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Candy Discount

• Edmonton candy store cashes in on bitter cold by offering discount. The colder it is, the bigger the discount

Smart 50 Award

• City wins coveted Smart 50 Award for innovative AI software

311 Hours

• 311 hours are changing

Calcium Chloride

• City keeps running during cold weather
• Andrew Knack's tweet
• Policy: Calcium chloride’s effect on our safety and checkbooks
• City used double amount of sand on Edmonton streets this winter than last (2017)
• Summary of Potential Service Improvements to Snow and Ice Control Policy
• Snow and Ice Control - Pilot Results

City Manager

• Keith Gerein: Council's search for the next city manager is no time for caution

The Quarters

• Subsidy proposed to encourage development in Edmonton’s Quarters
• Council Roundup: January 10, 2020

Baccarat Casino

• Out of luck: Demolition in the cards for old Baccarat Casino

McKeen's Comments

• Hopes ride high for Edmonton's proposed High Level Line ahead of city meeting
• Council vote approves bylaw change for e-scooters in Edmonton
• Divided Edmonton city council approves 16-storey Mezzo tower near Whyte Avenue
• Council rejects commercial rezoning for Glenora site

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about SkirtsAfire, "a festival that features the work of women in the arts." It runs from Feb. 27 to March 8 with venues in Old Strathcona, Downtown Edmonton and Alberta Avenue. We also highlighted INVENTURES, the innovation conference hosted by Alberta Innovates that "connects entrepreneurs and startups with venture capitalists, angel investors, service providers and thought leaders." It runs June 3-5 in Calgary.

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