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SAIT SAIT has partnered with Imperial to help implement unmanned systems at Imperial’s Kearl site in northern Alberta. Check out the video below to see how SAIT’s Centre for Innovation and Research in Unmanned Systems (CIRUS) is working with Imperial. This collaboration is leading the way in demonstrating how unmanned systems can be used to…

The Government of Alberta is investing $24.2 billion over four years to enhance public infrastructure across the province, including southern Alberta. Residents and businesses throughout southern Alberta will benefit as the many infrastructure projects provided for in government’s 2019 Capital Plan promote economic development, create jobs and help support social programs and services. “Whether we’re…

Budget 2019 includes $4.4 billion to build and repair highways across the province to support Alberta’s economy and improve safe travel. This investment includes $2.9 billion for new road and bridge projects across Alberta, including completing the Calgary Ring Road and expanding the southwest leg of the Edmonton Ring Road. The funding also supports continued…

Powel Crosley lost his wife to cancer 10 years ago. Now, he could be on the cusp of a breakthrough in treating the disease. By BRENT WITTMEIER When his wife died of a rare ovarian cancer 10 years ago, Powel Crosley vowed to find a cure. Despite a lack of scientific training at the time,…

Government’s 2019 Capital Plan is investing $24.2 billion over four years to enhance public infrastructure, including in Calgary and neighbouring communities. Planning, design, or construction is underway on many dozens of Calgary and area infrastructure projects, including health facilities, schools, seniors housing, roadways, and flood-mitigation or recovery work. “It’s critical we continue to invest in…

By Christine Thompson, Calgary Stampede The inspiring accomplishments of 12 outstanding finalists were celebrated, and the recipients announced on Tuesday, October 29 at the 2019 Western Legacy Awards. The Western Legacy Awards were created to recognize the exceptional achievements of individuals and community groups in Calgary and southern Alberta, who exemplify western hospitality, pride of…

“The greatness of a nation and its moral process can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”  – Mahatma Gandhi A New Era for Veterinary Medicine in Alberta  On February 24, 2019, the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s membership gathered at our Annual General Meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including banning…

The government is raising awareness of bullying supports during Bullying Awareness Week, Nov. 18-22. We are taking a stand against bullying. Bullying rates in Canada are higher than two-thirds of western countries. It can consist of mean, cruel, hurtful behaviours done on an ongoing basis. It can happen verbally, physically, socially or online. In all…