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 HamiltonCoun. Sarah Hamilton's postInterview on Real Talk with Ryan JespersenPride flagsCSU52: Statement Re: EPL Directive to Remove Pride Flags from Public AreasEdmonton Public Library: No Directive to Remove Pride FlagsUnion says Pride flags banned at Edmonton libraries, library disputes claimTransit safetyDespite record ridership, many Edmontonians still don't think transit is safe, report showsReport recommends more peace officer presence at Edmonton transit stationsTransit soundsArtist creates sound experience at Edmonton transit centreEdmonton Arts Council | Sendero a lo Próximo (Path to the near)Expanding tradeEconomic developer helps companies move export sights off U.S. and onto Japan, Mexico, Middle EastStolen statuesStatue of women's rights activist Emily Murphy vanishes from Edmonton park named after herCut at the ankles: another statue goes missing from an Edmonton park'Please bring them back': Plaques honouring First World War soldiers stolen from cemeteryFrom the Taproot newsroomEdmonton 'still not ready' as 2024 population growth exceeded even breakneck forecast: KnackPouring a double: Trade mission to Japan and Cocktail Week boost beverage industryRapid fireCommonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta FieldShould Edmonton have an official bird? Voting underway to pick favourite flyerSpeaking 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!
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39:21
An ICEy reception to CRL extension
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 fieldCommonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta FieldAdopting heat pumpsCouncil urged to accelerate adoption of heat pumpsICE District dealHere's what's in Edmonton's draft deal with province for OEG event park and private developmentPublic benefit questioned as Edmonton eyes 10-year extension of Downtown CRLEPSB resignationsEPSB trustee resigns due to 'current political environment'Coun. Erin Rutherford's postEdmonton public school trustees face increased workload after another resignationEPSB superintendent Darrel Robertson to retireCactus RatsA New Energy in BaseballPrevious name optionsETS merchandiseWearing your love of Edmonton: Limited ETS and other YEG-themed merch for saleRapid fireTrouble in Gretzkyville: For the first time, The Great One finds himself shunned by Edmonton fansComputing 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!
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36:56
A committee is born
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:BridgegateCity releases schedule of Edmonton's bridge renewals for 2025Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn postDowntown Revitalization Coalition's LinkedIn postInfrastructure committeeCouncil reportCoun. Aaron Paquette speaks at council meeting about misinformationNordic spaEdmonton city council approves rezoning application for nordic spa developmentTop of Bank PolicyMemorandum of Cooperation and DialogueCorruptCare (allegedly) reaches the cityUCP Placed Mraiche Business Partner on Edmonton Police CommissionFrom the Taproot newsroomHydrogen HUB enters 'activation phase' with new leaderVarme Energy brings in CEO from Norway for first-of-its-kind facilityBoyle Street creates artist residency to prioritize arts programming for marginalized clientsRapid fireEdmonton's Emily Murphy Park statue stolen leaving nothing but her shoesSpeaking 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!
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32:18
Bridgelocked
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 maintenanceNo, five bridges in downtown are not closing all at onceOpinion: Perfect storm of bridge closures will devastate DowntownEdmonton business group urges bridge construction pause fearing Downtown backslide from snarled trafficDowntown biz group worries Edmonton bridge construction crunch could hurt city's coreBus priority measuresMajor streets set to change to give buses priorityLime winter pilotLime brings e-bikes back to Edmonton early for winter pilot programWildfire seasonCity of Edmonton adds proactive measures to wildfire protection planEdmonton creating wildfire strategy as part of emergency management planDATS auditImprovements coming to Edmonton's accessible transit service, following auditFrom the Taproot newsroomFringe historian to document Edmonton theatre historyCheck the Label app could 'push our politicians' as tariff threat grows, Punchcard saysRapid fireAlberta cold snap breaks more records as deep freeze set to recede ThursdayEdmonton looks to impress as potential expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site gameSpeaking 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!
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33:05
The Leducsiana Purchase
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 BylawSpeakers urge city councillors to ditch proposed public spaces bylawEdmontonians share concerns that public spaces bylaw targets city's most vulnerablePublic spaces bylaw: Edmonton police officers want clear rules, advocates fear harms to vulnerableValley Line West LRTEdmonton city council approves plan to speed up LRT constructionEdmonton fast-tracking LRT road work using full road closuresStony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRTMajor road closures planned for Valley Line LRT west this yearOn the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West constructionEdmonton Police CommissionAlberta picks two new Edmonton police commissioners amid probe sparked by chief's complaint of 'bias' in city appointeesEdmonton 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 photoLeducsiana PurchaseCity of Leduc eyes southern boundary expansion with plan to annex nearly 2,500 hectaresCounty responds to City of Leduc's intent to annex landsRegional Roundup: Feb. 12, 2025Edmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomMajor streets set to change to give buses priorityUpcycler helps Kuma give old tents new lifeIntercultural pop-up part of Feed the Soul's evolutionRapid fireEdmonton police officers return to 6 public schools, more than 4 years after division halted programEnjoy the new sloth exhibit at the Edmonton Valley ZooSpeaking 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!
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