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The 52 bus on an Edmonton street corner
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Transit trouble and Cartmell coyness attract podcast's attention

Decisions on what to do about an Edmonton Transit Service budget shortfall and how far in advance to post administration's reports to city council were among the topics discussed in Episode 274 of Speaking Municipally, Taproot's civic affairs podcast. Co-hosts Mack Male and Troy Pavlek also commented on a city councillor's call for new leadership as we edge closer to the 2025 municipal election.

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Coun. Andrew Knack stands at a podium, his hand raised, as he takes his oath of office
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Changes to election law should be made independently: councillor

Coun. Andrew Knack hopes Premier Danielle Smith's directive to review the law governing local elections will address problems that arose from amendments made in 2020.

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Tim Cartmell stands at a podium at City Hall, his left hand raised as he swears an oath of office
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Podcast examines what the Alberta election could mean for Edmonton

The recently concluded provincial election leaves Edmonton out of the UCP cabinet but may have strengthened the influence of some city councillors, argues Episode 223 of Speaking Municipally.

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Irshad Manji speaks at a podium, her hands meshing together in front of her
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Speaker offers advice on bridging political divides

When Irshad Manji was booked to come to Edmonton to talk about overcoming polarization, she didn't think she'd be landing in the middle of a case study. But she's glad she is.

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A newspaper clipping showing a portrait of Premier William Aberhart beside a headline reading "Services Here At Early Date"
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A moment in history: May 24, 1943

On this day 80 years ago, funeral services were planned for William Aberhart, one of Alberta's most infamous public figures.

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A UCP sign to the left of a sidewalk and an NDP sign to the right on a tree-lined street with a magpie walking by
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Provincial election roundup: May 24, 2023

Advance voting has begun in the 2023 provincial election and will continue until May 27. Here are some other things to know heading into Election Day on May 29.

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A side view of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi delivering his 2023 state of the city address
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Provincial election roundup: May 17, 2023

Here's a summary of useful things to know heading into the provincial election, including the leaders' debate and various candidate forums, as well as efforts to put Edmonton on the provincial election agenda.

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Dozens of sticky notes on a wall under the words "What Issue Should the Provincial Government Prioritize with the first year of being elected?"
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Provincial election roundup: May 10, 2023

Here's a summary of useful things to know heading into the provincial election, including forums from interVivos and the Women's Health Coalition, agenda-setting from Alberta Municipalities and Public Interest Alberta, and news about Edmonton-area ridings.

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Edmontonians weigh in on what city council can do to improve quality of life
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Edmontonians weigh in on what city council can do to improve quality of life

When Christy Morin moved from Greenfield in Edmonton's south to Eastwood on the north-side 27 years ago, she found the quality of life differences between the two communities "shocking."

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