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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.
In this edition: Art collective opens at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP; former Edmonton Journal building up for sale; and more headlines and happenings
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.
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A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1957
Edmonton has a long history of beloved theatres, both of the cinema and playhouse variety. But the Roxy is one landmark that belongs to both camps. When it opened its doors in 1938, it was as a movie theatre.
Knack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departures
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack continues to believe in a regional approach to economic development, even though five municipalities have left Edmonton Global and three more are on their way.
Artist questions CKUA's stance on AI and music
An Edmonton-based experimental artist who uses AI in his creative process is disappointed that his music is no longer welcome on CKUA's airwaves.
ELIXR playtests augmented reality at Chinatown mural
A not-for-profit whose goal is to make Canada a global powerhouse in extended reality wants you to interact with a striking mural in Edmonton's historic south Chinatown.
Farmstand Tour invites visitors to 'market on wheels'
As harvest season begins, Experience Alberta is inviting visitors to Strathcona County on Sept. 6 for a Farmstand Tour.
Health Innovation Lab ready for applicants
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute has launched the Health Innovation Lab, a three-year, $10-million initiative with the Government of Alberta.
Dance floors head outdoors before the snow roars
The final patio parties of the summer are coming up, with options north and south of the river on Sept. 6.
Five Edmonton-area projects share in emissions-reduction funding
If the five Edmonton-based projects to share in $15.7 million from Emissions Reduction Alberta succeed, they are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 4,700 tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030, generate 504 person-years of employment, and contribute $81 million to Alberta's GDP
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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.
With news from Red Star, Odd Company, Bazaar, Quiet Cafe, SimplyChops, The Moth Cafe, Orii, Arcadia Brewing, Lemonade Stand Day, Nom, and more.
With news from Emissions Reduction Alberta, Hi Finance, Amii, Antigoni Studios, Meta, the ASTech Awards, Startup TNT, U of A, Jobber and more.
Business Roundup: Aug. 28, 2026
With news from the Edmonton Construction Association, ERA, ELIXR Simulations, Aqua-Cell Energy, Jobber, Kingsway Mall, the Canadian Chamber, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of late-summer events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from the Rosies, CKUA and Ryan McCourt, Arlo Maverick, ELIXR Simulations, O‑day'min Park, Fringe, Mandy Eve-Barnett, the Expo, and more.
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.
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.
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.