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Five people gathered on a stage in front of a backdrop that reads Alberta Aviation, Aerospace and Defence gala
business technology

Companies pitch defence applications as government funding swells

With $1.2 million from the Alberta government joining the growing pot of funding for defence, companies are finding ways to tailor their existing work for that industry.

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tech business

ScaleUP Awards recognize three Edmonton ventures

Three Edmonton companies are among the finalists for ScaleUP Awards, which recognize high-growth ventures in Western Canada.

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food business

Shiddy's launches Albertan-ish tequila amid trade war

Shiddy's Distilling launched a reposado tequila on May 2, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

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business technology

RoBIM and nuclear project get share of ERA funding

Emissions Reduction Alberta is investing more than $41 million into the province's construction and electricity sectors as part of $91 million allotted for its Industrial Transformation Challenge.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'City By-Law Is Drawn Up To Regulate 'Gas' Stations'
history business

A moment in history: May 1, 1953

On this day in 1953, the city was drawing up plans to regulate gas stations, in hopes of cutting down on traffic issues.

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health business

Antigoni Studios plots coworking space as part of femtech venture studio

Opening a coworking space tailored to women will be among the first acts of the newly launched Antigoni Studios, described as Canada's first femtech venture studio.

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tech business

Steel-estimation startup looks to expand after investment

SketchDeck.ai, a software development company born in 2021 to save time for steel estimators, has closed a funding round led by Montreal's Boreal Ventures, with participation from BDC Capital and BKR Capital.

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A smiling man passes food dishes from a restaurant kitchen to waiting servers.
food business

Fundraising dinners build 'complete community food chain'

Little Wolf's monthly dinners in support of Edmonton's Food Bank are more than just a fundraiser — they're a way to engage the entire community.

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business tourism

Councillors look to preserve more space for KDays

Edmonton city council's urban planning committee recommended setting aside more space for KDays as the Exhibition Lands are redeveloped, accepting Explore Edmonton's position that the annual fair needs at least 30 hectares.

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