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We dive into the candidate responses to Taproot's election survey, which are now available at taproot.vote. Plus, we discuss the new police chief, a mandate letter for the municipal affairs minister, and Nomination Day. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Darren Markland Darren Markland obituary Video featuring Darren Markland New police chief 10 years later, documents shed new light on EPS steroid scandal Edmonton police chief says force working to fix relationship with prosecutors Mandate letter Municipal affairs minister told to get more involved in local governments 'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts Nomination Day Full list of candidates Better Edmonton to 'go dormant' after election: Cartmell PACE: Tim Cartmell's party going "dormant" confirms PACE is only party For Edmonton. Taproot Survey Taproot Survey Take the survey and match with candidates Rapid fire Edmonton Downtown Business Association announces its new leader This episode is brought to you by the Edmonton Community Foundation 's The Well Endowed Podcast. Generosity fuels our city. The Well Endowed Podcast explores how philanthropy empowers the people and organizations shaping a stronger Edmonton. Listen Now Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , the most reliable source of intelligen

We talk with Edmonton Unlimited CEO Tom Viinikka about his first year in the role, measuring the city's innovation sector, what separates entrepreneurs from the rest of us, and what's next for the organization. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Tom Viinikka Edmonton Unlimited Welcomes New CEO, Tom Viinikka Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem Tom Viinikka at LinkedIn Edmonton Unlimited Reports + Strategic Materials 2025 Edmonton Unlimited Strategic Plan PDF Edmonton Startup Week From the Taproot newsroom The city is poetry for Marco Melfi Why one musician has joined many others who aren't touring the U.S. As Edmonton biotech industry booms, Launa Aspeslet steps up to guide further success Rapid fire Moose that attacked 2 relocated to area outside of city Alberta premier says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers playoff game ChatGPT fact check on Saskatchewan facts Election question What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why? A progress report on Taproot's election project Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive a

We discuss the potential removal of a community-built bridge in Jackie Parker Park, the launch of the Better Edmonton party, the Capital Line South LRT extension, and the latest on wildfires in the Edmonton region. Plus, we dig into the zoning bylaw update. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Zoning Bylaw update Missing Middle Housing In Edmonton More Than Doubles After Zoning Overhaul 'No respect for the people': Edmonton zoning bylaw opponents give city council an earful Rainbow Bridge 'You better build a new one' Edmonton dog park bridge not built by city to be removed Thread on Reddit August 2024: South Edmonton community frustrated after benches, crossing bridge removed from park Episode 272: What RAM I gonna do with this old building? Better Edmonton party Better Edmonton Edmonton election: Tim Cartmell introduces slate of municipal party candidates Former Edmonton Police Officer, incumbent councillor among slate of candidates for 'Better Edmonton' party Capital Line South LRT extension News Release: Breaking ground on the Capital Line South LRT Extension <a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-ne

Andrew Knack has announced he's running for mayor. We speak with him about his decision to enter the race now, his vision for the city, and how he plans to differentiate himself from the other candidates. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andrew Knack Andrew Knack for Mayor Andrew's Linkedin post Speaking Municipally | 13 months notice Longtime Edmonton city councillor Andrew Knack to run for mayor From the Taproot newsroom Debate grows as Edmonton plans 23 km of new bike lanes for 2025 On the ground at Upper Bound Rapid fire News Release: City of Edmonton property tax notices sent out early Remedy Café on Jasper Avenue has closed doors Wander West, Edmontonians: WestJet adds two domestic routes from Edmonton International Airport Election question It's time to share what's on your election agenda What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why? What's on your mind, municipally speaking? Speaking Municipally is produced by <a href="https://edmo

We dive into the "start" of construction season, and the latest state of the city event. We also touch on traffic management in Belgravia, and private contracts for the Edmonton police. Here are the relevant links for this episode: EPS contracts Private contracts for Edmonton police rose sharply over last five years: data Construction season News Release: City thinks big as it kicks off 2025 construction season Belgravia traffic Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment State of the City State of Our City 2025, presented by EPCOR - May 8, 2025 Recap: 2013 State of the City Address From the Taproot newsroom Women Building Futures expands to Ontario City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street Rapid fire KDays announces 2025 Music Fest lineup Bill 50 could allow money to 'overpower democracy': Knack Rentable E-Scooter Injuries an Increasing Burden in Edmonton Election questi

