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

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 an accelerator run by Chevron.

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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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A worker wearing a blue-and-yellow uniform stands next to a vehicle with a decal that reads "Core Patrol."
downtown business

Private money to keep Core Patrol operating downtown in 2026

A National Bank of Canada investment of $330,000 into the Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Core Patrol program will allow it to resume its daytime operations for the entire year.

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The mostly white interior of Duchess Bake Shop, where customers of varying ages gather at a glass display case.
food business

Duchess buys up space on 124 Street to consolidate operations

The owners of Duchess Bake Shop have purchased the building that's been their long-time headquarters on 124 Street, as well as an adjacent property, to allow for an ambitious renovation and consolidation project that's soon to be complete.

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