmonton city councillor says

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we talked about ATB Cares, a platform that allows you to donate and have your donation matched by ATB to further your impact. We also 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.

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!

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Troy's news

• Troy's tweet: "Oh no"

Stantec glass

• Repairs underway after broken window glass falls from Stantec Tower

Night mayor

• Edmonton needs a nighttime economic strategy, industry advocates say

Frank Oliver plaque

• Frank Oliver plaque permanently removed by City of Edmonton

Challenge!

• July 6, 2022 City Council continuation

Papal visit

• Edmonton's Dove of Peace monument getting makeover ahead of papal visit

$18M ask

• Edmonton council to ask province to support new Healthy Streets Operations Centre to fight downtown crime

No encampments

• Edmonton won't pilot city-run homeless encampments this summer

Snow removal

• Edmonton will spend $4.7M more clearing snow and ice this year

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week, with the help of the Edmonton Community Foundation, we gave a Pod Power shout out to Book Women, a podcast about editing, publishing, and writing Indigenous stories. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online.

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!

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June rains

• 'Monsoon season' could land Edmonton in record books, climatologist says

Jon Dziadyk

• Former City Councillor Jon Dziadyk considering a run for the UCP nomination in Edmonton-Castle Downs

Councillor apology

• Michael Janz tweet thread
• 'Careless mistake': Edmonton councillor apologizes for retweeting post calling police officer 'pig'

Carbon budgeting

• Countdown to 2050: Explaining Edmonton's carbon budget
• Carbon Budget and Accounting
• Edmonton Carbon Budget tool wins planning award

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross, which offers group benefit plans that enable employees to manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online. We also talked about the Edmonton Community Foundation which produces The Well Endowed Podcast.

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!

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Cabinet shuffle

• Premier announces Cabinet changes

Taxi fares

• Fuel price hikes could prompt increase to Edmonton taxi rates

Passport lineups

• Albertans are camping outside Canada Place as early as 1:30 a.m. to get a passport

Police stuff

• News Release: Improving public safety in Edmonton: Joint news release
• City council votes to create business plan for downtown Edmonton safety initiative
• Police commission member recruitment underway

Encampment strategy

• Edmonton looking into pilot for small, city-sanctioned homeless encampments
• Surge in Edmonton's homeless camps likely this summer but staff don't recommend city-run encampment
• City looking at different options to address increase in homelessness in Edmonton

Affordable housing

• News Release: City exceeds affordable housing targets, lays out next steps for future investments
• City of Edmonton exceeds affordable housing targets

Mansions tax

• Edmonton councillor wants mansion tax, city studies progressive taxation
• It's time for a Mansions Tax

Valley Line Southeast LRT

• Valley Line Southeast LRT extension on track for summer opening, no date set: TransEd
• April 2009: Edmonton's LRT now extends to South Campus

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast from the Edmonton Community Foundation. Episode 125 scratches the surface of Edmonton's history with racism. We also 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.

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!

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Waste collector appreciation

• Edmonton recognizes Waste Collector Appreciation Day on June 17

World Cup 2026

• Toronto, Vancouver selected among host cities for 2026 World Cup, Edmonton snubbed

COVID-19 restrictions

• Alberta to lift remaining health restrictions

102 Avenue

• Troy's tweet
• Mayor Sohi's tweet
• Edmonton will keep 102 Avenue closed to traffic for 1-year pedestrian pilot
• 1988 Edmonton downtown design improvement manual

Chinatown infrastructure

• Chinatown 'like a wound that we all have,' says advocate
• Councillors support infrastructure boosts coming to Edmonton's Chinatown

Police funding

• Downtown Core and Transit Safety Plan
• Accused in Chinatown homicides was dropped off in Edmonton by RCMP 3 days before killings
• Mayor Sohi's tweet
• Chinatown homicides: McFee says EPS couldn't arrest Justin Bone because RCMP dropped him off
• Councillors' actions on police funding differ from candidates' words
• Edmonton Mayor Sohi says despite recent tensions, relations improving with police commission

Private trees

• Edmonton city councillors consider new bylaw to protect trees on private land

Rediscover ETS

• ETS launches campaign to inspire Edmontonians to rediscover their city with transit

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week we highlighted Alberta Blue Cross which can help employees manage their own health, dental, life and disability coverage online — any time, on any device. We also talked about The Future Of, a podcast from ATB that promises to give you insights to help navigate what is often an uncertain future. Hosted by ATB's chief economist Todd Hirsch, the podcast explores how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates.

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!

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Squirrel photo

• Edmonton newspaper's tweet of squirrels "hugging" has grabbed people's attention

McFee's salary

• Edmonton police chief's salary made public

Funding formula

• Councillors' actions on police funding differ from candidates' words
• Edmonton city council settles on $407M annual base funding for police

Guest: Sharon Yeo

• @sharonyeo
• 2017: Introducing: Edmonton Chinatown Walking Tours

Guest: David Holdsworth

• LinkedIn
• 2019: City considers building a replica gate for Edmonton's Chinatown

Guest: Hon Leong

• Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society

Chinatown

• 2022 Chinatown Projects & Support
• 2017: Chinatown Strategy
• Keith Gerein: Edmonton's Chinatown looks to take control, even if that means moving
• Edmontonians join national effort to rebuild Chinatowns across Canada
• Pandemic leaves Edmonton's Chinatown just trying to hang on

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.

This week, with help from the Edmonton Community Foundation, we highlighted Is This For Real?, a podcast about various facets of Black life in Edmonton. We also talked about Alberta Blue Cross which offers health, dental, life and disability coverage for small business employees.

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!