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/

City council has approved the final property tax increase for 2025, and it's lower than expected … except maybe not? Plus, the City started removing EPark meters … but maybe not? We also discuss the integrity commissioner's annual report, and bike lanes. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Property tax increase News Release: City Council approves tax levy increase Edmonton property tax increase set at 5.7%, lower than expected - Edmonton sets tax levy increase at 5.7 per cent - Province Inflicts Steep Property Tax Increase on Calgarians - Jyoti Gondek EPark meters Paquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parking Edmonton city council looking for ways to help smartphone-less drivers pay for parking Coun. Aaron Paquette's motion Integrity commissioner's annual report On the agenda: Tax increase, integrity commissioner, sidewalk improvements Bike lanes Alberta transportation minister wants bike lanes gone, critics say stay in your lane <a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/keith-gerein-bike-lanes-edmonton-ucp-dree

The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, new transit peace officers, and the growth of the bus fleet. And we look ahead to the federal election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Front Yards in Bloom Edmontonians rally to save Front Yards in Bloom program 2024: Front Yards in Bloom celebrates 25th Anniversary Ritchie downzoning April 7 public hearing On the agenda: Indigenous-led housing, parking revenues, growing university Transit peace officers Edmonton swapping security guards for 30 transit peace officers Edmonton city council approves reallocating $5M for more transit peace officers Bus fleet growth ETS Route Report Card - BNR (Fall 2024) 2024-2025 Edmonton Transit Service Annual Service Plan Federal election Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta, as some ridings may be tight contests Edmonton federal election candidate list finalized ahead of April 28 vote Federal election 2025: Expect another close race in Edmonton Centre Edmonton Griesbach: much-anticipated Desjarlais-Diotte rematch a bellwether for NDP's 'blue to orange' hope

We look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful state of the BMO building site, and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market expanding to two days. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Crosswords The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse Bills 49/50/51 Alberta seeking to eliminate municipal code of conduct Codes of conduct failed voters and municipalities, Alberta minister says News Release: Expanding municipal police service options News Release: Modernizing municipal processes News Release: Responding to the changing education system Front Yards in Bloom Farewell to Front Yards in Bloom BMO building site Vacant problem problem property in downtown Edmonton Puneeta McBryan's post on LinkedIn Old Strathcona Farmers' Market Edmonton's Old Strathcona Farmers Market to be open on Sundays, too 2019: The new business of farmers' markets in Edmonton 2022: Renovations to bridge Old Strathcona Farmers' Market into the future From the Taproot newsroom Provincial push for data centres could spike emissions, researcher says <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2025/04/11

E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infrastructure improvements, the removal of speed-on-green cameras, guidelines for point access blocks, and the story behind the demise of Alberta's first commercial hydrogen fueling station. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Crosswords The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse Karen Principe Coun. Principe's post E-Park News Release: EPark transitions to mobile-only payment system Edmonton moves to mobile-only parking payments: What to know BIA parking Edmonton to mull sharing parking revenue with business districts Urban Planning Committee - April 01, 2025 Speed-on-green cameras Edmonton disables intersection speeding cameras Point access blocks City helps developers get point access blocks approved Hydrogen fueling station Hydrogen fuelling station closed less than one year after opening to government fanfare Rapid fire Edmonton officials warn of fake letter circulatin

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer responsibility is here, and the city is adding service hours to transit. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Extended Producer Responsibility News Release: Extended Producer responsibility is coming to Edmonton Sohi's leave of absence Sohi considers federal run as Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump Former Edmonton mayor, city councillor weigh in on Sohi attempting federal political comeback Andrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaign Battle of Alberta New Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growth Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub set to power the future of low-carbon energy Edmonton transit changes Edmonton Transit Service shuffling routes to add 50,000 annual hours of service News Release: <a href="https://cdn.mc-weblink.sg-mktg.com/weblink/MTc0MjgzMjAzNXxVMlV6Sm9HcVdFOGJpb0k1by03M2xTanU3WTZGQzRYeTE4V3ZuU01qNmJUajNJekZXckVsaWRuU1VKczhxZExhNllfeVNjWWd6Y1E0TkJwa3RlQzRFWHBqbldUc0hobXFsMU1aaHl4Ti02cVpsdmJOdmNrc3h3TE41VldidGp3NHpQSUJCbDhvZHpWTF9uanpvUFFna190TTI5SEYyLWxHdGJQOGZMTExjbGFta2J6T1prbjA5VEExODZqazYxaktoc0k2NU9wLUw4bDZGR0J6cXBuNWcwckYtVWFzcU5UekN2ZEVPal9hbzJ2bmk1dVN6UzgzWFVxUjFEMVRwLTZPQnpQ

