Alert! City's emergency radio system in the red, requires capital budget tweak

Completing Edmonton’s new emergency radio system will require an extra $3.2 million after bids on the project came in higher than expected.
Council earlier approved $9.5 million for the project, but will be asked to set aside more money Tuesday. It’s part of a capital budget adjustment that would increase Edmonton’s four-year budget shortfall.
“It’s definitely a surprise,” said Ward 12 Coun. Moe Banga, a former police detective. “We’ve got to take