Episode

Snow more money

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Speaking Municipally
Published
Dec 5, 2025
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2330
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Summary

The tax increase for 2026 is set at 6.9%. We examine the 2026 budget deliberations and Edmonton's growth pressures, noting what council decided on, and why. Plus, the old Royal Alberta Museum is one step closer to being saved. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Snow Edmonton 'business as usual' for icy road cleanup, not considering bringing back calcium chloride: Knack Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday sees Edmonton charities get a holiday hike in donations Make a contribution to Taproot 2026 Budget Edmonton could grow to 1.25M people in two years, says administration Edmonton city council approves 6.9% property tax increase for 2026 Property taxes creep higher after Explore Edmonton gets steady funding Motions to reduce capital expenses fail at Edmonton city council budget deliberations City council OKs money for west-end road upgrades near River Cree resort Vision Zero Stopping speeders and Whitemud widening top priorities on last day of budget talks Royal Alberta Museum 'Encouraging': Negotiations underway to redevelop Edmonton's old Royal Alberta Museum site This episode is brought to you by Park Power , your friendly, local utilities provider (and title sponsor of Taproot's Regional Roundup). Park Power offers electricity, natural gas, and internet to homes, businesses, and farms throughout Alberta. Learn more at parkpower.ca . Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton , the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse , our weekday news briefi…