What RAM I gonna do with this old building?
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We're back from our summer break! Council is also back, even though they still managed to make some headlines over the summer. We encourage you to check out the Fringe, debate the former Royal Alberta Museum, and consider potential changes to council procedures.
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Fringe
Jennifer Rice
Allard benches
Royal Alberta Museum
- 'Belongs to every single Albertan': Prominent Edmontonians speak out against RAM demolition
- Andrew Knack's post
Rec Centre branding
- News Release: Booster Juice sponsors Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre in 10-year facility naming agreement
E-scooter boundaries
- Vendors expanding riding zones for shared e-scooters and e-bikes
- Expanded e-scooter zones in Edmonton will lead to 'a more connected city': officials
- Whyte Avenue now exclusion zone for shared e-scooters and e-bikes
Council procedures
- July 4 executive committee meeting
- City Council meeting agenda: Aug. 20, 2024
- Important Changes to City Council's Agendas: Why You Should Be Concerned - Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
From the Taproot newsroom
- Why do Edmonton businesses love kei cars?
- How arts organizations are working to attract younger audiences
- Wildfire hackathon targets misinformation as Jasper fire underlines need
Rapid fire
- Well folks, that's a fest: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss close out Edmonton Folk Music Festival
- Fort Road reopens following years of construction, business owners eager to recover
- Just a handful of Canadian cities will be subject to the Costco membership crackdown — for now
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