Shortchanging Edmonton: A Part of Our Heritage (fund)
Speaking Municipally
English - March 08, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGovernment News edmonton yeg politics news city council yegcc local Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
We 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.
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Provincial budget
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