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technology ai

Alberta AI pioneer plans new research institute in Edmonton

As part of his continuing quest to achieve human-like artificial intelligence through reinforcement learning, Richard Sutton plans to develop OpenMind Research, a non-profit group dedicated to implementing the Alberta Plan for AI Research.

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events

Weekend agenda: June 2-4, 2023

Festival season is in full swing, with Pride celebrations along with Nextfest and the Nuova Vocal Arts festival. The weekend also promises a chance to commune with nature, a salute to cargo bikes and active transportation, and a tour of solar homes.

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Ayomikun Kayode, left, and Temi Kayode, right, look at a cellphone while wearing shirts with Atadel branding, with Edmonton's river valley in the background
business food

Atadel helps underserved communities get groceries conveniently

When Temi Kayode and his brother Ayomikun first moved to Canada from Nigeria, it was difficult to get the foods they were used to without access to a vehicle. So they started a food and grocery delivery service focused on members of the African and Caribbean diasporas.

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city council planning

Calls for public engagement: Edmonton, Strathcona County, and Spruce Grove

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues in the metro region, including a preliminary design for a stretch of Yellowhead Trail, agriculture in Strathcona County, and community standards in Spruce Grove.

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arts music

Rapper Mouraine reps north Edmonton on debut album

Northside rapper Mouraine is sharing love for his hometown — especially his corner of it — on his debut album, In Search of Gold.

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history railways

A moment in history: May 31, 1952

On this day 71 years ago, Edmonton's littlest railway was preparing to see its final passenger train.

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food business

'Best-of' lists give food businesses something to build on

Being listed as one of Edmonton's best places to eat brings in customers, but converting that advantage into repeat traffic is the key, say some business owners.

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city council parks

Podcast welcomes arrival of Northeast River Valley Park

Episode 222 of Speaking Municipally welcomed the newly announced Northeast River Valley Park and looked at how the land, which had been privately owned, came into the city's possession.

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city council downtown

On the agenda: Indigenous Framework, Warehouse Park, and more

This week, a public hearing will take place on May 30. Community and public services committee will meet on May 31, urban planning committee will meet on June 1, and executive committee will meet on June 2.

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The Pulse

A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.

The Pulse

Friday, June 2

In this edition: Alberta AI pioneer plans new research institute in Edmonton; fire ban lifted in Edmonton; things to do around Edmonton this weekend

The Pulse

Thursday, June 1

In this edition: Atadel helps underserved communities get groceries conveniently; Edmonton mayor calls on UCP government to improve relationship with big cities; calls for public engagement: Edmonton, Strathcona County, and Spruce Grove

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Wednesday, May 31

In this edition: Rapper Mouraine reps north Edmonton on debut album; Edmonton and surrounding areas elect 13 new MLAs; a moment in history: May 31, 1952


Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

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Business Roundup: June 02, 2023

The latest on business in Edmonton. Biz groups issue post-election wishes; city launches BIA dashboard; Zach Hyman builds off-ice enterprises

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Arts Roundup: June 01, 2023

The latest on arts in Edmonton. Story City and vrCAVE pitch at Inventures; Fringe announces theme; film documents Flashback history

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Regional Roundup: May 31, 2023

The latest on the region in Edmonton. NDP gains seats in Edmonton region; Pembina Pipeline signs ammonia deal; St. Albert seeks new revenue

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Health Innovation Roundup: May 31, 2023

The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Election has health repercussions; healthtech home project gets Rehabtronics device; Nyah Health goes to HerStory

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Food Roundup: May 30, 2023

The latest on food in Edmonton. Local food lists help bring in customers, at first; cooking classes popular at EPL's The Kitchen; Zwicksticks now available at Superstores

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Tech Roundup: May 30, 2023

The latest on tech in Edmonton. Lillah Pendah to emcee Inventures; Edmonton founders going to G20 YEA; HerStory names finalists

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

Let’s Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton
Blog

Let’s Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton

Let's Find Out, the award-winning podcast that explores Edmonton's history through listener questions, is joining Taproot Edmonton!

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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new reporter
Blog

Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new reporter

We're thrilled to introduce you to Colin Gallant, the latest addition to Taproot Edmonton's growing editorial team.

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Declaring our roundup experiment a success
Blog

Declaring our roundup experiment a success

We're declaring the experiment we started last month a success. Now when you open a roundup, you'll find a message from a member of our team pulling some threads together in the Taproot way — with curiosity and desire to understand our community bett...

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