Here are the relevant links for this episode: Trump Tweet Tweet from EPLdotCA Fast Cars A Collection of Cars From “Fast and Furious” Hides in Edmonton Hydrogen Node Greater Edmonton Region Well-Suited to Become Canada's First Hydrogen Node COVID Leadership COVID-19 has killed 110 Albertans so far during worst month of pandemic Edmonton mayor says stronger COVID-19 measures ‘needed soon’ to slow growth in 2nd wave Mask Bylaw Agenda Item Budget Adjustments News Release: Report release sets the sta...
Nov 20, 2020•34 min•Ep. 108
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Solar Rebates Residents urge Edmonton city council to expand bike network, solar rebate program to address climate change Transit Texts News Release: ETS continues to enhance safety and security using unique gender-based approach We're #76 World's Best Cities Voting Records - with Justin Smalley Edmonton City Council | Coffee and Bay Leaves Restaurant Restrictions - with Sharon Yeo Food Roundup: Kenney pledges Alberta restaurants will remain open Foo...
Nov 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 107
Here are the relevant links for this episode: US Election See the latest at The New York Times ‘Let’s just have an outcome’: preaching patience, politicos weigh in on U.S. election night Speed Limits Edmonton council approves 40 km/h residential speed limit Speed limit on Edmonton's residential roads will drop to 40 km/h next summer Speed Limit Reduction - City of Edmonton Stephen Mandel Former Edmonton mayor pitches new sports venue for Coliseum Former Edmonton mayor, sports groups advocate to ...
Nov 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 106
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Taproot Edmonton Presents A new podcast from Taproot Edmonton Igniting Innovation: Startup TNT Igniting Innovation: The Landscape Local Business News Release: Cutting red tape for businesses and industry Spooky Summerside Hearse enthusiasts to haunt southside Edmonton neighbourhood Halloween night Wildcat Strike Health-care workers walk off the job in wildcat strikes across Alberta: AUPE Daveberta Interview Episode 61: Don Iveson on being a Mayor dur...
Oct 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 105
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Regional Transit News Release: Regional Transit Services Commission enters next phase Warehouse Space E-commerce drives demand for warehouse real estate in Edmonton Employee Experience News Release: City releases 2020 Employee Experience survey results Solar Farm Debate over contentious river valley solar farm proposal extends to third day as city councillors hear from 55 speakers Edmonton city council votes 7-6 to allow large solar farm project to g...
Oct 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 104
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bus Signs News Release: New bus stop signs prepare riders for new network Flowers for Karen Edmonton flower shop giving back to Karens Limo Fees Council approves fee reductions for Edmonton limos, vehicles for hire Ending Homelessness News Release: City to use Edmonton Convention Centre for temporary pandemic accommodation News Release: Short-term accommodation being offered to those at Light Horse Park encampment Edmonton Convention Centre to be tem...
Oct 16, 2020•34 min•Ep. 103
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Strathcona County Masks Temporary face covering bylaw in effect immediately Trick or Treat Halloween a go despite COVID-19, says Alberta's chief medical officer Edmonton-area malls cancel trick-or-treating due to COVID-19 Connor McCovid Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19 Guest: Emily Rendell-Watson @erendellwatson on Twitter LinkedIn Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire Ending Homelessness City taps federal, provincia...
Oct 09, 2020•34 min•Ep. 102
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Kooks and Sad Losers ‘Small number of kooks’: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton Edmonton Bubble Success of NHL bubble in Edmonton result of close collaboration: Hinshaw Jespersen Out Radio host and long-time local journalist Ryan Jespersen abruptly fired by 630 CHED YEGPodfest PANEL: The Lives & Times of Millennials, Sat, Oct 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM Guest: Michael Walters MichaelWalters.ca @michaelwalters on Twitt...
Oct 02, 2020•48 min•Ep. 101
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Rapid Fire Rapid Fire Theatre: Edmonton's Longest Running Improv Theatre Julian Faid Taproot's First Hire Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire – Taproot Publishing Guest: Rob Houle LinkedIn @NehiyawRob on Twitter Episode 92 Indigenous Ward Names City council approves Indigenous names for Edmonton’s new ward boundaries Edmonton council endorses Indigenous names for city's revamped wards Indigenous names for Edmonton wards endorsed by city council EPS...
Sep 25, 2020•38 min•Ep. 100
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Police Tank Edmonton police unveil new $500K armoured vehicle Oilers 50/50 Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation bringing back online 50/50 for Stanley Cup Final Edmonton Riverhawks Meet the Riverhawks: Edmonton ballpark to host new team backed by ex-Oiler-led group Guest: Jeffery Hansen-Carlson LinkedIn Twitter Prairie Sky Prairie Sky Gondola Why Prairie Sky? Prairie Sky Power Plant Tour Gondola Related Feb. 5, 2020: Opinion: River valley gondola wou...
