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Sohi considers federal run as Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he is considering taking a leave of absence as mayor to run in the upcoming federal election because Canada needs "serious, mature, determined, focused leadership" to face the political turbulence caused in part by United States President Donald Trump.
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Next of Kin part of potential Brewery District evolution
Ben Staley, the former chef at Yarrow and the Alder Room, says Next of Kin, his first concept as Hoot Company's creative director, is a neighbourhood bar in the Brewery District.
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A moment in history: March 21, 1980
On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.
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Calls for public engagement: Naturalization, Belgravia rezonings, Rosenthal park
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about naturalization, rezoning, parks, and more
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Fruit rescue crew seeks funds to teach rather than harvest
Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton is raising money to allow it to shift from saving the fruit that falls to the ground across the city to teaching people what to do with that fruit once rescued.
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Tariff threat colours city's train-replacement options, transit watcher says
The City of Edmonton is set to replace 37 high-floor LRT vehicles by 2029 that run on the Capital and Metro lines, including some that have been in use since the system opened in 1978. One transit expert said, given the state of the world and the shortlist of options, there's now a clear best choice.
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Why Dave's Hot Chicken chose downtown while other chains chose the 'burbs
Dave's Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style chicken chain that started in California, is opening on March 21 near MacEwan University and NorQuest College — despite other quick-serve American joints picking outlying areas of the city to test the market in Edmonton.
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On the agenda: Budget process, peace officers, rezoning
This week, council is scheduled to discuss its budget process, adding peace officers to transit stations, and several rezonings in south-central Edmonton.
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Noted: Pride flags, LRT safety, and Hamilton's decision
Pride flags at Edmonton libraries, dozens more transit peace officers at LRT stations, and one two-term councillor's decision to drop out of the coming municipal election in October are three stories that the co-hosts of Episode 299 of Speaking Municipally examined.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, March 21
In this edition: Next of Kin part of potential Brewery District evolution; a moment in history from 1980; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, March 20
In this edition: Fruit rescue crew seeks funds to teach rather than harvest; calls for public engagement: Naturalization, Belgravia rezonings, Rosenthal park; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, March 19
In this edition: Tariff threat colours city's train-replacement options, transit watcher says; Edmonton charities worry about U.S. tariffs; and more headlines and happenings
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: March 21, 2025
With news from ATB, Polykar, Wyvern, Desperately Seeking Hot Sauce, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, KV Capital, Ulterra LP, Melcor Developments, and more
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Events Roundup: March 20, 2025
With an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a selection of live theatre to inspire you.
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Arts Roundup: March 20, 2025
With news from Daniel Martin & The Infamous, Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, Shadow Theatre, Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, and more.
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Regional Roundup: March 19, 2025
With news from St. Albert, Parkland County, Sturgeon County, Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County, Dow, Path2Zero, Plantae Technologies, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: March 19, 2025
With news from BioAlberta, My Viva Inc, Health Cities, Pacylex Pharmaceuticals, Nanostics, Tiny HeartsCan Foundation, Action Lab, and more.
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Food Roundup: March 18, 2025
With news from the University of Alberta Campus Food Bank, Boba + Brew, Lock Stock Coffee, Token Bitters, the Old Strathcona Farmers Market, and more
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Tech Roundup: March 18, 2025
With news from Startup TNT, Samdesk, Wyvern, Sprout Fund, Plantae Technologies, Zero Point Cryogenics, and more. Plus, a listing of job opportunities
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
So he's running... but for what?
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins us to discuss his political future. Will he run for re-election? Will he return to federal politics? We hear what Sohi thinks is needed to stand up for Canada and municipalities.
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Something is Afoot
Coun. Sarah Hamilton has announced she will not seek re-election in the fall. We also discuss the pride flag issue between CSU52 and the Edmonton Public Library, transit safety and sounds, efforts to diversify Edmonton's trade beyond the United States, and why statues keep getting stolen.
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An ICEy reception to CRL extension
We discuss the potential renaming of the field at Commonwealth Stadium, a recommendation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps, another Edmonton Public School Board trustee resignation, and the new ICE District deal. Plus, we talk about the Energy City Cactus Rats, ETS merchandise, and more.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
It’s time to share what’s on your election agenda
Curiosity is at the heart of everything Taproot does, and covering a municipal election is no different. We begin by asking what you care about and building our work around that in the months leading up to voting day on Oct. 20.
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How wellness checks help Taproot thrive
At Taproot, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. One of the practices that has helped us do this is the wellness check, a simple but powerful way to start every meeting.
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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2024
Did you know Taproot Edmonton sent 1.3 million emails in 2024? That's a lot of informing, connecting, and inspiring people with reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Here's more on what our team has been able to accomplish this year.
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