Social-good companies still feel accelerator's reverberations
Losing a program that helped companies focus on public good, investment, and scale is a "big loss," says one successful grad of the defunct Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator.
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City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue
Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.
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Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes budget consultations in Edmonton, the City of Leduc, and Strathcona County, plus Parkland County's information sessions on changes to Acheson's industrial area.
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Social-good companies still feel accelerator's reverberations
Losing a program that helped companies focus on public good, investment, and scale is a "big loss," says one successful grad of the defunct Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator.
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Headlines: March 31, 2026
Ottawa invests $650K to improve downtown Edmonton safety; Norwood Legion looking for new home; Edmonton blogger covering Artemis II launch
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Happenings: March 31, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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The Taproot Mini - No. 179
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Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Food Roundup: March 31, 2026
With news from the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Chartier, Fox Burger, El Taco Loco, Habesha Cravings, Patricia Street Deli, Prelude Speakeasy, and more.
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Tech Roundup: March 31, 2026
With news from the Defence Industrial Strategy, CSW, ez enRoute, IronSight, RNARevive, Alberta Emerald Foundation, Northern Alberta FPV, and more.
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Business Roundup: March 27, 2026
With news from BILD Edmonton Metro, Edmonton International Airport, Smart Access, RNARevive, Incline Group, DON'YA, Patricia Street Deli, and more.
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Events Roundup: March 26, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of community food events that you can add to your calendar.
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Arts Roundup: March 26, 2026
With news from the Country Music Alberta Awards, Dear Future YEG, Jacquie Daniels, CKUA, the Expanse Festival, NorthwestFilmFest, and more.
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Regional Roundup: March 25, 2026
With news from Siwin Foods, Exceed Oilfield Equipment, Leduc Skate Park, Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, Art Gallery of St. Albert, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: March 25, 2026
With news from RNARevive, MedSleep, API, Covenenant Foundation, Storybooks for Seniors, Unbreakable Sisterhood, Breathe Fitness, and more.
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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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Is Whyte Ave chopped and unc?
Andrea Donini of the Old Strathcona Business Association joins us for a discussion about Prioritize Whyte Ave, a coalition that wants to see more investment in Whyte Avenue. Plus, the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre needs more money, despite being scaled down, and we talk about the fallout from the police chief's trip to Israel.
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Would you like to purchase a bag for 25 cents?
Council debated changes to the single-use item bylaw, especially related to drive-thrus. Plus, we discuss a funding cut for Boyle Street, reaction to the police chief's recent trip to Israel, and some new jobs for Amarjeet Sohi and Tim Cartmell.
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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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