Have a news tip, story suggestion, correction, or other feedback? Get in touch.
Your turn: Data centres, public art, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a series of virtual and in-person town halls about the development of data centres in Alberta, plus a survey about public art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, Edmonton's football team was pledging $3 million towards a brand new stadium.
RNARevive eyes commercialization for personalized biotech
An Edmonton-based company is seeking to harness the power of RNA to help people live longer and healthier lives.
Edmonton Unlimited reveals Launch Party startups
The 10 companies to be showcased at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week span health, food, fibre, aviation, defence, and — of course — all things AI.
Developer looks for city's help with Edmonton City Centre
Westrich Pacific is looking for as much help from the city as it can get as it looks to redevelop Edmonton City Centre.
Farmers show how and where your food is grown
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon, who recommends Alberta Open Farm Days.
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival descends on the heart of Old Strathcona (and elsewhere in the city) from Aug. 13 to 23, with 209 productions across 37 venues, plus outdoor performances, food, and beer.
API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approaches
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation has reached another milestone toward bringing the Critical Medicines Production Centre online, completing a factory acceptance test for a downflow booth used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Volunteers start looking at repairs for unpaved trails in river valley
Edmonton's unpaved trails have seen extensive damage due to the record rainfall so far this summer, says the head of the volunteer group that maintains them.
ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party
A new program called Alberta Capital Connect is meant to open doors for early-stage companies in addition to celebrating them at this year's ASTech Awards.
On the agenda: Chinatown BIA, City Plan, naloxone
This week, Edmonton's city council returns from its summer recess to discuss the financial statements from the associations that oversee business improvement areas, potential updates to the City Plan, and the implications of allowing city employees to administer naloxone while working.
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
Sturgeon County declares agricultural disaster
Sturgeon County is sounding the alarm for its farmers after record rainfall soaked the Edmonton region this summer.
Alberta producers invite cityfolk (and others) to the table
Alberta Open Farm Days returns on Aug. 15 and 16 with more than 60 destinations to experience, including a swath in the Edmonton region.
Province showcases AI approach at symposium
The provincial government convened 100 in-person participants and 600 virtual viewers on July 28 for the Velocity Symposium, a showcase of the Velocity White Papers.
PNWER fuels talk on regional approach to cross-border trade
The economic development leaders at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit in Edmonton largely agreed that cooperating as a region is critical for navigating what's been described as a trade war between the United States and Canada.