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Another blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbon emissions, police response times, and parking.

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Another blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbon emissions, police response times, and parking.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:


EMRB

Budget

Carbon emissions

Police response times

HotSpot Parking

DIP

From the Taproot newsroom

Rapid fire

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We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves. Here are the relevant links for this episode: West Edmonton Mall Reddit thread about the parking lot record Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board 'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership November 2024: The EMRB is not to be 76 Avenue 'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic Edmonton Police Commission 'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFee Province to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction' 'Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointments Statement from Commissioner Jones LinkedIn post from Renee Vaugeois Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request. Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversight Edmonton Food Faves EdmontonFoodFaves.ca Printable passport PDF 2022 edition Linda Hoang Sharon Yeo From the Taproot newsroom Business Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025 How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary? Rapid fire Again?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crown Oilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move on Mark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in Edmonton 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
We're joined by the no-longer-interim city manager, Eddie Robar, to discuss his role, the city's finances, the year ahead, and the upcoming municipal election. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guest: Eddie Robar Eddie Robar on LinkedIn Episode 262: Eddie's still here, and he's driving the bus Eddie's post on LinkedIn about taking over the role Budget pressures top of mind for Edmonton's new city manager Keith Gerein: Edmonton's city manager the safe choice for a risky time Workforce City of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staff Carbon emissions Report suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowly Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget From the Taproot newsroom Magpie, chickadee, and blue jay battle to be Edmonton's City Bird A comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashes As province pushes data centres, Edmonton operator says challenges await 'The fundamentals are there' Stevenson says of Blatchford after 2024 progress Rapid fire Edmonton transit to start testing tap credit and phone payments with new ARC reader rollout Edmonton council gets automatic 3% salary raise but mayor pledges to return portion to city 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Carrie Hotton-MacDonald Branch Manager, Edmonton Transit Service LinkedIn Pascale Ladouceur Branch Manager, Infrastructure Planning & Design LinkedIn Cate Watt Branch Manager, Assessment and Taxation LinkedIn 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
In our penultimate episode of 2024, we recap the 2025 budget and discuss how the process might change in the future. Plus, we wrap up the Housing Complex project and look at what's next as we head into municipal election season. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget recap News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments Edmonton city council sets property tax increase at 6.1% for 2025 Edmonton city council votes for 6.1% tax hike for 2025 With all the amendments to the city budget tabled, Councillor Tim Cartmell has proposed zero total reductions Edmonton city councillors react to budget adjustment 2022: 'Gruelling' budget process ends with tax increase of 4.96% in 2023 Housing Complex Housing Complex What city council can — and can't — do to improve Edmonton's housing system Rapid fire PSA: City Hall Parkade reopens in time for the holidays Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion project faces $105M shortfall 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
After four days of debate, Edmonton city council approved adjustments to the 2025 budget, setting a 6.1% property tax increase for next year. In this episode, we dig into some of the key moments throughout the debate. We talk about photo radar, trees, and community sandboxes. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments Edmonton city council approves 6.1% tax hike for 2025 Budget 2025: Explore Edmonton asks city for $6M or won't run Expo centre and convention centre Edmonton city council looking for ways to lower tax increase as budget deliberations heat up Edmonton mayor releases budget plan to shave two per cent off 2025 tax hike Mayor Sohi's budget page On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment Council continues final budget adjustment deliberations Downtown buildings City of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staff Photo radar News Release: Putting an end to the photo radar cash cow Alberta government aims to cut photo radar sites by 70% 'Absolutely concerned': Edmonton mayor, councillors react to Alberta photo radar plan Community sandboxes Some community leagues opt to maintain their own sandboxes after city-wide program shrinks Tree planting News Release: City surpasses planting record for a second year, moving closer to two million tree goal From the Taproot newsroom Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage Rapid fire Get Free Studded Tires to Ride Through the Winter 'Hilarious': Alberta premier responds to Trump's 51st state joke, emphasizes need for trade ties with U.S. Trio aims to be a 'catalyst' in Chinatown with Boa and Hare Why Edmonton's work on Indigenous-led housing remains complex This episode is brought to you by Park Power , your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca . 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
Another blow to regional collaboration as it appears the EMRB is dead after the provincial government pulled its funding. Plus, we talk budget, carbon emissions, police response times, and parking. Here are the relevant links for this episode: EMRB Regional Roundup: Nov. 27, 2024 'Unexpected': Edmonton's regional board loses provincial funding, future uncertain Budget City says participatory budgeting experiment was challenging but taught lessons Will Edmonton neighbourhood renewal be scaled back? Calgary council approves budget, 3.6% property tax increase Carbon emissions Report suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowly Police response times Making Edmonton police response times public again: It's complicated HotSpot Parking Zipstall parking app sent cease-and-desist letter by City of Edmonton's vendor HotSpot DIP Puneeta McBryan's post From the Taproot newsroom Conservatory of Music to leave MacEwan and become part of Winspear in 2025 Building powerhouses look for new life at old RAM How Edmonton compares to cities finding success in tackling homelessness Rapid fire Alberta's passenger rail master plan scheduled for summer 2025 release News Release: 30th Annual Stuff a Bus returns to support those in need Alberta mulls boosting U.S. border patrol in effort to prevent Trump's 25% tariff 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! ★ Support this podcast ★…
 
