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As Edmonton biotech industry booms, Launa Aspeslet steps up to guide further success
Launa Aspeslet has switched from chairing the Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation board to acting as its first-ever chief translational officer, a position she took in May that she said could help companies in Edmonton's flourishing biotech industry find success.
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Noted: Better Edmonton, zoning bylaw amendments, dingy art
Tim Cartmell's political party, proposed zoning bylaw amendments, and gross public art caught the attention of the hosts of Episode 311 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: Capital budget shorfall, budget adjustment, rezonings in Belgravia
This week, city council will discuss a shortfall in the city's maintenance and renewal budget, increasing the capital budget, and several rezoning applications in the Belgravia neighbourhood.
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Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians
If the sun's out on a Saturday, the street in front of Bent Stick Brewing is plastered with people, co-owner Cole Boyd told Taproot.
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A moment in history: June 6, 1902
On this day in 1902, people were learning of the death of a man who had immeasurably changed both Edmonton and Alberta, but who had also been a central architect of the residential school system in Canada.
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Students earn credits by helping FireSafe AI manage wildfires
FireSafe AI CEO Nafaa Haddou has returned to his alma mater to offer students credit for helping his company tackle how artificial intelligence and tech can address the growing wildfire problem in Alberta.
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Calls for public engagement: Heritage places, open spaces, waste reduction
Here are opportunities to inform government decisions about historic resources, open spaces, and more
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The Drive AI aims to make file management smarter
Fresh off winning the Rising Star of the Year award at this year's YEG Startup Community Awards, Bigyan Karki said he's working to develop the world's first fully agentic file system.
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Noted: Less names, less shame, and less police pain
Names for recreation centres and sports teams, as well cops and city council mending their fence, were top of mind for the hosts of Episode 310 of Speaking Municipally.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Tuesday, June 10
In this edition: As Edmonton biotech industry booms, Launa Aspeslet steps up to guide further success; Noted: Better Edmonton, zoning bylaw amendments, dingy art; and more headlines and happenings
Monday, June 9
In this edition: On the agenda: Capital budget shorfall, budget adjustment, rezonings in Belgravia; Edmonton activates extreme weather response due to smoke; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, June 6
In this edition: Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians; a moment in history from 1902; 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.
Food Roundup: June 10, 2025
With news from the Edmonton Riverhawks, Relish, Candid Coffee Roasters, Bar Trove, Shumka Ukrainian Foods, Happy Beer Street, The Common, and more
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Tech Roundup: June 10, 2025
With news from Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, FireSafe AI, The Drive AI, Punchcard Systems, RL Core Technologies, Wyvern, AltaML, and more.
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Business Roundup: June 06, 2025
With news from BILD Edmonton Metro, Edmonton Research Park, FireSafe AI, The Drive AI, Durabuilt Windows and Doors, Maclab Development Group, and more
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Events Roundup: June 05, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/editor Mariam Ibrahim, and ways to get moving at outdoor events.
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Arts Roundup: June 05, 2025
With news from VanbLoc, Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, Secondhand Dreamcar, Edmonton Opera, Free Arts Edmonton, Sugar Swing Ballroom, and more.
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Regional Roundup: June 04, 2025
With news from Leduc, Morinville, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Alberta International Airshow, Varme Energy, Alberta Utilities Commission, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: June 04, 2025
With news from Health Cities, University Hospital Foundation, University of Alberta, Mitacs, NiaHealth, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
The Rainbow Bridge has gone over the Rainbow Bridge
We discuss the potential removal of a community-built bridge in Jackie Parker Park, the launch of the Better Edmonton party, the Capital Line South LRT extension, and the latest on wildfires in the Edmonton region. Plus, we dig into the zoning bylaw update.
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No new naming nuisances
Council decided against selling the naming rights for recreation centres and other facilities, at least on the outside. The Edmonton Elks is the official name, but it is returning to the old name on the inside. Plus, we discuss the relationship between police and the city, speeding enforcement, and upzoning.
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He's got a Knack for winning elections
Andrew Knack has announced he's running for mayor. We speak with him about his decision to enter the race now, his vision for the city, and how he plans to differentiate himself from the other candidates.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
A progress report on Taproot’s election project
Much has happened since last we spoke about our election plan, so here's an update on what we've done so far and what's to come.
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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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