Tim Querengesser

1 week ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Tim Querengesser

Edmonton's thriving theatre scene can mask some missing opportunities for second- and third-run shows, both in Edmonton and across the Prairies, which can limit the potential for playwrights and other homegrown talent to thrive or even remain in Edmonton, said Mac Brock with with Common Ground Arts Society. "We have one of the most thriving creative sectors in Canada, not just on the Prairies, but across Canada," Brock told Taproot.

1 week ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Tim Querengesser |Kevin Holowack |Scott Lilwall |Debbi Serafinchon

Common Ground seeks to amplify Prairie theatre artists with Mainstage Series By Edmonton's thriving theatre scene can mask some missing opportunities for second- and third-run shows, both in Edmonton and across the Prairies, which can limit the potential for playwrights and other homegrown talent to thrive or even remain in Edmonton, said Mac Brock with with Common Ground Arts Society.

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Tim Querengesser

One Edmonton city councillor says the United Conservative Party government's Bill 50 could create cascading financial disadvantages for independent candidates running against candidates who are part of a party in the municipal election in October. "Not only does a political party essentially get to ... raise double compared to somebody that's going to run as an independent, now (that party) can choose to transfer as much of that money as they want over to individual candidates," Coun.

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Tim Querengesser |Mariam Ibrahim |Debbi Serafinchon

Bill 50 could allow money to 'overpower democracy': Knack By One Edmonton city councillor says the United Conservative Party government's Bill 50 could create cascading financial disadvantages for independent candidates running against candidates who are part of a party in the municipal election in October. "Not only does a political party essentially get to ...

1 month ago | edmonton.taproot.news | Tim Querengesser

Taproot's work on the upcoming municipal elections across the Edmonton region, a push to add boots on the ground at LRT stations, and the curious case of reducing zoning density to increase density were all fodder for the co-hosts of Episode 304 of Speaking Municipally. Here's a quick glimpse: After taking a breath following the April 28 federal vote, voters in the Edmonton region will next start to contemplate the municipal elections in October.