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Bikeology launches with push to design cycling with women in mind
A new non-profit is seeking to encourage more women and girls to ride bicycles by combining community events with advocacy aimed at making cycling infrastructure safer and more practical for all.
On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets
This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.
Your turn: Devon library, Parkland County, and Edmonton's downtown
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a discussion about potentially expanding the Devon Public Library, as well as surveys on Parkland County's strategic plan and Edmonton's downtown policy.
A moment in history: May 22, 1965
On this day in 1965, the Little Klondike Queen was offering hour-long cruises on the North Saskatchewan River.
In this edition: Bikeology launches with push to design cycling with women in mind; Edmonton councillors discuss future of High Level, Low Level bridges; and more headlines and happenings
With news from the Terroir Symposium, RJ Tasty Bites, The Bread Haus, Sunterra Market, Edmonton Riverhawks, Campio, Happy and Olive, and more.
With news from Upper Bound, Startup TNT, Wyvern, Wandering Shepherd, Matrix Gemini, Zero Point Cryogenics, Punchcard Systems, Shawn Kanungo, and more.
The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace three iconic bridges: the High Level Bridge and the Low Level Bridges. Plus, we talk with Coun. Erin Rutherford about unfunded service packages and how the budget process is changing this year.
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Grassroots group seeks a cleaner Edmonton through community
Fed up with the abundance of trash they've been seeing, some like-minded Edmontonians have organized to do something about it.
PrairiesCan announces $6.8M for AI at Upper Bound
Three companies based in Edmonton will get a repayable boost from the federal government to advance AI innovation and commercialization as part of a $6.8-million funding announcement made on the opening day of the Upper Bound conference.
On the agenda: Annual report from the police service
This week, city council is set to review the Edmonton Police Service's annual report.
A moment in history: May 15, 1926
On this day in 1926, ground was broken for the construction of St. Joseph's College on the University of Alberta campus.
Hospitality series makes Edmonton debut
The Terroir Symposium for Canada's restaurant industry is heading to Edmonton for the first time in its 20-year history from May 27 to 29.
Upper Bound hears tips on AI investment
The door is open for artificial-intelligence investment — you just need to know the right way to walk in, experts said during Upper Bound, which filled the Edmonton Convention Centre with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and interested observers from May 19 to 22.
Upper Bound hails talent acquisition, looks to commercialization
At the fifth annual Upper Bound conference, the Alberta Machine Learning Institute celebrated the completion of a $30-million recruitment campaign to bring top AI researchers to the University of Alberta.
Discover birds and beauty in Whitemud Creek Ravine
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot co-founder Mack Male.
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With news from the Terroir Symposium, RJ Tasty Bites, The Bread Haus, Sunterra Market, Edmonton Riverhawks, Campio, Happy and Olive, and more.
With news from Upper Bound, Startup TNT, Wyvern, Wandering Shepherd, Matrix Gemini, Zero Point Cryogenics, Punchcard Systems, Shawn Kanungo, and more.
Business Roundup: May 22, 2026
With news from Upper Bound, the University of Alberta, Startup TNT, Agereh Technologies, The Growlery, Alberta Real Estate Association, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of networking events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from the ESO, CKUA, Hydracat, P.J. Perry, Chúng Ta Cùng Nhau, Tiffany Shaw, Shadow Theatre, Simon Glassman, and more.
Regional Roundup: May 20, 2026
With news from St. Albert, Strathcona County, Spruce Grove, Leduc, the Edmonton International Airport, Fort Saskatchewan, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: May 20, 2026
With news from Health Cities, Startup TNT, Darkhorse Emergency, RWI Synthetics, Innovotech, Punchcard Systems, wâsikan kisewâtisiwin, and more.
Return to office! But not on your bike
Business organizations have called once again for municipal employees to return to the office full time, but the mayor isn't budging. Plus, the province is planning legislation that would let it review or remove bike lanes.
Edmonton city council has approved a rezoning that will allow a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park. Plus, Stephanie took a trip to a budget engagement session to learn what the mayor's been hearing from Edmontonians.
Edmonton city council voted to reduce the maximum height in the RS zone, and they approved some District Policy changes too. Plus, we found out how much more the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is going to cost, and one councillor's wondering if we should give up on LRT in the northwest.
This week, we learned that city council is sunsetting seven boards that offered expert insight on women's issues, racism, climate, and more. Plus, KDays might have to downsize, and the Africa Centre is one step closer to its multicultural community hub.
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.
Taproot Survey earns more award nominations
Taproot's 2025 municipal election project has earned two new award nominations, from the Canadian Journalism Foundation and the National Media Awards Foundation.
How we use artificial intelligence at Taproot
We have now published a policy on artificial intelligence. We use AI to help make our work more efficient, accessible, and useful, while keeping our journalism human-led, human-edited, and human-accountable.