Speaking Municipally
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTaproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
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These budget gains are not working out
April 12, 2024 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBAdministration has recommended an 8.7% tax increase for 2024 citing increasing cost pressures. And no, cutting bike lane funding won't fix that. Plus, we dig into transit oriented development, the nighttime economy, and bike lane infractions on 102 Avenue. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Spring budget adjustments April 11, 2024: City releases proposed spring operating budget adjustments Feb. 29, 2024: Statement on 2023 Financial Results Nov. 28, 2023: City Council...
Gravelled paradise, put up a parking lot
April 05, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBKatz gets the parking lots of his dreams. Plus, we discuss city manager recruitment and Mayor Sohi’s response to the province's gracious offer to help stabilize the City of Edmonton’s finances. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City manager Eddie Robar named interim City of Edmonton manager while permanent replacement sought Adam Laughlin's post Sohi's letter Edmonton mayor asks Premier Danielle Smith to restore municipal funding Mayor Sohi's letter 'On standby t...
Bye Bye Mr. Manager Guy
March 29, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWe dive into city manager Andre Corbould's resignation and why it will matter. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andre Corbould Andre Corbould is out as Edmonton's city manager Edmonton city hall's top bureaucrat is gone — how did we get here? David Staples: Province considers move to 'audit and stabilize' the City of Edmonton, say government officials Coun. Erin Rutherford response Navigation centre numbers Alberta claiming success with Edmonton navigation suppo...
Skip the meeting if you UCPlease
March 22, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBCoun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who broke the story. Here are the relevant links for this episode: CSU52 update Union for Edmonton city, library workers unveils salary increases in tentative deal CJHR update Advocacy group to pay City of Edmonton more than $11K in costs after failed encampment lawsuit Guest: Jeremy Appel The Orchard @JeremyAppel10...
Strike! Double! Turkey! ... Gutterball
March 15, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe discuss the strike that was averted at the last minute, council compensation, an update on the ICE District parking lots. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media landscape Sprouts of Hope in a Gloomy Media Landscape — The New York Times Strike avoided City and Civic Services Union 52 reach a tentative agreement Tentative deal reached with City of Edmonton, workers' union says Tim Cartmell's tweet City council's statement CSU52's tweet Troy's Tik Tok video / ...
Shortchanging Edmonton: A Part of Our Heritage (fund)
March 08, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWe dig into the provincial budget and how it affects Edmonton. Plus, the Katz Group wants an extension for its gravel parking lots, and critics question the effectiveness of the homeless reception centre. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Provincial budget Budget 2024: Alberta commits funding towards Edmonton's LRT projects, increased police presence, shelters Alberta hitting pause on South Edmonton Hospital, health minister says UCP details education budget as scho...
The secret federal government plot to steal our river valley
March 01, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, we discuss City Plan measurements, the National Urban Park initiative, a looming CSU52 vote on the city's "best and final" offer, and the implications of ending EndPovertyEdmonton. Correction: We incorrectly stated that outgoing EndPovertyEdmonton executive director Erick Ambtman is a current member of the Edmonton Police Commission. In fact, his last meeting as a commissioner was on Nov. 16, 2023. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Shout-out! Sugared and S...
Six rezonings, 10 bike routes, and 12 OPs
February 23, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, OP12 returned and council appears to be a bit more bearish on the idea. Plus, we learn more about the bike routes being built in 2024, and there are six rezonings testing the limits of the new zoning bylaw. Here are the relevant links for this episode: NASH Stephanie's post with fellow presenters Stephanie's post about getting your first job in journalism OP12 Report offers council service cuts and new fees to meet OP12 goals George Spady George Spady looks to rel...
Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)
February 16, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBThe draft Public Spaces Bylaw goes to council amid plenty of opposition. We talk with Omar Yaqub of IFSSA and Cheryl Whiskeyjack of Bent Arrow about the potential impact of the bylaw on marginalized communities. Plus, the Katz Group is suing Boyle Street over a $5 million donation. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Omar Yaqub of IFSSA | Islamic Family & Social Services Association Cheryl Whiskeyjack of Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Public Spaces Byla...
