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Mack Male

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Mack is the co-founder and CEO of Taproot Publishing. Prior to becoming an entrepreneurial journalist, Mack spent more than a decade working in software development.


Recent work by Mack

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Headlines: Nov. 18, 2024

Tensions arose at Edmonton city council last week over a proposed budget process; transit ridership was up 14% in October compared to the same month in 2019; Canada Post workers in Edmonton have joined a nationwide strike.

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Happenings: Oct. 28, 2024

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

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Headlines: Oct. 7, 2024

Support workers in Edmonton's public schools prepare for strike votes; city council is looking for more information on encampments and the provincial navigation centre; and CFR wrapped up its 50th anniversary in Edmonton.

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Headlines: Aug. 16, 2024

City activates extreme weather response for poor air quality; Edmonton Marathon at risk of cancellation due to smoke; Edmonton Elks officially sold to private owner Larry Thompson.

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Headlines: Aug. 12, 2024

The Edmonton Heritage Festival and Edmonton's Food Bank are seeking donations; plans to demolish the former Royal Alberta Museum met with concern; e-scooter and e-bike riding zones will expand starting Aug. 14.

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Headlines: May 15, 2024

City of Edmonton is supporting Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees; UAlberta and Edmonton police remain under scrutiny for dismantling of protest encampment; city council approves Rice Howard Way entertainment district.

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On the agenda: Youth on transit, Blatchford, and funding for safety and well-being

City council is back from the Thanksgiving break with three committee meetings to discuss transit improvements and fares for youth, an external evaluation of progress at Blatchford, and funding for community safety and well-being.

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city council housing

On the agenda: Winter shelters, affordable housing, and construction compensation

This week, a public hearing takes place on Oct. 3, city council meets on Oct. 4 with a continuation scheduled for Oct. 5, and a special city council meeting takes place on Oct. 6.

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city council downtown

On the agenda: Surface parking lots, Metro Line to Blatchford, and funding transit growth

This week, community and public services committee meets on Sept. 18, urban planning committee meets on Sept. 19, executive committee meets on Sept. 20, and audit committee meets on Sept. 22.

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