Screenshot of the Taproot Edmonton website
It operates as the Edmonton‑focused edition of the Taproot Publishing network, a local media organization committed to strengthening community engagement through thoughtful reporting, curated newsletters, and tools that help readers make sense of their city. Edmonton Taproot’s editorial vision emphasizes clarity, context, and utility.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Edmonton, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Edmonton

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Mack Male, Karen Unland
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Event sponsorships
Memberships
Newsletter subscriptions
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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