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HR Policies

Alberta premier's office appoints HR expert as minister speaks about drinking allegations

ETS Delays

Edmonton transit to temporarily reduce bus frequency due to driver COVID-19 vaccination rates

Trick or Treat

'Treat or tricks': 1922 Edmonton Bulletin article has claim to first printed reference to popular Halloween phrase

Guests

Giri Puligandla, executive director, CMHA Edmonton RegionChristel Kjenner, director of affordable housing & homelessness, City of Edmonton

Housing Month

Where and When — Edmonton Housing Month

Housing Background

'It's a human right': Edmontonians want city council to take more action on housingHousing, transit top priorities for Edmonton at Big City Mayors' CaucusCouncil approves new supportive housing projects, seeks provincial funding for operationsEdmonton's housing market ranked top for affordability'It has to work for everyone': Edmontonians call for more inclusive city planning

Councillor Introductions

Aaron Paquette, Dene

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