Coun. Sarah Hamilton has announced she will not seek re-election in the fall. We also discuss the pride flag issue between CSU52 and the Edmonton Public Library, transit safety and sounds, efforts to diversify Edmonton's trade beyond the United States, and why statues keep getting stolen. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Sarah Hamilton Coun. Sarah Hamilton's post Interview on Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen Pride flags CSU52: Statement Re: EPL Directive to Remove Pride Flags from Public Areas Edmonton Public Library: No Directive to Remove Pride Flags Union says Pride flags banned at Edmonton libraries, library disputes claim Transit safety Despite record ridership, many Edmontonians still don't think transit is safe, report shows Report recommends more peace officer presence at Edmonton transit stations Transit sounds Artist creates sound experience at Edmonton transit centre Edmonton Arts Council | Sendero a lo Próximo (Path to the near) Expanding trade Economic developer helps companies move export sights off U.S. and onto Japan, Mexico, Middle East Stolen statues Statue of women's rights activist Emily Murphy vanishes from Edmonton park named after her Cut at the ankles: another statue goes missing from an Edmonton park 'Please

A new committee of council has been born (or, at least, is in utero). Plus, Bridgegate both continues and concludes, council has approved the Nordic spa in the river valley, and the province's CorruptCare scandal (allegedly) reaches the city. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bridgegate City releases schedule of Edmonton's bridge renewals for 2025 Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn post Downtown Revitalization Coalition's LinkedIn post Infrastructure committee Council report Coun. Aaron Paquette speaks at council meeting about misinformation Nordic spa Edmonton city council approves rezoning application for nordic spa development Top of Bank Policy Memorandum of Cooperation and Dialogue CorruptCare (allegedly) reaches the city UCP Placed Mraiche Business Partner on Edmonton Police Commission From the Taproot newsroom Hydrogen HUB enters 'activation phase' with new leader Varme Energy brings in CEO from Norway for first-of-its-kind facility Boyle Street creates artist residency to prioritize arts programming for marginalized clients Rapid fire Edmonton's Emily Murphy Park statue stolen leaving nothing but her s

You may have heard that several bridges will be closed at once, but is that true? We dig into bridge maintenance planned for the next few years. We also discuss new bus priority measures, Lime's winter cycling pilot, an audit of DATS, and the upcoming wildfire season. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bridge maintenance No, five bridges in downtown are not closing all at once Opinion: Perfect storm of bridge closures will devastate Downtown Edmonton business group urges bridge construction pause fearing Downtown backslide from snarled traffic Downtown biz group worries Edmonton bridge construction crunch could hurt city's core Bus priority measures Major streets set to change to give buses priority Lime winter pilot Lime brings e-bikes back to Edmonton early for winter pilot program Wildfire season City of Edmonton adds proactive measures to wildfire protection plan Edmonton creating wildfire strategy as part of emergency management plan DATS audit Improvements coming to Edmonton's accessible transit service, following audit From the Taproot newsroom Fringe historian to document Edmonton theatre history Check the Label app could 'push our politicians' as tariff threat grows, Punchcard says Rapid fire Alberta cold snap breaks more records as deep freeze set to recede Thursday <li

We follow up on the Public Spaces Bylaw, accelerating construction on the Valley Line West LRT, and the introduction of two new commissioners for the Edmonton Police Commission. Plus, the City of Leduc proposes to annex land from Leduc County, and we wrap up our Edmonton Food Faves series. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Public Spaces Bylaw Speakers urge city councillors to ditch proposed public spaces bylaw Edmontonians share concerns that public spaces bylaw targets city's most vulnerable Public spaces bylaw: Edmonton police officers want clear rules, advocates fear harms to vulnerable Valley Line West LRT Edmonton city council approves plan to speed up LRT construction Edmonton fast-tracking LRT road work using full road closures Stony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRT Major road closures planned for Valley Line LRT west this year On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West construction Edmonton Police Commission Alberta picks two new Edmonton police commissioners amid probe sparked by chief's complaint of 'bias' in city appointees Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request. Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's photo Leducsiana Purchase <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/

