The transit fare increase is Tarragon, for now

Against the advice of City Council, City Council elects not to raise the transit cash fare. Plus, City Council argues with City Council in letters to City Council.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Bedding Plants

• Local greenhouse owners warn public of bedding plant shortage this summer
• News Release: City highlights importance of parks and open spaces

West Ed

• West Edmonton Mall blueprint for successful shopping centres, experts say

Financial Literacy

• News Release: Making money matter to Alberta students

Fare Freeze

• Edmonton city council freezes transit cash fare at $3.50 until February, forgoes planned 25-cent increase
• News Release: Transit activists and advocates celebrate win after Council freezes fares following community petition – Free Transit Edmonton
• Troy's tweet
• Previously: Executive committee endorses transit cash fare raise, electronic fare discount

Shelter Visits

• 'Unscheduled study visits:' Edmonton mayor furious with police for touring councillors through convention centre homeless shelter
• Two Edmonton councillors criticize Iveson's concerns with police-led tours through convention centre homeless shelter, call for apology
• Mike Nickel's tweet

Regional Collaboration

• Edmonton-area municipalities will co-invest to attract business to the region

Heritage River

• City council endorses heritage nomination for North Saskatchewan River

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