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Episode 44: UAlberta Leadership Changes, Power 30, Top 40 Under 40
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In our forty-forth episode, we discuss some major changes that took place recently at the University of Alberta, and we share our thoughts on the Edmonton Journal’s Power 30 and Avenue Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 lists. With a new President and the secondment of Provost Dr. Carl Amrhei...
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Episode 43: KLM to Amsterdam, EPS Helictopter, CFR/Farmfair, Northlands & Rexall Place
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We are back after a long hiatus! In our forty-third episode, we discuss a variety of current topics, including the new KLM flight, the proposed helicopter for EPS, CFR/Farmfair and the future of Northlands, the future of Rexall Place, Wi-Fi on the LRT, and more. Edmonton now has a direct flight t...
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Episode 42: Summer Food & Festivals
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In our forty-second episode, we discuss some of the latest food news and also chat about Edmonton’s summer festival scene. With exciting new additions to the local food scene like District, Burrow, Rostizado, Jacek, and many others, we’re really enjoying Edmonton’s restaurant re...
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Episode 41: High Level Bridge Lights, 104 Street Closures, Digital Parking Meters, Touch the Water
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In our forty-first episode, we talk about the new lights on the High Level Bridge, businesses closing on 104 Street, an update on the Commonwealth Games bid, the end of coin-operated parking meters, and the touch the water project. Do you like the lights on the High Level Bridge? They’re he...
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Episode 40: Urban Beach, Fort Edmonton Park upgrades, FIFA Women’s World Cup, Innovation Infrastructure
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In our fortieth episode, we discuss the urban beach or sand park being considered for Louise McKinney Park, Fort Edmonton Park upgrades, the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place this year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup taking place next year, and innovation infrastructure here in ...
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Episode 39: Enerkem, Blatchford, Bike Lanes, Telus Field
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In our thirty-ninth episode, we discuss Enerkem and the new waste-to-biofuels facility, once again we discuss Blatchford and the latest decisions made by City Council, bike lanes and public consultation, and Telus Field and rumors of its demolition. And we finish with a few thoughts on Oilers Cap...
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Episode 38: 90 Ways to 90, the U of A’s Land Trust, Blatchford, High Speed Rail
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In our thirty-eighth episode, we discuss the City’s new 90 Ways to 90% campaign, the proposed land trust for the University of Alberta, plans and costs for the Blatchford redevelopment project, and a new report on high speed rail between Edmonton and Calgary. Do campaigns like 90 Ways to 90...
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Episode 37: Eat Alberta, Opening the Potential, VenturePrize, The Yeggies, yegTreeMap
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In our thirty-seventh episode, we discuss Eat Alberta, Opening the Potential, TEC Edmonton’s VenturePrize, the Yeggies, and the City of Edmonton’s yegTreeMap. Graham attended Eat Alberta once again this year, and had a great experience. Mack has been on the organizing committee for th...
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Episode 36: Construction Season, Harbin Gate, Rexall vs. Rogers Place, Food Trucks
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In our thirty-sixth episode, we discuss construction season, the underpass on 97 Street just north of 103A Avenue, Rexall Place vs. Rogers Place, and the return of food trucks! This episode was recorded at the end of April. As you have no doubt noticed, there’s a bunch of road construction ...
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Episode 35: Wayfinding, Census, Public Engagement, and French Events
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In our thirty-fifth episode, we stick with the four topic format and discuss: wayfinding, the 2014 municipal census, public engagement on construction projects, and some new events coming up, Nuit Blanche and Diner en Blanc. Have you seen the new wayfinding signs downtown? This is your last week ...
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Episode 34: Smyth & the Rush, Galleria, Great Divide Waterfall, Zombie Apocalypse
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In our thirty-fourth episode, we change the format up a little and discuss four topics! Ryan Smyth’s retirement &  the success of the Edmonton Rush The Galleria Project The end of the Great Divide Waterfall, the start of Light the Bridge Edmonton would fare well in the zombie apocalypse...
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Episode 33: Should Edmonton go after the Commonwealth Games in 2022?
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In our thirty-third episode, we talk about Edmonton’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Mack is a fan of the bid, while Graham has some reservations. Edmonton hosted the Commonwealth Games in 1978, resulting in some big benefits for the city, including Commonwealth Stadium. The bi...
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Episode 32: Who will lead the PCs in Alberta now?
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In our 32nd episode, a follow-up to our last episode on Alison Redford, we discuss the leadership race for the PC Party in Alberta. The premier is now Dave Hancock, but he has said that will only be interim, meaning we have a race on our hands! With a leadership race occupying everyone’s at...
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Episode 31: Can Alison Redford survive?
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We recorded our 31st episode last week, the day before Alison Redford announced that she would be resigning as premier of Alberta. We decided to post it anyway, for posterity. Next week our episode will feature a post-resignation discussion! With all the turmoil facing Alison Redford and her part...
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Episode 30: Favorite Restaurants
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In our thirtieth episode, we discuss some of our favorite restaurants! Inspired by recent magazine listings, we delve into which picks we agree with and which we don’t. Plus, we talk about some of the other eateries we have visited recently. Here are some relevant links for this episode: Av...
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