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Five people gathered outdoors at a table covered in transit-themed paraphernalia, including a sign reading "Edmonton Transit Riders."
transit city council

Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community

A group of frequent transit users who rely on the service has formed the Edmonton Transit Riders advocacy group to spur change and build a sense of community among passengers.

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education post-secondary

Provincial Priorities Act could hurt Alberta's priorities, says academic

An Edmonton political scientist who researches the idea of the 'typical' Albertan said this research, as well as the complexities of academic funding, point to a potential for the United Conservative Party government's Provincial Priorities Act to hurt not only researchers but the provincial economy.

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Satellite view of the Brander Gardens neighbourhood, showing the location of Soaring Lands site just east of the North Saskatchewan River
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Rezonings, Nordic spa, 311

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal decision-making for important rezonings, 311 services, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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The view from the platform on Stadium Station, showing nearby apartments, a sidewalk, and the ravine.
transit city council

Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%

Edmonton's head of transit said a redesign that emphasizes visibility has turned one of the least safe LRT stations in the city into one of the safest.

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A newspaper clipping that shows a car from the 1910s driving across the High Level Bridge in 1971.
history infrastructure

A moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971

On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's most enduring landmarks reopened after reconstruction work.

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A photo of buildings during a cold day in Edmonton.
technology region

Alberta Ecotrust aims to accelerate building retrofits

The Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is investing $15 million to spark deep retrofits across Alberta, an effort it hopes can make the process of reducing building emissions simpler and cheaper.

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People lined up for a food truck outside the ATB Financial Arts Barn.
podcast city council

Podcasters ponder parking and people in Old Strathcona

Suggestions within the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy to remove parking, add bus rapid transit, and further pedestrianize the ever-popular area prompted the co-hosts of Episode 279 of Speaking Municipally to offer their thoughts.

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Riders enter and exit an LRT vehicle at Stadium station.
city council region

On the agenda: Fiscal gaps, Whyte Ave changes, transit needs

This week, council committees will meet to discuss gaps in the operating and capital budgets, changes to the Old Strathcona public realm, and what transit needs to serve a growing population.

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A row of elm trees along a sidewalk.
health region

Tree expert sees ways to avoid nightmare on elm-lined streets

An urban tree advocate said the city should boost the space between elm trees, increase biodiversity, and consider not planting the tree in the future to reduce the inevitable effects of Dutch elm disease on Edmonton's urban forest.

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The Pulse

A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.

The Pulse

Friday, Oct. 11

In this edition: Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community; AGLC approves Camrose Casino relocation to south Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Oct. 10

In this edition: Provincial Priorities Act could hurt Alberta's priorities, says academic; calls for public engagement: Rezonings, Nordic spa, 311; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Wednesday, Oct. 9

In this edition: Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%; a moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971; and more headlines and happenings


Events

Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.

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Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

Business Roundup: October 11, 2024

With news from ATB Financial, Zero Point Cryogenics, Bartlett Group, Edmonton Global, Zèle, Custom Shoes by Zapato Sanchez, Liv Real Estate, and more.

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Roundup

Events Roundup: October 10, 2024

Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, and ways to get your hockey fill.

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Roundup

Arts Roundup: October 10, 2024

With news from Winspear Centre, New Music Edmonton, Art Gallery of Alberta, Walterdale Theatre, Concrete Theatre, Bailey Books, and more.

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Roundup

Regional Roundup: October 09, 2024

With news from Building Trades of Alberta, Dow, Linde, ATCO, Edmonton Global, Bartlett Group, Edmonton International Airport, and more.

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Roundup

Health Innovation Roundup: October 09, 2024

With news from RJH Biosciences, SpectraCann, Pacylex, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre, Otipemisiwak Métis Government, University of Alberta, and more.

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Roundup

Food Roundup: October 08, 2024

With news from Stony Plain Road Dining Week, Olia, Bernadette's, Ernest's at NAIT, Shane Chartrand, Dolly's Cocktails, Gummy Nutrition Lab, and more.

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Roundup

Tech Roundup: October 08, 2024

With news from Startup Week Edmonton, Zero Point Cryogenics, Startup TNT, Active Link Software, Colabmacs, RewardsX, Q-Block Computing, and more.

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

Taproot members speak: ‘Keep it up but also go deep’
Blog

Taproot members speak: ‘Keep it up but also go deep’

We convened some of Taproot's most committed supporters for the first in a series of listening sessions to understand why they value Taproot, where we can grow, shift, or improve, and how we might organize more community conversations focused on Edmo...

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Readers offer guidance on how to grow membership
Blog

Readers offer guidance on how to grow membership

"Don't ask, don't get." We often cite those four words from Amanda Wagner, delivered during an accelerator that Taproot co-founder Mack Male and I attended in 2019. This month, that mantra led us to ask for information from the people who read Taproo...

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Taproot launches an Events Roundup
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Taproot launches an Events Roundup

The new Events Roundup kicks off with a recommendation, followed by upcoming events on a certain theme, some listings for the week ahead, and a few suggestions that are further ahead in the calendar.

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