Speaking Municipally
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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May 7, 2021 • 36 min
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Big Bin EventsPSA: Free Big Bin Events are back
Mosquito ControlEdmonton helicopter program to control mosquito population reinstated for 2021 season Best. Summer. Ever.News Release: New COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spike
Guest: Adam LaughlinLinkedIn Adam Laughlin, P. Eng, DCM, father, feminist Interim City ManagerDec. 13, 2019: Adam Laughlin named Interim City Manager
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April 30, 2021 • 30 min
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Vaccine BattleMayor Nenshi's tweet Open Data Visualization Zoo BoozeBeer, wine, Prosecco can now be consumed at Edmonton Valley Zoo E-VideosEdmonton Public Library sees demand soar for online books, classes and videos during pandemic Guest: Karen Unland@karenunland LinkedIn People's AgendaPeople's Agenda Another progress report on the People’s Agenda Branded PostsMisleading or he...
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April 23, 2021 • 30 min
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Bedding PlantsLocal greenhouse owners warn public of bedding plant shortage this summer News Release: City highlights importance of parks and open spaces
West EdWest Edmonton Mall blueprint for successful shopping centres, experts say Financial LiteracyNews Release: Making money matter to Alberta students
Fare FreezeEdmonton city council freezes transit cash fare at $3.50 until February, f...
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April 16, 2021 • 31 min
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Hydrogen HUBEdmonton Region Hydrogen HUB | Building our clean energy future Folk FestivalEdmonton Folk Fest cancels 2021 festival with 'variants and vaccine rollout still uncertain' Bill 10Alberta bill removes mandatory vaccinations, repeals Bill 10 powers Regional TransitRegional transit commission hires its first CEO Transit FaresExecutive committee endorses transit cash fare raise...
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April 9, 2021 • 32 min
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GraceLife Church'Physically closed': Alberta health officials shut down GraceLife Church west of Edmonton Moe BangaEdmonton councillor Moe Banga seeking re-election this fall Winter TiresHas the winter tire season gotten longer? Calgary roads have ‘way fewer’ potholes this year thanks to a mild winter CSWB Task ForceCommunity Safety and Well-Being Task Force Report and recommendations...
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April 2, 2021 • 41 min
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Forever our PresidentA Sad Message from President Addie Old PlansNo longer needed: Edmonton looks to repeal nearly 80 community development plans Coyote Intervention'I don’t feel scared anymore': Volunteers armed with tennis balls part of coyote intervention program New CurriculumAlberta unveils new draft elementary school curriculum with focus on common cache of knowledge Guest: Ben...
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March 26, 2021 • 32 min
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Safeway JasperSafeway to open new location on Jasper Avenue Rodeo DiscriminationAnti-racist motion stalled by rodeo discussion in Alberta legislature Pastor ReleasedAfter 35 days in custody, controversial Edmonton pastor is released from jail Transit SafetyTransit advisory board recommends changes to get people using transit again safely Edmonton hopes to draw back transit riders during pand...
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March 19, 2021 • 29 min
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Crematorium RejectedCity council rejects proposed crematorium in central Edmonton Parking PolicyCheryll Watson's tweet Gargantuan HumanoidWhy are there 'gargantuan humanoids' in downtown Edmonton? Andrew Knack2021 Campaign Announcement Six months left for aspiring candidates to register for Edmonton's 2021 municipal election Aaron Paquette's tweet Financial UpdateCity of Ed...
Crematorium Rejected
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March 12, 2021 • 40 min
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Shared StreetsEdmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 for physical distancing Alberta CampsitesHigh demand for campsites means Albertans might need to consider options GraceLife ChurchEdmonton-area church charged for over-capacity services during COVID-19 pandemic Guest: Carrie Hotton-MacDonaldLinkedIn Twitter ETS Branch ManagerCarrie's announcement Navigati...
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March 5, 2021 • 34 min
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Pokemon PaydayPokemon payday: Edmonton man sells Charizard card for $8K Step 2With COVID-19 cases declining, Alberta eases into Step 2 of reopening plan Official SportLegislative committee mulls bill that would declare rodeo Alberta's official sport GUESTS
Cate Watt - Branch Manager, Assessment & Taxation
Anton Szabo - Director, Integrated Business and Customer Solutions section wit...
