This week, members of Edmonton city council called for more civility and respect after reports of threats and harassment directed at snow-clearing crews. Plus, we discuss the latest departure from Station Park, Edmonton's new brand, and some updates from Taproot Edmonton.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Extreme weather

• Extreme Weather Response for Winter

Safety and respect

• City staff facing rise in aggressive behaviour from Edmontonians: mayor
• Edmonton mayor details harassment toward city staff amid snow clearing
• Andrew Knack: A Call for Civility: Addressing Safety and Respect in Public Service

Parking bans

• 90 per cent of Edmontonians ignoring parking ban, say city officials
• Only 10% of Edmonton drivers moved their cars for snow clearing: city
• The Snow Sirens of Montreal (Fascinating but Frustrating)

Place brand

• Edmonton Place Brand Framework
• SHREDMONTON

EPIC Market

• Food Roundup: Jan. 20, 2026
• Epic Market to leave Station Park after nearly 2 years

Taproot updates

• On the agenda: Parking ban fines, municipal assets, brand framework
• Your turn: Infill changes, Leduc County annexation, climate action

This episode is brought to you by the office of Coun. Michael Janz, who is holding a series of events called City Hall Talks. Next up: former Calgary city councillor Courtney Walcott will present what he's learned about housing, public engagement, parking, and more. How might these lessons apply to Edmonton? Find out on Jan. 31 at 4pm. RSVP here.

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