Here are the latest briefs from Taproot Edmonton
Chinatown business owners, residents, and their supporters packed council chambers at City Hall this week to press for action on safety after two men — Hung Trang, 64, and Ban Phuc Hoang, 61 — were fatally assaulted at their workplaces.
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This weekend offers a cat festival and a rodeo, celebrations of Ukraine and various African cultures, and showcases for fashion and fibre arts.
The City of Spruce Grove and the Town of Stony Plain are collaborating on a new online tourism initiative called On-The-Edge YEG to attract tourists by highlighting events, restaurants, and recreational activities in the region west of Edmonton.
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On this day 35 years ago, the Edmonton Oilers were one win away from their third Stanley Cup. But clocking that final win wouldn't come easily.
The latest episode of Taproot's civic affairs podcast takes a look at various discussions on community safety and police funding that emerged from committee meetings and will resurface at council.
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City council will receive an interim update on transit safety and security, must discuss how to spend $8.4M reallocated from the police budget, and will consider a motion to replace the police funding formula.
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This short work week offers opportunities to cheer on the Oilers, learn more about the deep science of artificial intelligence, hear more about the plant protein industry, gain insights into the future of downtown, and nerd out on some cool hobbies.
The May long weekend marks the kickoff to many summer activities in Edmonton. Experience days of old, visit the legislature, hang out on the patio, or cheer on the Oilers!
In Episode 16 of Bloom, Emily Rendell-Watson interviews Kristyn Carriere, co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks. The Edmonton-based company has developed chocolate bars that can replace energy gels and bars for endurance athletes.
