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City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs
The Citadel Theatre's lease, signed with the city in 1974, is up for renewal as of September, and a proposed new agreement could see the costs to maintain and renew the venerable arts institution's building transferred to the City of Edmonton.
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How Edmonton's first community archivist builds better records
Edmonton is expanding the story it tells about itself by adding a community archivist, who is tasked with actively addressing blind spots in the city's work to preserve information by seeking new archives to add.
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Calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County
Here are opportunities to provide feedback to municipal planners about street safety in Brander Gardens, a proposed rezoning on 99 Street, north of Whyte Avenue, and healthy aging in Strathcona County.
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Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to climate change? New research provides answers
University of Alberta researchers have used public data to create a set of maps that illustrate the Edmonton neighbourhoods where residents are most vulnerable to negative health outcomes caused by climate change.
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A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.
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Bernadette's aims to raise profile of Indigenous cuisine in Edmonton
The owners of the forthcoming restaurant Bernadette's say their previous success with Pei Pei Chei Ow has allowed them to pursue their larger goal of increasing Indigenous representation within Edmonton's food scene — and to do it right in the core.
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On the agenda: Potential tax increases, Windsor Park rezoning, supportive housing
This week, council will make adjustments to the city's operating budget, look at a rezoning in Windsor Park, and discuss supportive housing projects at risk of losing funding.
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Podcasters poke plans for districts in Edmonton
With district planning policymaking afoot at Edmonton city council, podcast hosts Troy Pavlek and Mack Male took a look at what the proposed plans mean for the city on Episode 260 of Speaking Municipally.
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Hydrogen convention to bring world to region
Delegates to the third annual Canadian Hydrogen Convention, which runs from April 23 to 25 at the Edmonton Convention Centre, include officials from Romania, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, and even Andrzej Duda, the president of Poland.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Friday, April 26
In this edition: City could inherit Citadel building's maintenance and renewal costs; proposed legislation would increase provincial authority over municipalities; and more headlines and happenings
Thursday, April 25
In this edition: How Edmonton's first community archivist builds better records; calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County; and more headlines and happenings
Wednesday, April 24
In this edition: Is your neighbourhood vulnerable to climate change? New research provides answers; a moment in history: April 24, 1971; 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.
Business Roundup: April 26, 2024
The latest on business in Edmonton. Two towers sell in YEGDT; Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta announce 28 hydrogen projects; Nanostics lands innovation fund investment
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Arts Roundup: April 25, 2024
The latest on arts in Edmonton. Edmonton to host 8,000 a cappella fans; CKUA has already hit $1M on $3M survival campaign; Citadel welcomes new executive director
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Regional Roundup: April 24, 2024
The latest on the region in Edmonton. Bill passes to limit feds working with munis; Imperial Oil invests $720M in Strathcona County diesel facility; wildfire anxiety sweeps region
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 24, 2024
The latest on health innovation in Edmonton. Menopause Mission works to grow awareness; BioAlberta hosts sector roundtable; Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation joins collaboration mission to D.C.
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Food Roundup: April 23, 2024
The latest on food in Edmonton. Pubs and restaurants are ready for the playoffs; Bernadette's aims to increase Indigenous representation; District Cafe opening second location
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Tech Roundup: April 23, 2024
The latest on tech in Edmonton. YEG entrepreneurs sign open letter against federal tax shift; Canadian Hydrogen Convention opens; Ethically Aligned AI launches course
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new managing editor
We're happy beyond measure to introduce you to Taproot Edmonton's new managing editor, Tim Querengesser.
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Meet Taproot Edmonton’s new curator/reporter
We're excited to introduce you to Stephanie Swensrude, the latest addition to Taproot Edmonton's editorial team.
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LION names Taproot a finalist for resilience award
Taproot is honoured to be among the independent news organizations nominated for this year's LION Local Journalism Awards!
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