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The Colombian brews plans for rapid expansion
On the heels of opening two new cafés in six months in the Edmonton region, the founders of The Colombian are on a mission to grow their business exponentially.
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Noted: Front yards out of bloom, problem properties, triple bill
A city-connected gardening program is dead, a downtown property remains a problem, and the United Conservative Party has proposed new measures to limit municipal powers, the co-hosts of Episode 303 of Speaking Municipally said.
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New drone rules see regional companies plan for takeoff
Two companies from the region are already capitalizing on Transport Canada's planned November 2025 updates to its rules, which will allow drones to fly beyond the line of sight of their operators for the first time.
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A moment in history: April 11, 1957
On this day in 1957, Edmonton city hall was lighting up downtown.
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Council's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates
A Nordic spa that city council recently approved breaks the city's own policies meant to enhance public access to the river valley, an advocate says.
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Calls for public engagement: Snow and ice, 2SLGBTQIA+, student housing
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about snow and ice, inclusion, housing, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.
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Several central neighbourhoods to see on-demand buses replace regular service
Edmonton Transit Service is set to cancel regular bus service in three core neighbourhoods, primarily due to low ridership, and replace it with on-demand service.
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Fringe Festival marks fundraising milestone but eyes monetizing portable toilets
While the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival has grown its monthly donors from 34 to 535 since launching its Sustain Fringe campaign one year ago, officials say it still needs to find more.
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TransPod aimed for speed but points to province's rail plan for pause in building test track
The Toronto-based company that gained welcome from the provincial government in 2020 to test and build a hyperloop that would travel at 1,000 kilometres per hour between Edmonton and Calgary said it now hopes to construct a full-scale test guideway in Edmonton in 2026, after pausing for the province to complete its Passenger Rail Master Plan.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Tuesday, April 15
In this edition: The Colombian brews plans for rapid expansion; Noted: Front yards out of bloom, problem properties, triple bill; and more headlines and happenings
Monday, April 14
In this edition: New drone rules see regional companies plan for takeoff; Conservative candidate won't attend Edmonton Centre election debate; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, April 11
In this edition: Council's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates; a moment in history from 1957; 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.
Business Roundup: April 11, 2025
With news from Silent-Aire, TransPod, Nolinor Aviation, DiveThru, Northernmost, TrustBIX, Dr. Phone Fix, Women Building Futures, Katz Group, and more.
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Events Roundup: April 10, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of cooking classes to allow you to master new dishes.
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Regional Roundup: April 09, 2025
With news from St. Albert, Sturgeon County, Strathcona County, Edmonton International Airport, TransPod, RUNWITHIT Synthetics, Medidas, and more.
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Arts Roundup: April 10, 2025
With news from Mac DeMarco, Captain Tractor, Starlite Room, Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, Edmonton Poetry Festival, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 09, 2025
With news from NAIT, Northernmost, Mesh of Mothers Foundation, Click&Push Accessibility, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, ECVO, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 08, 2025
With news from Baba's Own Ukrainian Food, Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Relish Bar & Market, Sunterra Market, Jack's Burger Shack, and more
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Tech Roundup: April 08, 2025
With news from Alberta Innovates, GrowthX, Medidas, AltaML, Samdesk, Northernmost, RWI Synthetics, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
The only rule is there are no rules
We look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful state of the BMO building site, and the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market expanding to two days.
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EPark is in a bit of a Hot Spot
E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infrastructure improvements, the removal of speed-on-green cameras, guidelines for point access blocks, and the story behind the demise of Alberta's first commercial hydrogen fueling station.
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And then there were twelve
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer responsibility is here, and the city is adding service hours to transit.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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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Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Social media can be a valuable tool, but we've realized it's not essential to our mission to help you understand what's happening in Edmonton and the surrounding region.
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It’s time to share what’s on your election agenda
Curiosity is at the heart of everything Taproot does, and covering a municipal election is no different. We begin by asking what you care about and building our work around that in the months leading up to voting day on Oct. 20.
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