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business

Kunitz finds footing with third commuter-friendly shoe store

The siblings behind Kunitz Shoes say they've cracked the code on indie shoe retail as they prepare to add a third location in Capilano Mall in the spring.

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city council trees

Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension

The City of Edmonton says it is on track to add two million trees by 2031, lengthening its deadline by one year after condensing a 30-year plan to a decade-long one.

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city council budget

On the agenda: Surplus, capital budget, Winspear parking

This week, council is set to receive an update on the operating and capital budgets and discuss a potential parking revenue agreement with the Winspear Centre.

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Here's what we're following for Wednesday, Dec. 10.

business

Kunitz finds footing with third commuter-friendly shoe store

The siblings behind Kunitz Shoes say they've cracked the code on indie shoe retail as they prepare to add a third location in Capilano Mall in the spring.

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headlines

Headlines: Dec. 10, 2025

Valley Line West LRT accelerated roadwork on 104 Avenue completed; City of Edmonton pushes ahead with Exhibition Lands redevelopment; Edmonton International Airport introduces new CT X-ray technology for security screenings

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Happenings: Dec. 10, 2025

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

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The Taproot Mini - No. 111

Test your crossword prowess and deploy a little of your Edmonton knowledge.

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Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

Regional Roundup: December 10, 2025

With news from Edmonton Global, Beaumont, NYLOC Consulting, Wyvern, ERIN, St. Albert Public Library, Rotary Club of Spruce Grove, Leduc, and more.

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Roundup

Health Innovation Roundup: December 10, 2025

With news from Health Cities, PulseMedica, Glyconet, Future Fields, the University of Alberta, RUNWITHIT Synthetics, Action Lab, DrugBank, and more.

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Roundup

Food Roundup: December 09, 2025

With news from Patricia Street Deli, Okie Dokie Smokies, Corpuz Bake Shop, Brio Bakery, Bernadette's, The Westin Edmonton, Triple O's, and more

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Roundup

Tech Roundup: December 09, 2025

With news from FireSafe AI, Wyvern, NTWIST, RWI Synthetics, The Middleman, ERIN, and more.

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Roundup

Business Roundup: December 05, 2025

With news from Reliable Controls, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, Duchess Bake Shop, The Nod, Ethically Aligned AI, NTWIS, Nanoprecise, and more.

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Roundup

Events Roundup: December 04, 2025

Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of holiday festivals that you can add to your calendar.

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Roundup

Arts Roundup: December 04, 2025

With news from Freewill Shakespeare Festival, Marlaena Moore, Winterruption YEG, Matthew Cardinal, Emily Chu, Musée Héritage Museum, and more.

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Podcasts

Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.

Podcast

Snow more money

The tax increase for 2026 is set at 6.9%. We examine the 2026 budget deliberations and Edmonton's growth pressures, noting what council decided on, and why. Plus, the old Royal Alberta Museum is one step closer to being saved.

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Podcast

The itsy bitsy surplus

This week, council got to ask questions about the proposed fall budget adjustment. Plus, we learn more about the city's plan to enforce speed limits, the "end" of construction season, and the Valley Line LRT turns two.

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Podcast

No rubber stamp here

Council held its first public hearing since the election, and infill was front and centre. Plus, we talk about Vision Zero, P3 projects, and the upcoming budget season.

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update
Blog

The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update

In November we launched a major update to the calendar that incorporates feedback from users, improves the user experience, and provides a stronger foundation for future enhancements.

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That’s a wrap on Taproot’s 2025 election project
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That’s a wrap on Taproot’s 2025 election project

Over the past year, the entire Taproot team has worked diligently to provide Edmonton voters with reliable intelligence about the candidates running for office in the 2025 municipal election.

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The Taproot Survey is helping voters and candidates ahead of Election Day
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The Taproot Survey is helping voters and candidates ahead of Election Day

As we head into the final few days of the election, we want to share a few updates on our election project. If you're still trying to decide who to vote for, we recommend taking the Taproot Survey to see which candidates align best with your views.

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