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Some innovation is in the how, not the what, says founder
As DiveThru has evolved from a journalling app to a bricks-and-mortar-based therapy provider, founder and CEO Sophie Gray has thought a lot about what innovation means.
Robotics researchers build on Edmonton's AI legacy
A new company has spun out of a University of Alberta research lab to make robotic prosthetics work better for people with limb difference.
On the agenda: Terra Losa toy store, Bonnie Doon, North Glenora
This week, council will hold public hearings for the former Toys "R" Us in Terra Losa, a proposed four-storey development in Bonnie Doon, and a lot across the street from Westmount Shopping Centre.
Your turn: Vehicles for hire, transit-related art, reconciliation
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a City of Edmonton survey about rideshare services and other vehicles for hire, as well as a couple of invitations to inspire some transit-related art and an opportunity in Sturgeon County to pledge action on reconciliation with Indigenous people.
In this edition: Some innovation is in the how, not the what, says founder; Edmonton city council approves new lodging house rules; and more headlines and happenings
Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 23, 2026
With news from API, DiveThru, Prismecha Robotics, Alberta Capital Connect, RNARevive, Amii, the Stony Plain Road BIA, CRIPSiE, U of A, and more.
Regional Roundup: Sept. 23, 2026
With news from St. Albert, ABmunis, Go Strathco, Costco, NGL North System, API, Parkland Potters' Guild, Circular Materials, Kiwi Nurseries, and more.
This week, heritage advocate Andy Grabia talks about the fight to keep the University of Alberta's Casavant organ in Convocation Hall. We also look at Edmonton's uneasy relationship with its heritage and, a decade after Rogers Place opened, revisit the arena debate and the fate of Rexall Place.
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A moment in history: Sept. 18, 1915
On this day in 1915, the City of Edmonton gave notice that it would be laying some new wooden sidewalks.
Alberta Ecotrust wants to help Edmonton meet climate goals through partnership
A 35-year-old charity dedicated to advancing environmental solutions hopes the City of Edmonton will contribute $10 million toward its work in the next four-year budget, suggesting that such a collaboration would save time, money, and CO2 emissions.
West-end BIA seeks to enhance community through compassion
Jerry McFeeters met a man in a bad situation with few options to get out of it. His clothes were dirty. His shoes didn't fit. He was in no shape to take a bus, and no one would let him use a washroom to clean himself up.
Sport Edmonton seeks funding boost to expand grants, measure impact
The CEO of Sport Edmonton plans to make the case for a significant funding increase as Edmonton city council prepares its 2027-2030 capital and operating budgets.
API lands up to $22M for antimicrobial initiative
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation is receiving up to $21.9 million in federal funding to put toward the $23.5-million Canadian Allied Antimicrobial Supply Resilience initiative.
St. Albert calls for updated charitable gaming model
The City of St. Albert is leading a call for the Alberta government to change the charitable gaming model, which funnels casino revenues to charities and non-profits.
Boyle Street calls for Thanksgiving support
Boyle Street Community Service's annual Thanksgiving dinner is at risk due to higher costs associated with the move to okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre), which opened in late 2025, as well as the increased day-to-day expenses of providing services to Edmontonians experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
Pilot builds on foundation with new challenge ahead of Startup Week
The latest chapter for Edmonton Unlimited's Venture Pilots: Built World Tech program is an eight-week challenge targeted at moving from ideation to action rather than already-shovel-ready solutions.
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Regional Roundup: Sept. 23, 2026
With news from St. Albert, ABmunis, Go Strathco, Costco, NGL North System, API, Parkland Potters' Guild, Circular Materials, Kiwi Nurseries, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 23, 2026
With news from API, DiveThru, Prismecha Robotics, Alberta Capital Connect, RNARevive, Amii, the Stony Plain Road BIA, CRIPSiE, U of A, and more.
With news from Boyle Street Community Services, XIX Valleyview, Be-a-Bella, The Lunchbox Sandwich Shop, Blind Enthusiasm, Rita Trattoria, and more.
With news from Edmonton Unlimited, Wyvern, Alberta Capital Connect, Prismecha Robotics, Amii, Onlea, Wonderfi, ERIN, University of Alberta, and more.
Business Roundup: Sept. 18, 2026
With news from Oxford Economics, BOMA, CFR, Capital Power, Wyvern, Carbon Capture Canada, Artificial Agency, Alberta Ecotrust, Inline Group, and more.
Events Roundup: Sept. 17, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of business events that you can add to your calendar.
With news about Down by the River, Robin Cisek, Edmonton Opera, Cory Johnn, Bridget Ryan, Workshop West, Magpie Books, The Mosquers, and more.
We speak with Mike Mellross of Alberta Ecotrust about Edmonton's updated climate priorities and the important decisions coming up during the four-year budget. We talk climate ambition, competing pots of funding, and why good city building might be climate action, too.
We speak with Coun. Ashley Salvador and Aaron Budnick of the Edmonton Bike Coalition about Edmonton's slow bike-lane build-out and the province's threat to derail it. Plus, we hear about the confusing budget of it all and how funding decisions will determine where the network goes next.
This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.
Everyone is mad for different reasons
City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot.
Taproot wins award for excellence in journalism
We have wonderful news to share: Taproot has received the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for our 2025 election project.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.
Accessibility and design improvements across Taproot
Delivering reliable intelligence to our community means thinking about how to serve the entire community. With the help of our readers, we identified accessibility and design as key areas for improvement.