Stephanie Swensrude

Edmonton, Edmonton International, Alta.

Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at CFJC-TV (Kamloops, BC)

Curator/reporter at Taproot Edmonton, formerly CHED/Global Edmonton & CFJC in Kamloops. @nait RATV grad. Get in touch: [email protected]

Articles

The Pulse: June 17, 2025

1 week ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Tim Querengesser |Debbi Serafinchon

Overhaul of street design standards could help Edmonton's finances By Edmonton's newest streets and roads, as well as those being renewed and rehabilitated, could look different starting this fall, as the City of Edmonton is changing its street design standards.
Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians

3 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

If the sun's out on a Saturday, the street in front of Bent Stick Brewing is plastered with people, co-owner Cole Boyd told Taproot. "Specifically on weekends in the summer, if the weather's at all nice, the street is nuts," Boyd said in an interview at the Bent Stick taproom.
The Pulse: June 6, 2025

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

Happy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestrians By If the sun's out on a Saturday, the street in front of Bent Stick Brewing is plastered with people, co-owner Cole Boyd told Taproot. "Specifically on weekends in the summer, if the weather's at all nice, the street is nuts," Boyd said in an interview at the Bent Stick taproom.
Paths for People celebrates a decade of street surgery

3 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

About 10 years ago, while Michael Phair and other residents in Wîhkwêntôwin were pushing the city to build a bike lane in their neighbourhood, Anna Ho and Conrad Nobert were doing the same across the river in Strathcona. Eventually, the two sides teamed up to form Paths for People, which in the decade since has successfully advocated for Edmonton to build better options for people who walk, roll, and cycle.
The Pulse: June 3, 2025

3 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Colin Gallant |Debbi Serafinchon

Paths for People celebrates a decade of street surgery By About 10 years ago, while Michael Phair and other residents in Wîhkwêntôwin were pushing the city to build a bike lane in their neighbourhood, Anna Ho and Conrad Nobert were doing the same across the river in Strathcona. Eventually, the two sides teamed up to form Paths for People, which in the decade since has successfully advocated for Edmonton to build better options for people who walk, roll, and cycle.
The Pulse: June 2, 2025

3 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Debbi Serafinchon

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw update, animal control, new budget process By This week, council committees will review the first year of the updated zoning bylaw, consider increased fines for animal attacks, and preview the new budget process that will begin in 2026.
One year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continues

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

The way and the speed at which Edmonton develops is starting to change, thanks in part to the updated zoning bylaw, according to city administration. Travis Pawlyk, branch manager of development services, told Taproot on May 23 that the city approved 16,511 new dwelling units in 2024, a 30% increase compared to 2023. The number of development permits the city issued also increased by 41% in 2024.
The Pulse: May 28, 2025

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Debbi Serafinchon

One year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continues By The way and the speed at which Edmonton develops is starting to change, thanks in part to the updated zoning bylaw, according to city administration. Travis Pawlyk, branch manager of development services, told Taproot on May 23 that the city approved 16,511 new dwelling units in 2024, a 30% increase compared to 2023. The number of development permits the city issued also increased by 41% in 2024.
Noted: Knack announces he's running for mayor

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

Andrew Knack, the city councillor representing Ward Nakota Isga, joined the hosts of Episode 309 of Speaking Municipally shortly after announcing that he's running for mayor in the October municipal election. Here's a quick look at the conversation: In September, Knack tearfully announced that he wouldn't be running for re-election as a councillor in Ward Nakota Isga in 2025, saying it was time for a new voice to come forward to represent the ward.
The Pulse: May 26, 2025

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Colin Gallant |Debbi Serafinchon

Noted: Knack announces he's running for mayor By Andrew Knack, the city councillor representing Ward Nakota Isga, joined the hosts of Episode 309 of Speaking Municipally shortly after announcing that he's running for mayor in the October municipal election.