Show Notes
We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue.
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:11) - Ad: Edmonton Opera
(05:02) - Scramble intersections
(10:31) - River Crossing
(21:39) - Ad: GoodMorning
(22:27) - Derelict tax subclass
(31:32) - Audit Committee tea
(36:41) - Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue
(39:04) - Karen's Boston Pizza story
(43:24) - Close
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Scramble intersections City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue Pedestrians speak out about Edmonton's plan to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue Councillor wants more data on Whyte Ave scramble crosswalk removal aim Full Interview: Director of Transportation Planning on Whyte Ave scrambles River Crossing River Crossing River Crossing Capital Profile Adjustment Edmonton Historical Board: Rossdale Inside the Rossdale Power Plant Derelict tax subclass City of Edmonton takes aim at non-residential derelict properties with new tax subclass 'We're coming for you': Edmonton begins four-year long process to tackle derelict properties Derelict Non-residential Tax Subclass Vacant Residential and Non-residential Properties Audit Committee tea Office of the City Auditor 2025 Annual Report Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue While Jasper Avenue Boston Pizza closes, traffic shifts towards Ice District This episode is brought to you by Edmonton Opera, which is is bringing the fantasy and fun of The Magic Flute back to the Jubilee Auditorium in its 2026-27 season. Part fairy tale, part adventure, this classic story unfolds in a world where darkness and light exist side by side, and Mozart's music shapes the journey at every turn. It's part of the season subscription — get yours today. Learn more
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