Council decided against selling the naming rights for recreation centres and other facilities, at least on the outside. The Edmonton Elks is the official name, but it is returning to the old name on the inside. Plus, we discuss the relationship between police and the city, speeding enforcement, and upzoning.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Naming facilitiesCity council turfs business naming deals for rec centres in EdmontonEdmonton ElksWhat's in a name? Elks vs. Eskimos debate returns to Edmonton football teamNews Release: ETS Football Park & Ride is back starting May 30Make it 50: Mandrusiak returns to Double E2024: Larry Thompson unveiled as Edmonton Elks ownerPolice relationshipsAnother Edmonton police commissioner resigns after conflict-of-interest probeCommissioner Vaugeois resigns - Edmonton Police CommissionEdmonton city council and police improve relationship at annual reportEdmonton Police Service – 2024 Annual Report'Shocking': Sparks fly at Edmonton city council over bodycam bills, speed camsSpeeding enforcement'Please slow down,' Edmonton police chief says after 3 people die in weekend collisionsUpzoningCouncil to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 propertiesNews Release: Priority Growth Areas to encourage housing and business development in key city areasOne year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continuesRapid fireCity closes compost giveaway early due to high demandAlberta changing rules to ensure 'age appropriate' books in schoolsElection 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?What's on your mind, municipally speaking?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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