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Download MP3This week an Albertan politician takes accountability for what they say confirming that 2020 is not real and something is broken in the matrix. Plus we talk to Brooks mayor and AUMA president Barry Morishita about the UCP's proposed changes to the Local Authorities Election Act
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
NHL Hub City
- Kenney pushes Edmonton as NHL hub with video showing off Alberta’s Rocky Mountains
- Jason Kenney's tweet
Canoe Commute
Poplar Fluff
Bill 29
- News Release: Levelling the playing field in local elections
- Election bills give Albertans more democracy, less transparency and accountability.
- UCP says Bill 29 will level playing field for local elections, NDP says it opens Alberta’s democracy up to ‘dark money’
- New bill removes limits on donations to trustee, municipal candidates in Alberta
Guest: Barry Morishita
EPSB Racism
- Edmonton school trustee resigns over comments about refugee students
- Motion to remove police resource officers from Edmonton public schools narrowly defeated
Parking
- News Release: Edmonton first major Canadian municipality to eliminate parking minimums
- News Release: City reinstates EPark fees
Other
- News Release: Turf maintenance to improve citywide
- Edmonton city council to reconsider e-bike rebate if motion passes
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