We have a third mayoral candidate as Coun. Tim Cartmell finally confirms he's running for mayor. And in a surprising announcement, Chief Dale McFee has announced his retirement from EPS, effective Feb. 21, 2025. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Cartmell running for mayor Is Tim Cartmell the Next Mayor of Edmonton? Edmonton Coun. Tim Cartmell running for mayor with new political party McFee retiring Chief McFee retires from the EPS Province to appoint more members to Edmonton Police Commission Old RAM Edmonton developer, architect push to save Old Royal Alberta Museum Housing figures News Release: City exceeds housing supply targets in record-breaking year for new housing starts and building permits Why Edmonton may need to focus on renters as it stares down 'peak home ownership' From the Taproot newsroom Housing Complex Taproot presents: A conversation about housing Rapid fire Former Edmonton city councillor Tony Caterina running for mayor WestJet announces summer schedule, Edmonton to see 23% seat capacity increase Boissonnault out of cabinet after shifting claims about Indigenous heritage 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 ★…
 
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Taproot Edmonton reporter Colin Gallant joins us to discuss making Edmonton's housing more financially accessible, the Valley Line LRT's first anniversary, and the future of retail downtown. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Updates News Release: Fifth case of Dutch elm disease confirmed in Edmonton News Release: City launches Assisted Snow Removal Program Pilot City of Edmonton proposes 8.1% tax hike in 2025 to cover higher costs Housing How should Edmonton grow to make housing more accessible? Housing Complex Valley Line LRT City underlines successes and challenges as the Valley Line LRT turns one Downtown retail As Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thrive From the Taproot newsroom YEG hopes visitors will stay and play at the airport On the agenda: Garneau rezoning, utility rate changes, council office budget Election update (no not that one) 2025 Edmonton General Election | Register of Candidates Troy's tweet Rapid fire Hundreds attend Edmonton protest against Alberta government's trans legislation Downtown Edmonton residential tower could rise higher than planned Alberta enabling Halal mortgages, implementing promised electric vehicle tax 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 ★…
 
The Downtown Investment Plan remains a hot topic of discussion. This week, we speak with Shani Gwin, a Métis woman, downtown business owner, AI entrepreneur, and DBA board member, for her take. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Shani Gwin on LinkedIn pipikwan pêhtâkwan Downtown Investment Plan Downtown Investment Plan (PDF) News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF) wâsikan kisewâtisiwin wâsikan kisewâtisiwin News Release: Edmonton startup wâsikan kisewâtisiwin selected as a 2024 Solver Team by MIT Solve From the Taproot newsroom Would building more supply slow Edmonton's rising home prices? New head of Social Enterprise Fund dreams of change Rapid fire Keith Gerein: Court delay serves no one except the political fortunes of Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice Setting off alarms by cooking? Edmonton's fire department could send you a bill Elaborate village-like encampment with power, water dismantled in south Edmonton 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 ★…
 
This week, we're getting an early start on winter by talking about snow and ice control. We speak with Mark Beare and Val Dacyk from the City of Edmonton about service standards for clearing roadways and active pathways, how much people love the snow plow map, how big the snow clearing operation is, what it would take to clear sidewalks, where your tax dollars go, and much more. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Mark Beare on LinkedIn Valerie Dacyk on LinkedIn Snow and ice control News Release: City launches updated Snow and Ice Control Program Roadways Snow Clearing Map Active Pathways Snow Clearing Map Community Sandboxes Winter Travel 2022: Apparent jump in snow-clearing kilometres not all that it seems 2023: City seeks input on sandbox program for ice control From the Taproot newsroom Housing Complex Introducing Housing Complex, a special project from Taproot Edmonton Home truths: In Edmonton's housing system, some win, some lose, and many feel conflicted Rapid fire Edmonton won't add optional criminal record checks for council candidates Edmonton boo-levard becomes Candy Corn Lane for Halloween 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 ★…
 
A new report published by a coalition of business leaders calls for nearly $500 million of investment in Edmonton's downtown. We talk with the report's authors, Alexandra Hryciw and Jason Syvixay, about the action items, and what they hope to achieve. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Alexandra Hryciw on LinkedIn Downtown Revitalization Coalition Jason Syvixay on LinkedIn BILD Edmonton Metro Downtown Investment Plan Downtown Investment Plan (PDF) News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF) Opinion: Now is the time to invest in Edmonton's downtown Business leaders call on governments to invest in downtown Edmonton Housing Accelerator Fund - City of Edmonton From the Taproot newsroom Housing pilot tests if connecting people can boost inclusion Edmonton on track to approve one garden suite a day in 2024 How NorthwestFEARFest's boss put his life into film Rapid fire Edmonton park rangers shooting plastic bullets at aggressive coyotes Law society to sanction former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu $7M Alberta advertising campaign against oil and gas emissions cap rolling out in 5 provinces The 2024 Canadian Open Data Summit takes place in Edmonton on Oct. 30 and 31, with a full day of programming on Oct. 29 focused on generative AI. The event features keynotes, panels, workshops, and more. Themes for this year's event include data perspectives on the housing crisis, the power of open science, and how sharing commercial data has led to competitive advantages for businesses. Registration is now open. 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 ★…
 
