We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue.

• (00:00) - Introduction

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Scramble intersections

• City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue
• Pedestrians speak out about Edmonton's plan to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue
• Councillor wants more data on Whyte Ave scramble crosswalk removal aim
• Full Interview: Director of Transportation Planning on Whyte Ave scrambles

River Crossing

• River Crossing
• River Crossing Capital Profile Adjustment
• Edmonton Historical Board: Rossdale
• Inside the Rossdale Power Plant

Derelict tax subclass

• City of Edmonton takes aim at non-residential derelict properties with new tax subclass
• 'We're coming for you': Edmonton begins four-year long process to tackle derelict properties
• Derelict Non-residential Tax Subclass
• Vacant Residential and Non-residential Properties

Audit Committee tea

• Office of the City Auditor 2025 Annual Report

Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue

• While Jasper Avenue Boston Pizza closes, traffic shifts towards Ice District

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