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Voters told Taproot they want better bike lanes and data, and worry about provincial involvement
Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveals that many see active transportation infrastructure as an election issue.
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A moment in history: Aug. 22, 1967
On this day in 1967, the fortunes of Edmonton's struggling municipal airport were looking brighter.
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Visionary says Edmonton needs to look elsewhere to re-imagine its downtown mall
Now that Edmonton City Centre's ownership company has entered receivership, leaving the fate of the mall an open question, one American urban expert who toured our downtown recently said its 1.4-million square feet of retail and office space should be transformed into housing or something that isn't retail but meets the city's changing needs.
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Council says no to longer meetings but does reduce summer break
Edmonton city council has rejected an administration proposal to extend the standard times for council and committee meetings for the next council by 30 minutes.
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Noted: Former commissioner taunts councillors, 76 Avenue keeps drivers, Janz seeks loud car fix
The co-hosts of Episode 319 of Speaking Municipally explored the insulting remarks a former Edmonton Police Commission chair reportedly made to city councillors, the unlikely ban for cars on 76 Avenue at the Mill Creek Ravine, and an ongoing push to hush vehicles.
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As butter chicken odyssey nears goal, Singh is giving back to the community
Viral food reviewer Ramneek Singh is organizing a GoFundMe for Chutney, which was one of 25 businesses damaged by arson at the Mill Woods 34 Plaza in April.
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On the agenda: Public hearing, council calendar, social media
Council is scheduled to discuss dozens of applications to rezone properties, the next council's calendar, and how the city uses social media.
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Voters told Taproot they want campaign contributions disclosed before the election
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveals that many want to know more about who gives mayoral and council candidates their campaign money.
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A moment in history: Aug. 15, 1987
On this day in 1987, West Edmonton Mall's infamous roller-coaster reopened roughly one year after a deadly malfunction.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, Aug. 22
In this edition: Voters told Taproot they want better bike lanes and data, and worry about provincial involvement; a moment in history from 1967; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, Aug. 21
In this edition: Visionary says Edmonton needs to look elsewhere to re-imagine its downtown mall; mayoral candidates weigh in on infill debate; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, Aug. 20
In this edition: Council says no to longer meetings but does reduce summer break; Edmonton councillors approve river valley plan despite objections; 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: August 22, 2025
With news from ATB, Pembina Pipeline Corporation, Edmonton Global, CARM&A Health, Top Talent Wrestling, Edmonton City Centre, Triovest, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: August 20, 2025
With news from CARM&A Health, FluidInsight, PulseMedica, NAIT, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, Startup TNT, Glenrose Hospital Foundation, and more.
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Arts Roundup: August 21, 2025
With news from Edmonton Mural Festival, Bad Buddy, Danny Hooper, Haidee Manansala, Art Gallery of Alberta, Marilyn Dumont, Dept.9 Studios, and more.
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Regional Roundup: August 20, 2025
With news from Sturgeon County, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, Parkland County, Leduc County, St. Albert, Strathcona County, and more.
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Tech Roundup: August 19, 2025
With news from Alberta Innovates, Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, Baüne, Edmonton Startup Week, Edmonton Unlimited, and more.
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Food Roundup: August 19, 2025
With news from Continental Treat, Marigold Rooftop, Molly Tea, Alchemy Bar, Edmonton's Food Bank, Chinatown After Dark, Bento Kuma, and more
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Events Roundup: July 03, 2025
Featuring an event pick by Taproot reporter Stephanie Swensrude, and a listing of events to fill the start of summer.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
Working 9:30 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Council decided to keep meeting times as is, but it recommends a shorter summer vacation for future councils. Plus, there was heated discussion about river valley development, incentives for student housing, and what to do about Edmonton City Centre.
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ETS is hot to go
This week, we drive into the wonderful world of transit memes aboard route #4. Plus, the push to close 76 Avenue to cars, the latest efforts to address noisy vehicles, and the need to repair community league facilities.
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When did you last mow the lawn?
Edmonton is building fewer parking spaces than housing units, St. Albert is trying to grow its downtown population, Hawrelak Park could open by the end of the year, and we look at the City's new mowing map.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
What we heard at our election listening sessions
Throughout May and June, we hosted five listening sessions dubbed "What's on your mind, municipally speaking?" to hear from Edmontonians about the issues that matter most to them in the 2025 municipal election.
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Housing Complex a finalist for Collaboration of the Year
Housing Complex — Taproot's series on what works, what doesn't, and what can be improved about Edmonton's housing system — has been named a finalist in the Collaboration of the Year category at the 2025 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards.
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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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