The province is still catching flax for headwater pollution
Download MP3This week updates from all across the board: the gondola goes forward, we learn more about headwater protection and the two succeeding and one failing CRLs
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Metro Line
Vaccine Portal
- Booking system strained, but Alberta starts vaccinating seniors in latest phase of COVID-19 response
- 'You saved my day': Edmonton man finds fix to vaccine portal glitch
Psychedelic Drugs
Gondola Proceeds
CRL Shortfall
Housing Redevelopment Grant
- City of Edmonton launches $1.5-million grant program to convert problem properties into affordable housing
- Housing Redevelopment Grant
Contaminated Headwaters
- Edmonton city councillor says local water could be at risk for coal mine contamination in the future
Condemning Racism
- 1 arrested after Alberta legislature rallies
- After criticism, Premier Jason Kenney condemns racist elements at Edmonton torch rally
- Edmonton Police Service says senior spokesperson's social media posts promoting conspiracy theories do not reflect force's views
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