Your turn: Rossdale, budget, and County Chats
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about Rossdale neighbourhood renewal, several budget surveys around the region, and drop-in sessions in Parkland County.
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A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.
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'It is censorship,' EPL head says of proposed restrictions
The CEO of the Edmonton Public Library and librarians across the province are urging Albertans to speak up against proposed legislation that would limit access to some books.
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Your turn: Rossdale, budget, and County Chats
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about Rossdale neighbourhood renewal, several budget surveys around the region, and drop-in sessions in Parkland County.
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Headlines: April 17, 2026
BILD Edmonton wants to resent conversation around infill; yard waste collection begins April 20 for curbside residences; police record fewer overall hate crimes last year, but say violence increasing
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A moment in history: April 17, 1919
On this day in 1919, one of Edmonton's oldest movie theatres was showing a silent film starring Mildred Harris, Charlie Chaplin's first wife.
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Happenings: April 17-19, 2026
Here are some events happening this weekend in the Edmonton area.
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The Taproot Mini - No. 190
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.
Business Roundup: April 17, 2026
With news from Explore Edmonton, Startup TNT, The Common, API, Fairly Staffing, Aurora Cannabis, NAIT, BILD Edmonton Metro, Wyvern, and more.
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Events Roundup: April 16, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of community events that you can add to your calendar.
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Arts Roundup: April 16, 2026
With news from PlayWright, Edmonton JazzFest, Beth Graham and Brian Webb, Trunk Theatre, Writers' Guild of Alberta, DreamSpeakers, and more.
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Regional Roundup: April 15, 2026
With news from Gibbons, Edmonton Tourism Awards, Edmonton International Airport, the Muslim Association of St. Albert, Saskitoba, Beaumont, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: April 15, 2026
With news from Concordia University of Edmonton, Hexagon Wellness, API, A Taste for Life, BioAlberta, SMHeartCard, Fedora Pharmaceuticals, and more.
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Food Roundup: April 14, 2026
With news from the Culinary Arts Cook-Off, Woodwork, The Common, Best of Brunch YEG, Stawnichy's Mundare Sausage, Tee Pee Treats, and more.
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Tech Roundup: April 14, 2026
With news from Startup TNT, Wyvern, Edmonton Unlimited, Edmonton Police Service, Plantae Technologies, MacEwan University, NiaHealth, and more.
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Podcasts
Taproot publishes regular podcasts on local topics.
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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Everyone disliked that
This week, potential changes to the zoning bylaw that would reduce the maximum height in the RS zone disappointed everyone. Plus, we talk about the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance and the city's efforts to cash in on increased defence spending.
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Swing for the fences
We spoke with the Edmonton Riverhawks about the proposed River Crossing plan that could turn the RE/MAX Field parking lot into housing. Plus, derelict property owners better look out — Mayor Andrew Knack is coming for you! And we reminisce about the good old days of Boston Pizza on Jasper Avenue.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
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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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
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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