The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, new transit peace officers, and the growth of the bus fleet. And we look ahead to the federal election.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Front Yards in BloomEdmontonians rally to save Front Yards in Bloom program2024: Front Yards in Bloom celebrates 25th AnniversaryRitchie downzoningApril 7 public hearingOn the agenda: Indigenous-led housing, parking revenues, growing universityTransit peace officersEdmonton swapping security guards for 30 transit peace officersEdmonton city council approves reallocating $5M for more transit peace officersBus fleet growthETS Route Report Card - BNR (Fall 2024)2024-2025 Edmonton Transit Service Annual Service PlanFederal electionLiberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta, as some ridings may be tight contestsEdmonton federal election candidate list finalized ahead of April 28 voteFederal election 2025: Expect another close race in Edmonton CentreEdmonton Griesbach: much-anticipated Desjarlais-Diotte rematch a bellwether for NDP's 'blue to orange' hopes338CanadaReddit: Come on Edmonton Griesbach, this is No Time for Vote Splitting!From the Taproot newsroomNanoprecise expects profitability soon after US$38M raiseHomeward Trust grapples with changing municipal, provincial funding systemsThe Colombian brews plans for rapid expansionRapid fire'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in EdmontonNews Release: Budweiser Ignites City Of Champions Spirit With Limited-Edition 'Edmonton' CanDr. Mark Joffe out as Alberta chief medical officer of healthElection questionIt's time to share what's on your election agendaWhat issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!

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