Stephanie Swensrude

Stephanie Swensrude

Curator/Reporter

She/Her

Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED. Stephanie loves to write about city council and learning more about how Edmonton works. When not reporting, you can find Stephanie roller skating, knitting, playing video games, baking, or chilling with her two adorable cats Juno and Pepper.


Recent work by Stephanie

arts

Expanse Festival explores diverse perspectives with body-based performance

Azimuth Theatre's Expanse Festival kicks off on March 20, with most events taking place at the Fringe Theatre's Arts Barns through March 29.

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regional business

Province eyes stronger regulation amid $250M in unpaid oil and gas taxes

The Alberta government is reviewing 17 recommendations to improve how the province recovers unpaid property taxes from oil and gas companies.

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tech

Edmonton mayor encourages tech community to reach out

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack is urging entrepreneurs to keep in touch so the city can offer as much help as possible

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region

Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon County

The county that may absorb the financially crumbling town of Gibbons says an expedited viability review process does not fit the unprecedented situation the municipalities find themselves in.

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city council budget

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, money matters, and more

This week, council is set to discuss a budget increase for a new recreation centre on the west end, hear an update on the financial stabilization reserve, and review shortlisted candidates for boards and commissions.

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community leagues volunteering

Connection seen as the key for healthy community leagues

Calls to action from community leagues should be framed as an invitation to build social ties, not just a plea to keep the lights on, suggests the executive director of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues.

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region

Sturgeon County open to sharing some services with Gibbons

Sturgeon County says it is open to integrating fire services and Family and Community Support Services with Gibbons as the town undergoes a viability review, but it is not able to enter into a revenue-sharing model or to make transfer payments.

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arts festivals

Fringe launches workshop series for veterans and newbies

Fringe Theatre is offering a workshop series to help artists succeed at its own festival.

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tech business

New program aims to help ambitious women succeed

Edmonton Unlimited has launched Wired for Potential, a free, year-long program for women who are tech founders or senior leaders and want to increase their impact, resilience, and entrepreneurial confidence.

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