The Latest
Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
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
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
Friday, March 6
In this edition: Your turn: Sneckdowns, playgrounds, and Leduc budget; a moment in history from 1978; and more headlines and happenings
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.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
Inside the Rossdale Power Plant
Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
A moment in history: March 6, 1978
On this day in 1978, the now-iconic "bubble houses" in Wîhkwêntôwin were making their public debut.
Read the story
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.
Read the story
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.
Read this edition About this 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.
Read this edition About this 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.
Read this edition About this 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.
Read this edition About this 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.
Read this edition About this 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.
Read this edition About this roundup
Health Innovation Roundup: March 4, 2026
With news from blueBell Village, Five Oaks, API, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Start Alberta, NAIT, Covenant Health, and more.
Read this edition About this roundup
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.
Listen to the episode
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.
Listen to the episode
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.
Listen to the episode
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!
Read the post
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...
Read the post
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.
Read the post