Full News Archive

2012

May

May 14, 2012: Employment Opportunity: Research Coordinator
May 08, 2012: Employment Opportunity: Associate Director
May 04, 2012: MicroPilot offers an inexpensive alternative to the agriculture sector
May 04, 2012: Employment Opportunity: E-Marketing Coordinator
May 04, 2012: RFP: Bio-energy Investment Attraction Strategy
May 03, 2012: Medicine Hat consulting company employs unmanned aerial vehicles for environmental projects

April

April 23, 2012: OCCI biodiesel research techs named winners of Renew West "Fuel the Future" video contest
April 20, 2012: Think Global. Taking Your Business to New Markets
April 19, 2012: South Dakota AgXchange- June 28 & 29
April 03, 2012: Rules and Regulations for Fuel the Future Video Contest

March

March 26, 2012: NaturEner Announces Approval of the East Palliser Transmission Line; Critical Milestone for Development of the NaturEner Wild Rose Wind Power Projects
March 21, 2012: The Alberta Metal Fab Innovation Program

February

February 29, 2012: Does succession have to be an unspeakable word in the agriculture industry?
February 29, 2012: Renewable energy will take centre stage at Medicine Hat conference
February 29, 2012: Business owners requested for feedback at BR&E workshop
February 29, 2012: Do you make, bake or grow local food? Join our Savour the Southeast directory!
February 29, 2012: Discover local foods at Savour the Southeast's launch and chef competition
February 28, 2012: Just Posted, the Renew West “Fuel the Future Video Contest”
February 27, 2012: MEGGITT President and General Manager named Defence Executive of the Year by CDR
February 21, 2012: Ports-to-Plains Alliance Selects Medicine Hat as Site of 2012 Conference
February 07, 2012: SD Tech Fund™ accepting Statements of Interest Feb 22 - April 18
February 06, 2012: SEAWA Newsletter just released!
February 02, 2012: Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program opened January 30, 2012
February 01, 2012: MNP hosts agriculture seminar focused on essential marketing principals

January

January 30, 2012: EDA Welcomes Elaine Froese, Catalyst for Courageous Conversations
January 18, 2012: Be a part of the solution. Attend a round table with the Agriculture Minister and Parliamentary Assistant of Sustainable Resource Development
January 14, 2012: Request for Tender- Commercial Cleaning Services
January 13, 2012: NaturEner Secures Financing for Rim Rock Project in Montana; Gives Notice to Proceed with Construction
January 13, 2012: Ports-to-Plains Newsletter Released
January 13, 2012: Alberta's Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook 2011-2021

2011

December

December 16, 2011: Meggitt introduces new aerial target technology
December 16, 2011: The votes are in, and southeast Alberta's eat local name is...
December 16, 2011: OEM helps retain highly skilled workers while contributing to region's bottom-line
December 15, 2011: Training the Next Generation 2 is underway... get your tickets this weekend
December 09, 2011: EDA reaches 90 countries in a year
December 06, 2011: Stratus Aeronautics expands UAV use to the energy sector
December 01, 2011: Cast your vote today! EDA requests the public’s help in naming the eat local campaign

November

November 24, 2011: Public requested to help determine priority areas for water uses
November 24, 2011: Business training programs offered through Community Futures Entre-Corp
November 24, 2011: Business loans offered to new and existing companies
November 24, 2011: Q & A with Deerview Meats highlights the benefits of eating local
November 24, 2011: The EDA travels to the Ukraine to offer advice on economic development
November 24, 2011: Deerview Meats receives Gold Status
November 22, 2011: Wild Steer Butte Wind Power Project Open House
November 18, 2011: Medicine Hat College joins forces with Mount Royal University
November 17, 2011: Name the campaign. EDA seeks public input on regional eat local initiative
November 16, 2011: A local food revolution has begun and we need a name!
November 03, 2011: New Corporate Aircraft Charter Service Takes Off from Calgary, Alberta
November 02, 2011: Latest edition of the VOICE available online

