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Speaking Municipally

Taproot Edmonton

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don"t have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.

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32:20

The orange dot (with the little orange smudge down...

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2023/06/09

Ok, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Sheriffs extendedEdmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of yearFlair complaintsFlair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTAEPL JeopardyEdmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debutProvincial electionThirteen new MLAs elected to Edmonton and areaEdmonton mayor sees chance to 'reset' relationship with

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32:26

The new northeast river valley park (on the weekly...

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2023/05/26

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Lyft arrivesLyft expands ride-booking service to Edmonton, CalgaryAir qualityEdmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, familiesDowntown SparkDowntown SparkNortheast River Valley ParkNews Release: City announces new 190 acre River Valley

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39:38

A pawsitively furtastic week

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2023/05/19

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extreme weatherPSA: Extreme weather response activatedDog parksPSA: City announces sites for Pop-up Dog ParksCat FestEdmonton International Cat FestivalSave The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week ScheduleLinda HoangEFRS cultureEdmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and

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45:10

Edmonton, without limits

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2023/05/12

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Grants auditAudit: Edmonton spends hundreds of millions on grants and subsidies without tracking resultsOilers fingersEdmonton Oilers fan reportedly almost bit someone's finger off during a watch partyMeat Me DowntownNews Release: Meet Me

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41:03

He's been Buyze for the past 16 years

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2023/05/05

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:CoronationPSA: Edmonton recognizes the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles IIIFire bansEdmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start MayFire Bans — City of EdmontonChappelle complaintsSouthwest Edmonton neighbourhood leads in snow-on-walk complaints for second straight winterChris Buyze@chrisbuyzeLinkedInChris's post

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34:09

Flaming Calgary's arena deal

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2023/04/28

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Oilers paintFerrell rocks face paint while cheering on Kings in Game 3An Oilers fan trolled Kings fan Will Ferrell by copying his elaborate face paintNHL's tweetGrass fireCause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigationWelcome penguinsVancouver Aquarium

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32:22

Provincial funding to HELP... the UCP get elected

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2023/04/21

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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Talus DomeTalus Dome has an escape hatch after allSpaghetti intersectionCity considers closing 'spaghetti intersection' near downtown EdmontonHarper endorsementHarper's UCP endorsement falls short of inspiringHELP fundingNews Release: Helping people in need, keeping Edmonton

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35:25

How are we making history? Let's Find Out

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2023/04/14

Let's Find Out has joined Taproot — we speak with host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and producer Trevor Chow-Fraser to learn more. Plus, the Talus Dome incident has breathed new life into the discussion about interactive public art.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Pothole repairNews Release: City's pothole repair is in motionEPS FOIPInformation and Privacy Unit expanding, launching online system to address demandUrban coyotesInside the den: Edmonton's urban coyotes rear their young

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32:34

Keeping transit 💯 … cops, that is

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2023/04/07

The province announces a plan to recruit 100 extra cops to clean up transit, and the city talks about what YOU can do to help with that. Or maybe just take a scooter instead. They’re back.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Alberta Podcast NetworkThat's it for the Alberta Podcast Network100 copsNews Release: Transit safety and violent crime: Enough is enoughAlberta government pushing to add 100 more police officers between Calgary and EdmontonProvince promises more cops to tackle

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31:23

SIX cars hit train... ah ah ah

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2023/03/31

Another driver crashes into a Valley Line train, and we're starting to lose count. Plus, Boyle Street gets a new permit, and we get details on the city's podcast spending.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Water and zombiesLead-reducing chemicals now flowing in Edmonton's water: EpcorEdmonton is where you want to be when the zombie apocalypse comes, study findsTransit AppThird-party transit planning app no longer free for Edmonton ridersZellers'Nice little nod to nostalgia':

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29:07

JuNo shirt, no service

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2023/03/17

In the wake of a tragic police incident, we cover other policing news that happened this week. Plus, an update on trains, and affordable housing.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Juno protesterTopless protester who crashed Edmonton Junos stage makes brief court appearanceAlberta is callingNews release: Alberta is calling againECSD fraudEmployee defrauds Edmonton Catholic Schools of over $200K through invoice, credit card schemePolice deathsEdmonton police devastated by shooting

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32:58

More like LastGen, amirite?

