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Edmonton has a surprise new bigger-than-Hawrelak, as-of-yet-unnamed river valley park. Plus, the Capital Line LRT extension gets its scope trimmed, and new patio rules come into effect.
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Lyft arrives
Lyft expands ride-booking service to Edmonton, CalgaryAir quality
Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, familiesDowntown Spark
Downtown SparkNortheast River Valley Park
News Release: City announces new 190 acre River Valley Park in Northeast Edmonton
Capital Line LRT
Edmonton's Capital Line LRT extension to be scaled back but Twin Brooks station staysPatio rules
Post-pandemic patio rules lead to hiccups for some restaurantsWater stations
PSA: City opens water bottle filling stations as part of extreme weather supports
Chinatown safety

'We need to do more': Anniversary of Chinatown homicides renews calls for safety
Police give update on Healthy Streets Operations Centre progress one year after Chinatown deaths
Coun. Anne Stevenson's photo
Alberta election

Downtown Recovery Coalition mailer
Provincial election roundup: May 24, 2023
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It's cat week in Edmonton! Plus, additional funding for day shelter spaces, more turnover at the City of Edmonton, and new provincial additions to the paw-lice commission.
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Extreme weather
PSA: Extreme weather response activatedDog parks
PSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog ParksCat Fest

Edmonton International Cat Festival
Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule
Linda Hoang
EFRS culture
Edmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership brokenDay shelters

Edmonton approves funding to keep day-shelter spaces open
Edmonton pays $4 million for day shelter spaces, lobbies province for bridge housing
City of Edmonton
Stephanie McCabe's postPolice Commission
Province's election-season appointment of two unnamed Edmonton police commissioners prompts concernsSpeaking 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!


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Edmonton Unlimited CEO Catherine Warren joins us — more than a hundred episodes after her first appearance — for an update on Edmonton's innovation sector. Plus, the City of Edmonton solar rebate launches.
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Grants audit
Audit: Edmonton spends hundreds of millions on grants and subsidies without tracking resultsOilers fingers
Edmonton Oilers fan reportedly almost bit someone's finger off during a watch partyMeat Me Downtown

News Release: Meet Me Downtown! New campaign and vibrancy funding encourage Edmontonians to enjoy the heart of the city

Marvin the Meatball: Internet has a field day over Edmonton's new mascot
Catherine Warren

LinkedIn
Episode 109
Edmonton Unlimited

News Release: Edmonton Unlimited Achieves Milestones in 2022 Annual Report & Announces New Board Directors in Preparation for Unboxing Edmonton's Newest Innovation Destination

Impact — Edmonton Unlimited
The Importance of Place — Edmonton Unlimited
Our Space — Edmonton Unlimited
Solar rebate
News Release: City Takes Action on Budget Climate Commitments
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We catch up with Chris Buyze, the outgoing president of the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Plus, airtime for airports.
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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 winterChris 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
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Calgary is now the favourite child of the UCP, with arena funding. Plus, the Edmonton Police Service announces that violent crime is up, and we take a closer look at what that might mean.
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Oilers paint

Ferrell rocks face paint while cheering on Kings in Game 3
An Oilers fan trolled Kings fan Will Ferrell by copying his elaborate face paint
NHL's tweet
Grass fire
Cause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigationWelcome penguins
Vancouver Aquarium penguins are moving to AlbertaSolar rebates
Solar Rebate ProgramAffordable housing

News Release: CANADA SUPPORTS THE REPAIRS OF OVER 1,955 HOUSING UNITS IN EDMONTON

More than 90% of Edmonton-owned Civida social housing needs repair
News Release: HomeEd acquires 248 rental units from developer, while partnering on new NetZero development project

Crime statistics

EPS releases 2022 crime analysis, data on offenders' post-release involvement with police in wake of calls for bail reform
Edmonton police release data on violent crime increase amid calls for bail reform
Co-ordinated, multi-sector approach needed to tackle rising crime
Downtown communities respond to police crime stats
Google Search for violent criminal incidents
Downtown Branch Beat boundary re-zoning
Trees at risk

More than 700 trees at risk in Edmonton's Hawrelak Park renewal report
Committee report
Calgary's arena

Provincial money for 'infrastructure' not an arena: Smith
Sohi wants to talk about money for Edmonton after Calgary arena deal
Edmonton councillor questions Calgary arena funding, Smith hints at Ice District Phase 2 dollars
Notley, Smith grilled on arena deal as election call looms
Why Alberta Is Bullying Its Cities
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The province announces new funding for the HELP initiative that pairs social workers with police, and the city budget has been finalized so your tax bills will arrive soon.
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Talus Dome
Talus Dome has an escape hatch after allSpaghetti intersection
City considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown EdmontonHarper endorsement
Harper's UCP endorsement falls short of inspiringHELP funding
News Release: Helping people in need, keeping Edmonton safe
Police Commission

Edmonton city council moves to improve relationship, accountability with police commission
On the agenda: Budget adjustments, police accountability, and encampment response
April 17 agenda item
Spring SOBA
News Release: City Council finalizes 2023 property taxes
Bike Plan
April 17 voteSpeaking 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!


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