Your turn: Garneau, recreation, and budget
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a few efforts to gather feedback on what should be allowed in Garneau, plus in-person sessions on recreation in Leduc, a survey on Strathcona County's 2027 budget, and budget engagements in all 12 of Edmonton's wards.
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A moment in history: April 10, 1942
On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.
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Jane's Walk organizers pass the torch to ECAMP after 16 years
The original organizers of Jane's Walk YEG are stepping aside to let the Edmonton City As a Museum Project take over the festival of community-led neighbourhood tours.
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Your turn: Garneau, recreation, and budget
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a few efforts to gather feedback on what should be allowed in Garneau, plus in-person sessions on recreation in Leduc, a survey on Strathcona County's 2027 budget, and budget engagements in all 12 of Edmonton's wards.
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Headlines: April 10, 2026
City of Edmonton officials acknowledge failing to plan for windrows in 132 Avenue renewal; two firms selected for Ice District event park project; minor sports organizations struggle to find facility space
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A moment in history: April 10, 1942
On this day in 1942, Edmonton's amateur astronomers were getting a lesson in asteroids.
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Happenings: April 10-12, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
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The Taproot Mini - No. 185
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.
Business Roundup: April 10, 2026
With news from the Edmonton Tourism Awards, National Bank, OEG, Augusta Fashion and Textiles, Go Auto, Amii, API, X5 Management, Innovotech, and more.
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Events Roundup: April 9, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude and a listing of festival events that you can add to your calendar.
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Arts Roundup: April 9, 2026
With news from Augusta Fashion and Textiles, Pocket-Sized Series, Jane's Walk YEG, BatRabbit Collective, Edmonton Poetry Festival, Beamdog, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 8, 2026
With news from Leduc, Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Sherwood Park, Devon, Beaumont, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 8, 2026
With news from Sensory Canada, Ezra Marfo Cancer Foundation, PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Brain Care Technologies, New Grocery Movement, API, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 7, 2026
With news from Duchess Bake Shop, Tee Pee Treats, The Blue Chair, Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Aliya's Foods, Nowhere Wine Bar, Bonchon, and more.
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Tech Roundup: April 7, 2026
With news from Sarcomere Dynamics, NTWIST, Antigoni Studios, Bitcoin Well, Amii, Beamdog, Aqua-Cell Energy, Edmonton Global, and more.
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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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Swing for the fences
We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue.
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The water is safe to drink
Council took some steps toward funding a comprehensive BRT and pedestrian realm project along Whyte Ave, but we also learned that the city will continue to make some piecemeal changes this year. Plus, The Quarters CRL isn't doing so well, and the city wants you to build the budget.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025
We embarked on 2025 with a clear mission: to inform, connect, and empower our community with reliable intelligence. It was a year that tested our capacity and proved our value, as we navigated challenging economic times, covered a pivotal municipal e...
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