We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

West Edmonton Mall

• Reddit thread about the parking lot record

Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board

• 'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership
• November 2024: The EMRB is not to be

76 Avenue

• 'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic

Edmonton Police Commission

• 'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFee
• Province to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction'
• 'Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointments
• Statement from Commissioner Jones
• LinkedIn post from Renee Vaugeois
• Edmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.
• Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversight

Edmonton Food Faves

• EdmontonFoodFaves.ca
• Printable passport PDF
• 2022 edition
• Linda Hoang
• Sharon Yeo

From the Taproot newsroom

• Business Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025
• How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?

Rapid fire

• Again?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crown
• Oilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move on
• Mark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in Edmonton

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