Troy is back! For a chat. We talk about the election and his plans. Plus, we check in on Better Edmonton, the downtown park, and the bike lanes on 103 Avenue.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Troy Pavlek

• TroyPavlek.ca
• Troy appreciation thread on Reddit
• Episode 316: Can you get rid of the Rapidfire segment next?

Municipal parties

• 2 new city councillors are leaving Better Edmonton. What does that mean for the party?
• Municipal parties to remain active in Edmonton as councillor leaves Better Edmonton party

O-day'min Park

• Warehouse Park begins mission to activate downtown with opening celebrations
• Edmontonians enjoying new downtown park
• Downtown Edmonton businesses frustrated over multiple construction projects

103 Avenue bike lanes

• A new set of bike lanes is causing tension in downtown Edmonton

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This episode is also brought to you by the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. Kick off the holiday season with Downtown Winterval, a festival that brings 104 Street to life with sleigh rides, ice-carving lessons, photos with Santa, and live music. New this year, we've got street hockey for the kids. It's all happening on a street-wide patio! Join us Nov. 22 from 3pm to 8pm.

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