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About 60 cyclists ride past a group of people on the sidewalk
city council infrastructure

Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back

The provincial government launched a portal to submit concerns about bike lanes in municipalities on July 15, a day before Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with concerned residents about a proposed bike lane in Capilano.

A smiling woman sits at her desk, resting her head on her hand
politics

Readers share what this year's Canada Day means to them

On the occasion of Canada's 159th birthday, we invited Taproot readers to tell us how they're thinking about Canada Day in this very strange year.

The Canadian and Albertan flags flap in the wind
politics

O Canada? Patriotism in the time of Alberta separatism

Most Albertans are still on the same page when it comes to Canada Day, despite growing talk of separatism, says a researcher who explores the province's sense of identity.

A news clipping with the headline 'Edmonton will be the Capital of Alberta Province'
history downtown

A moment in history: Feb. 13, 1905

On this day in 1905, Edmonton was announced as the future capital of the new province of Alberta.

A smiling man wearing glasses and a navy blue print.
education politics

As strike looms, union says provincial policies have worn teachers down

Policy changes over the past six years have added to the workload that is pushing teachers to the brink of a strike, says the leader of the union representing them.

A man seated on a vintage truck holds a guitar near a grain elevator.
arts politics

Martin Kerr is reworking American hits to change American minds

Singer-songwriter Martin Kerr's new album, Overdue for a Revolution, aims his protest folk at the growing number of Americans who are tired of the status quo and want to commune with people who feel the same.

A newspaper clipping that depicts a garden party in a backyard.
history politics

A moment in history: June 20, 1941

On this day in 1941, photos were published from a garden party fundraiser at the home of Maj.-Gen. William Griesbach.

Cassia Hardy seated on a bench while wearing two shades of denim and dangling earrings.
arts politics

Why one musician has joined many others who aren't touring the U.S.

Independent recording artist Cassia Hardy is part of a growing number of performers who are reconsidering booking gigs in the United States, and even trying to build American audiences.

Amarjeet Sohi sits behind a microphone in his office.
city council politics

Sohi to run for federal Liberals, says Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face Trump

Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has confirmed he will run for the Liberal Party of Canada in Edmonton Southeast in the upcoming federal election.