Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says
Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.
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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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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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Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says
Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.
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Headlines: April 29, 2026
Quarter's CRL facing $64M shortfall, city council hears; city council finalizes 6.9% tax levy increase for 2026; Royal Alex Hospital to limit bags, visitors under new rules
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Epic coming-of-age story closes Edmonton Opera season
A message from Edmonton Opera: If you like sweeping sagas that transport you to another world, but also want to be close enough to feel the human side of all the drama, Edmonton Opera's final show of the season is for you.
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Happenings: April 29, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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The Taproot Mini - No. 198
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.
Regional Roundup: April 29, 2026
With news from Gibbons, Edmonton International Airport, Messer Canada, Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, St. Albert Public Library, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 29, 2026
With news from Antigoni Studios, Alberta Innovates, Plantlife Cannabis, Fertility Alberta, the Esquao Awards, ECVO, Africa Centre, and more.
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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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Podcasts
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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
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
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
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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
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
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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