[IanO]

I wondered myself who picked up the tab for this. I hope it was funded privately by EDBA members and not through City grant money. It would be a bit rich for us to foot the bill while they hobnob; virtue signalling and complaining about the very organization paying for their nibbles and free booze.

A number of us invest good money to support ( + sit on the DRC) their (the DRC) efforts on our behalf. It was part of their plan and intentional to draw folks to the room.

 

[IanO]

Campio.

To Construct Exterior Alterations to a Food and Drink Service & Custom Manufacturing Building (Patio Expansion) and Increase the Public Space by 75.60m2 from 560m2 to 635.60m2 and number of Occupants by 134 people from 266 to 400 Occupants

 

[Kosy123]

"Alberta mental health and addictions minister Rick Wilson told reporters he already had some of Edmonton’s core needs on his mind.

“We need to do a focused approach with Edmonton, and I’m looking forward to working with the mayor. He’s a great guy,” Wilson said at the legislature Wednesday."

That's what I love to hear. It sounds like Knack's collaborative approach has been working so far. I hope this translates into real collaborative work between the city and the province; there's things in here that each of them can and should do.

I mean we haven't really heard anything negative regarding Knack from the provincials yet.

It's a weird timeline where Calgary, Farkas and the UCP might butt heads more than Knack and our council right now.