Colin Gallant

Colin Gallant

Reporter

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Colin is a reporter for Taproot Edmonton. They studied journalism at Mount Royal University and has been an editor for publications including Avenue Calgary, BeatRoute Magazine and The Calgary Journal.

Colin is also the co-founder of a QTBIPOC advocacy group called Pink Flamingo. Each year, they write and/or edit more than 200 band bios for Sled Island Music & Arts Festival. They have two dogs and love riding their bicycle.


Recent work by Colin

People wearing baseball jerseys that say Launch Party 16 pose on a baseball diamond.
business tech

Drilling diagnostics startup gets Chevron's help to tap investment

An Edmonton company that helps drillers get deep insights — literally — is getting investment-ready by participating in an accelerator run by Chevron.

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A smiling man crosses his arms next to hot dog and hamburger buns inside a meat shop.
food business

Low and slow: Okie Dokie charts course for meaty success

The man behind a new handmade sausage shop has ambitions to turn it into a destination for barbecue in Edmonton, but for now he's making sure he doesn't bite off more than he can chew.

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A smiling woman wearing a black hat emblazoned with the Made in Alberta logo.
food technology

Alberta Food Processors Association pivots to app after funding cut

The Alberta Food Processors Association is leveraging artificial intelligence to help shoppers keep their dollars local with the Made in Alberta app.

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A band performs to an audience bathed in spotlights.
arts festivals

Winterruption brings new events and old faves to multidisciplinary festival

Winterruption is trying new events and bringing in some familiar faces for its sixth annual festival of music, comedy, drag, and more.

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A collage of photos published by Taproot
business technology

Updates: What happened next in business and tech

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the business and tech stories Taproot brought you

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A collage of photos published by Taproot
region updates

Updates: What happened next in the region

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the regional stories Taproot brought you.

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A collage of images from past Taproot stories
arts updates

Updates: What happened next in the arts

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the arts stories Taproot brought you.

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A collage of images from past Taproot stories
food updates

Updates: What happened next in food

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the food stories Taproot has brought you.

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A woman wearing a blue blazer seated in a chair next to a microphone
region economy

Fort Saskatchewan focused on Heartland Association upon exit from Edmonton Global

Fort Saskatchewan has finalized its exit from Edmonton Global and will now focus on in-house economic development and membership in Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association.

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