His Chief concern is that he can't police for McFree

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Oilers value

• Edmonton Oilers now worth more than a billion dollars, Calgary Flames $680M: Forbes

Reservation deposit

• RGE RD first in Edmonton to require deposits for reservations

Outdoor rinks

• PSA - City opening outdoor rinks for the season

Police budget

• 'Edmonton has a crime problem': Edmonton Police chief says police budget cuts could affect community safety
• 'We've taken too many hits:' Edmonton police advocating against further budget cuts to maintain current service levels
• Edmonton Police Service tweet
• Mack's tweet
• Another tweet from Mack

Bike lanes

• Concrete barriers in bike lanes in Garneau, Edmonton cause confusion
• Budget 2021: We need action on active transportation - Michael Janz

Traffic safety

• News Release: Female pedestrian succumbs to injuries after being struck by SUV on Jasper Avenue
• Charges laid after woman hit in crosswalk by ETS bus in downtown Edmonton

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