Taproot Edmonton
The Resplendent Cave finds hidden treasure in role-playing games
A professional game master is on a quest to work with more non-profits after a successful fundraiser helped people with autism find joy in collective storytelling.
CANDLE Lithium set to bring extraction tech to the world
An Edmonton-based startup with a successful pilot under its belt is now taking its direct lithium extraction technology global.
Double Lunch's 'band hotel' among resources for the music industry
Emily Bachynski was sick of uncomfortable touring life after 10 years with her band Bad Buddy, so she decided to open a "band hotel."
On the agenda: Day spaces, economic development, parking
This week, Edmonton city councillors will discuss day spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians, a review of economic development agencies, and potential changes to city-owned parking.
In this edition: The Resplendent Cave finds hidden treasure in role-playing games; Edmonton announces new economic development strategy; and more headlines and happenings
With news from the Alberta Literary Awards, Double Lunch, The Works, Teatro Live, Rainbow Visions, ARDN, Naomi McIlwraith, O-day'min Daze, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: June 10, 2026
With news from Alberta Innovates, API, Nanostics, CarePros, SilverTech Summit, Glenrose, Areto Labs, Free Play for Kids, U of A, Tidal Care, and more.
We've got a little update on Bridgegate, and we talk about the impact of major construction projects on businesses. Plus, we go on a bit of a deep dive into a southeast neighbourhood that was designed with only one way in or out. What could go wrong?
Get The Pulse in your inbox
Get reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region, straight to your inbox, every weekday morning.
A moment in history: June 5, 1964
On this day in 1964, the Glendale Golf and Country Club was showing off its brand-new clubhouse.
Your turn: Climate, leisure access, and pipeline route
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes Edmonton's annual climate change and energy perception survey, feedback on the leisure access pass program, and open houses about the proposed Yellowhead Pipeline.
Bike Bus expands to two more schools, explores other municipalities
An organization that facilitates group rides for cycling students has expanded to two more schools in Edmonton and may be on its way to other Alberta cities, too.
Labo Coffee's bulletin board connects adventurers with side quests
A Whyte Avenue coffee shop has launched a quest board to help young people connect with each other while avoiding pressure to monetize their skills.
Strong showing for Edmonton writers at Alberta Literary Awards
Several Edmontonians were among the honorees at the Alberta Literary Awards, presented by the Writers Guild of Alberta on June 5.
Lighthouse seeks to pair cardiometabolic problems with solutions
The Alberta Lighthouse Initiative has opened its intake for expressions of interest from health service delivery partners to express a problem in the realm of cardiometabolic health, which innovators will then pitch to solve.
ScaleUP Week shines light on companies prepped for success
Shifting a business from growth to scale requires a certain mindset, says ScaleUP founder Simon Raby.
Explore Edmonton tests reusable dishware at basketball event
Explore Edmonton is testing a partnership with a reusable-dishware provider to further reduce waste at events.
Reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.
Taproot members sustain our work of providing reliable intelligence to help the Edmonton region understand itself better.
Cancel anytime. No paywalls. No intrusive ads.
With news from the Alberta Literary Awards, Double Lunch, The Works, Teatro Live, Rainbow Visions, ARDN, Naomi McIlwraith, O-day'min Daze, and more.
Regional Roundup: June 10, 2026
With news from Mitsoh, ScaleUP Week, FCM, Bison Low Carbon Ventures, Varme Energy, Gibbons, Energy City Cactus Rats, Devon Pottery Guild, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: June 10, 2026
With news from Alberta Innovates, API, Nanostics, CarePros, SilverTech Summit, Glenrose, Areto Labs, Free Play for Kids, U of A, Tidal Care, and more.
With news from Explore Edmonton, The Heart & Plate, EMRLD, Khazana, Bae Food Group, Sunrise Bakery, Patricia Street Deli, Upper Crust, and more.
With news from Amii, CarePros, Dr. Phone Fix, AltaML, Space Copy, Areto Labs, U of A, NorQuest, Shawn Kanungo, and more.
Business Roundup: June 5, 2026
With news from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Amii, API, Explore Edmonton, Swift Charge, Averton, ECF, The Nation Network, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of music events that you can add to your calendar.
Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen
Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.