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Mill Woods Town Centre in Edmonton.
city council election

On the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highrise

This week, council is scheduled to discuss how Alberta's Bill 20 will affect its budget for the 2025 election, vote on bylaws that enable the District Policy, and decide if it will approve a rezoning on 124 Street.

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An artistic sign that reads "Edmonton" at Churchill Square.
city council downtown

Podcast explores report detailing rise in homelessness

A 47% surge in the number of unhoused and underhoused people between January and July suggests Edmonton may not be ready to shelter those who would otherwise sleep rough in freezing winter temperatures, the co-hosts of Episode 278 of Speaking Municipally said.

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A person speaks at a microphone in front of an art-covered background
podcast city council

How Andrew Knack intends to remain a force in the 2025 election

The perennially optimistic Coun. Andrew Knack, known for thanking all who engage him, even if it's to tell him he's wrong, has planned how to remain at work during and after the 2025 election, the first municipal poll since 2007 that he won't run in.

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The 52 bus on an Edmonton street corner
podcast city council

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
city council election

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
city council election

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
election events

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"
history election

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
election alberta

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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