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Drag artists embrace opportunities for in-person performances as city reopens
Grab your glitter — in-person drag shows are coming back to Edmonton in full force. While many drag queens were able to perform online during the pandemic, they say returning to venues will help them better connect with audiences and also ensure they're paid for their craft.
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K-Bro Linen signs new 11-year contract with Alberta Health Services
The Edmonton company that started out washing the dirty diapers of young baby boomers and grew into Canada's largest laundry and linen processor now has a long-sought but bitterly opposed deal with Alberta Health Services to provide laundry services province-wide.
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Coming up next week: Aug. 2-8, 2021
Taproot is taking next week to recharge, so we won't be publishing any content. Here's a look at what's coming up in the city while we're off.
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Podcast pick: It's a Conspiracy!
In the midst of Olympic fever, local podcast It's a Conspiracy! devoted its most recent episode to the fun facts, curses, and historic wins.
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Celebrating diversity and inclusion, Heritage Festival moves ahead
As gatherings go, the Edmonton Heritage Festival is one of the largest to happen each summer, with typically more than 350,000 patrons busily commingling in Hawrelak Park over the August long weekend.
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Long weekend agenda: July 29-Aug. 2, 2021
A look at what's coming up in Edmonton over the long weekend, including the first Disco in the Park and Edmonton Heritage Festival.
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Municipal election rundown: July 29, 2021
Every week in the lead up to Edmonton's municipal election on Oct. 18, we're rounding up the news and announcements you need to know to stay informed.
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A moment in history: July 29, 1950
On this day in 1950, the Army and Navy department store was opening on Whyte Avenue.
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Villeneuve Airport to get new $2.2M waterline
Villeneuve Airport is set to be equipped with a new $2.2 million waterline that will bring water from the hamlet to the neighbouring airport.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, July 30
In this edition: Drag artists embrace opportunities for in-person performances as city reopens, K-Bro Linen signs new 11-year contract with Alberta Health Services, and what's coming up next week.
Thursday, July 29
In this edition: Celebrating diversity and inclusion: Heritage Festival moves ahead, the history of Army and Navy, and a look at what's happening this long weekend.
Wednesday, July 28
In this edition: Villeneuve Airport to get new $2.2M waterline, and province-wide initiatives aim to support the mental health of Albertans.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: July 30, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in local business. The Edmonton company that started out washing the dirty diapers of young baby boomers and grew into Canada’s largest laundry and linen processor now has a long-sought but bitterly opposed deal with Alberta Health Services to provide laundry services province-wide.
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Arts Roundup: July 29, 2021
The latest on local arts from Taproot Edmonton. As gatherings go, the Edmonton Heritage Festival is one of the largest to happen each summer, with typically more than 350,000 patrons busily commingling in Hawrelak Park over the August long weekend.
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Regional Roundup: July 28, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings from across the Edmonton region. Villeneuve Airport is set to be equipped with a new $2.2 million waterline that will bring water from the hamlet to the neighbouring airport. The provincial government, Sturgeon County, and Edmonton Airports announced the news during a joint press conference on July 22.
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Health Innovation Roundup: July 28, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in health innovation in Edmonton. Three separate mental health programs are aiming to support Albertans through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Food Roundup: July 27, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton food. Intent Coffee, the cafe that hoped to empower marginalized people in coffee, has closed permanently as of July 23 due to “a financial crisis.”
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Tech Roundup: July 27, 2021
The latest headlines & happenings in Edmonton's tech community. QuoteToMe has raised $2.5 million in a fully-subscribed series seed round, which is in addition to the $1 million it raised a year ago.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
The People’s Agenda project enters its next phase
We're getting ready to ask candidates where they stand on issues that matter to the hundreds of people we heard from.
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Here’s something city council can do right now to support local journalism
City council voiced its support for federal action to support local journalism this week, but it has the power to do something about the problem at the municipal level.
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Meet the newest additions to Taproot Edmonton’s team
Taproot Edmonton welcomes interns Sara Gouda and Andy Trussler to our virtual newsroom.
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