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Live Show

• Speaking Municipally Live on Oct. 24 at 3pm at Startup Edmonton with Councillors Hamilton & Knack

Calgary Climate Non-Emergency

• 'Over my dead body': Little interest in declaring state of climate emergency among Calgary councillors

Mayfield Toyota at WEM

• Mayfield Toyota announces 118,000-square-foot dealership plans for West Edmonton Mall

Greta Thunberg

• Climate activist Greta Thunberg to rally in Edmonton Friday

Designated Smoking

• Council Roundup: October 11, 2019

Heritage Buildings

• City to finance $1 million for Brighton Block, Strathcona Hotel projects, amidst heritage fund capacity concerns

Farmers Market

• ‘The work simply couldn’t be completed’: Owner of building housing indoor farmers market didn’t have proper permits in place

Regional Waste

• Edmonton pushing for regional garbage plan sooner rather than later

Value for Taxes

• Labour and business leaders challenge City of Edmonton's value for taxes

Starbucks Closures

• Prominent locations among local Starbucks closing down

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Canadian debut of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes which runs Oct. 19 to Feb. 17 at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. We also talked about ATB's support of hockey in Alberta, from peewee to the pros.

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Live Show

• Speaking Municipally Live on Oct. 24 at 3pm at Startup Edmonton with Councillors Hamilton & Knack

City Hall Pool

• Fences to come down around new city hall ankle-deep wading pool by end of October

Tower Shadow

• 'Kind of a shame': Tower development to cast shadow on beloved view

Chapters on Whyte

• Edmonton Chapters store on Whyte Ave closing its doors Oct. 26

Calcium Chloride

• 'The most vigorous debate this council's had': Calcium chloride will not be used on city roads this winter
• Don Iveson: Policy: Calcium chloride’s effect on our safety and checkbooks

Vision Zero

• Troy's tweet

Financial Update

• ‘A reckoning is coming’: City council has mixed opinions on financial update

Free Transit

• No widespread free transit on election day, agencies supporting vulnerable people will receive tickets for use
• Tweet about Scott McKeen

Climate Protest

• Climate protest on Walterdale Bridge a 'success,' say organizers
• Protesters arrested in Halifax and Toronto as climate action hits major Canadian cities
• David Staples' tweet
• CBC, Oct. 2019: 'Very ticked off commuters': Climate protest shuts down Walterdale Bridge during rush hour
• CBC, Dec. 2018: 'We will not stop': Truck convoy, rally in Nisku show support for oil and gas industry

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 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 played a clip from the Alberta Forest Products Association, which works to "foster a greater understanding of the economic, environmental, and social values of Alberta’s forests."

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Nominated

• We've been named a finalist for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards!

Live Show

• Speaking Municipally Live during Startup Week with Councillors Hamilton & Knack

Traffic Signal Pilot

• City looks to curb Oilers game-day traffic woes with $750,000 traffic signal pilot

Baccarat Casino

• Katz Group asks City of Edmonton for demolition permit to tear down Baccarat Casino

Beefier Barley

• University of Alberta executive resigns over controversial ad

Calcium Chloride

• In limbo: Final vote on calcium chloride usage delayed again after councillor misvote in hotly-contested debate
• Andrew Knack's tweet

ETS Enforcement

• Indigenous people, racial minorities disproportionately penalized on Edmonton Transit

Vital Signs

• Edmonton has 'pessimistic' attitudes towards government, job opportunities: Vital Signs report

Transit Safety

• $21M safety investment puts Edmonton transit on right track, councillors say

Childminding

• City hall daycare: Year-long childminding pilot during public meetings moving ahead

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted LitFest Alberta, which runs Oct. 17-27 here in Edmonton. "Venues across the city will play host to authors and presenters from home and afar, giving their perspectives on true crime, historic mysteries, gender identity, mental health, food culture, and many topics in between." Use promo code APNROCKS19 for $5 off your tickets. We also talked about fellow APN member This is Adulting, a podcast about figuring out how to be an adult.

