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
Future funding uncertain for downtown district energy system
Edmonton city councillors are set to discuss whether to involve a private partner to make the downtown district energy system work economically.
Your turn: Budget hearings in Edmonton, St. Albert, Leduc
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes Edmonton's public hearing on the proposed four-year budget, as well as opportunities to weigh in on budgetary matters in Leduc and St. Albert.
St. Albert welcomes changes to charitable gaming model
St. Albert city council said it is grateful that the provincial government has addressed part of a resolution about Alberta's charitable gaming model passed at the Alberta Municipalities convention in September.
Poignant Remembrance Day for advocates of war memorial organ
After months of advocating against a decision to move a war memorial instrument from the University of Alberta to a town north of Lethbridge, this Nov. 11 has a deeper meaning for Haley Simons.
Transit fares to go up in Edmonton's proposed budget
Some Edmonton Transit Service fares would increase by 25% by 2030 if council approves the fee schedules laid out in administration's proposed 2027-2030 operating budget.
New book makes case for arthropods' beauty and importance
An Edmonton photographer wants to give insects and arachnids a better reputation through his new photography book, Tiny Titans: The Silent Keepers of Our Ecosystem.
Meta, Shell, ATCO among buyers looking for local vendors
Edmonton-area vendors got a chance to pitch their products at the Regional Supply Chain Forum hosted in Strathcona County.
Your turn: Low Level Bridge replacement
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey about the planned replacement of the Low Level Bridge, as well as an "Ask Me Anything" session from Edmonton's mayor and a public hearing on amendments to Fort Saskatchewan's land use bylaw.
Zoning just one ingredient in infill housing boom
Changes to Edmonton's zoning bylaw are just one factor that led to an infill housing boom in the city's mature neighbourhoods, says an urban planner and developer.