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Your turn: Low Level Bridge replacement
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey about the planned replacement of the Low Level Bridge, as well as an "Ask Me Anything" session from Edmonton's mayor and a public hearing on amendments to Fort Saskatchewan's land use bylaw.
A moment in history: Nov. 6, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's CFL team was prepping for the Western Conference Finals, on the road to what would become a record-setting Grey Cup dynasty.
Zoning just one ingredient in infill housing boom
Changes to Edmonton's zoning bylaw are just one factor that led to an infill housing boom in the city's mature neighbourhoods, says an urban planner and developer.
Coyote sightings increase in fall, but fear not, says researcher
A rise in the presence of coyotes in Edmonton doesn't inherently mean increased risk for humans, but fall is a time to watch out for a little teenage rebellion, an expert says.
Meta, Shell, ATCO among buyers looking for local vendors
Edmonton-area vendors got a chance to pitch their products at the Regional Supply Chain Forum hosted in Strathcona County.
Investors to choose a promising startup
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends Startup TNT: Top 6 Finale Night.
Campus radio station fêtes for funds
CJSR has added a music festival to its annual FunDrive, 42 years after the station launched with Joni Mitchell's You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio.
Changes to Edmonton region in new electoral boundary maps
A number of tweaks have been made to proposed electoral boundaries in the Edmonton region.
A look at how Edmonton's budget stacks up so far
In a proposed budget that city manager Eddie Robar described as "not sexy," Edmontonians can expect renewal, operating funding for basic maintenance, and the completion of several large capital projects. But the wishes of some community groups are so far unfulfilled.
On the agenda: District energy, downtown parking, construction
This week, council will hear options for the future of the downtown district energy system, consider a rezoning for a parking lot in the core, and learn more about administration's proposed business-friendly construction policy.
Your turn: Budgets across the region
This week's roundup of calls for engagement includes opportunities for the public to have input into municipal budgets across the region.
A moment in history: Oct. 30, 1973
On this day in 1973, Edmonton's two Army and Navy stores were advertising a winter sale.
Health leaders claim several Top 40 spots
Edify's Top 40 Under 40 has tested positive for a wealth of health professionals this year.
Farmfair features food, family, and 4-H fun
Farmfair International will offer food tastings and hands-on activities exploring where food comes from from Nov. 5 to 8 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.
Tech ministry taps undergrad for software contract
At just 21 years old, Kinza Mawji has landed a contract with Alberta's Ministry of Technology and Innovation for ScaleupMap, an AI-powered tool that aims to help founders, investors, and innovator programs unlock mutual success.
Edmonton to study data-centre regulation and restriction
Edmonton city council will receive a report in the spring about ways it could regulate and restrict data centres.