City council heard about potential tariffs and how they might affect our city. Plus, the Edmonton Design Committee could be expanding its mandate, and we look at how construction on the Valley Line West LRT might accelerate. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Tariffs Edmonton city council, business leaders talk tariff strategy as administrators review contracts Mayor, province point fingers after Trump adviser singles out Edmonton's drug crisis Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's thread Coun. Tim Cartmell's post Coun. Andrew Knack's post Nov. 30, 2022: Operating Budget Amendment 83 Edmonton Design Committee Edmonton Design Committee could review more developments in future Edmonton Design Committee Valley Line West LRT Feb. 11, 2025: Valley Line West 2025 Roadway Construction Options and Impacts Valley Line West LRT Edmonton Food Faves EdmontonFoodFaves.ca Printable passport PDF 2022 edition Linda Hoang Sharon Yeo From the Taproot newsroom Cloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent says <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2025/02/04/specialty-food-chains-chart-ambitious-growth-acro

We examine the updated Public Spaces Bylaw, which will be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting. Plus, an update on affordable housing on surplus school sites, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to integrate into municipal work. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Public Spaces Bylaw Here's why Edmonton may ban or limit public behaviours including drug use, panhandling and protests News Release: Edmonton first in Canada to consolidate municipal bylaws to protect inclusion, enable public safety, eliminate redundancies Community and Public Services Committee - Feb. 10, 2025 Episode 251: Public spaces (just not for you, specifically) Feb. 2024: Public space bylaws can't fix what community can, advocates say Ashley Salvador AMA on Reddit Surplus school sites Residents object to parcel of community park being designated as surplus, developed for housing 'We have a need': Edmonton city council debates affordable housing sites Water and AI On the agenda: EPCOR Water Services operational plan Engineers Used 'Frozen' Animation Code to Solve Dyatlov Pass Mystery Edmonton Food Faves EdmontonFoodFaves.ca Printable passport PDF 2022 edition Linda Hoang <l

We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves. Here are the relevant links for this episode: West Edmonton Mall Reddit thread about the parking lot record Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board 'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership November 2024: The EMRB is not to be 76 Avenue 'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic Edmonton Police Commission 'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFee Province to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction' 'Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointments Statement from Commissioner Jones LinkedIn post from Renee Vaugeois Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request. Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversight Edmonton Food Faves EdmontonFoodFaves.ca <a href="https://linda-hoang.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/YEGFoodFaves-Passport-2024-Edi

We're joined by the no-longer-interim city manager, Eddie Robar, to discuss his role, the city's finances, the year ahead, and the upcoming municipal election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guest: Eddie Robar Eddie Robar on LinkedIn Episode 262: Eddie's still here, and he's driving the bus Eddie's post on LinkedIn about taking over the role Budget pressures top of mind for Edmonton's new city manager Keith Gerein: Edmonton's city manager the safe choice for a risky time Workforce City of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staff Carbon emissions Report suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowly Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget From the Taproot newsroom Magpie, chickadee, and blue jay battle to be Edmonton's City Bird A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes As province pushes data centres, Edmonton operator says challenges await 'The fundamentals are there' Stevenson says of Blatchford after 2024 progress Rapid fire Edmonton transit to start testing tap credit and phone payments with new ARC reader rollout <a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n

In our penultimate episode of 2024, we recap the 2025 budget and discuss how the process might change in the future. Plus, we wrap up the Housing Complex project and look at what's next as we head into municipal election season. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget recap News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments Edmonton city council sets property tax increase at 6.1% for 2025 Edmonton city council votes for 6.1% tax hike for 2025 With all the amendments to the city budget tabled, Councillor Tim Cartmell has proposed zero total reductions Edmonton city councillors react to budget adjustment 2022: 'Gruelling' budget process ends with tax increase of 4.96% in 2023 Housing Complex Housing Complex What city council can — and can't — do to improve Edmonton's housing system Rapid fire PSA: City Hall Parkade reopens in time for the holidays Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion project faces $105M shortfall Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse , our weekday news briefing. It's free! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&u

After four days of debate, Edmonton city council approved adjustments to the 2025 budget, setting a 6.1% property tax increase for next year. In this episode, we dig into some of the key moments throughout the debate. We talk about photo radar, trees, and community sandboxes. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments Edmonton city council approves 6.1% tax hike for 2025 Budget 2025: Explore Edmonton asks city for $6M or won't run Expo centre and convention centre Edmonton city council looking for ways to lower tax increase as budget deliberations heat up Edmonton mayor releases budget plan to shave two per cent off 2025 tax hike Mayor Sohi's budget page On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment Council continues final budget adjustment deliberations Downtown buildings City of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staff Photo radar News Release: Putting an end to the photo radar cash cow Alberta government aims to cut photo radar sites by 70% 'Absolutely concerned': Edmonton mayor, councillors react to Alberta photo radar plan Community sandboxes Some community leagues opt to maintain their own sandboxes after city-wide program shrinks Tree planting

