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Here are the relevant links for this episode:Driver shortages 'They're not filling all those bus seats:' Edmonton transit union says some bus trips being missed due to increase in driver absences amid rising COVID-19 spread PSA - ETS adjusts service in response to workforce shortages Safe crossingsPSA - 48 new safe crossings confirmed for 2022Assessment noticesNews release: Edmontonians encouraged to watch their mailboxes for 2022 property assessment notices Stevenson's memo Station Lands briefing memo Notice of motion at Executive Committee Qualico looking for $37M in CRL funding to move Station Lands forward Police damage City of Edmonton won't compensate restaurant owners after police damaged building 'We can't close': Edmonton businesses fight to stay afloat during peak of fifth wave Edmonton restaurant frustrated with city policies after business damaged during police arrest: 'It's the principle' Avnish Nanda on Twitter Madu and McFee Alberta justice minister fined for distracted driving, called police chief about ticket Jason Kenney's tweet thread Suspended Alberta justice minister says he called police chief to check he wasn't being profiled 'A slap in the face': Edmonton police leader upset with Madu; Kenney not answering questions Bus network redesign Interim report on BNR On-demand transit seems to be catching on City of Edmonton provides 1st interim report reviewing bus network redesign - Edmonton Lengthy walking distance complaints roll in on Edmonton's new bus routes, no changes recommended in first update to council Snow clearing Tim Cartmell: Snow Clearing: Is it Time to Start from Scratch? PSA - City of Edmonton trials windrow pick up in Griesbach Councillor introductions Tim Cartmell, pihêsiwin Jennifer Rice, Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network: locally grown, community supported.This week we highlighted Park Power, " your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about Edmonton Public Schools, which is hosting virtual open houses for the 2022-23 school year.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!★ Support this podcast ★