Vehicles queue on a two-lane road next to a construction site.
city council region

Your turn: Belgravia traffic, business, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes in-person sessions discussing traffic congestion in Belgravia, an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce survey about the municipal budget, and a questionnaire for St. Albert businesses.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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Mayor Andrew Knack speaks to an array of microphones
city council governance

Edmonton city council sunsets seven advisory boards

Edmonton city council has moved to conclude the work of seven boards that advise it on issues ranging from climate change to military contributions to local history.

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city council governance

Edmonton city council sunsets seven advisory boards

Edmonton city council has moved to conclude the work of seven boards that advise it on issues ranging from climate change to military contributions to local history.

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headlines

Headlines: April 24, 2026

Special weather statement warns of heavy, blowing snow in Edmonton; City of Edmonton offering free compost while supplies last; Edmonton Fire Rescue urges owners to keep pets leashed near river

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city council region

Your turn: Belgravia traffic, business, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes in-person sessions discussing traffic congestion in Belgravia, an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce survey about the municipal budget, and a questionnaire for St. Albert businesses.

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history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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events

Happenings: April 24-26, 2026

Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.

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crossword

The Taproot Mini - No. 195

Test your crossword prowess and deploy a little of your Edmonton knowledge.

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Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

Business Roundup: April 24, 2026

With news about Explore Edmonton, Canadian Hydrogen Convention, SketchDeck.ai, BILD Edmonton Metro, Edmonton Community Development Company, and more.

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Events Roundup: April 23, 2026

Featuring an event pick from Taproot co-founder Mack Male and a listing of spring theatre events that you can add to your calendar.

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Arts Roundup: April 23, 2026

With news from the Indie Bookstore Extravaganza, Edmonton Young Voice, Karen Bishop, the University of Alberta, Artificial Agency, and more.

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Regional Roundup: April 22, 2026

With news from Gibbons, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention, PrairiesCan, the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission, Bailey Books, Leduc, and more.

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Health Innovation Roundup: April 22, 2026

With news from Areto Labs, Antigoni Studios, Fairly Staffing, Startup TNT, Nanostics, Entos Pharmaceuticals, Creatives Empowered, AUPE, and more.

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Food Roundup: April 21, 2026

With news from ChocoFest, Tastebuds Caribbean BBQ, Pub 1905, The Colombian, Bent Stick Brewing, Sea Change Brewing, Mad Moose, Awn Kitchen, and more.

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Tech Roundup: April 21, 2026

With news from PrairiesCan, Fairly Staffing, AEC, Startup TNT, Ordr, T.rex AI, Artificial Agency, NAIT, Edmonton Unlimited, and more.

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Podcasts

Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.

Your KDays are numbered
Podcast

Your KDays are numbered

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.

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I am Dunluce with this conversation
Podcast

I am Dunluce with this conversation

Edmonton city council has approved the sale of surplus land for affordable housing, to some opposition. Plus, the Downtown Revitalization Coalition is advocating for renewed attention on downtown safety, and we have updates on 101 Street and River Crossing.

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Everyone disliked that
Podcast

Everyone disliked that

This week, potential changes to the zoning bylaw that would reduce the maximum height in the RS zone disappointed everyone. Plus, we talk about the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance and the city's efforts to cash in on increased defence spending.

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

How we use artificial intelligence at Taproot
Blog

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.

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Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards
Blog

Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards

Taproot's effort to help voters make an informed decision in the 2025 municipal election is a finalist for a National Newspaper Award in the Innovation in Journalism category.

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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey
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What we learned from Taproot’s 2026 audience survey

We recently completed our second annual audience survey. Hundreds of people took the time to respond again this year. Thank you!

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