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
Your turn: Downtown, snow maps, and Fort Sask
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on Edmonton's updated downtown policy and another to improve snow and ice clearing maps, as well as the last chance to comment on a couple of initiatives in Fort Saskatchewan.
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Council discusses lower threshold for extreme weather response
Councillors on the community and public services committee reviewed an updated policy on supporting vulnerable people during extreme weather conditions on May 11.
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Historian seeks to tell the real story of Mill Woods
Mill Woods, the 24-square-kilometre development that makes up most of Edmonton's southeast quadrant, isn't quite what it seems from the outside, says historian Catherine C. Cole.
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On the agenda: User fees, buses, and Blatchford
This week, councillors are set to discuss user fees, the city's aging bus fleet, and Blatchford's capital budget.
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Your turn: Winter walking, downtown policy, and County Chats
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes City of Edmonton surveys on improving the pedestrian experiences in winter and an updated downtown policy, as well as County Chats across Parkland County.
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Wildfires destroy homes, force evacuation near Edmonton
Municipalities have begun restricting fires as wildfires spark in the region. Sturgeon County issued a complete fire ban on May 2, the same day a wildfire destroyed three homes in the summer village of Sandy Beach.
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ScaleUP Awards recognize three Edmonton ventures
Three Edmonton companies are among the finalists for ScaleUP Awards, which recognize high-growth ventures in Western Canada.
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On the agenda: Rezonings galore and an intergovernmental update
This week, council will debate rezoning applications for a six-storey building in the northwest, a mixed-use development in Parkview, and a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park, as well as hearing updates about relationships with other levels of government.
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Your turn: Yellowhead, parkland, and strategic plans
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about removing an intersection on Yellowhead Trail, comments on Fort Saskatchewan's draft parkland bylaw, and a handful of strategic plans in the region.
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