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A person in a purple business suit stands at a microphone while raising their left hand to take an oath of office
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Smith's policy could push UCP-aligned councillors into open

So sweeping are Premier Danielle Smith's recently proposed changes to gender-affirming care, treatments, and therapies that municipal politics will be fundamentally shaped by the discussions that follow — including, as discussed on Episode 249 of Speaking Municipally, the 2025 election.

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The Rossdale water treatment plant in Edmonton's river valley.
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On the agenda: Bag fees, flood mitigation, travel budget

This week at committee meetings, councillors will discuss a potential increase to fees for paper bags, the city's emergency response plan, travel costs, and EPCOR's flood mitigation efforts.

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High water on the North Saskatchewan River looking towards the Rossdale power plant
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Protecting Edmonton's water supply from climate change uncertainty

In much of Alberta, climate change threatens to make water a scarce resource. But for Edmonton's water supply, the main concerns will come from having too much rather than not enough.

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A newspaper clipping with the heading "Public Notice" indicating an agreement between the Town of Edmonton and the "Edmonton Electric Lightning and Power Company"
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A moment in history: June 8, 1893

On this day 129 years ago, the Edmonton Electric Lighting and Power Company was looking to issue debentures to raise some cash. Learn more about the company that would become EPCOR.

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EPCOR announces $1M top up to Heart + Soul Fund
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EPCOR announces $1M top up to Heart + Soul Fund

After distributing $1.25 million to 47 arts, culture, and charitable organizations in 2020, EPCOR announced this week that it will bump up its COVID-inspired fund by an additional $1 million as a direct response to community need. 

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