Housing advocates on both sides unhappy with proposed infill changes
As Edmonton city council prepares to decide what to do with some proposed changes to bylaws governing infill, neither opponents nor supporters of infill development are likely to be satisfied with the outcome.
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Carbon tax removal throws wrench into Blatchford utility's financial sustainability
The Blatchford renewable energy utility's path to financial sustainability is more complicated now that the federal government has axed the consumer-facing carbon tax.
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Quadball invites trans and queer women to play
A sports organization that celebrates inclusivity at a time when exclusion of some amateur athletes is on the rise is inviting transgender and queer women and girls to try quadball.
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Housing advocates on both sides unhappy with proposed infill changes
As Edmonton city council prepares to decide what to do with some proposed changes to bylaws governing infill, neither opponents nor supporters of infill development are likely to be satisfied with the outcome.
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Headlines: Feb. 12, 2026
Executive committee back 'Happy Beer Street' entertain district proposal; Edmonton Public School Board brings back in-school police officer program; 'significant' deficits coming, Alberta premier says ahead of provincial budget
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Happenings: Feb. 12, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Arts Roundup: February 12, 2026
With stories from Edmonton Blues Festival, 5 Artists 1 Love, Edmonton Arts Council, Cadence Weapon, Strathearn Art Walk, Diane Wishart, and more.
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Regional Roundup: February 11, 2026
With news from the Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, Dow, WestJet, Alberta Municipalities, Alberta Grains, Art Gallery of St. Albert, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: February 11, 2026
With news from Glenrose Hospital Foundation, Alberta Innovates, ReYu, Caregivers Alberta, Boyle Street Community Services, Saffron Centre, and more.
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Food Roundup: February 10, 2026
With news from the Sweet Treats & Latte Festival, Mayte, The Whiskey Barn, Better Venu, Candy Craze, Coliseum Steak & Pizza, HOM Street Food, and more
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Tech Roundup: February 10, 2026
With news from the Black Business Ventures Association, samdesk, Wyvern, Amii, Alberta Innovates, Everyday Payments, ReYu, Rohit Group, and more.
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Business Roundup: February 06, 2026
With news from Edmonton Global, Edmonton Chamber, the YMCA, Dow, Invest Alberta, EPIC, Odd Bunch, Clearflow Group, and more.
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Events Roundup: February 05, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of health innovation events that you can add to your calendar.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
A destination parking lot
We look at a proposal for that beloved downtown pit, also known as the former BMO site. Plus, provincial workers are back in office full-time, and they might soon have a new bike lane to get there!
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69 - Hilary McDowall and the Kicking Horse News
This episode: a story about Hilary McDowall - a journalist based in Lake Louise in the 1960s and 70s. We talk about World War II spies, skiing, failed Olympic bids, and how difficult it can be to be a reporter in a small town without being engulfed in conflicts of interests.
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What else is re-new?
Edmonton city council examined the 10-year financial outlook for the city this week. Spoiler alert: we have no money! Plus, we look at changes to the way council approves new suburbs.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025
We embarked on 2025 with a clear mission: to inform, connect, and empower our community with reliable intelligence. It was a year that tested our capacity and proved our value, as we navigated challenging economic times, covered a pivotal municipal e...
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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
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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