A moment in history: July 17, 1886
On this day in 1886, the Hermitage homestead was accepting students into one of Edmonton's earliest schools.
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City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate
As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.
D-Spice inventors seek to make all diners feel welcome
An Edmonton-based couple who came up with a way to make spicy food less painful to eat without sacrificing the flavour will get a chance to further develop their innovation.
No swiping or texting on Edmonton-made dating app
Annie Poirier was fed up with typical dating apps like Hinge and Tinder.
Pop girlies descend on Fan Park
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.
Artists and patrons weather wild storms
Arts organizations are recovering and reorganizing after weekend storms pummelled the region.
Sturgeon County residents call for transparency on data centres
Some residents of Sturgeon County say there hasn't been enough public input on Meta's $13-billion AI data centre, to be built at 56111 Range Road 223 in Alberta's Industrial Heartland.
RNARevive earns further acclaim during year of momentum
The Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation is the latest organization to recognize the work of RNARevive, placing it on its list of the 100 Science Startups to Watch.
Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says
Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.
A moment in history: July 10, 1953
On this day in 1953, Edmonton's Exhibition Lands were being prepared for the 75th anniversary of the city's annual summer fair.
Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.
Removal of Whyte Ave scrambles delayed until 2027
Three scramble crossings on Whyte Avenue will remain in place for another summer season so the city can better coordinate with events and construction projects.
Province's $50M for Amii to spur commercialization, adoption
The Alberta government will invest $50 million over five years into the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.
Lots of local on KDays menu, even before the fair
KDays may not start until July 17, but there are already ways to indulge in carnival-style food at local businesses.
Treaty 6 nations aim to redevelop contentious Rossdale lots
The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it wants to turn vacant land in Rossdale into Alberta's first major Indigenous-led redevelopment.
International rugby comes to town
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon.