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![History and heatwave combine as Mill Creek Pool returns People swim in an outdoor pool. A slide and an umbrella can be seen in the background.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/07/16/mill-creek-pool.jpg)
History and heatwave combine as Mill Creek Pool returns
The July 8 reopening of Mill Creek Pool came just in time to offer people relief from extreme heatwaves, setting up a swift return to popularity for one of Edmonton's original and most missed outdoor pools.
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![Edmonton startup pilots its accessibility app at KDays A person holds a phone displaying The ATLAS app.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/07/16/click-push-3141.jpg)
Edmonton startup pilots its accessibility app at KDays
People with impaired mobility may find it easier to move through KDays this year as the 10-day festival partners with Edmonton startup Click&Push Accessibility.
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![City proposes renewing Wîhkwêntôwin to prioritize pedestrians over cars 121 Street in Wîhkwêntôwin.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/07/11/wihkwentowin-3082-2.jpg)
City proposes renewing Wîhkwêntôwin to prioritize pedestrians over cars
As it prepares for neighbourhood renewal in Wîhkwêntôwin, the City of Edmonton wants feedback on its design proposals for new bike infrastructure, traffic-calming measures, and linear parks in place of portions of roads.
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![What the puck is Hockeyology? Two people stand behind a podium with three banners behind them.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/07/03/hockeyology-2911-1.jpg)
What the puck is Hockeyology?
Edmonton Edge Fund-recipient ZerOne is opening a new centre for hockey performance and sports medicine at West Edmonton Mall that includes something called Hockeyology.
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![Partnership allows CHEW to increase hours, explore Calgary expansion Two people hold a sign for the Fyrefly Institute.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/07/05/chew-3023.jpg)
Partnership allows CHEW to increase hours, explore Calgary expansion
The CHEW Project's partnership with Boyle Street Community Services and Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) has helped it emerge from challenging times, expand hours, and now even consider an outpost in Calgary.
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![Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gap Five people stand by a sign.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/06/28/api-3024.jpg)
Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gap
The head of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation said a new manufacturing facility and start-up incubator that the company is building at the Edmonton Research Park should help spur a new wave of health innovation in the city.
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![Entrepreneurs work to build Edmonton's padel community A person holding a racquet watches a ball while playing on an indoor court.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/06/26/padel-zone-action.jpg)
Entrepreneurs work to build Edmonton's padel community
When Daniel Portilla moved from Ecuador to Edmonton earlier this year, he discovered the city lacked a padel club and decided to change that.
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![Tree enthusiasts set to cultivate urban canopy conversation at conference Trees in downtown Edmonton.](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/06/18/urban-forestry-2950-3.jpg)
Tree enthusiasts set to cultivate urban canopy conversation at conference
An arborist and a tree historian are bringing together international experts for a one-day urban forestry conference at the Backstage Theatre on June 21.
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![Calls for public engagement: Park renewals and restorations A footbridge across the North Saskatchewan River on an overcast day](https://taprootyeg.blob.core.windows.net/photos/2024/06/12/CPE-2024-06-12-JanReimerPark.jpg)
Calls for public engagement: Park renewals and restorations
Here are opportunities to help shape municipal planning about playground renewal, park restoration, and several other matters.
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