Don't be too rash when you ask to unmask

This week, we’re keeping our masks on, indefinitely. Plus, if you don’t live in Wolf Willow, don’t park in Wolf Willow. Or you’re getting a $100 ticket. And finally, we'll introduce you to two more councillors, Michael Janz and Sarah Hamilton

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Parking Ban

• Edmonton road crews ready for winter weather, remind residents of 2-phase parking ban

Bill 80

• Food truck operators excited that they could sell alcohol if Bill 80 passes in Alberta Legislature

Heritage Valley

• New south Edmonton park and ride seeing one quarter of expected ridership

Mask Bylaw

• Mask bylaw renewed to protect Edmontonians

Wolf Willow

• New parking restriction program in west Edmonton causes community controversy

City Advertising

• Edmonton officials want another $3-million sole-source advertising deal with Postmedia – they should do better
• Mack's tweet
• 2018: The City of Edmonton has an opportunity to support new approaches to local journalism

Councillor Introductions

• Michael Janz, papastew
• Sarah Hamilton, sipiwiyiniwak

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