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food business

Fundraising dinners build 'complete community food chain'

Little Wolf's monthly dinners in support of Edmonton's Food Bank are more than just a fundraiser — they're a way to engage the entire community.

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city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, Army & Navy, advisory boards

This week, Edmonton city council is set to finalize a budget increase for a recreation centre in the west end, review a rezoning application for the Army & Navy building, and vote on the future of seven advisory boards.

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city council region

Your turn: Belgravia traffic, business, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes in-person sessions discussing traffic congestion in Belgravia, an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce survey about the municipal budget, and a questionnaire for St. Albert businesses.

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food business

Fundraising dinners build 'complete community food chain'

Little Wolf's monthly dinners in support of Edmonton's Food Bank are more than just a fundraiser — they're a way to engage the entire community.

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headlines

Headlines: April 28, 2026

Applications open for Edmonton's Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program; council votes to reduce maximum wall height for new infill developments; renewal project around O-day'min Park underway

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Happenings: April 28, 2026

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

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The Taproot Mini - No. 197

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

Food Roundup: April 28, 2026

With news from Edmonton Meals on Wheels, Tiramisu Bistro, Little Wolf, Edmonton Riverboat, Ordr, Meuwly's, Leave Your Leaves, Next of Kin, and more.

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Tech Roundup: April 28, 2026

With news from SketchDeck.ai, Alberta AAD, Samdesk, Areto Labs, Firesafe Analytics, Punchcard Systems, Artificial Agency, Inflexion Games, and more.

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Business Roundup: April 24, 2026

With news about Explore Edmonton, Canadian Hydrogen Convention, SketchDeck.ai, BILD Edmonton Metro, Edmonton Community Development Company, and more.

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Events Roundup: April 23, 2026

Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of spring theatre events that you can add to your calendar.

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Arts Roundup: April 23, 2026

With news from the Indie Bookstore Extravaganza, Edmonton Young Voice, Karen Bishop, the University of Alberta, Artificial Agency, and more.

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Regional Roundup: April 22, 2026

With news from Gibbons, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention, PrairiesCan, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission, Bailey Books, Leduc, and more.

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Health Innovation Roundup: April 22, 2026

With news from Areto Labs, Antigoni Studios, Fairly Staffing, Startup TNT, Nanostics, Entos Pharmaceuticals, Creatives Empowered, AUPE, and more.

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Your KDays are numbered
Podcast

Your KDays are numbered

This week, we learned that city council is sunsetting seven boards that offered expert insight on women's issues, racism, climate, and more. Plus, KDays might have to downsize, and the Africa Centre is one step closer to its multicultural community hub.

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I am Dunluce with this conversation
Podcast

I am Dunluce with this conversation

Edmonton city council has approved the sale of surplus land for affordable housing, to some opposition. Plus, the Downtown Revitalization Coalition is advocating for renewed attention on downtown safety, and we have updates on 101 Street and River Crossing.

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Everyone disliked that
Podcast

Everyone disliked that

This week, potential changes to the zoning bylaw that would reduce the maximum height in the RS zone disappointed everyone. Plus, we talk about the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance and the city's efforts to cash in on increased defence spending.

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Blog Posts

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How we use artificial intelligence at Taproot
Blog

How we use artificial intelligence at Taproot

We have now published a policy on artificial intelligence. We use AI to help make our work more efficient, accessible, and useful, while keeping our journalism human-led, human-edited, and human-accountable.

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Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards
Blog

Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards

Taproot's effort to help voters make an informed decision in the 2025 municipal election is a finalist for a National Newspaper Award in the Innovation in Journalism category.

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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey
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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey

We recently completed our second annual audience survey. Hundreds of people took the time to respond again this year. Thank you!

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