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Made by Marcus adds workshops and waffles with upcoming Mill Creek location
Marcus Purtzki says Edmonton's newest Made by Marcus location, set to open in Strathcona this spring, could be the ice cream empire's most successful to date.
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Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties
City council is set to vote on May 20 on whether to proactively upzone more than 1,200 lots in Garneau, Wîhkwêntôwin, and the Stony Plain Road area to allow commercial uses and greater density.
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Noted: Downtown Action Plan
The city's proposed $553-million Downtown Action Plan was top of mind for the hosts of Episode 308 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease
This week, council will meet to discuss the police funding formula, city-led rezoning, and Dutch elm disease.
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Upper Bound focuses on AI literacy to better prepare future workers
Jill Kowalchuk, the manager of artificial intelligence literacy for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, said preparing students for a future job market shaped by AI requires teaching AI literacy, not just technical skills.
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Musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's
Each time Simone Atenea Medina Polo flies out of the Edmonton International Airport, she orders a Patron margarita at the Chili's Grill & Bar after getting through security.
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Acquisition sees IronSight aim to become a global company 'overnight'
IronSight, a software company located on 104 Street near Whyte Avenue that streamlines logistics for heavy hitters in the on-shore oil and gas industry, has been acquired by the Norwegian company Kabal.
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Calls for public engagement: Parks, waste reduction, food finder tool
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, waste services, and more.
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Artists explore what isn't in city archives
Three artists are working to animate the City of Edmonton Archives through different art that explores what is — and isn't — in those archives.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Wednesday, May 21
In this edition: Made by Marcus adds workshops and waffles with upcoming Mill Creek location; parking lots north of Rogers Place hinder development; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, May 20
In this edition: Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties; On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease; Noted: Downtown Action Plan
Friday, May 16
In this edition: Upper Bound focuses on AI literacy to better prepare future workers; musician collects oral histories of Edmonton's 'sacred space' — the airport Chili's; and more headlines and happenings
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Health Innovation Roundup: May 21, 2025
With news from AI + Health Hub, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, Pacylex Pharmaceuticals, Future Fields, Alberta Innovates, Africa Centre, and more.
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Regional Roundup: May 21, 2025
With news from Sturgeon County, Beaumont, Strathcona County, St. Albert, Leduc County, Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton International Airport, and more.
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Tech Roundup: May 20, 2025
With news from Upper Bound, IronSight, Edmonton Global, Scription, AIRMarket, NanoPrecise Sci Corp, NAIT, Edmonton Region Innovation Network, and more
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Food Roundup: May 20, 2025
With news from Alternate Route Coffee, Delavoye Chocolate, Pierogerie Polish Foods, Juu Ku, PlayWright, Old Yale Brewing, Scription, and more
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Business Roundup: May 16, 2025
With news from Scription, AIRMarket, Harmani, Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Downtown Business Association, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and more.
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Events Roundup: May 15, 2025
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter/curator Ben Roth, and a selection of live theatre to entertain and inspire.
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Arts Roundup: May 15, 2025
With news from Darrin Hagen, margø, Benjamin Hertwig, Raneece Buddan, J Scope, Lexi Pendzich, Freewill Shakespeare Festival, YEG Ballroom, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
It’s not a DIP, it's a DAP
We examine the new Downtown Action Plan, which was presented to the Urban Planning Committee this week. Additionally, administration seeks permission to sell the naming rights to 29 facilities, and PACE announces six of its candidates for the 2025 municipal election.
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The State of Our City
We dive into the "start" of construction season, and the latest state of the city event. We also touch on traffic management in Belgravia, and private contracts for the Edmonton police.
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So he's back, at least for now
We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the future of E-Park with Coun. Aaron Paquette, and dig into when we might expect results in the upcoming municipal election.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
What we learned about Taproot’s audience
In early 2025, we surveyed our audience to better understand who Taproot is serving. Hundreds of people filled out the survey we sent in February. Here's what we found out.
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The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse
Taproot now has its own daily crossword, created by Edmonton puzzle-maker Brandon Cathcart.
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Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Social media can be a valuable tool, but we've realized it's not essential to our mission to help you understand what's happening in Edmonton and the surrounding region.
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