Here are the latest briefs from Taproot Edmonton
A moment in history: March 20, 1931
On this day in 1931, talk of secession was floating around the Alberta Legislature.
A moment in history: March 13, 1959
On this day in 1959, Edmonton's first shopping mall was advertising its "pre-Easter" sales.
Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies
Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.
On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget
This week, councillors will review the waste reduction roadmap for the next four years, vote on rezoning applications, and continue planning the 2027-2030 budget.
A moment in history: March 6, 1978
On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.
A moment in history: Feb. 27, 1967
On this day in 1967, the Edmonton Flying Club was recovering after a fire that destroyed all of its aircraft.
A moment in history: Feb. 20, 1952
On this day in 1952, the Edmonton Mercurys were rowdily representing Canada at the 1952 Olympic Games in Oslo.
A moment in history: Feb. 13, 1905
On this day in 1905, Edmonton was announced as the future capital of the new province of Alberta.
Quadball invites trans and queer women to play
A sports organization that celebrates inclusivity at a time when exclusion of some amateur athletes is on the rise is inviting transgender and queer women and girls to try quadball.