{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"The only rule is there are no rules","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2226,"description":"We look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful state of the BMO building site, and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market expanding to two days.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nCrosswords\nThe Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse\nBills 49/50/51\nAlberta seeking to eliminate municipal code of conduct\nCodes of conduct failed voters and municipalities, Alberta minister says\nNews Release: Expanding municipal police service options\nNews Release: Modernizing municipal processes\nNews Release: Responding to the changing education system\nFront Yards in Bloom\nFarewell to Front Yards in Bloom\nBMO building site\nVacant problem problem property in downtown Edmonton\nPuneeta McBryan's post on LinkedIn\nOld Strathcona Farmers' Market\nEdmonton's Old Strathcona Farmers Market to be open on Sundays, too\n2019: The new business of farmers' markets in Edmonton\n2022: Renovations to bridge Old Strathcona Farmers' Market into the future\nFrom the Taproot newsroom\nProvincial push for data centres could spike emissions, researcher says\nCouncil's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates\nRapid fire\nFringe Festival marks fundraising milestone but eyes monetizing portable toilets\nNews Release: Annual Spring Sweep underway\nElection question\nIt's time to share what's on your election agenda\nWhat issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?\nThis 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.\nSpeaking 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,...","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}