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2023/03/10

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 GallantColin Gallant at Taproot EdmontonMeet Taproot Edmonton's new reporterBirth controlAlberta NDP promise free birth control if electedDATS strikeStrike vote 'likely' for Edmonton DATS bus drivers next week: unionPain medicationChildren's pain reliever imports to Alberta

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34:57

#FreeTheBuffalo

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2023/03/03

We follow up on what 102 Avenue looks like with cars on it. Plus, updates on Buffalo art, the Alberta budget, drinking in parks, a police commission investigation, downtown police deployments, and the noise bylaw. Phew!Here are the relevant links for this episode:Emergency alerts'Glitch' inundates Albertans with emergency alert tests, Smith blames fedsDining weeksGreater Mill Woods Dining Week spotlights southeast eateriesDowntown Dining WeekPavement protectionMarch 1 Executive Committee

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33:00

The pilot that lasted zero days

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2023/02/24

Council votes to open 102 Avenue to vehicle traffic before (after?) the one-year pilot even got underway. But don't worry, the pedway is doing fine.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Hawrelak ParkLast Edmonton festival wraps up ahead of 3-year Hawrelak Park closureTransEd testingTransEd testing 'emergency scenario' along Valley Line LRT ThursdayTippingCanadians think tipping is 'getting out of control,' new poll suggest102 AvenueOn the agenda: Core services, 102 Avenue, and a $31M

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31:09

Edmonton's 15-minute sandboxes

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2023/02/17

Edmonton's administration drops a bombshell: apparently the city's relationship with the province is strained. Plus we dig into sandboxes, the screen industry, and buses down the middle of Whyte Ave.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Bare-chested swimmingNo top, no problem: All patrons allowed to be bare-chested at City of Edmonton poolsSohi and SmithEdmonton mayor to have first meeting with Danielle Smith, five months after premier sworn inJordan PetersonControversial author

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33:27

News as hot as chili pepper spray

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2023/02/10

Council wastes a lot of time hearing about spicy things, but the Mansion Tax may be just a little too spicy for the city lawyers.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Taproot event surveyShould Taproot build an event calendar?Chili pepperComedian chomps chili pepper at Edmonton public hearing while arguing climate change is 'not a huge issue'Winter Bike to Work DayCelebrate winter cycling on International Winter Bike to Work Day15-minute communitiesOnline conspiracy theories about

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32:30

Paul Blart: Legislature Cop

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2023/02/03

The provincial government solves downtown safety — all it took was 12 rent-a-cops! Plus, the AI landscape in Edmonton does not look quite so grim.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Kenney and HinshawFormer Alberta premier Jason Kenney lands new gig at Calgary law firmDr. Deena Hinshaw, ousted from Alberta, moves to job with B.C. public health leadersGrammys gift bagsSkincare line founded in Edmonton to be included in Grammy gift bagsMindbenderWest Edmonton Mall closes Mindbender

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36:14

What are you Bonnie Doon on the tracks there, bud?

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2023/01/27

Here are the relevant links for this episode:LRT safetyCity of Edmonton reiterates message on Valley Line LRT: 'If you see tracks, expect a train'Chinatown Dining WeekEdmontonChinatown.ca2023 MenuPostmedia cutsPostmedia moving 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, announces sale of Calgary Herald buildingPostmedia shakes up its editorial leadership at western newspapersDowntown changesEnterprise Square renewal heralds Edmonton's downtown revitalizationAlphabet to close Edmonton office of AI

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30:39

S-plow-ing Mun-ice-pially

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2023/01/20

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Snowplow namesNews Release: Name a Plow contest winners announcedCity official 'hearing a lot' from Edmontonians about snowy residential roads, says help coming soon - EdmontonCollectible theftsEdmonton hobby stores hit by rash of break-ins targeting trading cardsLegislature groundsRedesigning Alberta's Legislature GroundsJanice JohnstonCBC News journalist Janice Johnston dies at 62103A Avenue Pedway$26M single-sourced pedway project east of

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41:24

Jeopardy 2022

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2022/12/23

Here are the relevant links for this episode:Michael Janz (papastew)Councillor profile@michaeljanzAshley Salvador (Métis)Councillor profile@AshleyASalvadorAnne Stevenson (O-day'min)Councillor profile@edmonton_anneSpeaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we talked about Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and

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