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 Park in Northeast Edmonton Capital Line LRTEdmonton's Capital Line LRT extension to be scaled back but Twin Brooks station staysPatio rulesPost-pandemic patio rules lead to hiccups for some restaurantsWater stationsPSA: 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 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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Fest Edmonton International Cat Festival Save The Dates: Edmonton Cat Fest Week Schedule Linda Hoang EFRS cultureEdmonton 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 EdmontonStephanie McCabe's postPolice CommissionProvince'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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 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 rebateNews Release: City Takes Action on Budget Climate Commitments 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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 III Fire bans Edmonton weather: Record-setting heat to start May Fire Bans — City of Edmonton Chappelle complaintsSouthwest 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 streetsPSA: Summer Streets return to create safer spaces for Edmontonians to enjoy the outdoors 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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 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 fireCause of Edmonton grass fire still under investigationWelcome penguinsVancouver Aquarium penguins are moving to AlbertaSolar rebatesSolar 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 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! ★ Support this podcast ★