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

Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities

4 days ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so. The report details proposed amendments to the three city policies that govern the naming of city-owned facilities, one of which currently states that administration will not actively seek naming sponsors.
On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre

4 days ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude

This week, council committees will meet to discuss the restoration of the historic Douglas Manor, a plan to invest in downtown, and the business case for an African Multicultural Community Centre. There is a community and public services committee meeting scheduled for May 12, an urban planning committee meeting scheduled for May 13, and an executive committee meeting scheduled for May 14.
The Pulse: May 12, 2025

4 days ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Mariam Ibrahim |Colin Gallant |Debbi Serafinchon

Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities By City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street to overlap with farmers' market

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

Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20. City administration has proposed the entertainment district on 104 Street between Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue. Creating it would allow people to purchase alcohol from bars and restaurants and then consume those beverages in disposable containers along the street, which would be closed to vehicles.
The Pulse: May 9, 2025

1 week ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Kevin Holowack |Colin Gallant |Scott Lilwall

City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street By Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20. City administration has proposed the entertainment district on 104 Street between Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue.
Noted: Free parking, app fixes, austerity

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

With council passing a motion to make the transition from physical EPark machines to an app easier, Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette joined the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally to provide more context. Here's a quick glimpse: The transition to mobile-only parking payments was criticized in an op-ed from Cheryll Watson of the Downtown Revitalization Coalition. Watson called for the city to make downtown parking free on evenings and weekends to help downtown businesses.
On the agenda: Councillor expenses, rezoning applications

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

This week, council is scheduled to discuss travel budgets and expenses, and review several rezoning applications. There is a utility committee meeting scheduled on May 5 and a non-regular city council meeting scheduled on May 6. There is a council services committee meeting scheduled on May 6 and a public hearing scheduled on May 7. Here are key items on this week's agenda: Administration has prepared amendments to the councillor budget and expense policy.
The Pulse: May 5, 2025

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

On the agenda: Councillor expenses, rezoning applications By This week, council is scheduled to discuss travel budgets and expenses, and review several rezoning applications. There is a utility committee meeting scheduled on May 5 and a non-regular city council meeting scheduled on May 6. There is a council services committee meeting scheduled on May 6 and a public hearing scheduled on May 7.
Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment

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

Edmonton city council has asked its administration to conduct a traffic study to find new ways to reduce the number of drivers avoiding congestion by taking shortcuts through the Belgravia neighbourhood's residential streets.
The Pulse: May 2, 2025

2 weeks ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Stephanie Swensrude |Kevin Holowack |Mariam Ibrahim |Colin Gallant

Council seeks potentially 'radical' solutions in Belgravia traffic assessment By Edmonton city council has asked its administration to conduct a traffic study to find new ways to reduce the number of drivers avoiding congestion by taking shortcuts through the Belgravia neighbourhood's residential streets.