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The Pulse

Tuesday, March 10

In this edition: Architecture bracket exposes history at risk; province funding 10 new school projects in Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, March 9

In this edition: On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget; Edmonton using property taxes to fill traffic safety funding gap; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Friday, March 6

In this edition: Your turn: Sneckdowns, playgrounds, and Leduc budget; a moment in history from 1978; and more headlines and happenings


A man speaking to an audience next to a slide about Arch Madness.
history business

Architecture bracket exposes history at risk

This year's edition of the "Arch Madness" showdown for iconic Edmonton buildings will focus on properties at the highest risk of demolition, examining both what the city stands to lose and opportunities for renewal.

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A snowy street edited to show space that is not being used by vehicles.
city council region

Your turn: Sneckdowns, playgrounds, and Leduc budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a call for photos of snow on roads, an invitation to provide input on several Edmonton playground renewals, and a survey about budget priorities in Leduc.

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AB for Abortion's pink billboard with "It's your choice" written on it.
health region

AB for Abortion launches Patreon to capture ongoing support

The organization behind the bright pink "It's your choice" sign on the QEII has launched a Patreon account to allow its supporters to make recurring donations for abortion advocacy across the region.

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A smiling, bearded man wearing a hard hat grasps the top of a piece of equipment in front of a set of turbines
history river valley

Inside the Rossdale Power Plant

Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.

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A screenshot of the Google Earth view of 420 Parsons Road SW.
yegvote city council

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.

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Mayor Amarjeet Sohi speaks at a podium beside a slide that reads "Mayoral Keynote Address: Balancing Inclusivity and Social Cohesion in an Era of Rising Polarization: Mayoral Leadership in Building Resilient Cities in the Face of Migration Challenges"
city council racism

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.

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Seven waste receptacles behind an infill development.
city council waste disposal

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.

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A newspaper clipping of a picture of townhouses with round, convex windows above a caption calling them 'Cyclops' homes.
history housing

A moment in history: March 6, 1978

On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline '35 Planes Destroyed By Fire' and a picture of the fire's aftermath
history region

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.

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Roundup

Food Roundup: March 10, 2026

With news from Downtown Dining Week, District Cafe, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, L'OCA Quality Market, Mojo Jojo Pickles, Flat Boy Burgers, and more.

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Roundup

Tech Roundup: March 10, 2026

With news from Edmonton Unlimited and Lori-Ann Muenzer, the Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator, Aqua-Cell Energy, Levven, Caldera Interactive, and more.

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Roundup

Business Roundup: March 6, 2026

With news from Wyvern, samdesk, Five Oaks, Capital Power, TransAlta, Explore Edmonton, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, FKA, Colliers, CPKC, Amii, and more.

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Roundup

Events Roundup: March 5, 2026

Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude and a listing of food events that you can add to your calendar.

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Roundup

Arts Roundup: March 5, 2026

With news from SkirtsAFire, Nuela Charles, the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, Crystal Gail Fraser, SOUND OFF, Edmonton Screen, and more.

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Roundup

Regional Roundup: March 4, 2026

With news from Alberta Municipalities, TransAlta, NABI, Gibbons, Devon, Leduc County, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Strathcona County, and more.

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Roundup

Health Innovation Roundup: March 4, 2026

With news from blueBell Village, Five Oaks, API, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Start Alberta, NAIT, Covenant Health, and more.

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Chinatown, downtown, and priorities around town
Podcast

Chinatown, downtown, and priorities around town

Progress is being made in Chinatown, but several challenges remain, including some long-standing issues like the 97 Street bridge. Plus, there's a new downtown housing incentive, and council approved its strategic priorities for the term ahead of budget planning.

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Lights, camera, Downtown Action Plan!
Podcast

Lights, camera, Downtown Action Plan!

The City of Edmonton has announced funding for parts of the Downtown Action Plan. Plus, we discuss changes to the upcoming construction season, a motion about event legacies, and we take a trip to Gibbons, a town on the verge of financial collapse.

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Wedging in affordable housing
Podcast

Wedging in affordable housing

Council has approved selling land to an affordable housing provider, despite community pushback. Plus, some restaurant owners will have to pay more for patios this year, and we have updates on infill and snow clearing.

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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey
Blog

What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey

We recently completed our second annual audience survey. Hundreds of people took the time to respond again this year. Thank you!

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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025
Blog

How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025

We embarked on 2025 with a clear mission: to inform, connect, and empower our community with reliable intelligence. It was a year that tested our capacity and proved our value, as we navigated challenging economic times, covered a pivotal municipal e...

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The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update
Blog

The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update

In November we launched a major update to the calendar that incorporates feedback from users, improves the user experience, and provides a stronger foundation for future enhancements.

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