We're not trying to Drupe you but we might get a Core zone

Troy's uncharacteristically happy after seeing a political success and back gives an update about a rave in an abandoned powerplant for SingularityU. Meanwhile Mike Nickel gets more populist and votes against learning things.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

#YEGCatRescue2019

• Cats trapped in Edmonton sinkhole prompts firefighter rescue

City Hall Pool

• Construction for the overbudget city hall wading pool ends this summer

Ariana Grande

• Clear bags only at Ariana Grande concert in Edmonton

109 Street Bike Lanes

• City scraps plan to put a bike lane on busy 109 Street
• Troy's tweet

Core Zone

• #YEGCoreZone
• Introducing the #YEGCoreZone
• Group pitches YEG Core Zone proposal to lower speed limits in the heart of Edmonton

SingularityU

• Mayor Iveson's remarks - #1 & #2
• Event at Rossdale power plant has people buzzing about building’s potential

Royal Mayfair Golf Club

• Royal Mayfair Golf Club gets lease extended to 2069

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