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This week had Highs and Lows

May 22, 2026 · 47 min

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The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace three iconic bridges: the High Level Bridge and the Low Level Bridges. Plus, we talk with Coun. Erin Rutherford about unfunded service packages and how the budget process is changing this year.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:38) - Ad: U of A Reads
  • (02:10) - High Level and Low Level Bridges
  • (10:49) - Our thoughts on the bridges
  • (27:53) - Coun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packages
  • (43:55) - Interview debrief
  • (46:41) - Close

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High Level and Low Level Bridges

Coun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packages

This episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/reads

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