Show Notes
This week, we take you inside city hall for the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural city council meeting of the 2025-2029 term. Plus, we look at possible changes to provincial electoral boundaries in Edmonton, and hear from some municipal election scrutineers. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Swearing-in ceremony Edmonton's new city council starts work by identifying priorities Don Iveson's post You're likely to hear the same debates at city hall despite new council Edmonton's everyman: Andrew Knack's journey to the mayor's seat Electoral boundaries Calgary, Edmonton to gain seats under proposed electoral boundary redraw Most Edmontonians will vote in new or redrawn ridings next provincial election: interim report Commission report (PDF) Election scrutineers The election count through the eyes of scrutineers: 'It broke down completely' Teacher strike Students return to Alberta schools after historic teachers' strike screeches to a halt 'Mixed feelings' among Alberta students, parents amid return to school after 3-week strike The economic fallout of the Alberta teachers' strike and what comes next Alberta labour leaders gauge interest in general strike after suspension of teachers' bargaining rights News Release: Better data, better outcomes for Alberta students News Release: Showcasing Alberta in the Middle East Rapid fire A timeline of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's relationship Soaring Blue Jays and struggling Dodgers face duelling pressures in Game 6 of World Series Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!
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