Ending the year on a tight vote

We spoke to Mayor Andrew Knack about our growing city, and our shrinking regional economic development organization. Plus, council held a public hearing, reviewed proposed changes to provincial electoral boundaries, and we look ahead to 2026. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Knack interview Regional collaboration still desired, despite Edmonton Global exodus: Knack Fort Saskatchewan focused on Heartland Association upon exit from Edmonton Global Edmonton could grow to 1.25M people in two years, says administration Andrew Knack's LinkedIn post Belgravia traffic review Belgravia Traffic Review Engagement Electoral boundaries Strathcona County and Beaumont pushes back against proposed provincial division boundaries Draft changes to Alberta's provincial ridings sees Edmonton, Calgary gain seats Council lookahead Items Due List 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 briefing. It's free! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

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Ending the year on a tight vote is an episode from Speaking Municipally by Mack Male.

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This episode was published on Dec 19, 2025.

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