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Your turn: Data centres, public art, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a series of virtual and in-person town halls about the development of data centres in Alberta, plus a survey about public art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
A moment in history: Aug. 14, 1975
On this day in 1975, Edmonton's football team was pledging $3 million towards a brand new stadium.
RNARevive eyes commercialization for personalized biotech
An Edmonton-based company is seeking to harness the power of RNA to help people live longer and healthier lives.
Edmonton Unlimited reveals Launch Party startups
The 10 companies to be showcased at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week span health, food, fibre, aviation, defence, and — of course — all things AI.
In this edition: Your turn: Data centres, public art, and more; advocates seek probe into deaths of cyclists and pedestrians; a look back at the history of Commonwealth Stadium; plus headlines, happenings, and the crossword
Business Roundup: Aug. 14, 2026
With news from Westrich Pacific, U of A, Alberta Capital Connect, Edmonton Screen, API, RNARevive, Amii, Arts on the Ave, EPCOR, OEG, SNDL, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of sports events that you can add to your calendar.
We're joined by an archeology expert and an advocate with experience in Indigenous relations for a deep dive on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale, and across the river valley.
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Volunteers start looking at repairs for unpaved trails in river valley
Edmonton's unpaved trails have seen extensive damage due to the record rainfall so far this summer, says the head of the volunteer group that maintains them.
ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party
A new program called Alberta Capital Connect is meant to open doors for early-stage companies in addition to celebrating them at this year's ASTech Awards.
On the agenda: Chinatown BIA, City Plan, naloxone
This week, Edmonton's city council returns from its summer recess to discuss the financial statements from the associations that oversee business improvement areas, potential updates to the City Plan, and the implications of allowing city employees to administer naloxone while working.
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
Developer looks for city's help with Edmonton City Centre
Westrich Pacific is looking for as much help from the city as it can get as it looks to redevelop Edmonton City Centre.
Farmers show how and where your food is grown
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon, who recommends Alberta Open Farm Days.
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival descends on the heart of Old Strathcona (and elsewhere in the city) from Aug. 13 to 23, with 209 productions across 37 venues, plus outdoor performances, food, and beer.
API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approaches
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation has reached another milestone toward bringing the Critical Medicines Production Centre online, completing a factory acceptance test for a downflow booth used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Business Roundup: Aug. 14, 2026
With news from Westrich Pacific, U of A, Alberta Capital Connect, Edmonton Screen, API, RNARevive, Amii, Arts on the Ave, EPCOR, OEG, SNDL, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of sports events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from Fringe, Mariel Buckley, Anna Marie Sewell, Sen. Kristopher Wells, Cody Lightning, Edmonton Screen, ArtsCommon 118, EPL, and more.
Regional Roundup: Aug. 12, 2026
With news from Sturgeon County, Capital Power, U of A, ERIN, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Energy City Cactus Rats, Myanm's Noodle, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Aug. 12, 2026
With news from API, Alberta Innovates, the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team, Alberta Capital Connect, ERIN, Melamoon, AI4Good Lab, BCBigs, U of A, and more.
With news from Open Farm Days, Alberta on the Plate, XIX Nineteen, DRTY Ice Cream, The Gardens, Coliseum Steak & Pizza, Little Bon Bon, and more.
With news from the Technology and Innovation Ministry, Alberta Capital Access, Amii, Zero Point Cryogenics, Wyvern, Future Fields, and more.
We're joined by Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke for a conversation about the upcoming four-year budget. We talk about the struggle to keep businesses in Edmonton, the need for better bylaw enforcement, and how infill has impacted the tax situation.
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.
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.
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.