Taproot Edmonton
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Your turn: Land use updates in the region
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a public hearing about proposed changes to St. Albert's land use bylaw that would make it easier to build small-scale infill in mature neighbourhoods, as well as transit-oriented development along St. Albert Trail.
A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1947
On this day in 1947, Edmonton's Great Western Garment Company was advertising for new workers.
Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'
A group of young activists spent a weekend networking and learning advocacy skills that organizers say will help ensure that youth perspectives are considered in decision-making.
In this edition: On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT; community mourns death of Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning; and more headlines and happenings
With news from The Tomato, Wild Wing, Roam Cafe, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, miskamâsowin foods, ACME Meat Market, Shane Chartrand, and more.
With news from Meta, U of A, Azolla Hydrogen, MagnetaMR, Amii, Hi Finance, TrustBIX, ASTech Awards, Startup TNT, Alberta Innovates, and more.
We speak with Coun. Ashley Salvador and Aaron Budnick of the Edmonton Bike Coalition about Edmonton's slow bike-lane build-out and the province's threat to derail it. Plus, we hear about the confusing budget of it all and how funding decisions will determine where the network goes next.
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Art collective opens at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP
A new art store at Kingsway Mall aims to make it easier for former AISH recipients to transition into employment under the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program.
Bike routes cancelled or put off despite council direction
Even though a council committee has told administration to proceed as planned with Edmonton's active transportation network expansion, regardless of parking and traffic concerns, administration has cancelled or deferred bike infrastructure in Grovenor, Terrace Heights, and along 95 Avenue in the west end.
On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage
This week, councillors will review new climate action priorities, a proposed update to the snow-and-ice-control policy, and a new heritage places strategy.
Your turn: Edmonton Chamber gathers business sentiment
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey asking how employees, business owners, and organizational leaders feel about their businesses today and how that might change in the next year.
The Tomato celebrates 30 years of community
The Tomato is celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the party it's throwing with its September-October issue is more about the community than the publication.
Meta to speak at Industrial Heartland conference
The annual conference put on by Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association will include a look "behind the build" of the $13-billion AI data centre that Meta plans to put in Sturgeon County.
Hydrogen in Calgary could unlock freight options for Edmonton
With $3 million in funding from Emissions Reduction Alberta, Azolla Hydrogen will be able to serve long-haul truckers in Calgary, a key step in making it plausible for fleets to be hydrogen-fuelled, said president and CEO Jared Sayers
Brand new festival celebrating art and music
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland. Karen recommends Edmonton Art Crawl.
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With news from The Tomato, Wild Wing, Roam Cafe, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, miskamâsowin foods, ACME Meat Market, Shane Chartrand, and more.
With news from Meta, U of A, Azolla Hydrogen, MagnetaMR, Amii, Hi Finance, TrustBIX, ASTech Awards, Startup TNT, Alberta Innovates, and more.
Business Roundup: Sept. 4, 2026
With news from Azolla Hydrogen, the St. Albert and Edmonton chambers of commerce, PlasCred, DON'YA, Beljan, WSP Place, Prospect, and more.
With an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of live music events you can add to your calendar.
With news from local theatre companies, Purple City, Down by the River, ESO, Prospect, Love Pro Wretling, LitFest, EIFF, Edmonton Expo, EAC, and more.
Regional Roundup: Sept. 2, 2026
With news from Experience Alberta, PlasCred Circular Innovations, Sherwood Park Archery Club, Prairie Gardens, Gallery@501, data centres, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 2, 2026
With news from Amii, U of A, Cross Cancer Institute, Lemonade Stand Day, Integrated Strategic Partners, DiveThru, Friends of Medicare, and more.
This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.
Everyone is mad for different reasons
City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot.
We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast.
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.
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.