Walking you through the downtown pedestrianization plan
February 09, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThe downtown pedestrianization report finally went through committee, so we talk with Jason Syvixay and Stephen Raitz, two of the shepherds that guided it through. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Jason Syvixay UDI-Edmonton Metro Stephen Raitz Paths for People Pedestrianization UDI's LinkedIn post Stephen's interview on 630 CHED Paths for People: Downtown pedestrianization Action Plan (PDF) New nine-step plan aims to improve pedestrian experience in d...
Water we gonna talk about this week?
February 02, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBValley Line users were left out in the cold when doors didn't function and heat wouldn’t turn on. Plus, EPCOR really leads the OP12 savings charge by cutting off everyone’s water! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Valley Line shelters Valley Line shelters give riders cold shoulder OP12 reallocations Report offers council service cuts and new fees to meet OP12 goals City Hall update City cancels meetings after attack at city hall News Release: City makes safe and ...
Emergency Managed
January 26, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAn emergency management committee meeting was punctuated with an actual emergency at City Hall. Plus, several things are on the way out: the downtown farmers market, the name "Oliver", and Adam Laughlin. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City Hall Incident 'Heavily armed' man arrested after shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown in Edmonton city hall 'Heavily armed' suspect acted alone in Edmonton City Hall shooting: police City Hall shooter charged Police charge man...
The Christmas Injunction
January 19, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBCity council has declared a housing and houselessness emergency, and a judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the city's dismantling of encampments. We dig into the debate and look back at a month of encampment clearing and shelter space counting. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Emergency declared Edmonton councillors approve Sohi's 'housing and houselessness emergency' declaration Edmonton's emergency motion: Minister McIver Edmonton city council's homeless emerg...
Jeopardy 2023
December 15, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Edmonton's two actual Jeopardy contestants and the author of The Ultimate Edmonton Trivia Book square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Kyle Marshall LinkedIn Edmonton man wins second place on Jeopardy! Sam Papuha LinkedIn Edmontonian Sam Papuha competes on Jeopardy Emil Tiedemann LinkedIn Emil's books Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curi...
There's Snow such thing as climate change
December 08, 2023 19:03 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBAmid several high-profile instances of transit violence, the discussion around turnstiles is being recycled. Plus, the Valley Line Southeast LRT doubles its frequency — at least sometimes. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Snow savings City of Edmonton saves $5 million due to scant snow-and-ice removal work on roads Winter businesses grappling with unseasonably warm weather, lack of snow in Edmonton PSA: 'Catch air' and plan your experience to the Style Experience F...
The Googleable podcast
December 01, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe federal government has reached a deal with Google to pay Canadian media companies. We'll see if Taproot makes the cut. Meanwhile, city council makes a cut to the proposed budget adjustment increase. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments Edmonton city council approves 6.6% property tax hike for 2024 Jennifer Rice 'Hostile work environment': Former staff accuse Edmonton city councillor of bullying ami...
Go Speed Racer Go!
November 24, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBBudget deliberations are underway at city council, and the province has all but banned photo radar. Plus, we get a new police commissioner who looks a lot like an old police commissioner. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget On the agenda: Budget adjustments and rezonings Hold me in abeyance: Your guide to budget terms and processes Edmonton city council kicks off 2024 budget debate 7% tax hike on table as Edmonton city council begins 2024 budget debate Edmont...
The Dallas, Texas of the North
November 17, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBReporters in Dallas, Texas have described Edmonton as the Land of Oz thanks to our scramble crosswalks. Plus, we discuss snow clearing on stairs, new community leagues, and budget chicken. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media on transit Group asks Edmonton to rescind policy banning reporters from transit Clearing stairs Blizzard of confusion blows over Edmonton's snow removal plans for park stairs Traffic safety Can a Canadian city be a model for Dallas when it...
Speaking Municipally ON A TRAIN
November 10, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRecorded on the Valley Line Southeast LRT! We're joined by ETS branch manager Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, councillors Anne Stevenson and Ashley Salvador, new Taproot Edmonton managing editor Tim Querengesser, and several others. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Carrie Hotton-MacDonald Anne Stevenson Ashley Salvador Mike Kunicki Tim Querengesser New managing editor Meet Taproot Edmonton's new managing editor Valley Line Southeast LRT Valley Line Southeast ...
To Condo or Condon't convert those offices
November 03, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBA proposal to use Downtown CRL funding for office to residential conversions could delay other important projects, and we dig into recent updates on Blatchford. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Downtown pedestrianization New pedestrian plan to promote engagement in the Downtown core Downtown Pedestrianization Plan (PDF) Office conversions Edmonton may use renewal funds for office to residential conversions Police funding Capital Budget Adjustments Event attract...
