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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
D-Spice inventors seek to make all diners feel welcome
An Edmonton-based couple who came up with a way to make spicy food less painful to eat without sacrificing the flavour will get a chance to further develop their innovation.
No swiping or texting on Edmonton-made dating app
Annie Poirier was fed up with typical dating apps like Hinge and Tinder.
Artists and patrons weather wild storms
Arts organizations are recovering and reorganizing after weekend storms pummelled the region.
Sturgeon County residents call for transparency on data centres
Some residents of Sturgeon County say there hasn't been enough public input on Meta's $13-billion AI data centre, to be built at 56111 Range Road 223 in Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
RNARevive earns further acclaim during year of momentum
The Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation is the latest organization to recognize the work of RNARevive, placing it on its list of the 100 Science Startups to Watch.
Province's $50M for Amii to spur commercialization, adoption
The Alberta government will invest $50 million over five years into the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.