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Sparking opportunity in northern Alberta
Dec 09, 2024 Alberta’s government is investing in the Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo area to strengthen the regional economy and create jobs. Northern Alberta is a growing region that is creating more and more opportunity for Albertans across multiple industries. Alberta’s government recognizes our northern and regional communities face unique challenges to their local […]
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WSP helps find consensus on major projects – Calgary Economic Development
November 19, 2024 When it comes to major projects in Canada — be it resource or infrastructure — communities take centre stage. Success from regulatory approval all the way to completion often depends on working closely with communities, especially Indigenous ones, to ensure they benefit alongside other stakeholders. “Engagement is almost the number one requirement […]
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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments to commercialize innovative Alberta technologies
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada More than $15.6 million through PrairiesCan will increase access to equipment and testing facilities, expert advice, networking, and investment attraction for Alberta innovators Alberta is home to leading innovators and businesses that contribute to vibrant communities, quality jobs and a resilient Prairie economy. Our Government is making targeted investments in […]
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Community partners share Calgary’s new brand
CALGARY, AB, April 17, 2024 – Calgary’s community partners have come together at Calgary Economic Development’s 2024 Report to the Community to share “Blue Sky City” – Calgary’s new brand. The new brand tells a story about Calgary being a city of blue-sky thinking and innovation, a place of unexpected possibilities and a place of […]
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Regional economic growth bolstered by grant program
Apr 09, 2024 Alberta’s government is investing in projects that drive economic growth across Alberta through the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program. Established in 2022, the NRED program is helping to attract job-creating investment and support economic growth and diversification across Alberta by providing up to $200,000 in funding to projects that help […]
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Strengthening rural Alberta
Nov 09, 2023 New grants for non-profits, Indigenous and small communities will build capacity in agriculture, small business and economic development. Indigenous and small communities are vital to Alberta and to the province’s long-term economic prosperity. Recognizing this importance, Alberta’s government released its Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan in December 2022. To further implement […]
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Promoting regional economic growth
Oct 25, 2023 Alberta’s government is investing an additional $9 million over the next three years in new projects that will help promote regional economic growth across the province. The Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program was created in 2022 to help attract job-creating investment and support economic growth and diversification across Alberta. Eligible […]
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Government of Canada invests in over 4,700 researchers across the country
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Funding will support cutting-edge research in health, environment, economic development and more August 29, 2023 Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister […]
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Investing in strong regional economies
Jul 06, 2023 Alberta’s government is investing more than $14 million in projects that will support economic development and diversification throughout the province. In 2022, Alberta’s government created the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program, which provides grants of up to $200,000 to Alberta municipalities, non-profit organizations and Indigenous communities for projects that support […]
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Minister Vandal launches PrairiesCan service location in Grande Prairie and announces federal investments across northwest Alberta
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada Over $9.4 million in federal funding for Grande Prairie and area organizations and communities announced at newest PrairiesCan service location June 27, 2023 The economic strength of northwest Alberta is vital to the resilience of Alberta’s and Canada’s economies. The region is home to hardworking Canadians, innovative entrepreneurs, close-knit communities, […]
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