June 2009

Jun 26

Alberta high school students set to embark on learning experience of a lifetime
Edmonton... Eight students from Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Strathmore will complete their high school educations abroad through the Grant MacEwan United World College Scholarships.

Jun 19

Premier to attend groundbreaking event for Bow Valley College’s South Campus
CALGARY, June 19, 2009 – Bow Valley College is building momentum toward the next generation of learners Calgary and region will need to thrive in the ‘knowledge economy’ of the 21st century.

Jun 17

Europe mission highlights Alberta technology and education
Germany-Netherlands mission focuses on energy, environment and IT sectors
Edmonton... Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, will promote Alberta’s growing knowledge-based economy and its commitment to increased technology commercialization during a mission to Germany and the Netherlands, June 20-27.

Jun 4

New products transforming Alberta's agriculture and forest industries
Edmonton... The new Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre will help Alberta’s agriculture and forestry industries develop new ways to make products from plant fibre and other bio-based feedstock.

Jun 3

Alberta joins international nanotechnology committee
Edmonton... Alberta has a voice on an international nanotechnology committee, which aims to review and exchange best practices on how to handle nanomaterials.

Jun 1

Shopster e-Commerce Inc. awarded Alberta Innovation Voucher to support further growth
Calgary, Canada ... The Alberta Innovation Voucher Pilot program has awarded Calgary based Shopster e-Commerce funding to support the launch of the new Shopster merchant network.