Speaking Municipally
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A slew of new Candied Dates
January 22, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Julie Payette Read Julie Payette's full statement on her decision to resign as governor general Snow Squall Damaging winds, snow squalls wreak havoc on the Prairies Germ Killers 'Innovative germ-killing biotechnology' rolling out at select Edmonton transit stations Andre Corbould Mayor formally introduces new city manager Shisha Ban Edmonton reconsiders shisha smoking 6 months after ban Infill Update Seven actions from Edmont...
The return of two Fungis
January 15, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Oilers Return Game Recap 1.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks (1/13/2021) Christmas Miracle Don Iveson's statement on travel Jane Goodall Jane Goodall Asks Edmonton City Council to Transfer "Lucy the Lonely Elephant" from Harsh Winter to Tennessee Sanctuary COVID-19 City discusses who is next in line for COVID-19 vaccine Edmonton hands out nearly 100 mask bylaw fines over the holidays Layoffs News Release: City issues per...
JeoPEARdy 2020
December 18, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Ryan Jespersen @ryanjespersen LinkedIn Real Talk Stacey Brotzel @StaceyBrotzel LinkedIn Scott Johnston @ScottYEGnewsguy LinkedIn Scott Johnston Blog YouTube Watch this episode on YouTube Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities and ca...
Talking about Iveson's LegaSEED
December 11, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Red Stickers Government of Alberta removing need for licence plate stickers Reservist Deployment Military reservists preparing for possible deployment in Prairies as COVID-19 rates soar Political Tactic Tough new mandatory restrictions for Alberta as COVID cases rise quickly Budget 2021 Council on track for no tax increase for 2021 Council approves Edmonton City Plan Mack's tweet thread Council approves first property tax free...
Your car is the best Pea Pea E
December 04, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Dubai Pipe Fiberglass pipe from Dubai needed to repair massive hole in south Edmonton sewer line Candy Cane Lane Candy Cane Lane 'drive-thru only,' 22 arenas set to close: city Explore Edmonton Explore Edmonton asks city to double its budget in COVID-19 Catherine Warren News Release: Innovate Edmonton names Catherine Warren as new Chief Executive Officer Innovate Edmonton names Catherine Warren as its first CEO Don Iveson Dear...
Neighbourhood pools are Cloves'd
November 20, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Trump Tweet Tweet from EPLdotCA Fast Cars A Collection of Cars From “Fast and Furious” Hides in Edmonton Hydrogen Node Greater Edmonton Region Well-Suited to Become Canada's First Hydrogen Node COVID Leadership COVID-19 has killed 110 Albertans so far during worst month of pandemic Edmonton mayor says stronger COVID-19 measures ‘needed soon’ to slow growth in 2nd wave Mask Bylaw Agenda Item Budget Adjustments News Release: Re...
Local businesses going OniOnline
November 13, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Solar Rebates Residents urge Edmonton city council to expand bike network, solar rebate program to address climate change Transit Texts News Release: ETS continues to enhance safety and security using unique gender-based approach We're #76 World's Best Cities Voting Records - with Justin Smalley Edmonton City Council | Coffee and Bay Leaves Restaurant Restrictions - with Sharon Yeo Food Roundup: Kenney pledges Alberta restauran...
Not every surprise is Mandelicious
November 06, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: US Election See the latest at The New York Times ‘Let’s just have an outcome’: preaching patience, politicos weigh in on U.S. election night Speed Limits Edmonton council approves 40 km/h residential speed limit Speed limit on Edmonton's residential roads will drop to 40 km/h next summer Speed Limit Reduction - City of Edmonton Stephen Mandel Former Edmonton mayor pitches new sports venue for Coliseum Former Edmonton mayor, spo...