Sep 18, 2020•53 min•Ep. 99
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Limo Struggles Limo companies struggling during pandemic say Edmonton fees crippling industry School Wave Nearly 100 Grade 10 students from Ross Sheppard High School told to self-isolate after positive COVID-19 test Smart Fare Delay Border closure due to COVID-19 puts brakes on Edmonton transit’s smart fare system Elise Stolte Twitter Elections SOS The Citizens Agenda Election SOS | Supporting Journalists To Provide Better Election Coverage Key steps...
Sep 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 98
Here are the relevant links for this episode: School Bussing COVID-19 triggers school bus driver shortage in Edmonton Walmart Closed South Edmonton Walmart closed after a dozen staff are diagnosed with COVID-19 Streetcar Tracks The High Level Streetcar's extension to Whyte Ave is making progress! Sanction Hearing Edmonton Coun. Mike Nickel avoids punishment for code of conduct violations in narrow vote Meeting agenda and minutes GUNTER: City council could set dangerous precedent if it reprimands...
Sep 04, 2020•36 min•Ep. 97
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Alberta Deficit Alberta projects largest deficit in province's history amid COVID-19 pandemic, low oil prices Colorful Skies Orange sky time-lapse Photos by Keith Moore Alphonso Davies High Level Bridge in Edmonton highlights Champions League win for Alphonso Davies Michael Walters Edmonton councillor Michael Walters says he won't seek another term at city hall Councillor Michael Walters announces he's not seeking re-election - Ryan Jespersen Show Tw...
Aug 28, 2020•28 min•Ep. 96
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Teacher Testing Hinshaw advises teacher testing before back-to-school; Edmonton driving COVID-19 spread in Alberta Mystery Tunnel Decades-old mystery tunnel uncovered by construction crew in Stony Plain Oilers 50/50 Legendary Edmonton Oilers 50/50 reached $14.3-million with draw set for next week Exemption Card Generator Troy's original tweet Troy's tweet about the cease and desist COVID-19 News Release - Update 112: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Aug...
Aug 22, 2020•31 min•Ep. 95
Here are the relevant links for this episode: EE Football Edmonton Football Team discontinues use of the name Eskimos Kâhasinîskâk Bridge Edmonton on track for big, safe, vital construction season News Release: Construction season in full swing despite COVID-19 pandemic Oilers Out Oilers GM says team needs to build on progress after again missing playoffs Mask Exemption Cards Aug. 4: News Release - Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long weekend Aug. 7: Dziady...
Aug 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 94
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media Layoffs Jim Pattison Broadcast Group offers early retirement, lays off 40 in pandemic cuts Mask Compliance News Release: Four-out-of-five Edmontonians observed wearing face coverings over the long weekend Electric Buses News Release: History in the making: ETS deploys first electric bus into service Guest: Kalen Anderson @KalenAnderson on Twitter LinkedIn City Plan The City Plan Guidebook for preparing a municipal development plan Video: How do...
Aug 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 93
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Yoshii Express A Wild Week for Alan of Yoshii Express: How the Edmonton Community Came Together to Support A Small Business Solar Farm News Release: World's-largest airport solar farm arriving at EIA Hub City Downtown businesses 'super excited' about Edmonton being an NHL Hub City Guest: Rob Houle LinkedIn Profile @NehiyawRob on Twitter Policing Motion Final Motion (PDF) 'A lack of political bravery': Edmonton council's police motion falls flat, expe...
Jul 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 92
Here are the relevant links for this episode: ESO Edmonton Symphony Orchestra musicians set to serenade boaters on a lake on Canada Day High School Most Edmonton high schools switching to quarterly system next year Homophobic Tweet Eskimos release receiver Christion Jones for posting homophobic tweet E-Bike Rebates Edmonton backpedals on e-bike rebate program Edmonton city council to reconsider e-bike rebate if motion passes E-bike rebate program sells out in days News Release: City launches env...
Jul 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 91
Here are the relevant links for this episode: NHL Hub City Kenney pushes Edmonton as NHL hub with video showing off Alberta’s Rocky Mountains Jason Kenney's tweet Canoe Commute Edmonton doctor canoes to work: ‘My commute is the best part of my day’ Poplar Fluff Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parks Bill 29 News Release: Levelling the playing field in local elections Election bills give Albertans more democracy, less transparency and accountability. UCP says Bill 29 will level playin...
Jun 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 90
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Drive-Thru Masks News Release: Non-medical masks available to Albertans Mowing Greenspaces Frustrated residents team up to mow park city can't afford to maintain Passenger Rail News Release: Assessing rail service between Calgary and Banff Sahr Saffa @sahrsjunior on Instagram Sahr Saffa on LinkedIn LIBI Podcast: Sahr Saffa Avenue Edmonton profile of Sahr Saffa Mode Models: Behind The Scenes with Sahr Saffa Bias in Tech Sahr's post about algorithms Sa...
