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technology health

New Entos Pharmaceuticals hub to help retain biotech talent

The head of Entos Pharmaceuticals said a new hub that will enable research and development and biomanufacturing will help keep biotechnology talent in the Edmonton region.

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arts business

New Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growth

The incoming CEO of Edmonton Screen says he's leaving a nearly 18-year career as film commissioner with Calgary Economic Development to help nurture Edmonton's film, TV, and digital media talent and attract outside productions.

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Amarjeet Sohi sits behind a microphone in his office.
city council politics

Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election.

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Shelves behind a bar hold decorative items and bottles of alcohol.
food business

Next of Kin part of potential Brewery District evolution

Ben Staley, the former chef at Yarrow and the Alder Room, says Next of Kin, his first concept as Hoot Company's creative director, is a neighbourhood bar in the Brewery District.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Improvisational comics look for new home in Edmonton"
history television

A moment in history: March 21, 1980

On this day in 1980, comics from The Second City were making their Edmonton debut.

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engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Naturalization, Belgravia rezonings, Rosenthal park

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about naturalization, rezoning, parks, and more

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A bicycle hooked up to an apple press at a playground.
food affordability

Fruit rescue crew seeks funds to teach rather than harvest

Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton is raising money to allow it to shift from saving the fruit that falls to the ground across the city to teaching people what to do with that fruit once rescued.

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High-floor LRT vehicles inside a garage.
transit infrastructure

Tariff threat colours city's train-replacement options, transit watcher says

The City of Edmonton is set to replace 37 high-floor LRT vehicles by 2029 that run on the Capital and Metro lines, including some that have been in use since the system opened in 1978. One transit expert said, given the state of the world and the shortlist of options, there's now a clear best choice.

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business food

Why Dave's Hot Chicken chose downtown while other chains chose the 'burbs

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style chicken chain that started in California, is opening on March 21 near MacEwan University and NorQuest College — despite other quick-serve American joints picking outlying areas of the city to test the market in Edmonton.

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The Pulse

A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.

The Pulse

Wednesday, March 26

In this edition: New Entos Pharmaceuticals hub to help retain biotech talent; City of Edmonton to conduct prescribed burn in river valley; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Tuesday, March 25

In this edition: New Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growth; ETS rearranges service to expand hours; and more headlines and happenings

The Pulse

Monday, March 24

In this edition: Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump; Edmonton community leagues provide gathering places to combat social isolation; 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.

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Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

Regional Roundup: March 26, 2025

With news from St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Strathcona County, Leduc, Edmonton, Crust Craft, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, and more.

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Roundup

Health Innovation Roundup: March 26, 2025

With news from Alberta Cancer Foundation, Entos Pharmaceuticals, Jasper Place Wellness Centre, Mental Health Foundation, and more.

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Roundup

Food Roundup: March 25, 2025

With news from Bodega, Red Swan Pizza, Dave's Hot Chicken, Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton, Next of Kin, Italian Centre Shop, and more

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Roundup

Tech Roundup: March 25, 2025

With news from Startup TNT, Sprout Fund, Design Labs, Accurate Network Services, ASTech Awards, Edmonton Unlimited, AltaML, KV Capital, and more.

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Roundup

Business Roundup: March 21, 2025

With news from ATB, Polykar, Wyvern, Desperately Seeking Hot Sauce, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, KV Capital, Ulterra LP, Melcor Developments, and more

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Roundup

Events Roundup: March 20, 2025

With an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a selection of live theatre to inspire you.

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Roundup

Arts Roundup: March 20, 2025

With news from Daniel Martin & The Infamous, Ociciwan Contemporary Art Centre, Shadow Theatre, Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, and more.

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Podcasts

Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.

Podcast

So he's running... but for what?

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins us to discuss his political future. Will he run for re-election? Will he return to federal politics? We hear what Sohi thinks is needed to stand up for Canada and municipalities.

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Podcast

Something is Afoot

Coun. Sarah Hamilton has announced she will not seek re-election in the fall. We also discuss the pride flag issue between CSU52 and the Edmonton Public Library, transit safety and sounds, efforts to diversify Edmonton's trade beyond the United States, and why statues keep getting stolen.

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Podcast

An ICEy reception to CRL extension

We discuss the potential renaming of the field at Commonwealth Stadium, a recommendation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps, another Edmonton Public School Board trustee resignation, and the new ICE District deal. Plus, we talk about the Energy City Cactus Rats, ETS merchandise, and more.

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

Taproot Edmonton’s social media posts are now automated
Blog

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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It’s time to share what’s on your election agenda
Blog

It’s time to share what’s on your election agenda

Curiosity is at the heart of everything Taproot does, and covering a municipal election is no different. We begin by asking what you care about and building our work around that in the months leading up to voting day on Oct. 20.

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How wellness checks help Taproot thrive
Blog

How wellness checks help Taproot thrive

At Taproot, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. One of the practices that has helped us do this is the wellness check, a simple but powerful way to start every meeting.

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