All of a Spudden, Second Wave
October 30, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Taproot Edmonton Presents A new podcast from Taproot Edmonton Igniting Innovation: Startup TNT Igniting Innovation: The Landscape Local Business News Release: Cutting red tape for businesses and industry Spooky Summerside Hearse enthusiasts to haunt southside Edmonton neighbourhood Halloween night Wildcat Strike Health-care workers walk off the job in wildcat strikes across Alberta: AUPE Daveberta Interview Episode 61: Don Iv...
The solar installation stops Fern nothing
October 23, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Regional Transit News Release: Regional Transit Services Commission enters next phase Warehouse Space E-commerce drives demand for warehouse real estate in Edmonton Employee Experience News Release: City releases 2020 Employee Experience survey results Solar Farm Debate over contentious river valley solar farm proposal extends to third day as city councillors hear from 55 speakers Edmonton city council votes 7-6 to allow large s...
Seething about EATing at the outdoor sEATing without hEATing
October 16, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Bus Signs News Release: New bus stop signs prepare riders for new network Flowers for Karen Edmonton flower shop giving back to Karens Limo Fees Council approves fee reductions for Edmonton limos, vehicles for hire Ending Homelessness News Release: City to use Edmonton Convention Centre for temporary pandemic accommodation News Release: Short-term accommodation being offered to those at Light Horse Park encampment Edmonton Conv...
The new OrchKid on the block
October 09, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Strathcona County Masks Temporary face covering bylaw in effect immediately Trick or Treat Halloween a go despite COVID-19, says Alberta's chief medical officer Edmonton-area malls cancel trick-or-treating due to COVID-19 Connor McCovid Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19 Guest: Emily Rendell-Watson @erendellwatson on Twitter LinkedIn Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire Ending Homelessness Ci...
Councillor Walters on the room where it HaPennes
October 02, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Kooks and Sad Losers ‘Small number of kooks’: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton Edmonton Bubble Success of NHL bubble in Edmonton result of close collaboration: Hinshaw Jespersen Out Radio host and long-time local journalist Ryan Jespersen abruptly fired by 630 CHED YEGPodfest PANEL: The Lives & Times of Millennials, Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM Guest: Michael Walters MichaelWalters.ca @mic...
Aloe to 100!
September 25, 2020 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Rapid Fire Rapid Fire Theatre: Edmonton's Longest Running Improv Theatre Julian Faid Taproot's First Hire Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire – Taproot Publishing Guest: Rob Houle LinkedIn @NehiyawRob on Twitter Episode 92 Indigenous Ward Names City council approves Indigenous names for Edmonton’s new ward boundaries Edmonton council endorses Indigenous names for city's revamped wards Indigenous names for Edmonton wards en...
The Gon-bananas-a plan
September 18, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Police Tank Edmonton police unveil new $500K armoured vehicle Oilers 50/50 Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation bringing back online 50/50 for Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Riverhawks Meet the Riverhawks: Edmonton ballpark to host new team backed by ex-Oiler-led group Guest: Jeffery Hansen-Carlson LinkedIn Twitter Prairie Sky Prairie Sky Gondola Why Prairie Sky? Prairie Sky Power Plant Tour Gondola Related Feb. 5, 2020: Opini...
Asking questions to Butter our election coverage
September 11, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Limo Struggles Limo companies struggling during pandemic say Edmonton fees crippling industry School Wave Nearly 100 Grade 10 students from Ross Sheppard High School told to self-isolate after positive COVID-19 test Smart Fare Delay Border closure due to COVID-19 puts brakes on Edmonton transit’s smart fare system Elise Stolte Twitter Elections SOS The Citizens Agenda Election SOS | Supporting Journalists To Provide Better Elect...
EGGregious violation of the code of conduct are... fine?
September 04, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: School Bussing COVID-19 triggers school bus driver shortage in Edmonton Walmart Closed South Edmonton Walmart closed after a dozen staff are diagnosed with COVID-19 Streetcar Tracks The High Level Streetcar's extension to Whyte Ave is making progress! Sanction Hearing Edmonton Coun. Mike Nickel avoids punishment for code of conduct violations in narrow vote Meeting agenda and minutes GUNTER: City council could set dangerous pre...
