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ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party
A new program called Alberta Capital Connect is meant to open doors for early-stage companies in addition to celebrating them at this year's ASTech Awards.
On the agenda: Chinatown BIA, City Plan, naloxone
This week, Edmonton's city council returns from its summer recess to discuss the financial statements from the associations that oversee business improvement areas, potential updates to the City Plan, and the implications of allowing city employees to administer naloxone while working.
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
A moment in history: July 24, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.
In this edition: ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party; Westrich Pacific buys Edmonton City Centre, plans redevelopment; plus more headlines, happenings, and the Taproot Mini
With news from Open Farm Days, Alberta on the Plate, XIX Nineteen, DRTY Ice Cream, The Gardens, Coliseum Steak & Pizza, Little Bon Bon, and more.
With news from the Technology and Innovation Ministry, Alberta Capital Access, Amii, Zero Point Cryogenics, Wyvern, Future Fields, and more.
We're joined by an archeology expert and an advocate with experience in Indigenous relations for a deep dive on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale, and across the river valley.
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Rossdale debate reflects differing worldviews and capacities, advocates say
Decisions such as the land-use changes that Edmonton's city council recently made in Rossdale tend to draw imaginary lines as if they are real, says an Indigenous relations expert.
Chameleon food brand summers at Bibo
Greg Sweeney's evolving HOM Street Food is an occasional pop-up restaurant, a catering and prepared meals service, a packaged food brand, and now the resident operator at Bibo Strathcona.
Tech marketer makes a splash in beverage industry
The founder of Zyra Premium Vodka has used his tech-marketing playbook to build his beverage brand into a spirit of choice for elite Edmonton venues ahead of a public launch on July 25.
No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor
So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.
Alberta producers invite cityfolk (and others) to the table
Alberta Open Farm Days returns on Aug. 15 and 16 with more than 60 destinations to experience, including a swath in the Edmonton region.
Province showcases AI approach at symposium
The provincial government convened 100 in-person participants and 600 virtual viewers on July 28 for the Velocity Symposium, a showcase of the Velocity White Papers.
PNWER fuels talk on regional approach to cross-border trade
The economic development leaders at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit in Edmonton largely agreed that cooperating as a region is critical for navigating what's been described as a trade war between the United States and Canada.
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland.
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With news from Open Farm Days, Alberta on the Plate, XIX Nineteen, DRTY Ice Cream, The Gardens, Coliseum Steak & Pizza, Little Bon Bon, and more.
With news from the Technology and Innovation Ministry, Alberta Capital Access, Amii, Zero Point Cryogenics, Wyvern, Future Fields, and more.
Business Roundup: July 24, 2026
With news from PNWER, Gregg Distributors, AEC, Zero Point Cryogenics, The Paramount Theatre, DealCloser, Amazon, EPL, Startup TNT, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of tasting events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from the Sterlings, Loud in the Pines, Double Lunch, Edmonton Arts Council, Rapid Fire Theatre, Gather Co., EPL, Neon Skies, and more.
Regional Roundup: July 22, 2026
With news from YEG, Gregg Distributors, BILD, Pathways, ERIN, Belleview Centre, CJ Girv, Anohka Distillery, The Little Miss Mocha, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: July 22, 2026
With news from Bio-Stream Diagnostics, EndoDiagnosis, Circa Thermal Studio, Amii, U of A, D-Spice, Edmonton Playgrounds, BioAlberta, CASA, and more.
We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.
We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.
Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.
City council delayed a public hearing about Rossdale as it had questions about its duty to consult with Indigenous nations. Plus, the parking requirement at daycares has been reduced, and we discuss how to stop illegal dumping at apartment buildings.
Taproot wins award for excellence in journalism
We have wonderful news to share: Taproot has received the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for our 2025 election project.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.
Accessibility and design improvements across Taproot
Delivering reliable intelligence to our community means thinking about how to serve the entire community. With the help of our readers, we identified accessibility and design as key areas for improvement.