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Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Kirsten Goa

• @kirstengoa on Twitter
• Kirsten Goa on LinkedIn

Funicular

• Funicular closed for three weeks to fix cold weather-related issues

Photo Radar

• Canada Post strike delaying Edmonton photo radar violations

U of A Parking Tickets

• From $10 to $100: Parking tickets at University of Alberta set to skyrocket

Childfriendly Cities

• Child Friendly Edmonton
• Child Friendly Edmonton Symposium Panel Discussion

Budget Hearing

• Thrive YEG
• Eastglen residents rally to save pool
• Strathcona residents lobby Edmonton council for new pool

Downtown Parking Revenue

• Parking revenue for downtown Edmonton hasn’t panned out
• Mack's tweet thread
• Jennifer Keesmaat's tweet

Safe Injection Sites

• Tristin Hopper's tweet
• Online tirade over needles in Edmonton yard prompts debate on supervised injection sites

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we talked about Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. We also highlighted We Are Alberta, a podcast hosted by ATB econo​mist Nick Ford who explores Alberta’s geography, its businesses, organizations, and its diverse and fascinating people—all viewed through an economic lens.

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