EPS wants to Matcha face to a crime

This week, it's a loose-leaf bag of topics: Gondolas, rezoning, bench plaques, facial recognition, and snow clearing - but we promise it's not calcium chloride

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Battle of Alberta

• Goalies step into the ring as Oilers romp past Flames in Battle of Alberta

Catalytic Converters

• 3 facing charges after catalytic converter thefts in Edmonton

LRT Operator Sings

• Edmonton LRT operator sings to passengers to celebrate his retirement

Gondola

• Gondola proposal squeaks through city council checkpoint, needs to meet six principles for further approval

Jasper Gates

• City council approves redevelopment of Stony Plain Road shopping centre

Commemorative Benches

• City reverses decision on $2,500 upkeep fees for commemorative benches

Facial Recognition

• City police eye use of facial recognition technology to fight crime
• Caution urged as Edmonton police explore facial recognition technology

Slower Speeds

• City recommends speed limit reduction to 40 km/h on portion of Whyte, Jasper Avenues
• New app unveiled to measure impact of reduced speed limits in Edmonton
• Estimated Time of Arrival Tool

Residential Blading

• Edmonton hasn’t done a residential blading cycle yet this winter. Why not?

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Inventures, "a chance to connect with the best and brightest in global innovation," which takes place in Calgary June 3-5. Mack and Karen are going, and we hope to see you there! We also highlighted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibition underway at the TELUS World Science. There are just ten days left to check it out for yourself!

Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundupevery week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.

★ Support this podcast ★

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.