Companies pitch defence applications as government funding swells
With $1.2 million from the Alberta government joining the growing pot of funding for defence, companies are finding ways to tailor their existing work for that industry.
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Arts awards celebrate Edmonton's creative best
An artist who created a monumental garden rooted in memories; a filmmaker who told the story of a barrier-breaking hockey player; a writer who took a playful look at stock photography; and a musician whose record explores ambition, love, nostalgia, and growth — those are the winners of this year's Edmonton Arts Prizes.
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On the agenda: Rezonings galore and an intergovernmental update
This week, council will debate rezoning applications for a six-storey building in the northwest, a mixed-use development in Parkview, and a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park, as well as hearing updates about relationships with other levels of government.
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Arts awards celebrate Edmonton's creative best
An artist who created a monumental garden rooted in memories; a filmmaker who told the story of a barrier-breaking hockey player; a writer who took a playful look at stock photography; and a musician whose record explores ambition, love, nostalgia, and growth — those are the winners of this year's Edmonton Arts Prizes.
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Headlines: May 5, 2026
Edmonton postpones prescribed burn due to high winds; applications open for Edmonton's Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant; Women and Children's Health Research Institute receives record donation
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Happenings: May 5, 2026
Here are some events happening today in the Edmonton area.
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Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Food Roundup: May 5, 2026
With news from Shiddy's, Brio Bakery, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Transit Smokehouse, Baijiu, Next of Kin, Mitsoh, La Morenita, Old Red Barn, and more.
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Tech Roundup: May 5, 2026
With news from ScaleUP Awards, RWI Synthetics, AltaML, RoBIM Technologies, Bitcoin Well, Artificial Agency, Amii, CANDLE Lithium, and more.
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Business Roundup: May 1, 2026
With news from RoBIM Technologies, ATB, Aksis, BioWare, CBRE, Explore Edmonton, ACE, Amii, Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, and more.
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Events Roundup: April 30, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot reporter Colin Gallant and a listing of fundraising events that you can add to your calendar.
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Arts Roundup: April 30, 2026
With news from Dance Lives Here, Maria Dunn, Edmonton Opera, Good Neighbour Arts Network, St. Albert Children's Theatre, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 29, 2026
With news from Gibbons, Edmonton International Airport, Messer Canada, Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, St. Albert Public Library, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 29, 2026
With news from Antigoni Studios, Alberta Innovates, Plantlife Cannabis, Fertility Alberta, the Esquao Awards, ECVO, Africa Centre, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
Three feet repeat
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.
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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
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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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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.
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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
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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