Reading the LRTea Leaves
Download MP3We have to talk about the provincial budget, so we're getting it all in this episode. Find out what grants-in-lieu mean and if we'll still be building the west LRT. Plus, gondolas (and trick-or-treaters)
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Alison Redford
American Dream
E-Scooter Winter
Provincial Budget
- Slash, tax or make do: Edmonton council looks at options after Alberta budget
- Provincial budget cuts could take toll on Edmonton and public sector, critics say
LRT Funding
- Calgary, Edmonton LRT projects could be cancelled with 90 days’ notice, changed by minister
- Sober second thoughts on spending coming to Edmonton city council meeting Tuesday
Gondola
Drone Delivery
5G Wireless
- Edmonton explores 5G network potential as experts warn to be careful where it comes from
- Telus pitches bringing 5G ‘living lab’ to Whyte Ave in Edmonton, would test surveillance and algorithm technology
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