There and Back Again: A Tale from 102 Street to Mill Woods
October 27, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Valley Line Southeast LRT will begin passenger service on Nov. 4, and there's going to be a party. Plus, we discuss the more than two dozen subsequent motions made following approval of the new zoning bylaw. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Valley Line Southeast LRT News Release: Valley Line Southeast LRT opening November 4 Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast LRT set to open Nov. 4 Zoning Bylaw Renewal News Release: Edmonton has a new rulebook for development for...
Balancing the budget on the backs of 12-year-olds
October 20, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBTaproot's new reporter, Stephanie Swensrude, joins the show. We discuss transit for youth, downtown retail, and of course, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Stephanie Swensrude Stephanie Swensrude LinkedIn Youth transit Fare Policy Amendment — Children Under 12 Downtown retail Grants attract three indie retailers to downtown Edmonton Zoning Bylaw Renewal City council hears pros, cons of proposed Edmonton zoning bylaw changes from resid...
'Tis the season to talk about snow clearing
October 13, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week, we cover transit improvements for youth and winter, more funding for snow and ice clearing, the latest on the Valley Line LRT, and tennis vs. pickleball. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Transit stuff Edmonton transit needs to be safer and more reliable for youth: survey Edmonton spent $350K to replace 1600 busted bus shelter panels last year Snow clearing Edmonton mayor suggests reinjecting $5M to snow and ice budget to improve access to transit Rally...
Breaking the zoning bylaw into 160 or so bite-sized pieces
October 06, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues has endorsed a position in support of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal. Executive director Laura Cunningham-Shpeley joins us to discuss how the EFCL came to that position and what it means for community leagues across the city. Here are the relevant links for this episode: EFCL Laura Cunningham-Shpeley on LinkedIn Edmonton Sun 20 Questions: EFCL's Laura Cunningham-Shpeley Zoning Bylaw Renewal Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative How Edmonton's ...
The community services crisis rises from a simmer to a Boyle
September 29, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe've got details about how Boyle Street will operate for the next year, prior to their new space opening. Plus, the police perception survey found that 57% of Edmontonians are satisfied with the Edmonton Police Service and feel they’re doing a good job. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Blatchford station City council mulls keeping Blatchford LRT station closed until neighbourhood fills out Troy's tweet Blatchford Community's tweet Valley Line LRT audit City stil...
City council draws its line in the asphalt
September 22, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week, council heard about the vast majority of parking lots downtown being unpermitted. And, true to form, they decided to do something about it later! Plus, we get the scoop on Edmonton Design Week. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Edmonton Design Week Edmonton Design Week 2023 Email us your answers to the trivia questions before our next episode to be entered to win a pass to design week! Surface parking Ninety per cent of central Edmonton surface parking ...
Crime is now illegal
September 15, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe province and EPS held a press conference to issue a new ban on crime. That'll fix it. Plus, Boyle Street will be out of its location on Sept. 30, and the city will be short just over $70M this year. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Boyle Street Boyle Street to alter services ahead of Edmonton Oilers-led development Boyle Street Community Services to leave location near Rogers Place this month Keith Gerein's tweet Boyle Street's looming closure begs community t...
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
September 08, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBThe 170 Street pedestrian bridge to West Edmonton Mall is done, and allegedly the Valley Line LRT will be done soon too. Plus, the northeast river valley park will open later this month. Here are the relevant links for this episode: 170 Street Pedestrian Bridge News Release: New pedestrian bridge connects people, places and communities Speaking Municipally Trailer Valley Line LRT Sept. 7, 2023: NEWS RELEASE — TransEd Valley Line LRT Valley line LRT cable replacement complete,...
After 30 minutes, this podcast episode will be Substantially Complete
September 01, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThe Coalition for Justice and Human Rights is taking legal action to stop the city's clearing of encampments. Plus, we discuss gaps in transit service, the new Edge Fund, development along 99 Street, and the cost of urban sprawl. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Transit gaps Edmonton considers developing transit services for youth and community On the agenda: Police funding formula, Heritage River designation, and more CSWB update Edmonton works towards next step ...
