Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Metro Line

Metro Line and system-wide LRT closures to affect Edmonton

Vaccine Portal

Booking system strained, but Alberta starts vaccinating seniors in latest phase of COVID-19 response'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch

Psychedelic Drugs

Edmonton company to produce psychedelic drugs for clinical use

Gondola Proceeds

Proposed Edmonton river valley gondola climbs to design stage after council approves framework

CRL Shortfall

Belvedere CRL facing $11.9 million revenue shortfall

Housing Redevelopment Grant

City of Edmonton launches $1.5-million grant program to convert problem properties into affordable housingHousing Redevelopment Grant

Contaminated Headwaters

Edmonton city councillor says local water could be at risk for coal mine contamination in the future

Condemning Racism

1 arrested after Alberta legislature ralliesAfter criticism, Premier Jason Kenney condemns racist elements at Edmonton torch rallyEdmonton Police Service says senior spokesperson's social media posts promoting conspiracy theories do not reflect force's views

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