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A moment in history: June 20, 1941
On this day in 1941, photos were published from a garden party fundraiser at the home of Maj.-Gen. William Griesbach.
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Why one musician has joined many others who aren't touring the U.S.
Independent recording artist Cassia Hardy is part of a growing number of performers who are reconsidering booking gigs in the United States, and even trying to build American audiences.
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Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election.
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How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?
How can Naheed Nenshi run to represent an Edmonton riding if he lives in Calgary? To find out, Taproot caught up with Duane Bratt, a professor who teaches international relations and public policy at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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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 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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Mayor slams province, praises region, in State of the City address
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi used his first State of the City address to criticize the province for its lack of support for Edmonton.
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Podcast pick: The Daveberta Podcast
After five years of commenting on Alberta politics, The Daveberta Podcast is going on "semi-permanent hiatus." The show signed off on Feb. 14 with one last episode, which reverted to the show's original premise: "Two friends of different political leanings actually talk about politics without yelling at each other," as host Dave Cournoyer put it.
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Speaking Municipally: Episode 129
Former mayor Stephen Mandel spoke about partisanship in municipal elections, a new life for the Edmonton Coliseum, and much more in Episode 129 of Speaking Municipally.
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