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Your turn: Edmonton Chamber gathers business sentiment
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey asking how employees, business owners, and organizational leaders feel about their businesses today and how that might change in the next year.
A moment in history: Aug. 28, 1957
Edmonton has a long history of beloved theatres, both of the cinema and playhouse variety. But the Roxy is one landmark that belongs to both camps. When it opened its doors in 1938, it was as a movie theatre.
Knack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departures
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack continues to believe in a regional approach to economic development, even though five municipalities have left Edmonton Global and three more are on their way.
Artist questions CKUA's stance on AI and music
An Edmonton-based experimental artist who uses AI in his creative process is disappointed that his music is no longer welcome on CKUA's airwaves.
In this edition: Your turn: Edmonton Chamber gathers business sentiment; a moment in history from 1957; and more headlines and happenings
Business Roundup: Aug. 28, 2026
With news from the Edmonton Construction Association, ERA, ELIXR Simulations, Aqua-Cell Energy, Jobber, Kingsway Mall, the Canadian Chamber, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of late-summer events that you can add to your calendar.
This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.
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ELIXR playtests augmented reality at Chinatown mural
A not-for-profit whose goal is to make Canada a global powerhouse in extended reality wants you to interact with a striking mural in Edmonton's historic south Chinatown.
On the agenda: Bike lanes, climate resilience, Low Level Bridge
This week, councillors are set to discuss a pause on future bike lanes that take away parking or travel lanes, amendments to the city's climate resilience policy, and early designs for the Low Level Bridge replacement.
A moment in history: Aug. 21, 1926
On this day in 1926, one of Edmonton's newest funeral homes was advertising its services.
Your turn: Multi-modal trips, Fort Sask's Larkspur, Beaumont boards
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a paid research project about multi-modal transportation, an open house about a new neighbourhood in Fort Saskatchewan, and an invitation to join advisory boards in Beaumont.
Construction industry calls for fair risk allocation in extreme weather
Representatives of the construction sector say they need to be involved in how extreme weather risks are addressed in project planning, procurement, and contract delivery.
Mavericks mark 20 years of hip hop from Edmonton
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends Music for Mavericks Presents... E-LYMPIA... 20 Years of Music, Art & Culture.
Everything's coming up Rosies for Edmonton filmmakers
All kinds of Edmonton film talent are nominated for Rosie Awards, to be bestowed by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association at a province-wide celebration of excellence on Nov. 7 in Calgary.
Glubish defends data centre attraction at skeptical town halls
Representatives of the provincial government were met with boos, jeers, and profanity at the first two of four town halls about AI data centres.
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Business Roundup: Aug. 28, 2026
With news from the Edmonton Construction Association, ERA, ELIXR Simulations, Aqua-Cell Energy, Jobber, Kingsway Mall, the Canadian Chamber, and more.
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of late-summer events that you can add to your calendar.
With news from the Rosies, CKUA and Ryan McCourt, Arlo Maverick, ELIXR Simulations, O‑day'min Park, Fringe, Mandy Eve-Barnett, the Expo, and more.
Regional Roundup: Aug. 26, 2026
With news from the Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Good Morning Honey, Métis Settlements Development Corporation, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Aug. 26, 2026
With news from Antigoni Studios and Life Sciences Week, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, the ASTech Awards, Proholistic Discovery, PulseMedica, and more.
With news from Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton, Valleyview IGA, Fargos, Aliya's Foods, Ramneek Singh, The Ark Cafe, NAIT, Roasti Coffee, and more.
With news from Edmonton Unlimited, data centre proponents and critics, the ASTech Awards by Technology by Alberta, Nanostics, U of A, Amii, and more.
Everyone is mad for different reasons
City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot.
We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast.
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.
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.
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.