Taproot Edmonton
Your turn: Budget hearings in Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes Edmonton's public hearing on the proposed four-year budget, as well as opportunities to weigh in on budgetary matters in Leduc and St. Albert.
A moment in history: Nov. 13, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's Workshop West was celebrating its first year of developing local playwrights.
Downhole data company earns Startup TNT investment
RECON Intelligence, a company that helps oil and gas companies know what's going on underground, won Startup TNT's fall investment summit on Nov. 12.
Global network puts artisans — and region — on the map
Delavoye Chocolate Maker and Pierogerie Polish Foods are raising the profile of urban and rural artisans in the Edmonton region with help from the ÉCONOMUSÉE Network Society.
In this edition: Downhole data company earns Startup TNT investment; a moment in history from 1979; Your turn: Budget hearings in Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc
Business Roundup: Nov. 13, 2026
With news from Edmonton city council, Startup TNT, Jobber, Delavoye Chocolate Maker, Fillmore Construction, ETS, the Elks, and more.
Taproot's Karen Unland suggests Greater Purpose Impact Circle: Business as Un-usual, and what's happening with Edmonton Housing Month.
We look at the future of the downtown district energy system, which might not be that bright. Plus, Buffalo Crossing is the proposed new name for Government Centre LRT station.
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Poignant Remembrance Day for advocates of war memorial organ
After months of advocating against a decision to move a war memorial instrument from the University of Alberta to a town north of Lethbridge, this Nov. 11 has a deeper meaning for Haley Simons.
Transit fares to go up in Edmonton's proposed budget
Some Edmonton Transit Service fares would increase by 25% by 2030 if council approves the fee schedules laid out in administration's proposed 2027-2030 operating budget.
New book makes case for arthropods' beauty and importance
An Edmonton photographer wants to give insects and arachnids a better reputation through his new photography book, Tiny Titans: The Silent Keepers of Our Ecosystem.
Your turn: Low Level Bridge replacement
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey about the planned replacement of the Low Level Bridge, as well as an "Ask Me Anything" session from Edmonton's mayor and a public hearing on amendments to Fort Saskatchewan's land use bylaw.
Future funding uncertain for downtown district energy system
Edmonton city councillors are set to discuss whether to involve a private partner to make the downtown district energy system work economically.
Impact Circle explores purpose-led business
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland. Karen recommends Greater Purpose Impact Circle: Business as Un-usual.
Canadian arts breathe life into downtown Edmonton
Bringing the Nation is the latest downtown vibrancy project from Colin Campbell and CIVIQ Labs, running Nov. 13 to 15.
St. Albert welcomes changes to charitable gaming model
St. Albert city council said it is grateful that the provincial government has addressed part of a resolution about Alberta's charitable gaming model passed at the Alberta Municipalities convention in September.
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Business Roundup: Nov. 13, 2026
With news from Edmonton city council, Startup TNT, Jobber, Delavoye Chocolate Maker, Fillmore Construction, ETS, the Elks, and more.
Taproot's Karen Unland suggests Greater Purpose Impact Circle: Business as Un-usual, and what's happening with Edmonton Housing Month.
With news from CIVIQ Labs, Kaeley Jade, Dahlia Wakefield, Dara Ojo, Janita Frantsi, Teatro Live, Shreya Ghosh, Rayanne Haines, the Rosies, and more.
Regional Roundup: Nov. 11, 2026
With news from ABmunis, RMA, Capital Power, BILD and CREDA, Stantec, River Cree, Pioneer Cemetery, Beaumont Music Festival, REACH Edmonton, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Nov. 11, 2026
With news from David Wishart and DrugBank, Aurora Cannabis, NiaHealth, GlycoNet, Homeward Trust, WIN House, Second Shelf Books, Wainwright, and more.
With news from Green Onion Cake Man, Miss Saigon, Sabor, Duchess Bake Shop, Poppy's, The Colombian, Delavoye Chocolate Maker, Fox Burger, and more.
With news from the ASTech Awards, the Startup Alberta Tech Awards, the Foresight 50 list, BioWare, Amii, Edmonton Unlimited, Stantec, and more.
Administration released its proposed operating, capital, and climate budgets for 2027–2030. We take a look at what's proposed, what's left out, and what it could mean for the next four years.
Edmonton city council learned that the province's order to roll back infill rules won't be simple to carry out. Plus, Alberta's referendum results are in, and council is seeking more municipal autonomy.
The LRT giveth and the LRT taketh away
Adam Dyck, the comedian behind the viral LRT Takes videos, joins us to discuss how he brings fun and thoughtful critique to Edmonton. Plus, we have an update on the Army and Navy building: it's actually happening!
A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta
We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, and we examine the impact of agencies, boards and commissions in 2025.
Taproot at 10: Closing the loop on our first story
Last week's story about Edmonton's coyotes brought us back to the deer that helped launch Taproot. Here's a look back at how that first story came together, and what it means to keep paying attention to a community for a decade.
Taproot at 10: Still building after Launch Party 7
On Oct. 20, 2016, Karen and I spent an evening explaining Taproot Edmonton to curious people at Startup Edmonton's Launch Party 7. Ten years later, we look back on that night as a key milestone in our journey.
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.