The Latest
Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
In this edition: Your turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soon; Alberta government says it will force Edmonton to reverse zoning bylaw changes; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: Municipalities grapple with communicating about data centres; Edmonton council looking into how Public Spaces Bylaw affects cold weather response at transit stations; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: Edmonton-made film explores Eritrean life in Canada; Edmonton councillors narrowly vote to keep take-out bag fee in place; and more headlines and happenings
Your turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soon
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement begins with a reminder to get your special ballot in the mail or get ready to vote in person in the Alberta referendum.
Municipalities grapple with communicating about data centres
An Edmonton-based communications company is helping Alberta municipalities talk about AI data centres as public opposition grows as rapidly as demand for the facilities.
Edmonton-made film explores Eritrean life in Canada
Two newcomers from very different places are working on a documentary called Frozen Injera to capture both the joys and the hardships experienced by members of the Eritrean community in Edmonton.
Inside the Rossdale Power Plant
Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.
Controversial casino licence changes hands in $5.8M deal
The licence for a casino set to be moved from Camrose to south Edmonton, while still sending charity proceeds to rural Alberta, has been sold in a $5.8-million deal.
Mayor lauds anti-racism efforts amid acrimony
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has been highlighting the city's anti-racism efforts, even travelling to Berlin to speak about it. But the committee charged with shaping that work has been paused, raising concerns about a lack of community involvement and delays in implementing the city's anti-racism strategy.
A moment in history: Oct. 2, 1964
On this day in 1964, the recent amalgamation of Jasper Place and Edmonton was playing a part in the mayoral election.
A moment in history: Sept. 25, 1989
On this day in 1989, Edmonton's Brick Men pro soccer team had its playoff hopes dashed in Vancouver.
A moment in history: Sept. 18, 1915
On this day in 1915, the City of Edmonton gave notice that it would be laying some new wooden sidewalks.
Business Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026
With news from the City of Edmonton, Edmonton Startup Week, Sport Edmonton, reVerb Communications, Infinite Event Services, Vertical City, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of film events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from Edmonton Startup Week, Royal Tusk, Stewart Steinhauer, Section 35, Tiny Bear Jaws, Agatha Press, NorthwestFEARFest, and more.
Regional Roundup: Oct. 7, 2026
With news from Edmonton Startup Week, Agritourism Alberta, AIHA, BGRE and CPP Investments, Muslim Association of St. Albert, Perry Kincaide, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Oct. 7, 2026
With news from Edmonton Startup Week, Startup TNT, MagnetaMR, RWI, Health Cities, Silvertech Summit, EBDA, the Stollery, Alberta Innovates, and more.
With news from 7 Summits Snacks, The Connected Kitchen Project, JACEK Chocolate Couture, Roam Cafe, Felice Cafe, RGE RD, Tesoro Caffè Bar, and more
With news from Edmonton Startup Week, Aqtiva, Startup TNT, Sarcomere Dynamics, Steminai, Amii, Alberta Innovates, data centres, and more
The provincial government is forcing Edmonton to amend its zoning bylaw and restore minimum on-site parking requirements to appease infill critics. Plus, a study found that apartment and condo dwellers are only sorting a third of their waste correctly.
Please present your boarding pass
The new owners of Edmonton City Centre proposed strict security measures at each entrance of the downtown mall, and councillors endorsed changing the definition of public space. Plus, an American company has a vision to turn an industrial park in northeast Edmonton into one of the largest data centre campuses in North America.
Stephanie is back! We chat about some of the big and small municipal news you might have missed in the past month. Plus, we hear all about Stephanie's travels and her fresh reflections on cities and how Edmonton stacks up.
Taproot at 10: Still building after Launch Party 7
On Oct. 20, 2016, Karen and I spent an evening explaining Taproot Edmonton to curious people at Startup Edmonton's Launch Party 7. Ten years later, we look back on that night as a key milestone in our journey.
Taproot wins award for excellence in journalism
We have wonderful news to share: Taproot has received the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for our 2025 election project.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.