Colin Gallant

Colin Gallant

Reporter

They/Them

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

headlines

Headlines: Aug. 13, 2026

ETS review park-and-ride performance after Heritage Days bottleneck; Chinatown BIA warned to get books in order; Elections Alberta still searching for referendum workers

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technology health

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.

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technology business

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.

health business

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.

food business

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.

headlines

Headlines: Aug. 11, 2026

Westrich Pacific plans to redevelop Edmonton City Centre; TB outbreak grows; Rollie Miles rec centre nixed for now

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technology business

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.

business region

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.

region business

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.