Taproot Edmonton
Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings
Developers once envisioned an Edmonton skyline with many more towers, but that vision is disappearing, lot by lot.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Your turn: Land use updates in the region
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a public hearing about proposed changes to St. Albert's land use bylaw that would make it easier to build small-scale infill in mature neighbourhoods, as well as transit-oriented development along St. Albert Trail.
A moment in history: Sept. 4, 1947
On this day in 1947, Edmonton's Great Western Garment Company was advertising for new workers.
In this edition: Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings; Edmontonians have competing budget interests, engagement shows; and more headlines and happenings
Regional Roundup: Sept. 9, 2026
With news from Berlin Communications, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, Meta, Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals, Azolla Hydrogen, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 9, 2026
With news from MagnetaMR, U of A and EPL, API, BITO Lab, Startup TNT, the ASTech Awards, blueBell Village, Prospect, EAC, Bissell Centre, and more.
We speak with Coun. Ashley Salvador and Aaron Budnick of the Edmonton Bike Coalition about Edmonton's slow bike-lane build-out and the province's threat to derail it. Plus, we hear about the confusing budget of it all and how funding decisions will determine where the network goes next.
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Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'
A group of young activists spent a weekend networking and learning advocacy skills that organizers say will help ensure that youth perspectives are considered in decision-making.
Art collective opens at Kingsway Mall in response to ADAP
A new art store at Kingsway Mall aims to make it easier for former AISH recipients to transition into employment under the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program.
Bike routes cancelled or put off despite council direction
Even though a council committee has told administration to proceed as planned with Edmonton's active transportation network expansion, regardless of parking and traffic concerns, administration has cancelled or deferred bike infrastructure in Grovenor, Terrace Heights, and along 95 Avenue in the west end.
On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage
This week, councillors will review new climate action priorities, a proposed update to the snow-and-ice-control policy, and a new heritage places strategy.
Ardrossan woos Edmonton workers with throne stunt
Berlin Communications is planning to erect a nine-foot throne in the lobbies of several downtown Edmonton office buildings to promote living in Ardrossan.
MagnetaMR wants to bring MRI to you
MagnetaMR is developing a portable, AI-informed, low-field MRI device that could cost as little as 10% of the current price of $1.5 million to $3 million for conventional, fixed-place MRI.
The Tomato celebrates 30 years of community
The Tomato is celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the party it's throwing with its September-October issue is more about the community than the publication.
Meta to speak at Industrial Heartland conference
The annual conference put on by Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association will include a look "behind the build" of the $13-billion AI data centre that Meta plans to put in Sturgeon County.
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Regional Roundup: Sept. 9, 2026
With news from Berlin Communications, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, Meta, Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals, Azolla Hydrogen, and more.
Health Innovation Roundup: Sept. 9, 2026
With news from MagnetaMR, U of A and EPL, API, BITO Lab, Startup TNT, the ASTech Awards, blueBell Village, Prospect, EAC, Bissell Centre, and more.
With news from The Tomato, Wild Wing, Roam Cafe, DON'YA Ukraine's Kitchen, miskamâsowin foods, ACME Meat Market, Shane Chartrand, and more.
With news from Meta, U of A, Azolla Hydrogen, MagnetaMR, Amii, Hi Finance, TrustBIX, ASTech Awards, Startup TNT, Alberta Innovates, and more.
Business Roundup: Sept. 4, 2026
With news from Azolla Hydrogen, the St. Albert and Edmonton chambers of commerce, PlasCred, DON'YA, Beljan, WSP Place, Prospect, and more.
With an event pick by Taproot co-founder Karen Unland and a listing of live music events you can add to your calendar.
With news from local theatre companies, Purple City, Down by the River, ESO, Prospect, Love Pro Wretling, LitFest, EIFF, Edmonton Expo, EAC, and more.
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.
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.
71 - About the Whale Society of Edmonton
This episode: About the Whale Society of Edmonton (or Don't Go Anywhere Without a Porpoise)
This episode: Parks for Tomorrow. We’re going to look at one protest in Banff on a drizzly October day in 1977. And we’re going to peek behind the scenes to see how and why organizers tried to get media attention. We’re sharing three stories about Albertan environmental groups and journalists way back in the 70s.
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.