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We're joined by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, who tested out Edmonton Explorer, the new hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour "trolley" from Explore Edmonton. Plus, the city is taking over operations of the Valley Line LRT, and we discuss upcoming changes to parking at attractions. (00:00) - Introduction (02:30) - Ad: Rally 4 the Road (03:13) - Edmonton Explorer (16:44) - FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton (22:36) - Ad: U of A Reads (24:07) - ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd (35:12) - Parking fees at attractions (41:32) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Edmonton Explorer Edmonton Explorer: Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour Agency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economy Explore Edmonton with new trolley service, discovery pass FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton Mayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task force ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd News Release: ETS to become long-term operator for Valley Line LRT TransEd replaced as Valley Line LRT operator as Edmonton ends 30-year contract early TransEd ousted as Valley Line Southeast operator, ETS to take over Edmonton Transit taking over operation of Valley Line 2013: <a href="https://blog.mastermaq.ca/2013/03/14/p3-o

We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the future of E-Park with Coun. Aaron Paquette, and dig into when we might expect results in the upcoming municipal election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Federal election results Alberta's blue wave has Conservatives projected to win nearly every seat in Edmonton Recap: Liberals hold Edmonton Centre, Conservatives pick up Griesbach, rural sweep for Tories Edmonton voters wanted change, action on affordability, Conservative candidates say Election 2025: Edmonton Centre remains Liberal red after Olszewski victory Election 2025: Sohi loses in Edmonton Southeast as Conservative Mahal clinches victory Election 2025: Edmonton Griesbach returns to Conservative fold as Kerry Diotte beats Blake Desjarlais Election 2025: Heather McPherson keeps Edmonton Strathcona for third straight election E-Park in 2016 EPark has replaced coin parking meters in Edmonton Edmonton says goodbye to last coin parking meter News Release: City says goodbye to final coin parking meter Time expires for Edmonton parking meters, but you can buy your own Coun. Aaron Paquette Coun. Aaron Paquette Edmonton city council looking for ways to help smartphone-less drivers pay for parking <a href="https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/04/

Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins us to discuss making Edmonton's housing more financially accessible, the Valley Line LRT's first anniversary, and the future of retail downtown. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Updates News Release: Fifth case of Dutch elm disease confirmed in Edmonton News Release: City launches Assisted Snow Removal Program Pilot City of Edmonton proposes 8.1% tax hike in 2025 to cover higher costs Housing How should Edmonton grow to make housing more accessible? Housing Complex Valley Line LRT City underlines successes and challenges as the Valley Line LRT turns one Downtown retail As Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thrive From the Taproot newsroom YEG hopes visitors will stay and play at the airport On the agenda: Garneau rezoning, utility rate changes, council office budget Election update (no not that one) 2025 Edmonton General Election | Register of Candidates Troy's tweet Rapid fire Hundreds attend Edmonton protest against Alberta government's trans legislation Downtown Edmonton residential tower could rise higher than planned

We catch up with Chris Buyze, the outgoing president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Plus, airtime for airports. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Coronation PSA: Edmonton recognizes the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Fire bans Edmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start May Fire Bans — City of Edmonton Chappelle complaints Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood leads in snow-on-walk complaints for second straight winter Chris Buyze @chrisbuyze LinkedIn Chris's post about finishing his term Downtown Edmonton Community League Airports Airport projects 90% passenger recovery by end of 2023 Sturgeon County continues push for development of Villeneuve Airport Area Summer streets PSA: Summer Streets return to create safer spaces for Edmontonians to enjoy the outdoors Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse , our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

Newly minted Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins to talk about the demise of NextGen. Plus, budget surpluses, meetings with the premier and, of course, parking. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Colin Gallant Colin Gallant at Taproot Edmonton Meet Taproot Edmonton's new reporter Birth control Alberta NDP promise free birth control if elected DATS strike Strike vote 'likely' for Edmonton DATS bus drivers next week: union Pain medication Children's pain reliever imports to Alberta cost $80M Edmonton's NextGen Edmonton's NextGen reaches the end of the road 2022 surplus Edmonton finishes 2022 with $81.5M surplus Sohi and Smith Edmonton mayor asks for social services funding during first meeting with Premier Danielle Smith Edmonton's mayor optimistic after first meeting with Alberta premier Edmonton City Council requests provincial support for community safety and well-being Police attrition Edmonton Police Service sees jump in departing officers in 2022 Ottewell parking Ottewell residents fear parking pressures following neighbourhood renewal Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network : locally grown, community supported. This week we talked about <a href="https://w