The Resplendent Cave finds hidden treasure in role-playing games
A professional game master is on a quest to work with more non-profits after a successful fundraiser helped people with autism find joy in collective storytelling.
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CANDLE Lithium set to bring extraction tech to the world
An Edmonton-based startup with a successful pilot under its belt is now taking its direct lithium extraction technology global.
Double Lunch's 'band hotel' among resources for the music industry
Emily Bachynski was sick of uncomfortable touring life after 10 years with her band Bad Buddy, so she decided to open a "band hotel."
On the agenda: Day spaces, economic development, parking
This week, Edmonton city councillors will discuss day spaces for vulnerable Edmontonians, a review of economic development agencies, and potential changes to city-owned parking.
ScaleUP breakfast raises a mug to Mitsoh
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant.
Strong showing for Edmonton writers at Alberta Literary Awards
Several Edmontonians were among the honorees at the Alberta Literary Awards, presented by the Writers Guild of Alberta on June 5.
Lighthouse seeks to pair cardiometabolic problems with solutions
The Alberta Lighthouse Initiative has opened its intake for expressions of interest from health service delivery partners to express a problem in the realm of cardiometabolic health, which innovators will then pitch to solve.
ScaleUP Week shines light on companies prepped for success
Shifting a business from growth to scale requires a certain mindset, says ScaleUP founder Simon Raby.
A moment in history: June 5, 1964
On this day in 1964, the Glendale Golf and Country Club was showing off its brand-new clubhouse.
Your turn: Climate, leisure access, and pipeline route
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes Edmonton's annual climate change and energy perception survey, feedback on the leisure access pass program, and open houses about the proposed Yellowhead Pipeline.
Bike Bus expands to two more schools, explores other municipalities
An organization that facilitates group rides for cycling students has expanded to two more schools in Edmonton and may be on its way to other Alberta cities, too.
Labo Coffee's bulletin board connects adventurers with side quests
A Whyte Avenue coffee shop has launched a quest board to help young people connect with each other while avoiding pressure to monetize their skills.
Explore Edmonton tests reusable dishware at basketball event
Explore Edmonton is testing a partnership with a reusable-dishware provider to further reduce waste at events.
Amii gets share of federal funding in AI strategy
The federal government's new artificial intelligence strategy, called AI for All, contains $2.3 billion in spending, some of which the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute will share with its sister research institutes, Mila and the Vector Institute.
Mayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference
Mayors of Canada's largest cities are calling for the federal government to focus on infrastructure, homelessness, and organized crime and extortion in its next budget to support stronger downtowns and economic growth.
Author launches book on gender activism
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon.