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A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1976
On this day in 1976, the rapidly expanding south Mill Woods area was about to finally get direct mail delivery.
Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world
Cory Johnn spent hours making miniatures of famous Edmonton landmarks. They are exquisite, but the number of people they can reach is, well, small.
Food map seeks to reveal available resources
Local and provincial organizations have banded together to create an interactive map that helps Edmontonians locate free or low-cost food and access related resources wherever they live.
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.
In this edition: Artist's postcards bring miniature Edmonton to the world; a moment in history from 1976; and more headlines and happenings
Business Roundup: Sept. 11, 2026
With news from MNP and Edmonton Unlimited, Amii, Avalon Holographics. NAIT, Startup TNT, Tensir, Zylotex, MagnetaMR, Heavy Metal, and more.
Events Roundup: Sept. 10, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of food events that you can add to your calendar.
We speak with Mike Mellross of Alberta Ecotrust about Edmonton's updated climate priorities and the important decisions coming up during the four-year budget. We talk climate ambition, competing pots of funding, and why good city building might be climate action, too.
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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.
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.
MNP backs Edmonton Unlimited's pitch stage with three-year commitment
MNP is committing $135,000 over three years to sponsor the pitch stage at Edmonton Unlimited.
Library fundraiser helps fund future memories
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon. Debbi recommends the Books2Buy Sale.
Georgina Lightning's legacy lives on
Tributes poured in for groundbreaking filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning, who died on Sept. 5 at the age of 63.
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.
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Business Roundup: Sept. 11, 2026
With news from MNP and Edmonton Unlimited, Amii, Avalon Holographics. NAIT, Startup TNT, Tensir, Zylotex, MagnetaMR, Heavy Metal, and more.
Events Roundup: Sept. 10, 2026
Featuring an event pick from Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon and a listing of food events that you can add to your calendar.
With news about Georgina Lightning, Purple City, Strathearn Art Walk, EAC, VASA, Theatre Network, Reimagine Architects, Metro Cinema, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.