The limit of PoliceBudget(x) as x→∞ is... 30%
August 25, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBCity council has approved an updated funding formula for the police budget. We break down what happened and what it means. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Funding formula Mack's tweet thread Final vote results Mayor Amarjeet Sohi: My Thoughts on the Police Funding Formula Coun. Andrew Knack: Edmonton Police Funding Formula (August 2023) Edmonton Police Commission: EPS funding formula 2021: Taproot Election Survey — question about police funding 2022: Council p...
The podcast that’s banned on Facebook
August 18, 2023 18:02 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTaproot co-founders Karen Unland and Mack Male break down the impact of the Online News Act, being blocked on Facebook, and how the company is planning to grow. Plus, we geek out over the use of programming tools for editorial work. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Taproot We're blocked on Meta's platforms Taproot Edmonton is taking a summer break LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award Online News Act Online News Act (Wikipedia) The Lose-Lose-Lose-Lo...
The (mostly updated now) zoning arugulations
July 21, 2023 18:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn the summer season closer, Troy and Mack speak with Livia Balone, the director of Zoning Bylaw Renewal at the City of Edmonton. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Fear mongering EPS may be spreading fear with remarks about violence downtown: criminologist Law citation Law society issues citation to another former Alberta justice minister Smoke show Summer of smoke among the worst on record for Alberta's biggest cities Here's how many hours of smoke Edmonton's ha...
Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally)
July 19, 2023 18:14 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTroy and Mack are Repeating Municipally Episode 33, an episode from 2019 featuring then-planner Anne Stevenson talking about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal project, lending some important context to the upcoming discussion about Zoning Bylaw Renewal which will be going to public hearing in October. ★ Support this podcast ★
EPS warning: Listen to podcasts with extreme caution
July 14, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThe police let us know that the city is very, very dangerous and said not to go outside. But the reason has nothing to do with the smoke, and we're still not quite sure how seriously the city is taking this climate change business. Here are the relevant links for this episode: We're going striking Hollywood actors and writers strike after 'disgusting' studios turn down deal Triplets 1st set of triplets born at Misericordia Hospital in decades National Urban Park National urba...
The end of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee
July 07, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIrfan Chaudhry joins to help us understand the state of anti-racism work in Edmonton following the end of the city's anti-racism advisory committee. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Threads Threads by Instagram Instagram's Threads: all the updates on the new Twitter competitor Body-worn cameras News Release: Police body worn camera trial to begin next week Green Shack Shows This free activity is happening at Edmonton parks throughout the summer Green Shack Show...
With corroded cables, summer Valley Line hopes are oxi-dying
June 30, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCorroded cables likely means another Valley Line delay, the city goes into overtime, and the city manager announces the latest reorg. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bill C-18 When will Canadian news disappear from Google, Facebook? What the Bill C-18 rift means for you A Massive Own-Goal for the Government: Google to Stop News Links in Canada Due to Bill C-18 Farmers market 'We're going to look at all possibilities': Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market moving again...
Missing the forest for the mature trees
June 24, 2023 00:34 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBUrban planning committee hears from more than 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal. We recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Property taxes PSA: 2023 property taxes due June 30 Solar rebates News Release: Edmontonians Jump on Change Homes for Climate Solar Program David Berry David Berry's website Opinion: Zoning changes will fix serious problems and make Edmonton nicer Zoning Bylaw Renewal Zo...
The orange dot (with the little orange smudge down there)
June 09, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOk, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Sheriffs extended Edmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of year Flair complaints Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA EPL Jeopardy Edmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debut Provincial election Thirteen new MLAs elected to Edmonton and area Edmonton mayor sees chance to 're...
The new northeast river valley park (on the weekly local audio news broadcast)
May 26, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBEdmonton has a surprise new bigger-than-Hawrelak, as-of-yet-unnamed river valley park. Plus, the Capital Line LRT extension gets its scope trimmed, and new patio rules come into effect. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Lyft arrives Lyft expands ride-booking service to Edmonton, Calgary Air quality Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, families Downtown Spark Downtown Spark Northeast River Valley Park News Release: City announces new...
A pawsitively furtastic week
May 19, 2023 23:54 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt's cat week in Edmonton! Plus, additional funding for day shelter spaces, more turnover at the City of Edmonton, and new provincial additions to the paw-lice commission. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Extreme weather PSA: Extreme weather response activated Dog parks PSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog Parks Cat Fest Edmonton International Cat Festival Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule Linda Hoang EFRS culture Edmonton fire struggles wit...
