Edmonton Unlimited reveals Launch Party startups
The 10 companies to be showcased at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week span health, food, fibre, aviation, defence, and — of course — all things AI.
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Volunteers start looking at repairs for unpaved trails in river valley
Edmonton's unpaved trails have seen extensive damage due to the record rainfall so far this summer, says the head of the volunteer group that maintains them.
ASTech Awards pilot seeks to bring investors to the party
A new program called Alberta Capital Connect is meant to open doors for early-stage companies in addition to celebrating them at this year's ASTech Awards.
On the agenda: Chinatown BIA, City Plan, naloxone
This week, Edmonton's city council returns from its summer recess to discuss the financial statements from the associations that oversee business improvement areas, potential updates to the City Plan, and the implications of allowing city employees to administer naloxone while working.
Events commemorate 150th anniversary of Treaty 6
A powwow, a treaty signing reenactment, and community gatherings continue this week to mark 150 years since First Nations and the Crown first entered into Treaty 6 on Aug. 23, 1876.
Amii marks a decade of AI4Good bootcamp
The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute reflected on the 10th anniversary edition of AI4Good Lab, a program set up to increase diversity in the field.
Developer looks for city's help with Edmonton City Centre
Westrich Pacific is looking for as much help from the city as it can get as it looks to redevelop Edmonton City Centre.
Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
A moment in history: July 24, 1979
On this day in 1979, Edmonton's successful dinner theatre was putting on a production by a celebrated local playwright.
Rossdale debate reflects differing worldviews and capacities, advocates say
Decisions such as the land-use changes that Edmonton's city council recently made in Rossdale tend to draw imaginary lines as if they are real, says an Indigenous relations expert.
Chameleon food brand summers at Bibo
Greg Sweeney's evolving HOM Street Food is an occasional pop-up restaurant, a catering and prepared meals service, a packaged food brand, and now the resident operator at Bibo Strathcona.
Farmers show how and where your food is grown
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon, who recommends Alberta Open Farm Days.
The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival descends on the heart of Old Strathcona (and elsewhere in the city) from Aug. 13 to 23, with 209 productions across 37 venues, plus outdoor performances, food, and beer.
API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approaches
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation has reached another milestone toward bringing the Critical Medicines Production Centre online, completing a factory acceptance test for a downflow booth used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Sturgeon County declares agricultural disaster
Sturgeon County is sounding the alarm for its farmers after record rainfall soaked the Edmonton region this summer.