We have a third mayoral candidate as Coun. Tim Cartmell finally confirms he's running for mayor. And in a surprising announcement, Chief Dale McFee has announced his retirement from EPS, effective Feb. 21, 2025. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Cartmell running for mayor Is Tim Cartmell the Next Mayor of Edmonton? Edmonton Coun. Tim Cartmell running for mayor with new political party McFee retiring Chief McFee retires from the EPS Province to appoint more members to Edmonton Police Commission Old RAM Edmonton developer, architect push to save Old Royal Alberta Museum Housing figures News Release: City exceeds housing supply targets in record-breaking year for new housing starts and building permits Why Edmonton may need to focus on renters as it stares down 'peak home ownership' From the Taproot newsroom Housing Complex Taproot presents: A conversation about housing Rapid fire Former Edmonton city councillor Tony Caterina running for mayor WestJet announces summer schedule, Edmonton to see 23% seat capacity increase Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage 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. <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/puls

This week, budget season has begun. Troy and Stephanie guide you into the start of our year-end busy season, and explain how this will lead into next year's busy season, the election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget Edmonton city council looks for cuts to lower 8.1 per cent tax hike eyed for 2025 Edmonton city councillors question travel budgets and spending on Calgary Stampede Election 9 candidates declare intention to run for Edmonton City Council City manager Edmonton city council hires Eddie Robar as city manager Budget pressures top of mind for Edmonton's new city manager Carbon budget Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget Condo association calls green bin rollout 'rocky', while city says new habits take time Single-use bylaw 500 days in, Edmonton has written 0 tickets under single-use bag, plastics bylaw From the Taproot newsroom Edmonton Arts Council has a new funding strategy and leader Why the decline in public housing is 'the origins of Canada's housing crisis' Taproot presents: A conversation about housing Canadian Podcast Awards Speaking Municipally is a finalist Karen's post on LinkedIn Rapid fire <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/202

The Downtown Investment Plan remains a hot topic of discussion. This week, we speak with Shani Gwin, a Métis woman, downtown business owner, AI entrepreneur, and DBA board member, for her take. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Shani Gwin on LinkedIn pipikwan pêhtâkwan Downtown Investment Plan Downtown Investment Plan (PDF) News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF) wâsikan kisewâtisiwin wâsikan kisewâtisiwin News Release: Edmonton startup wâsikan kisewâtisiwin selected as a 2024 Solver Team by MIT Solve From the Taproot newsroom Would building more supply slow Edmonton's rising home prices? New head of Social Enterprise Fund dreams of change Rapid fire Keith Gerein: Court delay serves no one except the political fortunes of Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice Setting off alarms by cooking? Edmonton's fire department could send you a bill Elaborate village-like encampment with power, water dismantled in south Edmonton 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! <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.news/

This week, we're getting an early start on winter by talking about snow and ice control. We speak with Mark Beare and Val Dacyk from the City of Edmonton about service standards for clearing roadways and active pathways, how much people love the snow plow map, how big the snow clearing operation is, what it would take to clear sidewalks, where your tax dollars go, and much more. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Mark Beare on LinkedIn Valerie Dacyk on LinkedIn Snow and ice control News Release: City launches updated Snow and Ice Control Program Roadways Snow Clearing Map Active Pathways Snow Clearing Map Community Sandboxes Winter Travel 2022: Apparent jump in snow-clearing kilometres not all that it seems 2023: City seeks input on sandbox program for ice control From the Taproot newsroom Housing Complex Introducing Housing Complex, a special project from Taproot Edmonton Home truths: In Edmonton's housing system, some win, some lose, and many feel conflicted Rapid fire Edmonton won't add optional criminal record checks for council candidates Edmonton boo-levard becomes Candy Corn Lane for Halloween Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on va

