Scott Lilwall

2 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Kevin Holowack |Scott Lilwall |Debbi Serafinchon

Council's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates By A Nordic spa that city council recently approved breaks the city's own policies meant to enhance public access to the river valley, an advocate says. "This is exactly the kind of private encroachment that the river valley bylaw and the top of bank policy were designed to prevent," Rocky Feroe, with the Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition, said.

3 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Colin Gallant |Mariam Ibrahim |Scott Lilwall |Debbi Serafinchon

Provincial push for data centres could spike emissions, researcher says By The provincial government's effort to attract $100 billion in investment in hyperscale data centres in just five years would worsen Alberta's already outsized emissions from electricity production and could not be accommodated by the current public grid, a Pembina Institute researcher said.

4 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Colin Gallant |Kevin Holowack |Scott Lilwall |Debbi Serafinchon

Violets moving west of Mill Creek Ravine as area heats up with business activity By The owners of the Violets boutique say their upcoming move from McCauley to a spot on Whyte Avenue directly west of the Mill Creek Ravine fulfills a long-held desire to be part of the charm of the surrounding small business community. The new Violets, which sells home goods, clothing, accessories, stationery, and more, will be located at 9612 82 Avenue NW.

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Colin Gallant |Kevin Holowack |Scott Lilwall |Debbi Serafinchon

Next of Kin part of potential Brewery District evolution By Ben Staley, the former chef at Yarrow and the Alder Room, says Next of Kin, his first concept as Hoot Company's creative director, is a neighbourhood bar in the Brewery District. Next of Kin is located at 10425 121 Street NW, in the basement below Wilfred's and Made by Marcus in the brick former office building beside the former Molson brewery.

Jan 17, 2025 | edmonton.taproot.news | Scott Lilwall

On this day in 1975, one of Edmonton's most influential philanthropists was being honoured for contributions to the Citadel Theatre. It isn't hyperbole to say Sandy Auld Mactaggart changed the shape of Edmonton. Born to a wealthy family in Scotland, Mactaggart first came to Canada at 11 years old when his family evacuated the United Kingdom in the late 1930s due to fears of a war brewing in Europe.