The Walters treetirement plan
August 28, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Deficit Alberta projects largest deficit in province's history amid COVID-19 pandemic, low oil prices Colorful Skies Orange sky time-lapse Photos by Keith Moore Alphonso Davies High Level Bridge in Edmonton highlights Champions League win for Alphonso Davies Michael Walters Edmonton councillor Michael Walters says he won't seek another term at city hall Councillor Michael Walters announces he's not seeking re-election -...
A special council meeting to see if you’ve been naughty or rice
August 22, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Teacher Testing Hinshaw advises teacher testing before back-to-school; Edmonton driving COVID-19 spread in Alberta Mystery Tunnel Decades-old mystery tunnel uncovered by construction crew in Stony Plain Oilers 50/50 Legendary Edmonton Oilers 50/50 reached $14.3-million with draw set for next week Exemption Card Generator Troy's original tweet Troy's tweet about the cease and desist COVID-19 News Release - Update 112: COVID-19 ...
The mask ex-hemp-tion card program goes up in smoke
August 14, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: EE Football Edmonton Football Team discontinues use of the name Eskimos Kâhasinîskâk Bridge Edmonton on track for big, safe, vital construction season News Release: Construction season in full swing despite COVID-19 pandemic Oilers Out Oilers GM says team needs to build on progress after again missing playoffs Mask Exemption Cards Aug. 4: News Release - Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long ...
Making our city plan a little more Currant
August 07, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Media Layoffs Jim Pattison Broadcast Group offers early retirement, lays off 40 in pandemic cuts Mask Compliance News Release: Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long weekend Electric Buses News Release: History in the making: ETS deploys first electric bus into service Guest: Kalen Anderson @KalenAnderson on Twitter LinkedIn City Plan The City Plan Guidebook for preparing a municipal devel...
$11 million is all council is willing to Pear from the EPS budget
July 10, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Yoshii Express A Wild Week for Alan of Yoshii Express: How the Edmonton Community Came Together to Support A Small Business Solar Farm News Release: World's-largest airport solar farm arriving at EIA Hub City Downtown businesses 'super excited' about Edmonton being an NHL Hub City Guest: Rob Houle LinkedIn Profile @NehiyawRob on Twitter Policing Motion Final Motion (PDF) 'A lack of political bravery': Edmonton council's polic...
It’s like graaaaaaaaaaaaiiiin, on Canada Day
July 03, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: ESO Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians set to serenade boaters on a lake on Canada Day High School Most Edmonton high schools switching to quarterly system next year Homophobic Tweet Eskimos release receiver Christion Jones for posting homophobic tweet E-Bike Rebates Edmonton backpedals on e-bike rebate program Edmonton city council to reconsider e-bike rebate if motion passes E-bike rebate program sells out in days News Re...
Cheryl Johner? More leek Cheryl GONER
June 26, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: NHL Hub City Kenney pushes Edmonton as NHL hub with video showing off Alberta’s Rocky Mountains Jason Kenney's tweet Canoe Commute Edmonton doctor canoes to work: ‘My commute is the best part of my day’ Poplar Fluff Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks Bill 29 News Release: Levelling the playing field in local elections Election bills give Albertans more democracy, less transparency and accountability. UCP says B...
The status quo can't romaine
June 12, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Drive-Thru Masks News Release: Non-medical masks available to Albertans Mowing Greenspaces Frustrated residents team up to mow park city can't afford to maintain Passenger Rail News Release: Assessing rail service between Calgary and Banff Sahr Saffa @sahrsjunior on Instagram Sahr Saffa on LinkedIn LIBI Podcast: Sahr Saffa Avenue Edmonton profile of Sahr Saffa Mode Models: Behind The Scenes with Sahr Saffa Bias in Tech Sahr...
