There's Snow such thing as climate change
Download MP3Amid several high-profile instances of transit violence, the discussion around turnstiles is being recycled. Plus, the Valley Line Southeast LRT doubles its frequency — at least sometimes.
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Snow savings
- City of Edmonton saves $5 million due to scant snow-and-ice removal work on roads
- Winter businesses grappling with unseasonably warm weather, lack of snow in Edmonton
- PSA: 'Catch air' and plan your experience to the Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup
Turnstiles and safety
- Transit Safety: When is the City Going to get Serious? — Tim Cartmell
- Police superintendent backs idea to add turnstiles to Edmonton LRT system
- More than 500 violent crimes reported inside Edmonton transit centres this year: police data
- Oct. 25: Safety on Edmonton transit improving, city council hears
LRT news
- Valley Line LRT begins increasing frequency
- Gantry crane builds Edmonton LRT differently
- Stolen car hits Valley Line LRT in southeast Edmonton, driver flees scene
Regional isolation
Edmonton police
- Police watchdog to investigate after man fatally shot in downtown Edmonton
- Woman killed in confrontation with Edmonton police
- 88 cops in Edmonton and Calgary have left their jobs while under investigation since 2012
- Edmonton police reprimand three officers for separate off-duty drunk driving incidents
- Gun-related incidents prompt lockdowns at Edmonton malls
Valley Zoo
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