Your turn: Street Labs, St. Albert housing, future of Gibbons
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes new additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project, a housing survey in St. Albert, and one last chance to weigh in on the future of Gibbons amid an expedited viability review.
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A moment in history: March 20, 1931
On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.
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ETS 'eager to learn' when it comes to accessibility
Accessibility on transit is improving for Edmontonians who are blind and partially sighted, but there's still work to be done, says an advocate with CNIB.
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Your turn: Street Labs, St. Albert housing, future of Gibbons
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes new additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project, a housing survey in St. Albert, and one last chance to weigh in on the future of Gibbons amid an expedited viability review.
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Headlines: March 20, 2026
City of Edmonton ends 2025 with operating budget surplus; Edmonton police chief hears criticism over Israel trip at police commission meeting; 2 men deported from Canada after investigation into extortion cases, Edmonton police say
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A moment in history: March 20, 1931
On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.
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Happenings: March 20-22, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
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The Taproot Mini - No. 172
A special daily crossword, just for Taproot readers.
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Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: March 20, 2026
With news from Georgina Lightning, Explore Edmonton, Exceed Oilfield Equipment, Antigoni Studios, Zero Point Cryogenics, BILD, CKUA, and more.
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Events Roundup: March 19, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of storytelling events that you can add to your calendar.
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Arts Roundup: March 19, 2026
With news from Azimuth Theatre, CKUA, Harcourt House, CO*LAB, Theatre Network, Marco Melfi, Edmonton Screen, Nathaniel Arcand, FAVA, and more.
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Regional Roundup: March 18, 2026
With news from the Alberta Energy Regulator, Beacon Data Centers, Edmonton International Airport, Gibbons, Hell's Kitchen, Sip N' Play, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: March 18, 2026
With news from Antigoni Studios, BioAlberta, VĪV Mental Health, Future Fields, Jasper Place Wellness Centre, API, iHuman Youth Society, and more.
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Food Roundup: March 17, 2026
With news from Tiramisu Bistro, Yosi's Café, Yelo'd, Farmer's Cafe, Farrow, Braven, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, The Next Act, Zwick's Pretzels, and more
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Tech Roundup: March 17, 2026
With news from Mayor Andrew Knack, Startup TNT, Hi Finance, Wyvern, Samdesk, wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, Zero Point Cryogenics, Clavis Studio, and more.
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Podcasts
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Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?
Andrea Donini of the Old Strathcona Business Association joins us for a discussion about Prioritize Whyte Ave, a coalition that wants to see more investment in Whyte Avenue. Plus, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre needs more money, despite being scaled down, and we talk about the fallout from the police chief's trip to Israel.
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Would you like to purchase a bag for 25 cents?
Council debated changes to the single-use item bylaw, especially related to drive-thrus. Plus, we discuss a funding cut for Boyle Street, reaction to the police chief's recent trip to Israel, and some new jobs for Amarjeet Sohi and Tim Cartmell.
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71 - About the Whale Society of Edmonton
This episode: About the Whale Society of Edmonton (or Don't Go Anywhere Without a Porpoise)
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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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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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