Stephanie Swensrude

Stephanie Swensrude

Curator/Reporter

She/Her

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

A man in a navy suit and blue glasses.
city council region

Regional collaboration still desired, despite Edmonton Global exodus: Knack

Although several municipalities have left Edmonton Global, mayors in the metro region remain dedicated to regional economic development rather than going their own way, says Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack.

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A man wearing a hat and scarf stands in front of art pieces.
arts health

Boyle Street's artist-in-residence uses hip-hop for healing

Creating art with vulnerable Edmontonians doesn't tend to lead to massive transformation on its own, but positive changes do arise, says the first artist-in-residence for Boyle Street Community Services.

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A map showing a proposed rezoning in McKernan.
city council police

On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra

Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.

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A photo of a white and yellow six-storey housing development.
housing

Edmonton's zoning reforms, partnerships draw praise at housing symposium

While Edmonton's zoning reforms, collaborative housing programs, and modern construction methods are earning national praise, the city still struggles to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

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The exterior of city hall in early winter
city council budget

On the agenda: Surplus, capital budget, Winspear parking

This week, council is set to receive an update on the operating and capital budgets and discuss a potential parking revenue agreement with the Winspear Centre.

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A birds-eye view of residential development.
region economy

Beaumont leads region in growth as population and workforce surge

Officials in the fastest growing municipality in the Edmonton region in 2025 credit that growth to the appeal of regional life and economic opportunities, and the appeal to immigrants from specific communities looking to locate near those who share their backgrounds.

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City council in council chambers.
city council budget

On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment

This week, council will deliberate over changes to the fall budget adjustment at a council meeting scheduled for Dec. 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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A woman stands to the right of a table with artifacts on it.
history culture

RAM calls for artifacts of queer life

A trans man's first chest binder. A pair of platforms used in a drag performance. A Polaroid of a gaggle of lesbians at a queer dance party. All of these could be items that tell the story of queer history in Alberta, said Julia Rudko, assistant curator of daily life and leisure at the Royal Alberta Museum.

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A picture of a police vehicle.
police ethics

Police use of AI to create photo of dead woman 'complicated': Ethicist

An artificial intelligence and data ethicist said she feels the Edmonton Police Service's recent use of AI to create a photo of an unidentified deceased woman raises several questions.

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