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Edmonton Global's refresh aims to lift 'veil of unhappiness'
Armed with a new strategic plan and knowledge gleaned from many conversations, the head of the agency responsible for attracting foreign investment to the Edmonton metro region says she is focused on the individual needs of member municipalities.
Carbon-capture project on hold at Edmonton cement plant
Diminished interest in incentivizing reductions in carbon dioxide emissions has delayed an Edmonton project once touted to be the world's first cement plant with full-scale carbon capture and storage.
On the agenda: Gorman, Garneau, Girard
This week, Edmonton city council will discuss rezoning applications in the new neighbourhood of Gorman and the old neighbourhood of Garneau, as well as in the Girard Industrial area for a wellness facility.
Your turn: Data centres, public art, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a series of virtual and in-person town halls about the development of data centres in Alberta, plus a survey about public art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
In this edition: Edmonton Global's refresh aims to lift 'veil of unhappiness'; Edmonton marathon admits to error in race length; plus more headlines, happenings, and the daily crossword.
Health Innovation Roundup: Aug. 19, 2026
With news from Innovotech, U of A, Proholistic Discovery, Pulmvita, RNARevive, Nanostics, Stollery Children's Hospital, Boyle Street, and more.
Regional Roundup: Aug. 19, 2026
With news from the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations, Edmonton Global, Heidelberg Materials, Strathcona County, Stony Plain, and more.
We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast.
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A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, Edmonton's football team was pledging $3 million towards a brand new stadium.
RNARevive eyes commercialization for personalized biotech
An Edmonton-based company is seeking to harness the power of RNA to help people live longer and healthier lives.
Edmonton Unlimited reveals Launch Party startups
The 10 companies to be showcased at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week span health, food, fibre, aviation, defence, and — of course — all things AI.
Volunteers start looking at repairs for unpaved trails in river valley
Edmonton's unpaved trails have seen extensive damage due to the record rainfall so far this summer, says the head of the volunteer group that maintains them.
Medtech company launches new test to protect healthcare workers
Innovotech has launched InnovoTEST hazardous drug wipe testing kits, which are designed to help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and cancer centres monitor hazardous drug contamination on workplace surfaces.
Events commemorate 150th anniversary of Treaty 6
A powwow, a treaty signing reenactment, and community gatherings continue this week to mark 150 years since First Nations and the Crown first entered into Treaty 6 on Aug. 23, 1876.
Amii marks a decade of AI4Good bootcamp
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute reflected on the 10th anniversary edition of AI4Good Lab, a program set up to increase diversity in the field.
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Regional Roundup: Aug. 19, 2026
With news from the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations, Edmonton Global, Heidelberg Materials, Strathcona County, Stony Plain, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Aug. 19, 2026
With news from Innovotech, U of A, Proholistic Discovery, Pulmvita, RNARevive, Nanostics, Stollery Children's Hospital, Boyle Street, and more.
With news from Ralph's Fried Chicken, Takopo, Bar Oro, Chef Shane Chartrand, Kejia Festival, Bernadette's, Stawnichy's, Blind Enthusiasm, and more.
With news from Amii, Edmonton Unlimited, University of Alberta, hi finance, Studio Reset, Jobber, Promise Robotics, and more.
Business Roundup: Aug. 14, 2026
With news from Westrich Pacific, U of A, Alberta Capital Connect, Edmonton Screen, API, RNARevive, Amii, Arts on the Ave, EPCOR, OEG, SNDL, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of sports events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from Fringe, Mariel Buckley, Anna Marie Sewell, Sen. Kristopher Wells, Cody Lightning, Edmonton Screen, ArtsCommon 118, EPL, and more.
We're joined by an archeology expert and an advocate with experience in Indigenous relations for a deep dive on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale, and across the river valley.
We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.
We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.
Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.
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.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.
Accessibility and design improvements across Taproot
Delivering reliable intelligence to our community means thinking about how to serve the entire community. With the help of our readers, we identified accessibility and design as key areas for improvement.