No new naming nuisances

Council decided against selling the naming rights for recreation centres and other facilities, at least on the outside. The Edmonton Elks is the official name, but it is returning to the old name on the inside. Plus, we discuss the relationship between police and the city, speeding enforcement, and upzoning.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Naming facilities

• City council turfs business naming deals for rec centres in Edmonton

Edmonton Elks

• What's in a name? Elks vs. Eskimos debate returns to Edmonton football team
• News Release: ETS Football Park & Ride is back starting May 30
• Make it 50: Mandrusiak returns to Double E
• 2024: Larry Thompson unveiled as Edmonton Elks owner

Police relationships

• Another Edmonton police commissioner resigns after conflict-of-interest probe
• Commissioner Vaugeois resigns - Edmonton Police Commission
• Edmonton city council and police improve relationship at annual report
• Edmonton Police Service – 2024 Annual Report
• 'Shocking': Sparks fly at Edmonton city council over bodycam bills, speed cams

Speeding enforcement

• 'Please slow down,' Edmonton police chief says after 3 people die in weekend collisions

Upzoning

• Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties
• News Release: Priority Growth Areas to encourage housing and business development in key city areas
• One year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continues

Rapid fire

• City closes compost giveaway early due to high demand
• Alberta changing rules to ensure 'age appropriate' books in schools

Election question

• It's time to share what's on your election agenda
• What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?
• What's on your mind, municipally speaking?

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