October

October 31, 2011: Aviation Publishers team up with CCUVS to release unique new title, Unmanned, 1st Edition
October 31, 2011: France-Canada Technological Cooperation Program-Call for Proposals
October 31, 2011: Ports-to-Plains Alliance Newsletter
October 31, 2011: CEO identifies solutions to help UVS industry meet market demand
October 27, 2011: Alberta Mission to Farnborough International Air Show
October 25, 2011: Energy projections force technology to take center stage
October 24, 2011: New Premier supports expansion to Alberta's energy portfolio
October 13, 2011: UK native brings positive change to EDA
October 12, 2011: EDA releases three year strategic plan overview
October 11, 2011: Community Foundation releases Vital Signs, a report on our community's quality of life
October 11, 2011: EPA approves Canadian canola for US biodiesel use
October 07, 2011: EDA awards solar energy investment attraction contract to expert consulting firm
October 04, 2011: Palliser Economic Partnership's website wins 2011 Canada Marketing Award
October 03, 2011: EDA's Executive Director reports renewed optimism to CBC News

September

September 21, 2011: RFP for Event Fundraiser
September 07, 2011: Modern greenhouses assist in building a self sustainable economy
September 01, 2011: NaturEner receives green light on Wild Rose 2 power project
September 01, 2011: Internationally renowned solar energy speaker coming to southern Alberta

August

August 31, 2011: Advanced Expert Systems expands from the UK to Redcliff, Alberta
August 29, 2011: Push Continues on Hwy 2: Alliance Says Improving Highway 2 is Key to Economic Development
August 29, 2011: Solar bid aimed at investment attraction
August 18, 2011: SEAWA Welcomes the EDA's Associate Director to the Board
August 17, 2011: Wendy Blackwell named new executive director of the EDA
August 15, 2011: Request for Proposal (RFP)- Solar Energy Investment Attraction Strategy

July

July 29, 2011: Clean-Tech Directory aimed at increasing investment into the region
July 29, 2011: Medicine Hat takes a trip to the moon
July 29, 2011: Country Cruzin' tours the tastes and entertainment along Highway 3
July 25, 2011: EDA announces lineup changes to staffing roster
July 21, 2011: Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation makes $10 million available to support innovative clean tech projects from small and medium sized businesses
July 15, 2011: Funding announced! Find out more on the Innovative Energy Technologies Program
July 13, 2011: Employment Opportunity- Manager, Innovation & Scholarship
July 06, 2011: New nano material developed from plants is stronger than steel
July 04, 2011: Canadian Badlands Ltd. announces Interim Executive Director

June

June 30, 2011: Executive Director resigns, leaving legacy behind
June 30, 2011: Labour market energized during economic recovery
June 30, 2011: Directory gets businesses past the gatekeeper and into the oil sands
June 30, 2011: Boosting Canada's clean-tech firms in the U.S.
June 22, 2011: Employment opportunity: EDA seeks Executive Director
June 13, 2011: Upcoming Event: Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) Innovation Information Forum
June 06, 2011: Construction Sector Optimistic in Alberta
June 03, 2011: Rural Entrepreneurship on Simmer in Medicine Hat
June 02, 2011: Hat Smart 2 Launched
June 02, 2011: Medicine Hat named Western Canada's #1 Community for Business by Alberta Venture
June 02, 2011: Palliser launches podcasts aimed at attracting newcomers to SE Alberta

May

May 31, 2011: Manufacturer gives new life to plastics
May 31, 2011: New report identifies opportunities associated to wind energy development
May 31, 2011: Government reimburses training costs to employers
May 27, 2011: Last Week to Register for Southern Alberta Summer Games
May 26, 2011: Alberta UVS business development mission
May 25, 2011: Webinar: Grow your Business with the Canada Small Business Financing Program
May 24, 2011: Small Business Owners to Benefit from MNP's Self-Employment Program
May 24, 2011: Alberta Innovates Announces New "Quality Food for Health" Funding Opportunity
May 24, 2011: FCC funding available to rural community groups across Canada
May 19, 2011: HAT Smart 2 will launch June 1
May 18, 2011: Government of Canada provides businesses with tips on increasing productivity by thinking lean
May 17, 2011: Statement from the Minister of Industry
May 12, 2011: Funding available for cleaner energy and carbon capture
May 04, 2011: Meggitt Training Systems Canada ranked # 3 on Canada's 2011 Top 50 Defence Companies
May 03, 2011: Downtown Development Incentive Program (DDIP) Launches

April

April 29, 2011: SEAWA introduces the first web-based State of the Watershed Report
April 29, 2011: Federal government reimburses wages for SMEs wanting to hire e-business interns
April 28, 2011: Investment Workshop: Financing Your Business Growth
April 21, 2011: New technology uses organic process to eliminate wastes
April 13, 2011: Bringing Clean Technologies to Market- Statements of Interest accepted until April 20th, 2011
April 01, 2011: Alberta space science pavilion; trade show exhibit opportunity

