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No swiping or texting on Edmonton-made dating app
Annie Poirier was fed up with typical dating apps like Hinge and Tinder.
Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says
Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.
A moment in history: July 10, 1953
On this day in 1953, Edmonton's Exhibition Lands were being prepared for the 75th anniversary of the city's annual summer fair.
Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.
In this edition: No swiping or texting on Edmonton-made dating app; Some Edmonton facilities, roads reopen while others remain closed as storm cleanup continues; and more headlines and happenings
With news from Amii, Meta, Capital Power, Oops Social, Swift Charge, Phase Advanced Sensor Systems, Future Fields, Edmonton Unlimited, and more.
With news from KDays, Taste of Edmonton, IGA, Zwick's Pretzels, Bistro Praha, Above Average Drinks, New Harvest, 7 Summits Snacks, and more.
We're joined by Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the state of Edmonton's finances, our city's relationship with neighbours and the province, and what success looks like for the 2027-2030 budget.
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Removal of Whyte Ave scrambles delayed until 2027
Three scramble crossings on Whyte Avenue will remain in place for another summer season so the city can better coordinate with events and construction projects.
Swift Charge seeks rapid but thoughtful growth
An Edmonton-born electric-vehicle charging company is now focusing on maintaining excellence while pursuing measured growth after landing a whale of a client.
Hingston & Olsen Publishing reaches its epilogue
The numbers don't make sense anymore, but the publisher that sold 20,000 short story collections over 10 years said he doesn't feel despair about the future of physical media.
On the agenda: Pacific Mall rezoning, active transportation
This week, council will consider several rezoning applications from Westrich Pacific, including for the Pacific Mall in Chinatown, and they'll look at a proposal to preserve parking alongside active transportation infrastructure on 50 Street.
Province's $50M for Amii to spur commercialization, adoption
The Alberta government will invest $50 million over five years into the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.
Lots of local on KDays menu, even before the fair
KDays may not start until July 17, but there are already ways to indulge in carnival-style food at local businesses.
Treaty 6 nations aim to redevelop contentious Rossdale lots
The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it wants to turn vacant land in Rossdale into Alberta's first major Indigenous-led redevelopment.
International rugby comes to town
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon.
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With news from KDays, Taste of Edmonton, IGA, Zwick's Pretzels, Bistro Praha, Above Average Drinks, New Harvest, 7 Summits Snacks, and more.
With news from Amii, Meta, Capital Power, Oops Social, Swift Charge, Phase Advanced Sensor Systems, Future Fields, Edmonton Unlimited, and more.
Business Roundup: July 10, 2026
With news from Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, Meta, KB&Co, Swift Charge, Hingston & Olsen, Westrich Pacific, Somagen Diagnostics, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of historical tours that you can add to your calendar.
With news from Emily Chu and Halie Finney, Prairie Song Folk Club, Whyte Avenue Art Walk, Brian Paisley, Hingston & Olsen, Simon Glassman, and more.
Regional Roundup: July 8, 2026
With news from Pembina Institute, Total Containment, Sherwood Park 55+ Club and Log Cabin, Gibbons, Devon Public Library, Lime, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: July 8, 2026
With news from Charles Wong, Alberta Women's Health Foundation, Alberta Cancer Foundation, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Edmonton Unlimited, and more.
Edmonton city councillors debated changes to the zoning bylaw to regulate lodging houses … if they can figure out what they are. Plus, the city has started cracking down on illegal downtown surface parking lots, and we get excited for the Fringe Festival.
City council delayed a public hearing about Rossdale as it had questions about its duty to consult with Indigenous nations. Plus, the parking requirement at daycares has been reduced, and we discuss how to stop illegal dumping at apartment buildings.
Maybe it is a municipal responsibility
Council approved $925,000 to fund winter day spaces, even as the conversation about jurisdiction continues. Plus, the Southeast Transit Garage will be a little bigger, and we look at what Edmontonians told the Edmonton Police Commission about the next EPS operating budget.
Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley
We're joined by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, who tested out Edmonton Explorer, the new hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour "trolley" from Explore Edmonton. Plus, the city is taking over operations of the Valley Line LRT, and we discuss upcoming changes to parking at attractions.
Taproot wins award for excellence in journalism
We have wonderful news to share: Taproot has received the Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism for our 2025 election project.
Taproot at 10: Celebrating the beginning
Ten years ago this week, we took our first step toward finding out whether Taproot was worth building.
Accessibility and design improvements across Taproot
Delivering reliable intelligence to our community means thinking about how to serve the entire community. With the help of our readers, we identified accessibility and design as key areas for improvement.