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Connection seen as the key for healthy community leagues

Calls to action from community leagues should be framed as an invitation to build social ties, not just a plea to keep the lights on, suggests the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.

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arts festivals

Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies

Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.

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history business

Architecture bracket exposes history at risk

This year's edition of the "Arch Madness" showdown for iconic Edmonton buildings will focus on properties at the highest risk of demolition, examining both what the city stands to lose and opportunities for renewal.

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community leagues volunteering

Connection seen as the key for healthy community leagues

Calls to action from community leagues should be framed as an invitation to build social ties, not just a plea to keep the lights on, suggests the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.

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headlines

Headlines: March 12, 2026

Province to end funding for Boyle Street's housing program; Edmonton police chief's Israel trip draws criticism, support; Edmonton police warn of rise in 'sextortion' cases targeting youth

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Happenings: March 12, 2026

Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.

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The Taproot Mini - No. 166

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.

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Arts Roundup: March 12, 2026

With news from the Arts District, Sammy Volkov, Secondhand Dreamcar, the Edmonton Arts Council, Fringe Theatre, Azimuth Theatre, Hungry Zine, and more.

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Regional Roundup: March 11, 2026

With news from Sturgeon County, Gibbons, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Stony Plain, Leduc, Strathcona County, and more.

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Health Innovation Roundup: March 11, 2026

With news from the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Alberta Innovates, Startup TNT, Aurora Cannabis, Pharmacy Brands Canada, IslamicFamily, and more.

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Food Roundup: March 10, 2026

With news from Downtown Dining Week, District Cafe, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, L'OCA Quality Market, Mojo Jojo Pickles, Flat Boy Burgers, and more.

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Tech Roundup: March 10, 2026

With news from Edmonton Unlimited and Lori-Ann Muenzer, the Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator, Aqua-Cell Energy, Levven, Caldera Interactive, and more.

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Business Roundup: March 6, 2026

With news from Wyvern, samdesk, Five Oaks, Capital Power, TransAlta, Explore Edmonton, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, FKA, Colliers, CPKC, Amii, and more.

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Events Roundup: March 5, 2026

Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude and a listing of food events that you can add to your calendar.

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Podcasts

Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.

71 - About the Whale Society of Edmonton
Podcast

71 - About the Whale Society of Edmonton

This episode: About the Whale Society of Edmonton (or Don't Go Anywhere Without a Porpoise)

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Chinatown, downtown, and priorities around town
Podcast

Chinatown, downtown, and priorities around town

Progress is being made in Chinatown, but several challenges remain, including some long-standing issues like the 97 Street bridge. Plus, there's a new downtown housing incentive, and council approved its strategic priorities for the term ahead of budget planning.

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Lights, camera, Downtown Action Plan!
Podcast

Lights, camera, Downtown Action Plan!

The City of Edmonton has announced funding for parts of the Downtown Action Plan. Plus, we discuss changes to the upcoming construction season, a motion about event legacies, and we take a trip to Gibbons, a town on the verge of financial collapse.

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Blog Posts

Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.

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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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025
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How Taproot Edmonton made an impact in 2025

We embarked on 2025 with a clear mission: to inform, connect, and empower our community with reliable intelligence. It was a year that tested our capacity and proved our value, as we navigated challenging economic times, covered a pivotal municipal e...

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The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update
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The Taproot Edmonton Calendar gets a major update

In November we launched a major update to the calendar that incorporates feedback from users, improves the user experience, and provides a stronger foundation for future enhancements.

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