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Rossdale debate reflects differing worldviews and capacities, advocates say
Decisions such as the land-use changes that Edmonton's city council recently made in Rossdale tend to draw imaginary lines as if they are real, says an Indigenous relations expert.
Chameleon food brand summers at Bibo
Greg Sweeney's evolving HOM Street Food is an occasional pop-up restaurant, a catering and prepared meals service, a packaged food brand, and now the resident operator at Bibo Strathcona.
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.
Citadel stands out at Sterlings with 14 wins
The Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards honoured artists involved in Citadel Theatre productions across performance, music, design, direction, and production categories.
Airports and munis agree to collaborate on defence
Leduc County, Sturgeon County, Cold Lake, and the Edmonton International Airport have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on aerospace and defence development.
Bio-Stream pulls money out of Thin Air
Bio-Stream Diagnostics has shared its experience securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-dilutive funding while participating in the Funding Catalyst program from Thin Air Labs.
Taste of Edmonton serves up winners, rain or shine
Taste of Edmonton continues at Churchill Square until July 26, whether there be rain, shine, wind, or thunder.
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.
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.
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.
City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate
As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.
Innovation at KDays includes startups, video games, and robots
Hop off the midway or emerge from the beer garden into the air-conditioned Edmonton EXPO Centre and you'll find all manner of innovation on display at KDays.
Pacific Northwest economic leaders return to Edmonton after 20 years
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region is bringing its flagship event back to Edmonton for the first time since 2006.
Pop girlies descend on Fan Park
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.
Artists and patrons weather wild storms
Arts organizations are recovering and reorganizing after weekend storms pummelled the region.