The Latest
Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
In this edition: City pledges deeper coordination with BIAs ahead of budget; BioWare shutting down after 30 years; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: Edmonton releases infill designs amid zoning edict confusion; Alberta premier says she will honour referendum results, pursue reforms; and more headlines and happenings
In this edition: Scream organizer fights for your right to party; Albertans vote overwhelmingly to remain in Canada; and more headlines and happenings
Edmonton releases infill designs amid zoning edict confusion
The City of Edmonton has released seven designs it commissioned from architects across Western Canada that it says are meant to fast-track applications for missing-middle housing while encouraging good design.
Scream organizer fights for your right to party
Boodang's massively successful Scream dance-music event is sold out for 2026, marking another milestone for a one-time introvert whose love of music brought him from chat rooms to the big tent.
On the agenda: Community court, Belgravia traffic, industrial incentives
This week, councillors will discuss a proposed community court program, potential solutions to traffic in and around Belgravia, and two new incentive programs for industrial development.
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.
City pledges deeper coordination with BIAs ahead of budget
City councillors have directed administration to work with Business Improvement Areas to address maintenance, cleaning, and a strategic realignment.
A moment in history: Oct. 16, 1918
On this day in 1918, the province was proposing a strict program of inspections to try to keep the Spanish flu away.
A moment in history: Oct. 2, 1964
On this day in 1964, the recent amalgamation of Jasper Place and Edmonton was playing a part in the mayoral election.
Taproot's Debbi Serafinchon recommends a workshop of natural lawns, plus a list of fascinating How to Festival events.
With news from BioWare, Irv Kipnes, Boodang, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Latitude 53, Northern Light Theatre, Second Shelf Books, vrCAVE, and more.
Regional Roundup: Oct. 21, 2026
With news from Fort Saskatchewan, Sturgeon County, Strathcona County, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Beaumont, Leduc, Stony Plain, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Oct. 21, 2026
With news about a community court, the Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium, By Doctor Mom, U of A, Peak Play, Primary Care Alberta, and more.
With news from the Alberta Beer Awards, Ayco Café, Abigail Lopez, Booster Juice, 7 Summits Snacks, Rogue Wave Coffee, North-Central Co-op, and more.
With news about deep tech at U of A, TransEON, Wyvern, Promise Robotics, Aeternum, Amii, Shawn Kanungo, Nate Glubish's office, EPS, and more.
Business Roundup: Oct. 16, 2026
With news about data centres, BILD, Alberta's referendum, the Yellowhead Pipeline, Azolla Hydrogen, Edmonton Global, NiaHealth, Jobber, and more.
A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta
We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, and we examine the impact of agencies, boards and commissions in 2025.
The provincial government is forcing Edmonton to amend its zoning bylaw and restore minimum on-site parking requirements to appease infill critics. Plus, a study found that apartment and condo dwellers are only sorting a third of their waste correctly.
Please present your boarding pass
The new owners of Edmonton City Centre proposed strict security measures at each entrance of the downtown mall, and councillors endorsed changing the definition of public space. Plus, an American company has a vision to turn an industrial park in northeast Edmonton into one of the largest data centre campuses in North America.
Taproot at 10: Still building after Launch Party 7
On Oct. 20, 2016, Karen and I spent an evening explaining Taproot Edmonton to curious people at Startup Edmonton's Launch Party 7. Ten years later, we look back on that night as a key milestone in our journey.
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.