region
business
Vancouver and Toronto companies relocating to Edmonton region
Several industrial companies from Canada's biggest cities are relocating to the Edmonton region.
Briefs
Here are the latest briefs from Taproot Edmonton
engagement
transit
Calls for public engagement: Strathcona transit, naturalization
Here are open opportunities to engage with local governments in the Edmonton region.
history
river valley
A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1982
On this day in 1982, Edmonton was debating something called the river valley parkland proposal.
podcast
city council
Podcasters consider councillor conduct and new revenue ideas
The confrontation between councillors Tim Cartmell and Aaron Paquette at last week's utility committee meeting caught the ear of the co-hosts of Episode 275 of Speaking Municipally, Taproot's municipal affairs podcast. But it wasn't so much the tension itself as what could potentially be fuelling it that made the exchange so intriguing for the co-hosts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
engagement
zoning
Calls for public engagement: Rezoning for growth, St. Anthony School site
Here are opportunities to help shape municipal planning for high-density development, rezoning, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.