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city council police

On the agenda: Police commission, budget update, tower at Mill Woods Town Centre

This week, council returns to discuss council appointments to the Edmonton Police Commission, an update to the operating and capital budgets, and taller buildings in the Mill Woods Town Centre redevelopment project.

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business region

Leduc residential construction 'going like gangbusters'

While the Edmonton region's population booms, provincial housing starts reach record highs, and real estate sales see double-digit increases, numbers suggest a significant portion of the region's new housing is being built in Leduc.

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business technology

CarePros growth spurs new company and product launch

The people behind growing child-intervention agency CarePros are launching a new company that offers the software they have developed to allow healthcare providers in Alberta and beyond to focus less on paperwork, data encryption, and data insights, and more on actual care.

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engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: St. Anthony school site, transit, cookbook

Here are open opportunities to engage with local governments in the Edmonton region.

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business downtown

Panel suggests Edmonton struggles to promote itself

Edmonton has fallen behind other cities when it comes to how it promotes and talks about itself to the outside world, the speakers on a panel focused on identifying ways to speak more positively about the city said recently.

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history business

A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1985

On this day in 1985, divers were attempting to rescue one of West Edmonton Mall's four submarines from the depths.

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podcast city council

Transit trouble and Cartmell coyness attract podcast's attention

Decisions on what to do about an Edmonton Transit Service budget shortfall and how far in advance to post administration's reports to city council were among the topics discussed in Episode 274 of Speaking Municipally, Taproot's civic affairs podcast. Co-hosts Mack Male and Troy Pavlek also commented on a city councillor's call for new leadership as we edge closer to the 2025 municipal election.

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city council waste

On the agenda: Compost capacity, new risks, city manager

This week, city councillors return for committee meetings and private council meetings to discuss a proposed composting facility, the city auditor's findings, and recruitment for a city manager.

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A person wearing a work glove holding bitumen.
business technology

Alberta oil to become carbon fibre in new Edmonton facility

Researchers will establish processes to turn the bitumen found in Alberta's oilsands into carbon fibre, a common building material in sports equipment, automobiles, wind turbines, and mobility scooters, after Alberta Innovates received $10 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada in July.

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The Pulse

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

The Pulse

Monday, Sept. 9

In this edition: On the agenda: Police commission, budget update, tower at Mill Woods Town Centre; Edmonton Police Service begins issuing body-worn cameras as part of broader rollout; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, Sept. 6

In this edition: Leduc residential construction 'going like gangbusters'; Edmonton activates extreme weather response; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Thursday, Sept. 5

In this edition: CarePros growth spurs new company and product launch; calls for public engagement: St. Anthony school site, transit, cookbook; 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: September 06, 2024

With news from Alberta Innovates, InnoTech Alberta, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, CarePros, Levven, Canadian Western Bank, and more.

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Roundup

Events Roundup: September 05, 2024

Featuring an event pick from Taproot software developer Julian De Leon, ways to celebrate during the Canadian Country Music Awards week, and more.

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Roundup

Arts Roundup: September 05, 2024

With news from The Prairie States, Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, Rapid Fire Theatre, AMPA, and more.

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Roundup

Health Innovation Roundup: September 04, 2024

With news from Health Cities, SpectraCann, Rehabtronics, Social Impact Lab, Children's Autism Services of Edmonton, University of Alberta, and more.

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Roundup

Regional Roundup: September 04, 2024

With news from Carbon Capture Canada, Edmonton Global, Edmonton International Airport, St. Albert Centre, Strathcona County Transit, and more.

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Roundup

Food Roundup: September 03, 2024

With news from Edmonton's Food Bank, Hathaway's Diner, Nongbu, Tsujiri, EPIC Market, Dolly's Cocktails, Honi Honi Tiki Lounge, Sunworks Farm, and more

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Roundup

Tech Roundup: September 03, 2024

With news from Startup TNT, API, ELIXR Simulations, The A100, Edmonton Unlimited, TrustBIX, SpectraCann, RL Core Technologies, AltaML, and more

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

Taproot launches an Events Roundup
Blog

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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It’s time for Taproot’s summer break
Blog

It’s time for Taproot’s summer break

As is our custom twice a year, Taproot Edmonton is taking a break from our regular publishing schedule. This is to give our team a chance to catch their breath and make some room for the important but not urgent work that is vital for our long-term s...

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Introducing Taproot Edmonton’s Business Membership
Blog

Introducing Taproot Edmonton’s Business Membership

The Edmonton region is facing a significant challenge: a lack of coverage of the people and organizations shaping our community's future. With fewer resources dedicated to telling these important stories, everyone is missing out on vital information.

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