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Here are the relevant links for this episode:Alison Redford'Redford was an unbelievably unpopular premier': Pushback over former Alberta premier’s offer to help Liberals mend western divisionAmerican DreamDevelopers wager West Edmonton Mall on troubled U.S. mega-projectE-Scooter WinterE-scooters pulled off Edmonton streets as flurries and colder weather expectedProvincial BudgetSlash, tax or make do: Edmonton council looks at options after Alberta budgetProvincial budget cuts could take toll on Edmonton and public sector, critics sayLRT FundingCalgary, Edmonton LRT projects could be cancelled with 90 days’ notice, changed by ministerSober second thoughts on spending coming to Edmonton city council meeting TuesdayGondolaGondola group eyes Rossdale Power Plant as key stopDrone DeliveryDrone Delivery Canada Announces Commercial Agreement with Edmonton International Airport5G WirelessEdmonton explores 5G network potential as experts warn to be careful where it comes fromTelus pitches bringing 5G ‘living lab’ to Whyte Ave in Edmonton, would test surveillance and algorithm technologySpeaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Unit B, "a multi-company coworking space focused on helping people pursue their passions and making Edmonton its creative best." We also played a clip talking about Love AB Forests, a new campaign from the Alberta Forest Products Association.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundup every week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.
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