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
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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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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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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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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On the agenda: Fall budget adjustment, orientation
This week, council will get its first look at the fall budget adjustment and will continue with orientation.
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Heritage experts suggest residents pursue preservation
Heritage experts who spoke during a Taproot Exchange event said Edmonton's future will include infill but that keeping people on board will mean being sensitive to the character of mature neighbourhoods.
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How Edmonton is managing infill garbage-cart creep
The city is adapting how it collects waste from infill housing to address concerns about alleyways becoming cluttered with garbage carts.
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First public hearing, public-private partnerships, rezonings
This week, Edmonton's new city council is scheduled to hold its first public hearing of the term to consider rezoning applications, and discuss partnerships with the private sector.
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City mulls taxing derelict commercial properties more
Commercial properties that are rundown could face higher taxes in the future, as the city considers adding a derelict tax subclass for non-residential properties.
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