Edmonton Minute is your weekly one-minute summary of Edmonton politics. This week, we cover transit fares, shelter zoning, organic waste capacity, and more. #yeg #yegcc commonsenseedmonton.com/edmonton_minut…

"Epcor is updating its water conservation protocols to create more clarity and transparency for customers, as well as account for seasonal water use, according to a report to be presented to the City of Edmonton utility committee." #yeg #yegcc cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

"As Edmonton’s population keeps growing, so does the demand for housing. The city is hoping to meet at least some of that demand with a $39 million infill fund that is part of the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund action plan." #yeg #yegcc edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/08/30/39-…

"According to the city, 2024 was the first full season where all five city outdoor pools were open for the summer season and welcomed 89,000 people." #yeg #yegcc edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/08/30/edm…

"Edmonton police officers who regularly deal with the public will now be equipped with body-worn cameras. But whether the devices will prove effective at increasing transparency—and how EPS will cover the associated costs—remains to be seen." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

"Enoch Cree Nation broke ground on the new $200-million project, which will be fully funded by the nation, and there will be no debt servicing from any other funds. The hotel is expected to open in spring 2027." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

"It would cost about $250 million to address the list of upgrades the city said the stadium needs, such as upgrades to improve the flow, along with changes to the concessions and washrooms." #yeg #yegcc globalnews.ca/news/10735798/…

"The Edmonton Police Foundation on Wednesday announced up to $130,000 for 'innovative solutions' to combat cryptocurrency investment fraud." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/alb…

"The City of Edmonton says its pest management team has removed 374 wasp nests so far this year and is in the process of removing more. Last year, it got rid of 121." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

"Edmonton continues to hold its spot as the leading city in the province for opioid-related deaths." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

"The polytechnic institute has shifted its structure for the first time in roughly a decade, changing the traditional four schools offered into seven." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

"An Edmonton-born pitcher made his Major League Baseball debut on Wednesday night, and his mom couldn’t be more proud." #yeg #yegcc globalnews.ca/news/10734766/…

Edmonton Minute is your weekly one-minute summary of Edmonton politics. This week, we cover police overtime, body cameras, Commonwealth Stadium upgrades, and more. #yeg #yegcc commonsenseedmonton.com/edmonton_minut…

"The Edmonton Oilers saw some overtime action during their Stanley Cup run this year, but nowhere near as much as the Edmonton Police Service." #yeg #yegcc cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

"Of those groups, the Edmonton Huskies and Wildcats of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) will each be receiving $102,000. The University of Alberta Golden Bears will be receiving $100,000 for its football program." #yeg #yegcc edmonton.citynews.ca/2024/09/06/elk…

"Work to fix the Whitemud Drive overpass at Anthony Henday Drive in east Edmonton will begin in just over a week — at a cost of $2.3 million." #yeg #yegcc globalnews.ca/news/10735057/…

"Ongoing neighbourhood renewal work in a northeast Edmonton community is being met with a wealth of mixed reviews, with some residents saying their concerns about the project weren’t heard during the public consultation process." #yeg #yegcc globalnews.ca/news/10732590/…

"A concrete divider separating a bike lane from the road sits cracked and crumbling in places, just one month after installation in northeast Edmonton’s Hermitage area." #yeg #yegcc globalnews.ca/news/10750315/…

"The City of Edmonton is projecting a $34 million budget deficit by the end of this year, finance officials told city council on Tuesday." #yeg #yegcc cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…

"Both city councillors currently sitting on the Edmonton Police Commission will stay there, at least for now, despite the commission’s request to replace them with two members of the public." #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…