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Stephen Mandel

• Braid: Stephen Mandel joins AHS board bent on reform

Sherry Adams

• Edmonton public school trustee says 'science not settled' on human-caused climate change

Connor McDavid

• Connor McDavid plays 1st game since late-season knee injury

Downtown Towers

• Council approves 60-storey condo near Hotel Macdonald in downtown Edmonton
• Edmonton councillors approve new high-rise neighbour for Hotel Macdonald
• Fairmont Hotel Macdonald History
• TIL In 1953, a 16-storey, 300-bedroom addition was built to the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald but was later demolished in 1986
• Hotel Macdonald on Wikipedia

Calcium Chloride

• Decision on future of divisive anti-ice brine once again delayed
• Global News Investigates: Test reveals calcium chloride exceeds Edmonton bylaws; councillors not briefed

Downtown Market

• Liane Faulder: Growing solutions for downtown farmers market conundrum
• The new business of farmers’ markets in Edmonton
• Cornfusion with the 104st market location
• City Market to leave 104th Street

Aurum Road

• Northeast Edmonton roadway expansion includes underpass for wildlife
• Grand opening for bridge connecting Aurum industrial hub
• Aurum Energy Park
• Don Iveson's Tweet

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted The Well Endowed Podcast, a production of the Edmonton Community Foundation. In particular, we talked about Episode 53 which features Councillor Aaron Paquette. We also highlighted Unit B, a co-working space located on 104 Street downtown in the historic McKenney Building.

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Red Brick Crosswalk

• City of Edmonton removing red brick crosswalks along 124th Street

Valley Line Construction

• Noisy nights on the way for Edmonton residents living near LRT construction

Urban Chickens

• A hen for every household? Edmonton urban chicken program starting to hatch

E-Scooters

• E-scooter roll-out not going well, grumps Mayor Don Iveson
• E-scooters on sidewalks cause headaches for pedestrians, politicians
• Standard Form Licence of Occupation for Active Transportation Vehicle Share

Bad ETS Ad

• Conrad Nobert's tweet

WEM Footbridge

• West Edmonton Mall to get temporary crossing ahead of footbridge replacement

Transit Fines

• 'A tax on poverty': Paquette to ask council to lower transit fines

Terwillegar Expressway

• Expressway a 'sweet spot' for fixing Terwillegar traffic troubles, councillor says

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted LiftFest, which runs Oct. 17-27, and specifically Author Pods which is "a series of live shows and discussions at the intersection of writing and podcasting." We also shared the Take Control campaign from Alberta Health Services which aims to help Albertans understand the many options for care.

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Goats

• Edmonton’s weed-eating goat pilot project wraps up after 3 years

Littering

• Edmonton councillor wants city to consider higher fines to curb littering

The Brick

• The Brick Officially Opened New Interactive Flagship Store in West Edmonton Mall

Chris Gusen

• @ChrisGusen on Twitter
• Chris Gusen on LinkedIn

Covering Climate Now

• Taproot joins Covering Climate Now
• Covering Climate Now - CJR
• Covering Climate Now signs on over 170 news outlets
• United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019

Glenora

• Council rejects commercial building proposed for Glenora

Energy Transition

• Energy Transition Strategy
• Energy Transition Advisory Committee

Climate Action

• Edmonton Climate Strike
• General Strike for Climate Action - Sept. 27
• Climate Justice Edmonton
• Fridays for Future Canada

Get Involved

• Climate Resiliency Home Edmonton
• Edmonton Climate Vigil - Sept. 22
• Green Drinks: Climate Politics - Oct. 9

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Common Ground Podcast, created by Irfan Chaudry in collaboration with Iman Bukhari to explore narratives of hate and counter-hate in Alberta. Learn more and listen to the latest episodes at macewan.ca. We also, fittingly, talked about Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, a podcast that "dives into the technology and practices that are both good for the farm and good for the climate."

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TappCar

• New ride-hailing app says it will operate across B.C.

Realtor

• Realtor receiving backlash over controversial comments on Twitter account

E-Scooters

• 'It felt like the wheel locked': E-scooter issues give some Edmonton users a rough ride

Municipal Census

• Edmonton’s official population rises to 972,223

MacKinnon Report

• Alberta government panel recommends cities, towns shoulder more building costs
• Iveson uncertain how Alberta's 'spending problem' will affect Edmonton

Regional Roles

• Head of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation looks to ‘reset’ organization
• Mack's first Twitter thread
• Mack's second Twitter thread

River Crossing

• Edmonton's historic Rossdale may finally have a new future

Calcium Chloride

• Icy debate: Councillors freeze decision on future use of contentious calcium chloride as anti-icer
• Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over its use of calcium chloride

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about YourForest, "a podcast for those who cannot live without the joys and wonders of all wild things." Find it wherever you get your podcasts. We also highlighted The Wellness Summit, an upcoming conference that will "explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness." It takes place Oct. 10 at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel.

