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Amid 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.

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Snow savings

City of Edmonton saves $5 million due to scant snow-and-ice removal work on roadsWinter businesses grappling with unseasonably warm weather, lack of snow in EdmontonPSA: 'Catch air' and plan your experience to the Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup

Turnstiles and safety

Transit Safety: When is the City Going to get Serious? — Tim CartmellPolice superintendent backs idea to add turnstiles to Edmonton LRT systemMore than 500 violent crimes reported inside Edmonton transit centres this year: police dataOct. 25: Safety on Edmonton transit improving, city council hears

LRT news

Valley Line LRT begins increasing frequencyGantry crane builds Edmonton LRT differentlyStolen car hits Valley Line LRT in southeast Edmonton, driver flees scene

Regional isolation

Strathcona County votes to cut itself from Edmonton Global

Edmonton police

Police watchdog to investigate after man fatally shot in downtown EdmontonWoman killed in confrontation with Edmonton police88 cops in Edmonton and Calgary have left their jobs while under investigation since 2012Edmonton police reprimand three officers for separate off-duty drunk driving incidentsGun-related incidents prompt lockdowns at Edmonton malls

Valley Zoo

Edmonton considering off-loading partial control of Valley Zoo to third party

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