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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Thursday, April 18
In this edition: Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem; calls for public engagement: Glenwood, Brander Gardens; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 17
In this edition: Edmonton ballroom organization rolls out first runway; a moment in history: April 17, 1919; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, April 16
In this edition: Prescribing joy: How Edmonton advocates help seniors age in place; councillors concerned about Blatchford development progress; Indigenous Box connects economic reconciliation and modern gifting
Edmonton ballroom organization rolls out first runway
YEG Ballroom is hosting what it believes to be the first ball of its kind in Edmonton on April 27 at The Freemasons' Hall.
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On the agenda: Climate and Blatchford audits, board recruitment
This week, council will look at audits on climate action and Blatchford redevelopment, as well as get an update on civilian recruitment for boards and committees.
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Edmonton food legend hits another kind of green
Siu To, the man credited with bringing the iconic green onion cake to Edmonton in 1980, and known to many as the Green Onion Cake Man, has invented his own golf club out of sheer love for the sport.
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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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Calls for public engagement: Glenwood, Brander Gardens
Here are opportunities to inform city planning about neighbourhood and alley renewals in Glenwood and street safety in Brander Gardens.
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Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO from within city ecosystem
Edmonton Unlimited has hired Tom Viinikka, the current CEO of the Edmonton Screen Industries Office, as the permanent replacement for its former CEO Catherine Warren, whom its board parted ways with in January.
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A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, James Ramsey, otherwise known as Edmonton's "Merchant Prince," was selling Easter clothes.
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Arts Roundup: April 18, 2024
The latest on arts in Edmonton. CKUA needs to raise $3M or could shut down; Kaeley Jade named Indigenous songwriter of the year; YEG Ballroom hosts city's first ball of its kind
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Regional Roundup: April 17, 2024
The latest on the region in Edmonton. YEG's golf debate hasn't gone regional — yet; Stony Plain releases economic development strategy; St. Albert's T-Rex Distillery wants apology
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 17, 2024
The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. My Fertility Labs gains traction; True Angle meets crowdfunding goal; Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council recruits for social prescribing
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Food Roundup: April 16, 2024
The latest on food in Edmonton. Zero-proof movement is fizzing in Edmonton; new Freson Bros. is open; Tasty Truck Food Festival coming next month; Chef Eric Hanson joins The Marc
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Tech Roundup: April 16, 2024
The latest on tech in Edmonton. Edmonton Unlimited to host YEG Destination Tech; Wyvern releases first satellite image; Zero Point Cryogenics helps chill quantum computing
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Business Roundup: April 12, 2024
The latest on business in Edmonton. NAIT business innovation showcase sees more than 65 entrants; CMHC forecasts strong housing starts in '24; WestJet adds flights from YEG to YOW, YUL
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These budget gains are not working out
Administration has recommended an 8.7% tax increase for 2024 citing increasing cost pressures. And no, cutting bike lane funding won't fix that. Plus, we dig into transit oriented development, the nighttime economy, and bike lane infractions on 102 Avenue.
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Gravelled paradise, put up a parking lot
Katz gets the parking lots of his dreams. Plus, we discuss city manager recruitment and Mayor Sohi’s response to the province's gracious offer to help stabilize the City of Edmonton’s finances.
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Bye Bye Mr. Manager Guy
We dive into city manager Andre Corbould's resignation and why it will matter.
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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new managing editor
We're happy beyond measure to introduce you to Taproot Edmonton's new managing editor, Tim Querengesser.
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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new curator/reporter
We're excited to introduce you to Stephanie Swensrude, the latest addition to Taproot Edmonton's editorial team.
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LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award
Taproot is honoured to be among the independent news organizations nominated for this year's LION Local Journalism Awards!
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