Calcium Chloride

• Edmonton council to decide whether to continue controversial road de-icing program

Thales

• New Metro Line LRT signalling system ready to go today: Thales Canada

David Staples

• David Staples: One-two punch hammers city council's plan to increase taxes

Free Transit

• 'Not ... an essential service': Free transit debate exposes divisions on council
• Edmonton councillor’s transit inquiry gets rough ride from city council
• Edmonton city council kicks free transit idea to curb
• Don Iveson Tweet

Regional Transit

• 13 signatures mark a major milestone for regional transit in Edmonton area
• Edmonton Global officially launches to attract investment to the Edmonton Metro Region

New Bus Routes

• New bus routes being finalized with public feedback

Falcon Towers

• Council approves a near doubling of density for two downtown towers
• Too many towers? Council grapples with looming question of how much is too much
• Don’t get too excited about supertall building proposals in Edmonton

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we spoke about OtherWise, a variety podcast dedicated to empowering diverse communities living on Treaty 6 territory by sharing stories of their lived experiences. We also highlighted Perch, a podcast by ATB that connects with the experts, influencers and big thinkers who are shaping our province. Give both a listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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