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Download MP3Budget deliberations are underway at city council, and the province has all but banned photo radar. Plus, we get a new police commissioner who looks a lot like an old police commissioner.
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Budget
- On the agenda: Budget adjustments and rezonings
- Hold me in abeyance: Your guide to budget terms and processes
- Edmonton city council kicks off 2024 budget debate
- 7% tax hike on table as Edmonton city council begins 2024 budget debate
- Edmonton businesses urge council to focus on core services: '7% is too taxing'
Photo radar
- Alberta banning 'cash cow' photo radar on Edmonton and Calgary ring roads
- News Release: Protecting drivers from photo radar fishing holes
- Automated Traffic Enforcement — City of Edmonton
Valley Line Southeast LRT
Electric buses
Encampments
- 'It's just not safe': Edmonton police chief says encampments shouldn't be tolerated
- Police chief calls for coordinated Edmonton effort to shut down encampments after deadly fires
Police commission
Winter patios
- News Release: Grant offers a warm welcome to winter patios
LRT closures
- News Release: Upcoming LRT station closures due to planned work
Drug shortages
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