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ESIO reveals how it will spend part of rejigged fund
The Edmonton Screen Industries Office is now spreading the word on three new streams of funding as part of its $4-million Strategic Initiatives Fund for capacity-building.
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Weekend agenda: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023
Several organizations are hosting events in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day this weekend. Other activities include a rodeo, the reopening of a historic planetarium, new exhibitions at the art gallery, closing night at the EIFF, and a run to fund breast-cancer research.
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Arlo Maverick's latest celebrates blue-collar Edmonton
A longtime Edmonton rapper is dedicating his forthcoming sophomore album to the working class.
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Calls for public engagement: Highlands, Athlone, and Gariepy
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including rezoning a lot in Highlands for low-intensity business, rezoning a parcel in Athlone for supportive housing and park space, and refining the Gariepy renewal project.
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Celero Global announces Edmonton as HQ during Life Sciences Week
A Singapore-based company that cuts costs for small- and medium-sized biotech firms is setting up its North American headquarters in Edmonton.
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A moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958
On this day 65 years ago, one of Alberta's oldest private colleges was planning a major expansion to deal with rising enrolment.
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Tech pioneers partner to create artificial general intelligence by 2030
An Edmonton-based pioneer in AI is partnering with a well-financed veteran of video-game development in a quest to develop artificial general intelligence by 2030.
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Court case complicates parking-lot permit pickle
As absurd as it might seem that 90% of Edmonton's downtown surface parking lots lack permits, a 2009 court ruling might make it difficult for the city to pursue enforcement.
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U.S. entertainment strikes cause some ripples in Edmonton's film industry
The ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists might slow the flow of American productions coming to the region, though they also present opportunities for local creatives.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, Sept. 29
In this edition: ESIO reveals how it will spend part of rejigged fund; upcoming move causing anxiety among Boyle Street Community Services clients; things to do around Edmonton this weekend
Thursday, Sept. 28
In this edition: Arlo Maverick's latest celebrates blue-collar Edmonton; police investigating destroyed Pride flag as possible hate crime; calls for public engagement: Highlands, Athlone, and Gariepy
Wednesday, Sept. 27
In this edition: Celero Global announces Edmonton as HQ during Life Sciences Week; new Smith Crossing Pedestrian Bridge opens; a moment in history: Sept. 27, 1958
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: September 29, 2023
The latest on business in Edmonton. Plug and Play opens Edmonton office; Indigenous Box up for award; AWE honours Spirit Employment and Training owner
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Arts Roundup: September 28, 2023
The latest on arts in Edmonton. Dyde House doc generates buzz; sound sculpture to be installed; NeWest Press wins big
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Regional Roundup: September 27, 2023
The latest on the region in Edmonton. AI report issues challenge to get practical; Heron ends ABMunis presidency; input sought on Clover Bar Lodge repurposing
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Health Innovation Roundup: September 27, 2023
The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Future Fields launches CDMO service; Celero to set up in Edmonton; Houghton named API's chief scientific officer
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Food Roundup: September 26, 2023
The latest on food in Edmonton. Chartier secures anonymous investor; Aspen Coffee Roasters opens new cafe; Zwick's goes wholesale-only; Corso 32 partners with Henry Singer
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Tech Roundup: September 26, 2023
The latest on tech in Edmonton. Launch Party 14 startups announced; Rich Sutton forms alliance to pursue AGI; PainWorth to pitch at InsureTech conference
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award
Taproot is honoured to be among the independent news organizations nominated for this year's LION Local Journalism Awards!
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Let’s Find Out joins Taproot Edmonton
Let's Find Out, the award-winning podcast that explores Edmonton's history through listener questions, is joining Taproot Edmonton!
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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new reporter
We're thrilled to introduce you to Colin Gallant, the latest addition to Taproot Edmonton's growing editorial team.
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