Pokemon Payday
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February 26, 2021 • 27 min
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Metro LineMetro Line and system-wide LRT closures to affect Edmonton Vaccine PortalBooking system strained, but Alberta starts vaccinating seniors in latest phase of COVID-19 response 'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch Psychedelic DrugsEdmonton company to produce psychedelic drugs for clinical use Gondola ProceedsProposed Edmonton river valley gondola...
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February 19, 2021 • 32 min
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Jane GoodallJane Goodall reverses stance, says Lucy the elephant should stay in Edmonton Feeding WildlifeEdmonton councillors endorse wildlife feeding restrictions on private and public property to reduce coyote interactions GraceLife ChurchGraceLife pastor held in custody for refusing to comply with bail conditions Urban GondolaTroy's Twitter thread Episode 99: The Gon-bananas-a plan
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February 12, 2021 • 31 min
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Team NamesEdmonton Football Team calls on fans to vote on 7 possible names Board of Directors Cracked RailSouth Edmonton LRT rail cracks due to extreme cold as region reaches record low temperatures Innovation ParkBeaumont takes first steps towards building innovation business park Guest: Sarah HamiltonSarah's website @sjlhamilton Social Media PolicyCity administration to draft new rul...
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February 7, 2021 • 45 min
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Cold WeatherPSA - Extreme weather response activated Coal Mining'Dead letter': Kenney defends coal policy change in Rocky Mountains Terror OrgsProud Boys added to Canada’s list of terrorist groups Michael JanzMichaelJanz.ca @MichaelJanz Surplus SchoolsCity endorses sale of surplus public school lands in Kiniski Gardens to private school Rethinking the JUA: Opportunities for strong ...
Cold Weather
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January 29, 2021 • 49 min
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Walterdale BridgeWalterdale Bridge still cost Edmonton $155M, even after contractor paid damages for delays Kim KrushellFormer Edmonton councillor Kim Krushell running for mayor in fall election Mike NickelEdmonton city councillor Mike Nickel running for mayor in 2021 election Andre CorbouldEdmonton ushers in new city manager Mayor formally introduces new city manager Speaking Municipally is ...
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January 22, 2021 • 32 min
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Julie PayetteRead Julie Payette's full statement on her decision to resign as governor general Snow SquallDamaging winds, snow squalls wreak havoc on the Prairies Germ Killers'Innovative germ-killing biotechnology' rolling out at select Edmonton transit stations Andre CorbouldMayor formally introduces new city manager Shisha BanEdmonton reconsiders shisha smoking 6 months after b...
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January 15, 2021 • 33 min
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Oilers ReturnGame Recap 1.0: Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks (1/13/2021) Christmas MiracleDon Iveson's statement on travel Jane GoodallJane Goodall Asks Edmonton City Council to Transfer "Lucy the Lonely Elephant" from Harsh Winter to Tennessee Sanctuary COVID-19City discusses who is next in line for COVID-19 vaccine Edmonton hands out nearly 100 mask bylaw fines over the ho...
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December 18, 2020 • 44 min
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Ryan Jespersen@ryanjespersen LinkedIn Real Talk Stacey Brotzel@StaceyBrotzel LinkedIn Scott Johnston@ScottYEGnewsguy LinkedIn Scott Johnston Blog YouTubeWatch this episode on YouTube Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.
This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by...
Ryan Jespersen
This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by...
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December 11, 2020 • 33 min
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Red StickersGovernment of Alberta removing need for licence plate stickers Reservist DeploymentMilitary reservists preparing for possible deployment in Prairies as COVID-19 rates soar Political TacticTough new mandatory restrictions for Alberta as COVID cases rise quickly Budget 2021Council on track for no tax increase for 2021 Council approves Edmonton City Plan Mack's tweet thread Counci...
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December 4, 2020 • 35 min
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Dubai PipeFiberglass pipe from Dubai needed to repair massive hole in south Edmonton sewer line Candy Cane LaneCandy Cane Lane 'drive-thru only,' 22 arenas set to close: city Explore Edmonton
Explore Edmonton asks city to double its budget in COVID-19 Catherine WarrenNews Release: Innovate Edmonton names Catherine Warren as new Chief Executive Officer
Innovate Edmonton names Catherin...
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