Taking a ReBite out of our carbon emissions
June 05, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Pride Flag 'Disingenuous at best': UCP raises and lowers flag for Pride Month in 24 hours Solar Energy Edmonton Convention Centre begins harnessing its own renewable energy Rehabbing and retrofitting buildings generates energy, conserves money in Edmonton E-scooters E-scooters hit Edmonton streets for a second season with tight COVID-19 regulations Black Lives Matter Where Taproot stands, and the work ahead Don Iveson's tweet ...
You Butter slow down, the popo is coming for you
May 29, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: New Kitten Atlas & Addie on Tik Tok Noisy Speeding Edmonton police cracking down on traffic noise and speeding University Growing? Incoming University of Alberta president wants 10,000 more students by 2025 Cannabis & Libraries Edmonton library will go to court over distance between cannabis stores and branches Relaunch Updates A number of changes as City continues to phase relaunch plans Capital Budget Council Roundup: May 2...
Iveson puts a summer transit shutdown on the Taber
May 22, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm EIA Layoffs COVID-19: Workforce reductions announced at Edmonton International Airport Park Drinking Council decision on allowing alcohol consumption in Edmonton parks this summer delayed indefinitely Border Closed Canada-US border to remain closed for another month as provinces slowly reopen Addie Wins! Troy's tweet Election Results Relaunch City proceeds with relaunch efforts Administration Updat...
Foreign Minterference in a Dog Election
May 15, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Army & Navy Edmontonians disappointed at loss of Army & Navy store AGLC Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions ease Snowbirds Snowbirds set to fly over northern Alberta this week for Operation Inspiration UPDATE: Capt. Jenn Casey of Nova Scotia died on Sunday when the jet she was in crashed shortly after takeoff in Kamloops, B.C. Dog Election Mill...
Setting your property taxes is a Tart form
May 08, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Peter's Drive-In Popular drive-in burger joint opens in Edmonton to 25-car lineup Photo Radar COVID-19: Number of photo radar tickets issued in Edmonton up 17 per cent in 2020 as city calls for ability to seize vehicles Regional Transit Leduc County leaves Regional Transit Services Commission Assessment and Taxation Guest: Cate Watt - Branch Manager, Assessment & Taxation Guest: Anton Szabo - Director...
We've Grazed taxes... or have we?
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Shared Streets News Release: Food truck changes and shared streets latest City measures to protect public safety Everything Cancelled News Release: Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – April 23, 2020 TLC 4 LRT News Release: TLC for LRT: Major maintenance & revitalization projects set to begin 2020 Taxes News Release: City Council confirms updates to 2020 Operating Budget Mayor Don Iveson:...
Special: What the pandemic can teach us about the climate crisis
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBA Taproot reader submitted a question to the COVID-19 in Edmonton site asking whether people were thinking about the pandemic response in relation to the climate crisis. This seemed like a job for Chris Chang-Yen Phillips of Let's Find Out, and he obliged, gathering three perspectives on this question in audio form. Now his story is easily accessible to listeners of Speaking Municipally. For more on Chris's interviewees — Miranda Lucas, Shelley Boulianne, and Chad Park — see the ...
Hey, maybe just pumperNickel the brakes there, councillor
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: West Edmonton Mall Jarring aerial photo shows empty West Edmonton Mall Reddit thread Folk Festival Cancellation of the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Festival – Edmonton Folk Music Festival August 6-9, 2020 House Cats 2 New York cats test positive for coronavirus, first pets in U.S. GUEST: Tim Querengesser Lesson from Toronto: Dismiss Mike Nickel at your peril @timquerengesser on Twitter Mike Nickel Mike Nickel's "fed up" tweet Mi...
No more Base-bale or lemon soc-curd
April 17, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: ID Scanners Thefts down at Edmonton liquor stores with ID scanners: Alcanna Speaking Moistly Edmonton musician riffs on Justin Trudeau's cringe-worthy 'speaking moistly' gaffe No E-Scooters Natasha Riebe's tweet COVID-19 Updates City continues to introduce measures to ensure the safety of Edmontonians EEDC Layoffs EEDC's tweet Cheryll Watson's tweet Maggie Davison's tweet Don Iveson's tweet COVID-19: Almost 90 per cent of E...
