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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Friday, May 2
In this edition: Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment; 2S Water wins Startup TNT's Summit XI; a moment in history from 1967
Thursday, May 1
In this edition: Ban on tabulators means election results will arrive much later in 2025, official says; Calls for public engagement: Kingsway BIA, West 240, Strathcona County budget; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 30
In this edition: Linda Ha sets sights on helping freelancers avoid burnout and stay afloat; Alberta premier calls for 'reset' to relationship with Ottawa following election; and more headlines and happenings
Ban on tabulators means election results will arrive much later in 2025, official says
While the unofficial results for Edmonton's 2021 municipal election were ready by 8:30pm on voting day, voters should not expect similar in 2025.
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Documentary about Chinatown mural to screen at inaugural Edmonton edition of FascinAsian
A short film that embodies the spirit of a mural in Chinatown will screen at the first Edmonton edition of the FascinAsian Film Festival on May 10.
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Hemp-based fibre could create a new Canadian industry, founder says
Leila Lawson, the founder and chief technology officer of Zylotex, is on a mission to build a new industry in the Edmonton region around fibres made from hemp.
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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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Downtown daycares in danger of succumbing to pandemic
As Edmontonians weather a fifth wave of the pandemic, the prolonged closure of many downtown offices has left daycares in the heart of the city struggling to stay open.
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2S Water wins Startup TNT's Summit XI
2S Water won at least $150,000 in investment at Startup TNT's Summit XI on May 1 at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.
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Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment
Edmonton city council has asked its administration to conduct a traffic study to find new ways to reduce the number of drivers avoiding congestion by taking shortcuts through the Belgravia neighbourhood's residential streets.
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A moment in history: May 2, 1967
On this day in 1967, Edmonton's oldest high school was showing its age.
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Business Roundup: May 02, 2025
With news from Canadian Hydrogen Convention, Diesel Tech Industries, Wyvern, Nanoprecise, IronSight, Dave Sells in Edmonton, Field Notes, and more.
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Events Roundup: May 01, 2025
With an event pick from Taproot managing editor Tim Querengesser, and ways to walk to discover your city with a listing of Jane's Walk events.
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Arts Roundup: May 01, 2025
With news from Peter Dreams, Art Gallery of St. Albert, OddBird Art and Craft Fair, Initium Theatre Projects, Conor Kerr, NorthWest Film Fest and more
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Regional Roundup: April 30, 2025
With news from Morinville, Fort Saskatchewan, Parkland County, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Strathcona County, Beaumont, and the 2025 federal election.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 30, 2025
With news from Nanostics, BioAlberta, 48Hour Discovery, Alberta Catalyzer, Alberta Blue Cross, Right at Home Housing Society, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 29, 2025
With news from the Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, Balay Coffee, PlayWright, Field Notes, New Grocery Movement, and more
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Tech Roundup: April 29, 2025
With news from Innovation Masterminds Edmonton, HonestDoor, Standard Field Systems, Path2Zero, University of Alberta, Punchcard Systems, and more.
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So he's back, at least for now
We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the future of E-Park with Coun. Aaron Paquette, and dig into when we might expect results in the upcoming municipal election.
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Taxes go up, can't explain that
City council has approved the final property tax increase for 2025, and it's lower than expected … except maybe not? Plus, the City started removing EPark meters … but maybe not? We also discuss the integrity commissioner's annual report, and bike lanes.
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Can Front Yards in Bloom be exhumed?
The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, new transit peace officers, and the growth of the bus fleet. And we look ahead to the federal election.
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What we learned about Taproot’s audience
In early 2025, we surveyed our audience to better understand who Taproot is serving. Hundreds of people filled out the survey we sent in February. Here's what we found out.
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The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse
Taproot now has its own daily crossword, created by Edmonton puzzle-maker Brandon Cathcart.
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Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Social media can be a valuable tool, but we've realized it's not essential to our mission to help you understand what's happening in Edmonton and the surrounding region.
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