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Upper Bound focuses on AI literacy to better prepare future workers
Jill Kowalchuk, the manager of artificial intelligence literacy for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, said preparing students for a future job market shaped by AI requires teaching AI literacy, not just technical skills.
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Musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's
Each time Simone Atenea Medina Polo flies out of the Edmonton International Airport, she orders a Patron margarita at the Chili's Grill & Bar after getting through security.
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Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'
IronSight, a software company located on 104 Street near Whyte Avenue that streamlines logistics for heavy hitters in the on-shore oil and gas industry, has been acquired by the Norwegian company Kabal.
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Calls for public engagement: Parks, waste reduction, food finder tool
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, waste services, and more.
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Artists explore what isn't in city archives
Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.
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Campaign aims to see Edmonton cut the lawn and replace with gardens, native plants
Waste Free Edmonton is hoping to convince Edmontonians to begin replacing their lawns with food gardens and native plants.
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On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre
This week, council committees will meet to discuss the restoration of the historic Douglas Manor, a plan to invest in downtown, and the business case for an African Multicultural Community Centre.
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Noted: State of city event, traffic troubles, police commission calm
The State of Our City 2025 event, traffic congestion, and the Edmonton Police Commission's relationship with city council were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 307 of Speaking Municipally.
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Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities
City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, May 16
In this edition: Upper Bound focuses on AI literacy to better prepare future workers; musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, May 15
In this edition: Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'; calls for public engagement: Parks, waste reduction, food finder tool; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, May 14
In this edition: Artists explore what isn't in city archives; NHL playoffs expected to boost local business; 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.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Business Roundup: May 16, 2025
With news from Scription, AIRMarket, Harmani, Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and more.
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Events Roundup: May 15, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter/curator Ben Roth, and a selection of live theatre to entertain and inspire.
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Arts Roundup: May 15, 2025
With news from Darrin Hagen, margø, Benjamin Hertwig, Raneece Buddan, J Scope, Lexi Pendzich, Freewill Shakespeare Festival, YEG Ballroom, and more.
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Regional Roundup: May 14, 2025
With news from Sturgeon County, Nisku, Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Morinville, Strathcona County, ABMunis, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: May 14, 2025
With news from C2UExpo 2025, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, Future Fields, UA Innovation Fund, Elevate Healthcare, CASA Mental Health, and more.
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Food Roundup: May 13, 2025
With news from the Downtown Farmer's Market, Kadak Cafe, The Flavour Agency, Honi Honi Tiki Lounge, La Morenita, Confederation Lounge, and more
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Tech Roundup: May 13, 2025
With news from Artificial Agency, YEG Startup Community Awards, Areto Labs, STEM Collegiate, Wave 9 Technology Inc., Edmonton Unlimited, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
It’s not a DIP, it's a DAP
We examine the new Downtown Action Plan, which was presented to the Urban Planning Committee this week. Additionally, administration seeks permission to sell the naming rights to 29 facilities, and PACE announces six of its candidates for the 2025 municipal election.
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The State of Our City
We dive into the "start" of construction season, and the latest state of the city event. We also touch on traffic management in Belgravia, and private contracts for the Edmonton police.
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So he's back, at least for now
We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the future of E-Park with Coun. Aaron Paquette, and dig into when we might expect results in the upcoming municipal election.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
What we learned about Taproot’s audience
In early 2025, we surveyed our audience to better understand who Taproot is serving. Hundreds of people filled out the survey we sent in February. Here's what we found out.
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The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse
Taproot now has its own daily crossword, created by Edmonton puzzle-maker Brandon Cathcart.
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Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Social media can be a valuable tool, but we've realized it's not essential to our mission to help you understand what's happening in Edmonton and the surrounding region.
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