Buy online, don't wait in Limes
April 10, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Speaking Moistly Trudeau cringes at his own ‘speaking moistly’ tip for coronavirus masks Off-Leash Parks Private dog parks get boost as Edmonton closes fenced off-leash parks Recyclables COVID-19: More recyclables headed to city landfills due to reduction in sorting staff COVID-19 Financial Impact How will the City of Edmonton be impacted financially by the pandemic? Burning through the savings: City looks to cut costs as corona...
Just Plant yourself at home and watch Tiger King
April 03, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Fitness Industry Potential for Massive Closures & Bankruptcies to Fitness Industry Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Connor McDavid Connor McDavid staying put in Edmonton during pandemic Education Cuts Schools will hire back all workers laid off during pandemic, education minister says Corona Station Guest: Erik Backstrom, Senior Planner, City of Edmonton Erik's tweet thread Councillor Aaron Paquette's tweet Troy's tweet EEDC CEO EEDC'...
Edmonton is now in a sTATER TOT of local emergency
March 27, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: SCTV Statues ‘The fabric of Canada’: Bob and Doug McKenzie statue unveiled in downtown Edmonton Romance Scams Edmonton police say romance scams growing in lonely new coronavirus reality Leon Draisaitl TRAIKOS: Draisaitl is NHL’s MVP, hockey experts say Remote Meetings Mack's tweet Troy's tweet September 2016: Edmonton could be first city to allow phone-in committee meetings Mike Nickel Mike's tweet Mike's Facebook post Stat...
Edmonton is now a quarantine calzone
March 20, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: UAlberta President Former Queen's dean of law to become 14th president of the University of Alberta Cannabis Edmonton police seizing and shutting down illegal cannabis websites UAlberta Cuts University of Alberta to eliminate up to 1,000 positions in face of funding cuts COVID-19: Transit Service News Release - Changes coming to transit service, low-income passes News Release - COVID-19 update: Changes to transit City Manager t...
Barley, malt, corn, hops, yeast, asorbic acid and a slice of lime
March 13, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Parks Corbella: Alberta Parks are not for sale — not one square centimetre New Journal Website Edmonton Journal launches new website Identity Fraud Strive to keep your identity private, Edmonton police urge COVID-19 WHO COVID-19 situation dashboard Coronavirus vs. COVID-19 COVID-19 coronavirus info for Albertans March 10: Seven new cases of COVID-19 confirmed Emergency Advisory Committee - Spring 2020 Update 'This is...
Cuts are Artichoking Edmonton's higher ed
March 06, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Vote for Troy Troy's tweet Top 40 Under 40 Nominations New Costco New Costco location coming to west Edmonton Draisaitl Erupts Draisaitl erupts for 4 goals, 5 points as Oilers steamroll Predators Cannabis Stores Canadian cannabis retail store count (as of March 2) Budget 2020 Budget 2020 Keith Gerein: Provincial budget offers little for Edmonton, other than relief it's not worse Kenney to Edmonton: Drop dead! Alberta Budget...
Keeping the speed Breaduction plan in the oven
February 28, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Lotto Tickets Unclaimed: Two, million-dollar Lotto MAX tickets sold in Edmonton Valley Line Southeast 'As soon as possible in 2021': Valley Line Southeast LRT construction falls slightly further off-track, city says in latest update Liquor Store Thefts 'Same 50 stores': Police offering $250,000 for entrepreneurs able to reduce liquor store thefts Speed Reduction Council Roundup: Feb. 21, 2020 - ten reports! Edmonton City Council...
Moving forward with the regional transit recALMONDation
February 21, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Alcohol Delivery SkipTheDishes launches alcohol delivery in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray Golf Course Food Homegrown hospitality group awarded food contract at municipal golf courses Carbon Footprint Edmonton diner adds carbon footprint info to menu — and red meat is the worst offender Regional Transit City of Edmonton votes to join new Regional Transit Services Commission Edmonton city council drives regional transit forw...
