Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED. Stephanie loves to write about city council and learning more about how Edmonton works. When not reporting, you can find Stephanie roller skating, knitting, playing video games, baking, or chilling with her two adorable cats Juno and Pepper.
Recent work by Stephanie
Windsor Park plots renovation of historic green space
A south-central Edmonton community is nearing the end of a fundraising push connected to the designation of its park as a municipal historic resource, aligning with upcoming city policy that aims to widen the definition of heritage.
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Final electoral boundary report adds more hybrid ridings
The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission has released its final recommendations, incorporating feedback from a series of hearings.
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Non-surgical endometriosis test now available in Edmonton
The Edmonton-based distributor of EndoSure is hoping the new, quick, and non-invasive test can help reduce the number of patients suffering from advanced endometriosis.
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Feds invest $6M into defence in Edmonton region
Wyvern, the University of Alberta, and the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) will share $6 million from the federal government's Defence Industrial Strategy.
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City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue
Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.
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Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes budget consultations in Edmonton, the City of Leduc, and Strathcona County, plus Parkland County's information sessions on changes to Acheson's industrial area.
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City seeks Indigenous artist for legacy project
An Indigenous artist from Treaty 6 territory will be tasked with creating a piece to represent Edmonton and nation-wide municipal collaboration.
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Report reveals lack of homeless supports outside of Edmonton's boundaries
There are zero emergency shelter beds open permanently to the general public in the municipalities surrounding Edmonton, a report from Edmonton's administration said.
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Whale Society of Edmonton shows small groups can make waves
The story of a save-the-whales group headquartered in landlocked Edmonton in the 1980s shows that a small group of passionate people can make a difference, says the sister of one of the organization's founding members.
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