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Federal-provincial rural broadband expansion rolling out slowly in Alberta – CBC
Sep 10, 2024 Proponents say process could be faster Most of Canada’s big telecommunications companies aren’t offering high-speed internet to rural areas of Alberta, leaving municipalities and smaller local companies to do it themselves. Money from the $780 million federal and provincial broadband funds is helping move projects forward. But some say the rollout is […]
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High-speed internet coming to Strathcona County
Aug 28, 2024 From education to health care, to agriculture and small business, connectivity will help communities throughout Alberta fuel economic growth, enhance educational opportunities and improve access to health care. To ensure Albertans have access to the connectivity they need, Alberta’s government launched its Alberta Broadband Strategy in 2021, including a commitment of $390 […]
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University of Alberta and CVW CleanTech announce partnership to recover rare earth elements essential for Canada’s path to net zero
Jul 3, 2024 EDMONTON, AB – Today, the University of Alberta and CVW CleanTech announced a joint research project to advance the recovery of rare earth elements from oil sands waste. The partnership will apply mineral separation research and processing technology to capitalize on this abundant source of critical minerals which is currently being lost […]
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CVW CleanTech Announces a Groundbreaking Framework Agreement with First Nations and Métis Communities for the Commercialization of Its Oil Sands Tailings Technology
Jun 25, 2024 Calgary, Alberta – Today, CVW CleanTech Inc. (TSX-V: CVW, OTCQX: CVWFF) (“CVW CleanTech”) announces the signing of a non-binding framework agreement with four First Nation and Métis communities from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. This landmark framework presents a step towards reconciliation by fostering meaningful partnerships and empowering Indigenous communities in […]
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Connecting rural Alberta
Jun 14, 2024 High-speed internet is crucial for helping Albertans stay connected with friends and family, access government services and open the door to a wider range of economic and educational opportunities. Alberta’s government is taking steps to ensure more rural communities have access to this basic service. This is a priority for Alberta’s government. […]
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Siksika Nation Internet Infrastructure Upgrade Project
May 1, 2024 The Siksika Nation Administration, represented by Siksika Nation Engineering Services, has initiated the Internet Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The project spans over a few years and comprises four components. These components include building optical equipment and Point of Presence (POP) shelters, installing transport equipment dedicated to the wireless network, expanding the wireless network, […]
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Siksika Nation Internet Infrastructure Upgrade Project
May 1, 2024 The Siksika Nation Administration, represented by Siksika Nation Engineering Services, has initiated the Internet Infrastructure Upgrade Project. The project spans over a few years and comprises four components. These components include building optical equipment and Point of Presence (POP) shelters, installing transport equipment dedicated to the wireless network, expanding the wireless network, […]
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Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet March 5, 2024 – Siksika Nation, Alberta All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to […]
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Drones, forests, hydrogen: Investing in the future
Jan 10, 2024 Alberta’s government is investing more than $3.6 million to help post-secondaries advance research driving innovation and technology development and to propel the province forward. In 2022, the government released the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy to cement Alberta as a dominant player and internationally recognized technology and investment hub. Funding for the […]
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Minister Boissonnault announces federal investment to support Alberta’s health technology sector
From: Prairies Economic Development Canada Over $2.1 million through PrairiesCan will enable Alberta technology firms to ramp up commercialization of in-demand mobility and home health technologies. December 19, 2023 – Edmonton, Alberta Small- and medium-sized health technology companies play a vital role in developing innovative solutions that contribute to the quality of life of Canadians […]
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