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Sumptuous Lollies

• Sumptuous Lollies headed to Hollywood again

Calcium Chloride

• Edmonton plans to keep using anti-icing agent on roads this winter

E-scooter Thefts

• E-scooters aren't for keeps: Thefts but no injuries mark first weekend in Edmonton

Troy & Mack

• Pecha Kucha Night Edmonton 34
• A commitment to transparency

More Fringe Drama

• Edmonton Fringe Fest skit gone wrong draws anger, apologies, discussion about boundaries

Carbon Emissions

• City says emissions reductions targets won't be met under current plan
• 'There is an urgency to this': Edmonton councillors take step toward emissions reduction goal
• Edmontonians urge city council to keep moving forward on carbon emissions targets

Conversion Therapy

• 'This practice is evil': Edmonton to ban conversion therapy
• 'It's a violence': Mayor, councillors stand behind banning conversion therapy following heated debate with opposing faith groups

Short-Term Rentals

• Short-term rental hosts in Edmonton could soon need a business licence

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Edmonton Community Foundation which "strengthens the community by connecting donors to charities and causes that are important to them." We also talked about ATB X, the accelerator from ATB Financial that helps Albertan businesses level up. The deadline to apply for the fall cohort is Aug. 28.

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