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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Friday, June 6
In this edition: Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians; a moment in history from 1902; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, June 5
In this edition: Students earn credits by helping FireSafe AI manage wildfires; Calls for public engagement: Heritage places, open spaces, waste reduction; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, June 4
In this edition: The Drive AI aims to make file management smarter; missing middle housing doubles with Edmonton's zoning bylaw renewal; and more headlines and happenings
Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians
If the sun's out on a Saturday, the street in front of Bent Stick Brewing is plastered with people, co-owner Cole Boyd told Taproot.
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Noted: Less names, less shame, and less police pain
Names for recreation centres and sports teams, as well cops and city council mending their fence, were top of mind for the hosts of Episode 310 of Speaking Municipally.
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Paths for People celebrates a decade of street surgery
About 10 years ago, while Michael Phair and other residents in Wîhkwêntôwin were pushing the city to build a bike lane in their neighbourhood, Anna Ho and Conrad Nobert were doing the same across the river in Strathcona.
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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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A moment in history: June 6, 1902
On this day in 1902, people were learning of the death of a man who had immeasurably changed both Edmonton and Alberta, but who had also been a central architect of the residential school system in Canada.
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Students earn credits by helping FireSafe AI manage wildfires
FireSafe AI CEO Nafaa Haddou has returned to his alma mater to offer students credit for helping his company tackle how artificial intelligence and tech can address the growing wildfire problem in Alberta.
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Calls for public engagement: Heritage places, open spaces, waste reduction
Here are opportunities to inform government decisions about historic resources, open spaces, and more
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Business Roundup: June 06, 2025
With news from BILD Edmonton Metro, Edmonton Research Park, FireSafe AI, The Drive AI, Durabuilt Windows and Doors, Maclab Development Group, and more
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Events Roundup: June 05, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/editor Mariam Ibrahim, and ways to get moving at outdoor events.
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Arts Roundup: June 05, 2025
With news from VanbLoc, Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, Secondhand Dreamcar, Edmonton Opera, Free Arts Edmonton, Sugar Swing Ballroom, and more.
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Regional Roundup: June 04, 2025
With news from Leduc, Morinville, St. Albert, Strathcona County, Alberta International Airshow, Varme Energy, Alberta Utilities Commission, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: June 04, 2025
With news from Health Cities, University Hospital Foundation, University of Alberta, Mitacs, NiaHealth, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, and more.
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Food Roundup: June 03, 2025
With news from Nero, Made by Marcus, Bar Trove, Great North Cookie Co., Meuwly's, Take Care Cafe, 7 Summit Snacks, Earth's Refillery Coop, and more
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Tech Roundup: June 03, 2025
With news from University of Alberta, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, NiaHealth, AltaML, Levven, Jobber, Alberta Innovates, and more.
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The Rainbow Bridge has gone over the Rainbow Bridge
We discuss the potential removal of a community-built bridge in Jackie Parker Park, the launch of the Better Edmonton party, the Capital Line South LRT extension, and the latest on wildfires in the Edmonton region. Plus, we dig into the zoning bylaw update.
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No new naming nuisances
Council decided against selling the naming rights for recreation centres and other facilities, at least on the outside. The Edmonton Elks is the official name, but it is returning to the old name on the inside. Plus, we discuss the relationship between police and the city, speeding enforcement, and upzoning.
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He's got a Knack for winning elections
Andrew Knack has announced he's running for mayor. We speak with him about his decision to enter the race now, his vision for the city, and how he plans to differentiate himself from the other candidates.
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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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