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arts business

ESIO reveals how it will spend part of rejigged fund

The Edmonton Screen Industries Office is now spreading the word on three new streams of funding as part of its $4-million Strategic Initiatives Fund for capacity-building.

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events

Weekend agenda: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023

Several organizations are hosting events in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day this weekend. Other activities include a rodeo, the reopening of a historic planetarium, new exhibitions at the art gallery, closing night at the EIFF, and a run to fund breast-cancer research.

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arts music

Arlo Maverick's latest celebrates blue-collar Edmonton

A longtime Edmonton rapper is dedicating his forthcoming sophomore album to the working class.

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city council engagement

Calls for public engagement: Highlands, Athlone, and Gariepy

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including rezoning a lot in Highlands for low-intensity business, rezoning a parcel in Athlone for supportive housing and park space, and refining the Gariepy renewal project.

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health region

Celero Global announces Edmonton as HQ during Life Sciences Week

A Singapore-based company that cuts costs for small- and medium-sized biotech firms is setting up its North American headquarters in Edmonton.

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history education

A moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958

On this day 65 years ago, one of Alberta's oldest private colleges was planning a major expansion to deal with rising enrolment.

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technology business

Tech pioneers partner to create artificial general intelligence by 2030

An Edmonton-based pioneer in AI is partnering with a well-financed veteran of video-game development in a quest to develop artificial general intelligence by 2030.

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city council downtown

Court case complicates parking-lot permit pickle

As absurd as it might seem that 90% of Edmonton's downtown surface parking lots lack permits, a 2009 court ruling might make it difficult for the city to pursue enforcement.

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arts business

U.S. entertainment strikes cause some ripples in Edmonton's film industry

The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists might slow the flow of American productions coming to the region, though they also present opportunities for local creatives.

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The Pulse

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

The Pulse

Friday, Sept. 29

In this edition: ESIO reveals how it will spend part of rejigged fund; upcoming move causing anxiety among Boyle Street Community Services clients; things to do around Edmonton this weekend

The Pulse

Thursday, Sept. 28

In this edition: Arlo Maverick's latest celebrates blue-collar Edmonton; police investigating destroyed Pride flag as possible hate crime; calls for public engagement: Highlands, Athlone, and Gariepy

The Pulse

Wednesday, Sept. 27

In this edition: Celero Global announces Edmonton as HQ during Life Sciences Week; new Smith Crossing Pedestrian Bridge opens; a moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958


Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

Business Roundup: September 29, 2023

The latest on business in Edmonton. Plug and Play opens Edmonton office; Indigenous Box up for award; AWE honours Spirit Employment and Training owner

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Arts Roundup: September 28, 2023

The latest on arts in Edmonton. Dyde House doc generates buzz; sound sculpture to be installed; NeWest Press wins big

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Regional Roundup: September 27, 2023

The latest on the region in Edmonton. AI report issues challenge to get practical; Heron ends ABMunis presidency; input sought on Clover Bar Lodge repurposing

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Health Innovation Roundup: September 27, 2023

The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Future Fields launches CDMO service; Celero to set up in Edmonton; Houghton named API's chief scientific officer

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Food Roundup: September 26, 2023

The latest on food in Edmonton. Chartier secures anonymous investor; Aspen Coffee Roasters opens new cafe; Zwick's goes wholesale-only; Corso 32 partners with Henry Singer

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Tech Roundup: September 26, 2023

The latest on tech in Edmonton. Launch Party 14 startups announced; Rich Sutton forms alliance to pursue AGI; PainWorth to pitch at InsureTech conference

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award
Blog

LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award

Taproot is honoured to be among the independent news organizations nominated for this year's LION Local Journalism Awards!

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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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