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41:57

Please present your boarding pass

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/10/02

The new owners of Edmonton City Centre proposed strict security measures at each entrance of the downtown mall, and councillors endorsed changing the definition of public space. Plus, an American company has a vision to turn an industrial park in northeast Edmonton into one of the largest data centre campuses in North America.(00:00) - Introduction(02:43) - Ad: Edmonton Startup Week (04:11) - Public spaces bylaw review (10:37) - Defining public and private spaces (13:42) - City Centre

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38:22

What'd I miss?

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/09/25

Stephanie is back! We chat about some of the big and small municipal news you might have missed in the past month. Plus, we hear all about Stephanie's travels and her fresh reflections on cities and how Edmonton stacks up.(00:00) - Introduction(01:59) - Ad: Shadow Theatre (03:58) - Europe through an Edmonton lens (08:58) - Bike infrastructure (10:40) - Patios and pedestrian life (13:45) - Bridges (17:31) - Street-level trains and transit (21:46) - Ad: Wills Week (23:50) - Former mayors and

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50:19

What we choose to remember

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/09/18

This week, heritage advocate Andy Grabia talks about the fight to keep the University of Alberta's Casavant organ in Convocation Hall. We also look at Edmonton's uneasy relationship with its heritage and, a decade after Rogers Place opened, revisit the arena debate and the fate of Rexall Place.(00:00) - Introduction(00:32) - Ad: Life Sciences Week (02:58) - Meet Andy Grabia (04:33) - The fight to save the U of A’s memorial organ (09:03) - A war memorial facing relocation (13:44) - What

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43:27

Big goals, small change

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/09/11

We speak with Mike Mellross of Alberta Ecotrust about Edmonton's updated climate priorities and the important decisions coming up during the four-year budget. We talk climate ambition, competing pots of funding, and why good city building might be climate action, too.(00:00) - Introduction(00:43) - Ad: LitFest (01:38) - Interview introduction (02:11) - Meet Mike Mellross and Alberta Ecotrust (06:10) - Why work through a climate charity? (10:16) - Edmonton's updated climate

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41:05

Bike lanes in the slow lane

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2026/09/04

We speak with Coun. Ashley Salvador and Aaron Budnick of the Edmonton Bike Coalition about Edmonton's slow bike-lane build-out and the province's threat to derail it. Plus, we hear about the confusing budget of it all and how funding decisions will determine where the network goes next.(00:00) - Introduction(00:51) - Ad: Skyline Rush Challenge (01:36) - Interview introduction (03:28) - Active transportation with Ashley and Aaron (08:55) - What has the $100 million built? (14:17) -

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38:16

Where do we Global from here?

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2026/08/28

This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.(00:00) - Introduction(01:31) - Ad: Events Roundup (04:06) - Edmonton Global (16:36) - Bike lanes (23:27) - Edmonton Research Park (28:56) - Ahmad Jawad on IASP (30:59) - Public toilets (37:45) - Close Here are

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39:20

Everyone is mad for different reasons

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2026/08/21

City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot.(00:00) - Introduction(01:31) - Municipal bike lanes (10:23) - Bike lanes in Ontario (13:25) - Pause on active transportation infrastructure (18:29) - Fare gate pilot (24:40) - Infill impacts (32:46) - Movers & Shakers (36:19) - Fringe

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60:28

Working as a herd

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2026/08/14

We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast.(00:00) - Introduction(03:34) - Ad: Taproot's Food Roundup (04:22) - Gibbons update (14:44) - Interview with Daryn Edgar and Jeff Acker (58:42) - Post-interview discussion (59:57) - Closing Here are the relevant links

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62:14

Talking about Rossdale

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/07/24

We're joined by an archeology expert and an advocate with experience in Indigenous relations for a deep dive on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale, and across the river valley.(00:00) - Introduction(00:42) - Restaurant closures (10:32) - Ad: Edmonton Opera (12:11) - Rossdale engagement (14:22) - Interview with Kisha and Miranda (54:01) - Post-interview discussion (59:50) - Scramble update (01:00:30) - Closing Here are the relevant links for this episode:Restaurant closuresJuly 21,

