The Latest
Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Monday, Jan. 5
In this edition: Updates: What happened next in food; Edmonton mayor begins 2026 with trade mission to China; and more headlines and happenings
Friday, Dec. 19
In this edition: Regional collaboration still desired, despite Edmonton Global exodus: Knack; what to do and where to spend this holiday season; a moment in history from 1986
Thursday, Dec. 18
In this edition: Fort Saskatchewan focused on Heartland Association upon exit from Edmonton Global; winter storm wallops Edmonton; and more headlines and happenings
Updates: What happened next in food
Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the other food stories Taproot brought you.
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What to do and where to spend this holiday season
The Taproot team is taking a break from daily publishing starting on Dec. 22. But before we go, we want to leave you with a list of fun things to do over the holidays and some words on the value of shopping local.
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Regional collaboration still desired, despite Edmonton Global exodus: Knack
Although several municipalities have left Edmonton Global, mayors in the metro region remain dedicated to regional economic development rather than going their own way, says Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.
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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 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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For Edmonton, a sustainable future depends on trees
Even though a council committee has put off passing a bylaw to protect trees on private property, the Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future is encouraged to see progress on a file that is vital to the city's ability to lessen and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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A moment in history: Dec. 19, 1986
On this day in 1986, a land sale was the first step to building one of Edmonton's tallest downtown towers.
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Capital projects mostly on time and on budget, council hears
Most of the projects in the City of Edmonton's 2023-2026 capital budget are on budget and on time, but a handful are beyond the city's tolerance for how much they are costing or how long they are taking.
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On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra
Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.
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Business Roundup: December 19, 2025
With news from the City of Edmonton's first city-wide business census, Edmonton Global, Explore Edmonton, CKUA, Incite, Civida, Yaletown, and more
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Events Roundup: December 18, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of stage shows that you can add to your calendar.
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Regional Roundup: December 17, 2025
With news from Sturgeon County, Gibbons, Morinville, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Leduc County, and more.
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Arts Roundup: December 18, 2025
With news about CKUA, Kaz Mega, the AGA, Grindstone Theatre, Shumka, EPL, Audreys, Arcanaut Studios, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: December 17, 2025
With news from Boyle Street Community Services, the University of Alberta, Banyan Strategies, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, BioAlberta, and more.
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Food Roundup: December 16, 2025
With news from Meuwly's, Druid Irish Pub, Hathaway's Diner, Awn Kitchen, Paper Birch by Chartrand, I'm Still Hungry, Hatch'd, Siwin Foods, and more
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Tech Roundup: December 16, 2025
With news from Grengine, Recon Intelligence, Beacon AI Centers, Amii, Ethically Aligned AI, Alberta Innovates, Arcanaut Studios, and more
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Ending the year on a tight vote
We spoke to Mayor Andrew Knack about our growing city, and our shrinking regional economic development organization. Plus, council held a public hearing, reviewed proposed changes to provincial electoral boundaries, and we look ahead to 2026.
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Tapping onto transit and into trees
You can now tap your credit card, debit card, or digital wallet to ride transit. Additionally, we'll discuss updates to the capital and operating budgets, and progress towards the city's tree-planting goal.
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Snow more money
The tax increase for 2026 is set at 6.9%. We examine the 2026 budget deliberations and Edmonton's growth pressures, noting what council decided on, and why. Plus, the old Royal Alberta Museum is one step closer to being saved.
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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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That’s a wrap on Taproot’s 2025 election project
Over the past year, the entire Taproot team has worked diligently to provide Edmonton voters with reliable intelligence about the candidates running for office in the 2025 municipal election.
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The Taproot Survey is helping voters and candidates ahead of Election Day
As we head into the final few days of the election, we want to share a few updates on our election project. If you're still trying to decide who to vote for, we recommend taking the Taproot Survey to see which candidates align best with your views.
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