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A moment in history: Jan. 24, 1975
On this day in 1975, thieves stole a telephone that had been custom-made for Queen Elizabeth.
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'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board will wrap operations as of March 31 following a unanimous vote to dissolve the organization at a meeting at the Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre in Edmonton on Jan. 23.
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'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic
An active transportation advocacy group wants the City of Edmonton to consider what it calls a "bold idea" for where 76 Avenue crosses the Mill Creek Ravine between the Ritchie and King Edward Park neighbourhoods.
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Calls for public engagement: Strathcona Blok99, sports and recreation
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making on rezoning, recreation, public services, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.
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How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?
How can Naheed Nenshi run to represent an Edmonton riding if he lives in Calgary? To find out, Taproot caught up with Duane Bratt, a professor who teaches international relations and public policy at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
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City's next budget an opportunity to put a 'stamp' on Edmonton, Robar says
Eddie Robar, the now-permanent city manager for the City of Edmonton, said on Episode 291 of Speaking Municipally that working on the next four-year budget after the October election is a test he's excited to take.
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On the agenda: LRT cell service, derelict properties, St. Anthony School
This week, council returns from the holiday break to discuss installing cell service in underground transit areas, taxing derelict properties at a higher rate, and the redevelopment of St. Anthony School.
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'The fundamentals are there' Stevenson says of Blatchford after 2024 progress
Ward O-day'min Coun. Anne Stevenson says Blatchford hit several milestones in 2024, a year she previously told Taproot would be an "inflection point" to judge the project's success. The milestones include the opening of the NAIT/Blatchford Market LRT station, and lower prices now on offer to buyers thanks to the neighbourhood's first multi-family housing development.
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A moment in history: Jan. 17, 1975
On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, Jan. 24
In this edition: 'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnership; a moment in history: Jan. 24, 1975; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, Jan. 23
In this edition: 'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic; calls for public engagement: Strathcona Blok99, sports and recreation; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, Jan. 22
In this edition: How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?; striking education workers to hold rally in Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: January 24, 2025
With news from Punchcard Systems, Playmore Tables & Games, Verne, Innoflo Solutions, Southgate Centre, PCL Construction, AIMCo, Stantec, and more.
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Events Roundup: January 23, 2025
With a recommendation from curator Ben Roth and musical events across the region.
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Arts Roundup: January 23, 2025
With news from Harcourt House, Honey Ham Jam, Nuela Charles, Edmonton Arts Council, SkirtsAfire Festival, The Irrelevant Show, and more.
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Regional Roundup: January 22, 2025
With news from Morinville, Strathcona County, Leduc, Beaumont, St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce, Heartland Housing Foundation, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: January 22, 2025
With news from Action Lab, University of Alberta, Nanostics, Pulsemedica, Nanoprecise, BioAlberta, Children's Autism Services of Edmonton, and more.
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Food Roundup: January 21, 2025
With news from Barbaretta, Kinjo Sushi, Town 82, SOHO, Bar Trove, Beb's Bagels, Nam Siam, Don'ya Ukraine's Kitchen, Spilt, The Lingnan, and more
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Tech Roundup: January 21, 2025
With news about Copychaser Games, Inflexion, BioWare, Alberta Enterprise Corp., Scooly, Nanoprecise, and more
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
Accountability is police commissing in action
We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.
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Eddie's still driving –– but now it's permanent
We're joined by the no-longer-interim city manager, Eddie Robar, to discuss his role, the city's finances, the year ahead, and the upcoming municipal election.
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Jeopardy 2024
This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy!
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
How wellness checks help Taproot thrive
At Taproot, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. One of the practices that has helped us do this is the wellness check, a simple but powerful way to start every meeting.
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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2024
Did you know Taproot Edmonton sent 1.3 million emails in 2024? That's a lot of informing, connecting, and inspiring people with reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Here's more on what our team has been able to accomplish this year.
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Taproot harvests curiosity about housing at well-attended event
Taproot brought its Housing Complex project to the public by hosting an event that was part panel discussion, part question-gathering, and part mind-mapping exercise. While we discussed our editorial series, we also turned the mic (or in this case, m...
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