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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

about a year ago 46:25

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This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy!

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald

Branch Manager, Edmonton Transit Service
LinkedIn

Pascale Ladouceur

Branch Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Design
LinkedIn

Cate Watt

Branch Manager, Assessment and Taxation
LinkedIn

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Jeopardy 2024

Speaking Municipally

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This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy!

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald

Branch Manager, Edmonton Transit Service
LinkedIn

Pascale Ladouceur

Branch Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Design
LinkedIn

Cate Watt

Branch Manager, Assessment and Taxation
LinkedIn

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And then there were twelve 34:01

4 days ago34:01

34:01

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: ETS offering more bus trips, expanded airport service and other improvements in 2025 From the newsroom Violets moving west of Mill Creek Ravine as area heats up with business activity New Entos Pharmaceuticals hub to help retain biotech talent Rapid fire Rod Loyola to run for Liberals in federal election Excrement smeared on Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky McDavid, Draisaitl 'going to still be a while' before returning for Oilers 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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So he's running... but for what? 53:16

10 days ago53:16

53:16

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins us to discuss his political future. Will he run for re-election? Will he return to federal politics? We hear what Sohi thinks is needed to stand up for Canada and municipalities. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Amarjeet Sohi Mayor Amarjeet Sohi What We Have Accomplished Together From the conversation Edmonton mayor celebrates downtown investments, restored grants in Alberta budget Sohi calls Alberta's $106M funding commitment for downtown Edmonton a step in right direction Edmonton focused on not buying goods and services from the U.S. Keith Gerein: Investment deal for Edmonton not yet 'ruthlessly fair' Here's what's in Edmonton's draft event park deal with Alberta, Oilers City, universities tackle Edmonton's student housing crunch Rapid fire Edmonton shoppers take trip down memory lane as Hudson's Bay looks to liquidate shelves Alberta wants to use critical infrastructure defence law to block emissions data from Ottawa Mark Carney skates with the Oilers, makes funding announcements in Edmonton 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Something is Afoot 39:21

18 days ago39:21

39:21

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 bring them back': Plaques honouring First World War soldiers stolen from cemetery From the Taproot newsroom Edmonton 'still not ready' as 2024 population growth exceeded even breakneck forecast: Knack Pouring a double: Trade mission to Japan and Cocktail Week boost beverage industry Rapid fire Commonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta Field Should Edmonton have an official bird? Voting underway to pick favourite flyer 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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An ICEy reception to CRL extension 36:56

25 days ago36:56

36:56

We discuss the potential renaming of the field at Commonwealth Stadium, a recommendation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps, another Edmonton Public School Board trustee resignation, and the new ICE District deal. Plus, we talk about the Energy City Cactus Rats, ETS merchandise, and more. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Commonwealth Stadium field Commonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta Field Adopting heat pumps Council urged to accelerate adoption of heat pumps ICE District deal Here's what's in Edmonton's draft deal with province for OEG event park and private development Public benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRL EPSB resignations EPSB trustee resigns due to 'current political environment' Coun. Erin Rutherford's post Edmonton public school trustees face increased workload after another resignation EPSB superintendent Darrel Robertson to retire Cactus Rats A New Energy in Baseball Previous name options ETS merchandise Wearing your love of Edmonton: Limited ETS and other YEG-themed merch for sale Rapid fire Trouble in Gretzkyville: For the first time, The Great One finds himself shunned by Edmonton fans Computing science professor wins 'Nobel Prize in computing' 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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A committee is born 32:18

5 weeks ago32:18

32:18

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 shoes 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Bridgelocked 33:05

6 weeks ago33:05

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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 Edmonton looks to impress as potential expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site game 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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The Leducsiana Purchase 43:39

7 weeks ago43:39

43:39

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 City of Leduc eyes southern boundary expansion with plan to annex nearly 2,500 hectares County responds to City of Leduc's intent to annex lands Regional Roundup: Feb. 12, 2025 Edmonton Food Faves EdmontonFoodFaves.ca Printable passport PDF 2022 edition Linda Hoang Sharon Yeo From the Taproot newsroom Major streets set to change to give buses priority Upcycler helps Kuma give old tents new life Intercultural pop-up part of Feed the Soul's evolution Rapid fire Edmonton police officers return to 6 public schools, more than 4 years after division halted program Enjoy the new sloth exhibit at the Edmonton Valley Zoo 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Blame Edmonton for the tariffs 51:31

8 weeks ago51:31

51:31

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 Specialty food chains chart ambitious growth across region Project aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauley Rapid fire Edmonton bans sale of knives in convenience stores after council passes bylaw Drivers frustrated by pay parking in Edmonton since app change 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Public Spaces 2: Electric Boogaloo 42:04

9 weeks ago42:04

42:04

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 Sharon Yeo From the Taproot newsroom Flying Canoë Volant wants to transition to a 'culture of contribution' Second payment system in three years always part of plan, ETS head says Intent Coffee team returns with Balay Coffee pop-up Business Roundup: Jan. 31, 2025 Rapid fire Danielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund Alberta pension manager fires 19 employees, including DEI program lead Fast-growing pickleball clubs short on space pitch new facilities in the Edmonton region 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Accountability is police commissing in action 46:17

10 weeks ago46:17

46:17

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 Printable passport PDF 2022 edition Linda Hoang Sharon Yeo From the Taproot newsroom Business Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025 How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary? Rapid fire Again?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crown Oilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move on Mark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in Edmonton 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Eddie's still driving –– but now it's permanent 48:26

11 weeks ago48:26

48:26

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 Edmonton council gets automatic 3% salary raise but mayor pledges to return portion to city 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Jeopardy 2024 46:25

15 weeks ago46:25

46:25

This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Carrie Hotton-MacDonald Branch Manager, Edmonton Transit Service LinkedIn Pascale Ladouceur Branch Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Design LinkedIn Cate Watt Branch Manager, Assessment and Taxation LinkedIn 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Eventually the bill comes due 46:43

16 weeks ago46:43

46:43

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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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We're pushing, but the tax increase just won't budge-it 41:22

17 weeks ago41:22

41:22

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 News Release: City surpasses planting record for a second year, moving closer to two million tree goal From the Taproot newsroom Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage Rapid fire Get Free Studded Tires to Ride Through the Winter 'Hilarious': Alberta premier responds to Trump's 51st state joke, emphasizes need for trade ties with U.S. Trio aims to be a 'catalyst' in Chinatown with Boa and Hare Why Edmonton's work on Indigenous-led housing remains complex This episode is brought to you by Park Power , your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca . 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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The EMRB is not to be 37:01

18 weeks ago37:01