Jun 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 89
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Pride Flag 'Disingenuous at best': UCP raises and lowers flag for Pride Month in 24 hours Solar Energy Edmonton Convention Centre begins harnessing its own renewable energy Rehabbing and retrofitting buildings generates energy, conserves money in Edmonton E-scooters E-scooters hit Edmonton streets for a second season with tight COVID-19 regulations Black Lives Matter Where Taproot stands, and the work ahead Don Iveson's tweet Light the Bridge Dale Mc...
Jun 05, 2020•29 min•Ep. 88
Here are the relevant links for this episode: New Kitten Atlas & Addie on Tik Tok Noisy Speeding Edmonton police cracking down on traffic noise and speeding University Growing? Incoming University of Alberta president wants 10,000 more students by 2025 Cannabis & Libraries Edmonton library will go to court over distance between cannabis stores and branches Relaunch Updates A number of changes as City continues to phase relaunch plans Capital Budget Council Roundup: May 22, 2020 Adjustmen...
May 29, 2020•33 min•Ep. 87
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm EIA Layoffs COVID-19: Workforce reductions announced at Edmonton International Airport Park Drinking Council decision on allowing alcohol consumption in Edmonton parks this summer delayed indefinitely Border Closed Canada-US border to remain closed for another month as provinces slowly reopen Addie Wins! Troy's tweet Election Results Relaunch City proceeds with relaunch efforts Administration Update: May 21 Edmonton playgrou...
May 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 86
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Army & Navy Edmontonians disappointed at loss of Army & Navy store AGLC Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions ease Snowbirds Snowbirds set to fly over northern Alberta this week for Operation Inspiration UPDATE: Capt. Jenn Casey of Nova Scotia died on Sunday when the jet she was in crashed shortly after takeoff in Kamloops, B.C. Dog Election Mill Creek Off-leash...
May 15, 2020•37 min•Ep. 85
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Peter's Drive-In Popular drive-in burger joint opens in Edmonton to 25-car lineup Photo Radar COVID-19: Number of photo radar tickets issued in Edmonton up 17 per cent in 2020 as city calls for ability to seize vehicles Regional Transit Leduc County leaves Regional Transit Services Commission Assessment and Taxation Guest: Cate Watt - Branch Manager, Assessment & Taxation Guest: Anton Szabo - Director, Integrated Busines...
May 08, 2020•41 min•Ep. 84
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Speak to us! Voicelink.fm Shared Streets News Release: Food truck changes and shared streets latest City measures to protect public safety Everything Cancelled News Release: Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – April 23, 2020 TLC 4 LRT News Release: TLC for LRT: Major maintenance & revitalization projects set to begin 2020 Taxes News Release: City Council confirms updates to 2020 Operating Budget Mayor Don Iveson: Tax Relief for Resi...
May 01, 2020•33 min•Ep. 83
A Taproot reader submitted a question to the COVID-19 in Edmonton site asking whether people were thinking about the pandemic response in relation to the climate crisis. This seemed like a job for Chris Chang-Yen Phillips of Let's Find Out , and he obliged, gathering three perspectives on this question in audio form. Now his story is easily accessible to listeners of Speaking Municipally. For more on Chris's interviewees — Miranda Lucas, Shelley Boulianne, and Chad Park — see the full story on T...
Apr 28, 2020•39 min
Here are the relevant links for this episode: West Edmonton Mall Jarring aerial photo shows empty West Edmonton Mall Reddit thread Folk Festival Cancellation of the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Festival – Edmonton Folk Music Festival August 6-9, 2020 House Cats 2 New York cats test positive for coronavirus, first pets in U.S. GUEST: Tim Querengesser Lesson from Toronto: Dismiss Mike Nickel at your peril @timquerengesser on Twitter Mike Nickel Mike Nickel's "fed up" tweet Mike Nickel's "campaign" twe...
Apr 24, 2020•44 min•Ep. 82
Here are the relevant links for this episode: ID Scanners Thefts down at Edmonton liquor stores with ID scanners: Alcanna Speaking Moistly Edmonton musician riffs on Justin Trudeau's cringe-worthy 'speaking moistly' gaffe No E-Scooters Natasha Riebe's tweet COVID-19 Updates City continues to introduce measures to ensure the safety of Edmontonians EEDC Layoffs EEDC's tweet Cheryll Watson's tweet Maggie Davison's tweet Don Iveson's tweet COVID-19: Almost 90 per cent of EEDC employees have been or ...
Apr 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 81
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Speaking Moistly Trudeau cringes at his own ‘speaking moistly’ tip for coronavirus masks Off-Leash Parks Private dog parks get boost as Edmonton closes fenced off-leash parks Recyclables COVID-19: More recyclables headed to city landfills due to reduction in sorting staff COVID-19 Financial Impact How will the City of Edmonton be impacted financially by the pandemic? Burning through the savings: City looks to cut costs as coronavirus takes toll on fi...
Apr 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 80
