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A man holds up a tray of pastries inside a bakery.
food business

King of Tarts finds 'redemption' at old Sugared & Spiced location

A popular vegan baker is back in action after hanging up his apron last year.

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Two men pose in front a graffiti wall
technology business

New program pairs Edmonton startups with businesses that build

Edmonton Unlimited is looking to be the matchmaker connecting tech startups with businesses that want to innovate.

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People wearing baseball jerseys that say Launch Party 16 pose on a baseball diamond.
business technology

Drilling diagnostics startup gets Chevron's help to tap investment

An Edmonton company that helps drillers get deep insights — literally — is getting investment-ready by participating in the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program.

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A smiling man crosses his arms next to hot dog and hamburger buns inside a meat shop.
food business

Low and slow: Okie Dokie charts course for meaty success

The man behind a new handmade sausage shop has ambitions to turn it into a destination for barbecue in Edmonton, but for now he's making sure he doesn't bite off more than he can chew.

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A smiling woman stands beside solar panels
business technology

Advocacy group sees sunny days for rooftop solar

The more people see their neighbours installing solar panels, the more likely they are to consider it themselves, says the head of Solar Alberta as the organization prepares for its annual conference.

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A smiling woman wearing a black hat emblazoned with the Made in Alberta logo.
food technology

Alberta Food Processors Association pivots to app after funding cut

The Alberta Food Processors Association is leveraging artificial intelligence to help shoppers keep their dollars local with the Made in Alberta app.

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A collage of photos published by Taproot
business technology

Updates: What happened next in business and tech

Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the business and tech stories Taproot brought you

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Minister Nathan Neudorf stands at a podium that reads "Alberta's energy future."
business region

Sturgeon County leverages industrial zone for data centres

Sturgeon County is betting on Alberta's only designated industrial zone and a $16.6-million industrial water facility for data centres as Beacon AI Centers gains momentum on an application in the county.

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Two people holding shoes in a living room.
business

Kunitz finds footing with third commuter-friendly shoe store

The siblings behind Kunitz Shoes say they've cracked the code on indie shoe retail as they prepare to add a third location in Capilano Mall in the spring.

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