The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace three iconic bridges: the High Level Bridge and the Low Level Bridges. Plus, we talk with Coun. Erin Rutherford about unfunded service packages and how the budget process is changing this year.

• (00:00) - Introduction

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

High Level and Low Level Bridges

• City of Edmonton recommends decommissioning High Level and Low Level bridges
• Central Area Bridge Renewal Update
• Let's Find Out Episode 58: The MacKinnon Ravine Mystery

Coun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packages

• Coun. Erin Rutherford
• Budget Process and Financial Strategy
• 2027-2030 Budget Engagement

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