Edmonton, without limits
May 12, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEdmonton Unlimited CEO Catherine Warren joins us — more than a hundred episodes after her first appearance — for an update on Edmonton's innovation sector. Plus, the City of Edmonton solar rebate launches. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Grants audit Audit: Edmonton spends hundreds of millions on grants and subsidies without tracking results Oilers fingers Edmonton Oilers fan reportedly almost bit someone's finger off during a watch party Meat Me Downtown News R...
He's been Buyze for the past 16 years
May 05, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWe catch up with Chris Buyze, the outgoing president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Plus, airtime for airports. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Coronation PSA: Edmonton recognizes the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Fire bans Edmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start May Fire Bans — City of Edmonton Chappelle complaints Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood leads in snow-on-walk complaints for second straight winter Chris Buyze @chrisbu...
Flaming Calgary's arena deal
April 28, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBCalgary is now the favourite child of the UCP, with arena funding. Plus, the Edmonton Police Service announces that violent crime is up, and we take a closer look at what that might mean. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Oilers paint Ferrell rocks face paint while cheering on Kings in Game 3 An Oilers fan trolled Kings fan Will Ferrell by copying his elaborate face paint NHL's tweet Grass fire Cause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigation Welcome pengui...
Provincial funding to HELP... the UCP get elected
April 21, 2023 18:22 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe province announces new funding for the HELP initiative that pairs social workers with police, and the city budget has been finalized so your tax bills will arrive soon. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Talus Dome Talus Dome has an escape hatch after all Spaghetti intersection City considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown Edmonton Harper endorsement Harper's UCP endorsement falls short of inspiring HELP funding News Release: Helping people in...
How are we making history? Let's Find Out
April 14, 2023 18:03 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBLet's Find Out has joined Taproot — we speak with host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and producer Trevor Chow-Fraser to learn more. Plus, the Talus Dome incident has breathed new life into the discussion about interactive public art. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Pothole repair News Release: City's pothole repair is in motion EPS FOIP Information and Privacy Unit expanding, launching online system to address demand Urban coyotes Inside the den: Edmonton's urban coy...
Keeping transit 💯 … cops, that is
April 07, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe province announces a plan to recruit 100 extra cops to clean up transit, and the city talks about what YOU can do to help with that. Or maybe just take a scooter instead. They’re back. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Podcast Network That's it for the Alberta Podcast Network 100 cops News Release: Transit safety and violent crime: Enough is enough Alberta government pushing to add 100 more police officers between Calgary and Edmonton Province promises...
SIX cars hit train... ah ah ah
March 31, 2023 18:28 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBAnother driver crashes into a Valley Line train, and we're starting to lose count. Plus, Boyle Street gets a new permit, and we get details on the city's podcast spending. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Water and zombies Lead-reducing chemicals now flowing in Edmonton's water: Epcor Edmonton is where you want to be when the zombie apocalypse comes, study finds Transit App Third-party transit planning app no longer free for Edmonton riders Zellers 'Nice little ...
JuNo shirt, no service
March 17, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIn the wake of a tragic police incident, we cover other policing news that happened this week. Plus, an update on trains, and affordable housing. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Juno protester Topless protester who crashed Edmonton Junos stage makes brief court appearance Alberta is calling News release: Alberta is calling again ECSD fraud Employee defrauds Edmonton Catholic Schools of over $200K through invoice, credit card scheme Police deaths Edmonton polic...
More like LastGen, amirite?
March 10, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBNewly minted Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins to talk about the demise of NextGen. Plus, budget surpluses, meetings with the premier and, of course, parking. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Colin Gallant Colin Gallant at Taproot Edmonton Meet Taproot Edmonton's new reporter Birth control Alberta NDP promise free birth control if elected DATS strike Strike vote 'likely' for Edmonton DATS bus drivers next week: union Pain medication Children's pain...
#FreeTheBuffalo
March 03, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWe follow up on what 102 Avenue looks like with cars on it. Plus, updates on Buffalo art, the Alberta budget, drinking in parks, a police commission investigation, downtown police deployments, and the noise bylaw. Phew! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Emergency alerts 'Glitch' inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames feds Dining weeks Greater Mill Woods Dining Week spotlights southeast eateries Downtown Dining Week Pavement protection March ...