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Here's the latest from Taproot Edmonton.
Thursday, April 25
In this edition: How Edmonton's first community archivist builds better records; calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 24
In this edition: Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to climate change? New research provides answers; a moment in history: April 24, 1971; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, April 23
In this edition: Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton; fire engulfs historic Hangar 11 at former Edmonton municipal airport; and more headlines and happenings
How Edmonton's first community archivist builds better records
Edmonton is expanding the story it tells about itself by adding a community archivist, who is tasked with actively addressing blind spots in the city's work to preserve information by seeking new archives to add.
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Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to climate change? New research provides answers
University of Alberta researchers have used public data to create a set of maps that illustrate the Edmonton neighbourhoods where residents are most vulnerable to negative health outcomes caused by climate change.
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Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton
The owners of the forthcoming restaurant Bernadette's say their previous success with Pei Pei Chei Ow has allowed them to pursue their larger goal of increasing Indigenous representation within Edmonton's food scene — and to do it right in the core.
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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: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County
Here are opportunities to provide feedback to municipal planners about street safety in Brander Gardens, a proposed rezoning on 99 Street, north of Whyte Avenue, and healthy aging in Strathcona County.
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A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.
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Podcasters poke plans for districts in Edmonton
With district planning policymaking afoot at Edmonton city council, podcast hosts Troy Pavlek and Mack Male took a look at what the proposed plans mean for the city on Episode 260 of Speaking Municipally.
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Arts Roundup: April 25, 2024
The latest on arts in Edmonton. Edmonton to host 8,000 a cappella fans; CKUA has already hit $1M on $3M survival campaign; Citadel welcomes new executive director
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Regional Roundup: April 24, 2024
The latest on the region in Edmonton. Bill passes to limit feds working with munis; Imperial Oil invests $720M in Strathcona County diesel facility; wildfire anxiety sweeps region
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 24, 2024
The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Menopause Mission works to grow awareness; BioAlberta hosts sector roundtable; Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation joins collaboration mission to D.C.
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Food Roundup: April 23, 2024
The latest on food in Edmonton. Pubs and restaurants are ready for the playoffs; Bernadette's aims to increase Indigenous representation; District Cafe opening second location
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Tech Roundup: April 23, 2024
The latest on tech in Edmonton. YEG entrepreneurs sign open letter against federal tax shift; Canadian Hydrogen Convention opens; Ethically Aligned AI launches course
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Business Roundup: April 19, 2024
The latest on business in Edmonton. BIA heads question city's nighttime economy report; Edmonton Unlimited hires new CEO; office vacancy rate decreasing
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These aren't new plans, di-strictly speaking
A new draft district policy has been released. Plus, Edmonton has added 100,000 people in the past two years, and some councillors are questioning if we can handle that growth.
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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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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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