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
Vietnamese art and heritage get their closeup
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.
Read the story
Edmonton punks take global stage and screen
Synth-punk band Home Front took the opportunity to shout out Edmonton during a live studio session for KEXP, one of the biggest listener-funded radio stations in the United States.
Read the story
Bosco turns up the volume on community while considering development
An organization that supports people-serving non-profits in northeast Edmonton has launched a podcast series on community belonging as it considers what to do next with its sizable land.
Read the story
Golf restaurants bring food up to par
Golf season is here, and with it comes the chance to celebrate victory with a feast or drown your sorrows with a libation just off the green.
Read the story
Investment in Fairly Staffing lets dental hygienist scale in a new way
A former dental hygienist is scaling her staffing management company after she learned the hard way that things could be better — for her industry and others.
Read the story
Companies pitch defence applications as government funding swells
With $1.2 million from the Alberta government joining the growing pot of funding for defence, companies are finding ways to tailor their existing work for that industry.
Read the story
Shiddy's launches Albertan-ish tequila amid trade war
Shiddy's Distilling launched a reposado tequila on May 2, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.
Read the story
RoBIM and nuclear project get share of ERA funding
Emissions Reduction Alberta is investing more than $41 million into the province's construction and electricity sectors as part of $91 million allotted for its Industrial Transformation Challenge.
Read the story
Arts prizes celebrate excellence
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.
Read the story