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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
In this edition: Tech marketer makes a splash in beverage industry; Edmonton activates poor air quality response; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor; westbound Yellowhead Trail reopens following flood damage; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping; a moment in history from 1886; and more headlines and happenings
Tech marketer makes a splash in beverage industry
The founder of Zyra Premium Vodka has used his tech-marketing playbook to build his beverage brand into a spirit of choice for elite Edmonton venues ahead of a public launch on July 25.
No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor
So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.
Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.
Inside the Rossdale Power Plant
Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.
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.
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.
Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back
The provincial government launched a portal to submit concerns about bike lanes in municipalities on July 15, a day before Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with concerned residents about a proposed bike lane in Capilano.
A moment in history: July 17, 1886
On this day in 1886, the Hermitage homestead was accepting students into one of Edmonton's earliest schools.
A moment in history: July 10, 1953
On this day in 1953, Edmonton's Exhibition Lands were being prepared for the 75th anniversary of the city's annual summer fair.
With news from Taste of Edmonton, Sea Change Brewing Co., GRETA Bar, Bündok, Zymo, 7 Summits Snacks, Fuge Sausage, Ying Fat Foods, KDays, and more.
With news from KDays, Technology Alberta, Rich Sutton, Amii, AltaML, U of A, Zelse, ERIN, Startup TNT, Start Alberta, PCL, and more.
Business Roundup: July 17, 2026
With news from Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Pathways, D-Spice, Oops Social, Avison Young, YEG, Explore Edmonton, RWI, uHacks, Amii, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of markets that you can add to your calendar.
With news from Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Purple City, Edmonton Mural Festival, Silver's Wind, Citadel Theatre, Rayanne Haines, EAC, Kaleido, and more.
Regional Roundup: July 15, 2026
With news from Meta, Capital Power, ERA, Aksis, Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB, AIRmarket, Avison Young, Royal Alberta Museum, BILD, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: July 15, 2026
With news from RNARevive, Amii, Somagen Diagnostics, U of A, Future Fields, Antigoni Studios, RWI, Alberta Blue Cross, and more.
We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.
We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.
Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.
Taproot wins award for excellence in journalism
We have wonderful news to share: Taproot has received the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for our 2025 election project.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.
Accessibility and design improvements across Taproot
Delivering reliable intelligence to our community means thinking about how to serve the entire community. With the help of our readers, we identified accessibility and design as key areas for improvement.