How are we making history? Let's Find Out

Let's Find Out has joined Taproot — we speak with host Chris Chang-Yen Phillips and producer Trevor Chow-Fraser to learn more. Plus, the Talus Dome incident has breathed new life into the discussion about interactive public art.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Pothole repair

• News Release: City's pothole repair is in motion

EPS FOIP

• Information and Privacy Unit expanding, launching online system to address demand

Urban coyotes

• Inside the den: Edmonton's urban coyotes rear their young close to human habitat, study finds

Let's Find Out

• Let's Find Out
• Let's Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton
• Episode 63 – A Park for All Seasons

Talus Dome

• Man who became trapped inside Edmonton public art charged with mischief
• Man charged with mischief after becoming stuck inside Talus Dome
• Man stuck inside Talus Dome 'just wanted to go on an adventure'
• Video of the event
• 10 of Edmonton's most iconic pieces of public art

Esports

• New game plan: Edmonton aims to host big esports events
• Andrew Knack: Becoming an Esports and Video Game Industry Hub

Encampment response

• Edmonton could maintain small encampments as part of city's strategy, research group says
• Responding to Homelessness in our Communities
• Gang violence among threats to safety for Edmonton homeless population, says researcher
• As Edmonton eyes new approach to dealing with homeless camps, mayor calls on province for support

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Creators & Guests

Host

Mack Male

Co-Founder and CEO of Taproot Publishing Inc.

Host

Troy Pavlek

Apparently the TMZ of #yegcc.Governing myself accordingly since 2021

Guest

Chris Chang-Yen Phillips

Podcaster, storyteller and former Edmonton Historian Laureate

Guest

Trevor Chow-Fraser

Community radio journalist and producer of Let's Find Out

What is Speaking Municipally?

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.