A new report published by a coalition of business leaders calls for nearly $500 million of investment in Edmonton's downtown. We talk with the report's authors, Alexandra Hryciw and Jason Syvixay, about the action items, and what they hope to achieve. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Alexandra Hryciw on LinkedIn Downtown Revitalization Coalition Jason Syvixay on LinkedIn BILD Edmonton Metro Downtown Investment Plan Downtown Investment Plan (PDF) News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF) Opinion: Now is the time to invest in Edmonton's downtown Business leaders call on governments to invest in downtown Edmonton Housing Accelerator Fund - City of Edmonton From the Taproot newsroom Housing pilot tests if connecting people can boost inclusion Edmonton on track to approve one garden suite a day in 2024 How NorthwestFEARFest's boss put his life into film Rapid fire Edmonton park rangers shooting plastic bullets at aggressive coyotes Law society to sanction former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu $7M Alberta advertising campaign against oil and gas emissions cap rolling

Council heard more about the fiscal gap, though no action was taken yet. Plus, the latest transit ridership numbers, the Stadium Station redesign, whether to continue planting elm trees, and how this winter's approach to encampments will look a lot like last winter's despite increased need. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Fiscal gap Edmonton seeking solutions to fix grim 'fiscal gap' Edmonton's Funding Dilemma: Collaboration Over Confrontation - Tim Cartmell Edmonton mayor's letter to province asks for fair treatment in next year's budget Keith Gerein: Edmonton's mayor steps up, but will he take a swing? Calgary and province announce agreement to move forward on part of Green Line LRT Transit ridership News Release: Transit ridership outpaces population growth Edmonton transit ridership up 14% in 2024 Edmonton Transit to stop selling paper tickets, monthly passes as of Nov. 9 Stadium Station Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50% Elm trees Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets Health Streets pilot Edmonton 'healthy streets' Chinatown safety hub shutting down Encampments Edmonton police chief on the winter encampment strategy Edmonton has spent $225k fencing off former e

Edmonton is going to have to pay much more for elections, but we can't say why without risking a $787 million settlement. Plus, we've got some news about district planning. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Property tax Sohi launches campaign to ask province for more municipal support Edmonton, other municipalities ask province to pay its property taxes Fair Compensation Project Election costs On the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highrise The Alberta government banned electronic vote tabulators. Municipalities want it to reconsider District plans News Release: District Policy and plans approved for next milestone in City's planning modernization New district policy, plans including 15-minute cities concept OK'd by Edmonton city council Old Strathcona Whyte Avenue and Old Strathcona plans: less parking, more parks New towers Mill Woods Town Centre: New grocery store, rental towers built in 2025 Edmonton city council approves rezoning proposal for 31-storey tower on Jasper Avenue From the Taproot newsroom Pedestrian-only Rice Howard Way continues into fall NongBu is closed but continues to shape city's food scene <a href="https://edmonton.taproot.n

This week, we discuss the new Edmonton sign, a new poll about the mayor and city council, new crashes into the LRT, and a new report on Canada's municipalities. Plus, updates on ChargeStop, homelessness, and the 2021 mayoral race. Here are the relevant links for this episode: ChargeStop ChargeStop builds Canada's first dedicated EV station in Strathcona Edmonton sign News Release: How do you spell colour, light and sparkle? E-D-M-O-N-T-O-N! Troy's tweet Michelle Sound's post Michelle Sound Crystal Lee Clark Council poll Only 1 in 4 Edmontonians think Sohi, city councillors should be re-elected: CityNews poll Troy's Reddit comment 2021 election update 3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton election Homelessness Number of people living unhoused in Edmonton up 47% in 2024: Data Senate report Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Municipalities | Senator Paula Simons Paula's LinkedIn post Neighbourhood planning Opinion: Citywide plans diminish diversity of Edmonton neighbourhoods LRT crashes Two crashes involving Edmonton's Valley Line LRT in two days Edmonton LRT tra

Council has decided to keep their representatives on the police commission, at least for now. Plus, we talk LRT station fare gates, EVs, bike lanes, and more. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Police commission Edmonton won't remove city councillors from police commission, for now Alberta hiring CEO for 'massive' new agency to investigate complaints against police Fare gates Edmonton eyes two-year LRT fare gates pilot for Churchill and Belvedere stations On the agenda: Transit fare gates, affordable housing, tax forgiveness Financial disclosures 'Relevant': Edmonton to make city council's financial disclosures public ChargeStop Snacks, seating and super-fast charging: What to expect at Edmonton's new EV-only service station Bike lanes and index An Edmonton bike lane crumbles 1 month after construction How the Edmonton police bike index reunites owners with stolen wheels From the Taproot newsroom IDEA's new leader targets barriers that can limit housing Docuseries explores Edmonton communities through food As community leagues prepare to celebrate, more people are volunteering Rapid fire Fort Saskatchewan mayor apologizes for comments about killing feral cats Gond