Park well during blading or get tomaTOWED
February 14, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Park Tickets Frustration and tickets mounting at Sherwood Drive and Granada intersection No McDavid Oilers lose Connor McDavid for 2-3 weeks with injured quad NASA Victory Edmonton tech company wins NASA iTech competition Regional Transit Strathcona County votes ‘no’ to regional transit plan Edmonton councillor confident regional transit plan will move forward without Strathcona County Traffic Calming International traffic saf...
EPS wants to Matcha face to a crime
February 07, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Battle of Alberta Goalies step into the ring as Oilers romp past Flames in Battle of Alberta Catalytic Converters 3 facing charges after catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton LRT Operator Sings Edmonton LRT operator sings to passengers to celebrate his retirement Gondola Gondola proposal squeaks through city council checkpoint, needs to meet six principles for further approval Jasper Gates City council approves redevelopment o...
Alfalfantasizing about open option parking
January 31, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Restaurant Violations Cleaning cloths, food storage top violations at Edmonton-area restaurants Memorial Plaques Dozens of memorial plaques stolen from benches in Edmonton's river valley, parks Saskatoon Arena Edmonton model provides clue to Saskatoon arena district Open Option Parking Removing parking requirements Ashley Salvador's tweet Parking Requirements for Eating and Drinking Establishments May 2019: Edmonton to look at...
Debating Density Agrain
January 24, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: TMX Supreme Court dismisses B.C. case against Trans Mountain pipeline Traffic Tickets Driver gets $155 ticket for licence plate covered with snow Liquor Store Thefts ID scanner installed at Edmonton liquor store in wake of massive spike in alcohol thefts In-Camera Tight vote shuts down proposal for third party to assess council decisions to meet privately Parking Minimums City moving to scrap minimum requirements for on-site pa...
The Gourd-medal winning podcast
January 17, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Candy Discount Edmonton candy store cashes in on bitter cold by offering discount. The colder it is, the bigger the discount Smart 50 Award City wins coveted Smart 50 Award for innovative AI software 311 Hours 311 hours are changing Calcium Chloride City keeps running during cold weather Andrew Knack's tweet Policy: Calcium chloride’s effect on our safety and checkbooks City used double amount of sand on Edmonton streets this ...
2eoPEARdy
December 20, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Our Guests Photos Sarah Hamilton Website Twitter Andrew Knack Website Twitter Aaron Paquette Website Twitter 2019 Council Roundup Recaps Nov. 8 July 19 May 24 March 22 Feb. 15 Christmas 2018 JeoPEARdy - Elise Stolte, Chris Chang-Yen Phillips, Mack Male Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about A Tale of Two Weeklies, a new podcast series "that digs...
Figuring out what EEDC has Gouda do
December 13, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Rapid DNA Edmonton is first city in Canada to debut Rapid DNA Technology Candy Cane Lane YEG Candy Cane Lane CTV Regina: Cold temperatures close down Candy Cane Lane for a second night Energy War Room Alberta's energy 'war room' launches in Calgary Innovation & EEDC Getting clarity: Report recommends scaling back EEDC’s role to tourism, conventions Sarah Hamilton: Economic Development: Setting A New Path for Our City Mack's tw...
You See (a) Pea Sized Budget Adjustment
December 06, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHere are the relevant links for this episode: Peter Ohm Tweet from @e_backstrom Photo Radar More visible look for photo radar enforcement vehicles in Edmonton Christmas Trees Edmonton business feels ripple effect of Christmas tree shortage The Hamilton of it all Sarah Hamilton: A Changing Transit Landscape Sept. 21, 2017: David Staples: West Edmonton wants mass transit, but maybe not LRT 2020 Budget Council Roundup: November 29, 2019 $28M needed to keep tax increase at 2...