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37:05

Reed between the line items

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/07/17

We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.(00:00) - Introduction(02:10) - Reed Clarke (05:17) - Revenue ideas (10:41) - Past tax increases (14:11) - Ad: ECAMP Curiosity Tours (14:51) - Tax impacts (19:23) - Industrial development (28:11) - Infill (31:34) - What does success

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56:11

Aaron out the budget concerns

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/07/10

We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.(00:00) - Introduction (02:00) - Aaron Paquette (11:02) - Municipal/provincial relations (17:08) - Regional growth pressures (25:42) - Downtown incentives (27:45) - Ad: Park Power (28:22) - Budget engagement (32:49) - Social

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34:30

Schrodinger's lodging house

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/07/03

Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.(00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - Rain in June (05:09) - Ad: Taste of Edmonton (05:44) - Canada Day (06:55) - Lodging houses (17:19) - New towing lot (19:30) - Downtown parking lots (26:33) - Fringe Festival (31:21) - Scheduling

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35:44

I like big bins

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/06/26

City council delayed a public hearing about Rossdale as it had questions about its duty to consult with Indigenous nations. Plus, the parking requirement at daycares has been reduced, and we discuss how to stop illegal dumping at apartment buildings.(00:00) - Introduction (00:41) - YEG Trivia Night (02:54) - Canada Day ask (03:44) - Ad: Edmonton Opera (04:42) - Rossdale rezoning (19:37) - Daycare parking (26:24) - Illegal dumping (35:00) - Close Here are the relevant links for this

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40:08

Maybe it is a municipal responsibility

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/06/19

Council approved $925,000 to fund winter day spaces, even as the conversation about jurisdiction continues. Plus, the Southeast Transit Garage will be a little bigger, and we look at what Edmontonians told the Edmonton Police Commission about the next EPS operating budget.(00:00) - Introduction(01:21) - Correction: 15-minute parking update (03:24) - Ad: Park Power (03:55) - Day spaces (14:14) - Mayor Andrew Knack's comments (15:45) - Edmonton Police budget engagement results (26:22)

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42:50

Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley

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2026/06/12

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)

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40:02

No way four way

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2026/06/05

We've got a little update on Bridgegate, and we talk about the impact of major construction projects on businesses. Plus, we go on a bit of a deep dive into a southeast neighbourhood that was designed with only one way in or out. What could go wrong?(00:00) - Introduction(03:53) - Ad: U of A Reads (04:32) - Bridgegate update (14:10) - Construction impacts on businesses (23:44) - Ad: Edmonton International Jazz Festival (25:58) - Maple traffic woes (37:57) - Close Here are the

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40:31

Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not...

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/05/29

Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet.(00:00) - Introduction(01:17) - Ad: U of A Reads (01:52) - Protecting private trees (08:56) - Stabilization centre (18:30) - Jasper Avenue New Vision (29:27) - Whyte Avenue BRT (39:12) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Protecting private

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47:11

This week had Highs and Lows

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2026/05/22

The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace three iconic bridges: the High Level Bridge and the Low Level Bridges. Plus, we talk with Coun. Erin Rutherford about unfunded service packages and how the budget process is changing this year.(00:00) - Introduction(01:38) - Ad: U of A Reads (02:10) - High Level and Low Level Bridges (10:49) - Our thoughts on the bridges (27:53) - Coun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packages (43:55) - Interview debrief (46:41) -

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46:56

Return to office! But not on your bike

Speaking Municipally ·

2026/05/15

Business organizations have called once again for municipal employees to return to the office full time, but the mayor isn't budging. Plus, the province is planning legislation that would let it review or remove bike lanes.(00:00) - Introduction(01:32) - Ad: Bosco Foundation (02:42) - State of the City (13:57) - Edmonton Real Estate Forum (29:26) - Ad: ECOHH (31:09) - Bike lanes (36:23) - Council motions (45:39) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:State of the

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43:59

You have been engaged

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2026/05/08

Edmonton city council has approved a rezoning that will allow a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park. Plus, Stephanie took a trip to a budget engagement session to learn what the mayor's been hearing from Edmontonians.(00:00) - Introduction(04:45) - Ad: U of A Reads (05:26) - Windsor Park (15:03) - 101 Street TPM Memo (19:56) - Ad: AdaptAbilities (20:26) - Budget engagement (32:17) - Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant (43:29) - Close Here are the relevant links for this

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