{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Putting Tom Cruise in charge of OP12","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9f7c7aef\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2203,"description":"We interrupt your Fringe-ing to discuss proposed compensation for businesses along Stony Plain Road, a big budget shortfall and potential tax hike, transit fare increases, and the new owner of the Edmonton Elks.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Stony Plain rejectionCity council rejects grant program for Stony Plain Road businesses struggling through LRT workScheduled LRT work complete on Stony Plain Road, but road to stay closedBudget shortfallEdmonton budget shortfall risks bigger property tax hike in 2025, city warnsTransit faresEdmonton planning to hike transit fares next year to make up for $13M budget shortfallEdmonton ElksNew Edmonton Elks owner says classic 'EE' logo to drive the team's brandingNew Edmonton Elks owner says classic 'Double E' logo to drive the team's brandingJennifer RiceCourt order stops misconduct sanction hearing for Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice until judicial reviewTim CartmellEdmonton councillor wants project management overhaul, claiming delays and 'wasted dollars'From the Taproot newsroomHow a bison head helped change the Pioneers Cabin into the Bison LodgeEdmonton Global's listening tour will lead to change: BruceRapid fireTake a Risk: It's the Most Fringe Thing You Can DoBack to light: The historic Western Cycle neon sign is up in Edmonton againTony Caterina's comment on FacebookThis episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mUtN74o21l0bnRqQ1zHLbXde-IrosiO1iUlYtjEJ_Oc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1My8xNTMzMjQz/MTA3LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}