Council heard more about the fiscal gap, though no action was taken yet. Plus, the latest transit ridership numbers, the Stadium Station redesign, whether to continue planting elm trees, and how this winter's approach to encampments will look a lot like last winter's despite increased need. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Fiscal gap Edmonton seeking solutions to fix grim 'fiscal gap' Edmonton's Funding Dilemma: Collaboration Over Confrontation - Tim Cartmell Edmonton mayor's letter to province asks for fair treatment in next year's budget Keith Gerein: Edmonton's mayor steps up, but will he take a swing? Calgary and province announce agreement to move forward on part of Green Line LRT Transit ridership News Release: Transit ridership outpaces population growth Edmonton transit ridership up 14% in 2024 Edmonton Transit to stop selling paper tickets, monthly passes as of Nov. 9 Stadium Station Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50% Elm trees Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets Health Streets pilot Edmonton 'healthy streets' Chinatown safety hub shutting down Encampments Edmonton police chief on the winter encampment strategy Edmonton has spent $225k fencing off former encampment sites in the first nine months of 2024 Alberta and Edmonton at odds over data on homeless navigation centre Edmonton city council to get more information on encampment closure risks Regional drivers 'We're subsidizing the region': 32% of drivers on Edmonton roads don't live in the city, report finds Edmonton has a 'free rider problem' on its roads, new report says From the Taproot newsroom Alberta Ecotrust aims to accelerate building retrofits Provincial Priorities Act could hurt Alberta's priorities, says academic Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community Rapid fire Recap: Winnipeg 6, Edmonton 0 News Release: Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! City Bird : Vote - Bird Friendly Edmonton The 2024 Canadian Open Data Summit takes place in Edmonton on Oct. 30 and 31, with a full day of programming on Oct. 29 focused on generative AI. The event features keynotes, panels, workshops, and more. Themes for this year's event include data perspectives on the housing crisis, the power of open science, and how sharing commercial data has led to competitive advantages for businesses. Registration is now open. 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 ★…
 
Edmonton is going to have to pay much more for elections, but we can't say why without risking a $787 million settlement. Plus, we've got some news about district planning. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Property tax Sohi launches campaign to ask province for more municipal support Edmonton, other municipalities ask province to pay its property taxes Fair Compensation Project Election costs On the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highrise The Alberta government banned electronic vote tabulators. Municipalities want it to reconsider District plans News Release: District Policy and plans approved for next milestone in City's planning modernization New district policy, plans including 15-minute cities concept OK'd by Edmonton city council Old Strathcona Whyte Avenue and Old Strathcona plans: less parking, more parks New towers Mill Woods Town Centre: New grocery store, rental towers built in 2025 Edmonton city council approves rezoning proposal for 31-storey tower on Jasper Avenue From the Taproot newsroom Pedestrian-only Rice Howard Way continues into fall NongBu is closed but continues to shape city's food scene Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets Rapid fire Alberta government drops idea of expanding liquor sales to grocers, convenience stores Canadian Finals Rodeo kicks off with surprise Downtown Edmonton cattle drive Earth's General Store closes despite crowdfunding effort to save the business Discover Our Climate Quest , a Canadian exhibition packed with fun, interactive activities for all ages. Explore carbon capture pinball, solar panels in action, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and much more. Level up your climate science knowledge and get inspired for our sustainable future! Opening Oct. 5 at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton! Learn more 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 ★…
 
This week, we discuss the new Edmonton sign, a new poll about the mayor and city council, new crashes into the LRT, and a new report on Canada's municipalities. Plus, updates on ChargeStop, homelessness, and the 2021 mayoral race. Here are the relevant links for this episode: ChargeStop ChargeStop builds Canada's first dedicated EV station in Strathcona Edmonton sign News Release: How do you spell colour, light and sparkle? E-D-M-O-N-T-O-N! Troy's tweet Michelle Sound's post Michelle Sound Crystal Lee Clark Council poll Only 1 in 4 Edmontonians think Sohi, city councillors should be re-elected: CityNews poll Troy's Reddit comment 2021 election update 3 mayoral candidates sanctioned for overspending in 2021 Edmonton election Homelessness Number of people living unhoused in Edmonton up 47% in 2024: Data Senate report Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Municipalities | Senator Paula Simons Paula's LinkedIn post Neighbourhood planning Opinion: Citywide plans diminish diversity of Edmonton neighbourhoods LRT crashes Two crashes involving Edmonton's Valley Line LRT in two days Edmonton LRT train involved in crash after vehicle drives onto tracks: ETS From the Taproot newsroom Developers urge Edmonton to follow B.C. on single-egress buildings Why one shop owner traded a storefront for a shipping container Support to address hoarding in Edmonton is running out Rapid fire Most non-homeowners in Edmonton feel buying own home is out of reach: CityNews poll Why American food chains are choosing Edmonton This episode is brought to you by Park Power , your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca . 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 ★…
 
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