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A transit station in New York City has a wall-to-wall barrier with turnstile entrances on one side, which are monitored by an employee in a reflective vest.
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Council may turn to turnstiles for transit safety

This week, Coun. Tim Cartmell is set to introduce a motion at council to direct the city to pilot turnstiles at two locations on Edmonton's LRT system as a potential way to address violent crime at stations.

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Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Tim Cartmell at a council meeting in August 2023.
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On the agenda: Updates on operating and capital budget overruns

This week, councillors will hold their final meetings before the holiday break. They will discuss forecasted budget deficits, the police commission, collective bargaining, and fare gates at transit stations.

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Andre Corbould, wearing glasses and a suit, looks down at his notes in city council chambers
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Edmonton's deficit likely to cause pain, podcast posits

Tax increases or service cuts seem inevitable in light of the $73.8-million deficit the City of Edmonton is projecting by the end of this year, noted the city hall watchers at Speaking Municipally.

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A large crowd of people is gathered at Churchill Square for Cariwest Festival.
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Summer festival safety measures evolve, but not out of fear

Security at summer festivals evolved this year, but not because of a fear of violence, despite a general narrative that the city is less safe.

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City clerks and others seated in front of a screen facing members of city council inside council chambers
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On the agenda: Operating deficits, capital spending, and another Oliver tower

A public hearing will take place on Sept. 11, and city council will meet on Sept. 12 and 13. Council services committee will meet on Sept. 15. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.

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Several city councillors facing members of the delegation who are seated in front of computer screens
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Three council members change position on police budget with new funding formula

A new funding formula for the Edmonton Police Service was approved on Aug. 23, earning yes votes from three council members who previously said they were in favour of freezing the police budget.

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An Edmonton Police Service vehicle parked in front of police headquarters
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On the agenda: Police funding formula, Heritage River designation, and more

City council returns from its summer break next week, just as Taproot Edmonton is starting ours. Here are some of the key items on the agenda for the next two weeks.

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Three phone screens showing the three tests a police officer uses to check for cognitive impairment
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Punchcard Systems spins off company that helps police test sobriety

An Edmonton-based digital platform developer has spun out a new company to capitalize on an idea to improve the way police test whether drivers are impaired.

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A wide shot of Edmonton's city council, with Mayor Amarjeet Sohi in the centre
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Podcast examines narrative crafted around police funding

When city council returns from its summer break, it will face a much-delayed discussion of the Edmonton Police Service funding formula that has been marinating in dire warnings about strained resources and unsafe streets.

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