We're back from our summer break! Council is also back, even though they still managed to make some headlines over the summer. We encourage you to check out the Fringe, debate the former Royal Alberta Museum, and consider potential changes to council procedures.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Fringe

• Edmonton Fringe facing $200K shortfall ahead of festival kickoff next week

Jennifer Rice

• Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice seeks court orders to toss misconduct investigation and stop sanction hearing

Allard benches

• South Edmonton community frustrated after benches, crossing bridge removed from park

Royal Alberta Museum

• 'Belongs to every single Albertan': Prominent Edmontonians speak out against RAM demolition
• Andrew Knack's post

Rec Centre branding

• News Release: Booster Juice sponsors Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre in 10-year facility naming agreement

E-scooter boundaries

• Vendors expanding riding zones for shared e-scooters and e-bikes
• Expanded e-scooter zones in Edmonton will lead to 'a more connected city': officials
• Whyte Avenue now exclusion zone for shared e-scooters and e-bikes

Council procedures

• July 4 executive committee meeting
• City Council meeting agenda: Aug. 20, 2024
• Important Changes to City Council's Agendas: Why You Should Be Concerned - Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

From the Taproot newsroom

• Why do Edmonton businesses love kei cars?
• How arts organizations are working to attract younger audiences
• Wildfire hackathon targets misinformation as Jasper fire underlines need

Rapid fire

• Well folks, that's a fest: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss close out Edmonton Folk Music Festival
• Fort Road reopens following years of construction, business owners eager to recover
• Just a handful of Canadian cities will be subject to the Costco membership crackdown — for now

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