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Jollibee

• You can now pay someone $15 per hour to wait in line at Edmonton's Jollibee

Lotto Max

• Man who picked same numbers for three decades claims $60-million lotto jackpot

Fringe Records

• Fringe Festival hits record-high attendance with 848,263 visitors

Waste Strategy

• New trash plan gets go ahead from Edmonton councillors
• Trash talk: City grappling with composting capacity concerns, private partnerships amidst waste strategy go-ahead

Open Streets

• Pedestrians take over Edmonton’s Jasper Avenue in Open Streets event

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

• Edmonton declares state of climate emergency, vows urgent action to reduce carbon emissions
• 'It's real': Edmonton city council declares climate emergency
• Michael Walters' Twitter thread

Little Duchess

• Duchess Bake Shop doubling its recipe with second location in Ritchie

Missing Middle

• YEG City Planning tweet
• IDEA: Change is coming to the Zoning Bylaw!

Tech Downtown

• Downtown at 'tipping point' in quest to become Edmonton's tech hub, report finds
• Accelerating Tech in Downtown Edmonton: Impacts and Opportunities
• Mack's Twitter thread
• Mack's other Twitter thread

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Unit B, a multi-company coworking space located inside the historic McKenney Building on 104 Street downtown. They've got all the things you'd find in a typical coworking space, plus there's a podcasting studio! We also talked about fellow APN member Life with Dementia. "Host Johnna Lowther is an educator, author and consultant who has a passion for senior care and a belief that the world needs more empathy for the true needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia." You can learn more about the podcast at albertapodcastnetwork.com.

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Sumptuous Lollies

• Sumptuous Lollies headed to Hollywood again

Calcium Chloride

• Edmonton plans to keep using anti-icing agent on roads this winter

E-scooter Thefts

• E-scooters aren't for keeps: Thefts but no injuries mark first weekend in Edmonton

Troy & Mack

• Pecha Kucha Night Edmonton 34
• A commitment to transparency

More Fringe Drama

• Edmonton Fringe Fest skit gone wrong draws anger, apologies, discussion about boundaries

Carbon Emissions

• City says emissions reductions targets won't be met under current plan
• 'There is an urgency to this': Edmonton councillors take step toward emissions reduction goal
• Edmontonians urge city council to keep moving forward on carbon emissions targets

Conversion Therapy

• 'This practice is evil': Edmonton to ban conversion therapy
• 'It's a violence': Mayor, councillors stand behind banning conversion therapy following heated debate with opposing faith groups

Short-Term Rentals

• Short-term rental hosts in Edmonton could soon need a business licence

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them." We also talked about ATB X, the accelerator from ATB Financial that helps Albertan businesses level up. The deadline to apply for the fall cohort is Aug. 28.

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Katz Group Lawsuit

• Katz Group Real Estate, former ICE District boss trade lawsuits

Whyte Ave Arsonist

• Whyte Avenue arsonist pleads guilty to four charges

Frost Warning

• Frost advisories issued for various parts of Alberta on Friday

E-Scooters

• Getting ready for e-scooter share in Edmonton
• Thrill of the ride: E-scooters hit streets of Edmonton
• E-scooter service springs up early in Edmonton

Rapid Updates

• Second chances: City to reopen bidding on Valley Line West LRT after two contenders back out
• Transit satisfaction still pretty good but declining among Edmonton riders
• 3 days outside: Edmonton Jollibee's 1st customer already in line
• Float one's boat: 5 new docks and launches installed on North Saskatchewan River
• City of Edmonton's credit rating downgraded to AA from AA+
• Northlands blames bad weather for lowest K-Days attendance in over a decade
• "The living room of the Ice District": JW Marriott hotel officially opens
• Bonnie Doon traffic circle to become 4-way intersection for Valley Line LRT
• Chris Presson 'honoured' to be named Eskimos president/CEO
• Living wage steady and child poverty down, but more work still needed, report says

Whyte Ave Chapters

• Edmonton Chapters store on Whyte Ave closing its doors
• Recent closure announcements not a sign of trouble for Whyte Ave: business community

Fringe Festival Drama

• Arts Roundup: Fringe cancels Who Goes There? by playwright David Belke
• Grindstone Theatre's Facebook message
• Ryan Jespersen Show: SNC-Lavalin, Fringe division & beef

Fire & Flower

• Fire & Flower Announces Strategic Investment by Alimentation Couche-Tard, A Global Retailer With Over 16,000 Stores in 26 Countries, Sets Sights on Global Cannabis Market and Conditional Approval to Uplist to the Toronto Stock Exchange
• Cannabis CEO blasts City administration
• City councillor says he’s ‘heard it from across industries’ after Edmonton-based cannabis retailer calls city difficult to work with
• Mack's tweet from Sept. 2018

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Wellness Summit, organized by Alberta Blue Cross. The event takes place at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel on Oct. 10 and will focus on "all the things you need to make your workplace a space where everyone thrives." We also talked about Unit B Coworking, located in the historic McKenny Building on 104 Street. We've used the studios there for recording a number of times. Book a tour at unitb.ca.

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