March

March 31, 2011: Learn how to sell to all levels of government
March 31, 2011: New program aims at giving Alberta's aerospace and defence industry a global advantage
March 31, 2011: Robots suit up to help strengthen Alberta's economy
March 31, 2011: U.S. energy summit highlights Alberta?s importance to energy supply
March 25, 2011: Global trends have builders thinking green
March 24, 2011: UVS marketing video exposes industry potential to international audiences
March 02, 2011: A Spotlight on Nanotechnology Companies and Research in Alberta
March 02, 2011: Unmanned Systems 2011 Conference- CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
March 02, 2011: Request for Proposals (RFP)- Stationary Engines Air Emissions Research

February

February 28, 2011: Project Identifies Human Resource Requirements for Transmission and Wind Energy Development
February 28, 2011: Family Dynamics Prove Influential on Overall Business Success
February 28, 2011: Break-Even Calculator Simulates Financial Impact of Operational Decisions
February 25, 2011: Seeking Contractor for Research Position
February 14, 2011: Deadline Friday- New Technologies Requested for Resource Emissions Management Technology Action Plan

January

January 31, 2011: Government Partners With Industry to Bring New Technology to Energy Market
January 27, 2011: New Video Conferences Available for Small Businesses
January 27, 2011: Training the Next Generation- February 18, 2011
January 26, 2011: Federal-Provincial Investment to Establish Clean Energy Centre and Bring New Biomass Technologies to Market
January 21, 2011: TECTERRA Announces a New Call for Proposals for Geomatics Prototyping and Pilot Projects in Alberta
January 21, 2011: Auto-Star Compusystems Inc - A finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
January 21, 2011: Call for Presentations- speak at Canada's largest energy event of the year!
January 20, 2011: Tourism Group Launches Branding Website Requesting Public Feedback
January 17, 2011: Bow Island Facade Guidelines Open House Rescheduled to February
January 14, 2011: Productivity Alberta Introduces Lean Bronze Certification Program
January 06, 2011: Province Approves Box Springs Wind Farm
January 06, 2011: Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Provides Opportunity for Energy Companies
January 05, 2011: New Innovation Facilitator Brings International Knowledge to Local Businesses
January 05, 2011: Trade and Investment Mission to Cambodia Targets Alberta Companies

2010

December

December 21, 2010: New Regulations and Standards Will Allow UAVs to Operate in Canadian Airspace
December 21, 2010: Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Training Offered Through CCUVS
December 21, 2010: Form-Tech Machining and Fabrication Helps UVS Industry Reduce Costs
December 20, 2010: Congratulations- Local Businesses Chosen as Finalists for the 2011 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
December 10, 2010: Trade Development Officers Provide Agri-Food Industry Access to International Markets
December 10, 2010: Demand in Mexico Presents Export Opportunities for Livestock Producers

November

November 30, 2010: Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed People
November 26, 2010: Position closed, Employment Opportunity - Executive Assistant
November 25, 2010: Ports-to-Plains Alliance November Newsletter
November 23, 2010: Business Development Officer Eager to Assist Local Companies Increase Productivity
November 23, 2010: Employment Trends Forecast a Demand for Workers
November 23, 2010: Virtual Technology Incubator Aids in Stimulating the Region?s Economy
November 23, 2010: Local Market Data Provides Timely Analysis of Economic Trends
November 10, 2010: Canada's first solar commercial-scale project set for Medicine Hat
November 10, 2010: Alberta to house a Canadian renewable energy first

October

October 29, 2010: Facade Guidelines Present Potential Increase in Revenue for Property Owners
October 25, 2010: Position closed. Employment Opportunity - Innovation Facilitator
October 22, 2010: New service for tourism businesses in Southeast Alberta
October 22, 2010: NaturEner Announces AUC Approval of the Wild Rose 1 Wind Power Project - Power Plant Application
October 14, 2010: Government of Canada Launches $40 Million Program
October 12, 2010: EDA Receives National Honor for Marketing Excellence
October 12, 2010: Community Adjustment Funds Provide an Investment into Preserving the Past
October 06, 2010: Alberta's Business Plan Competition

September

September 29, 2010: New Innovation Vouchers Available
September 28, 2010: Auto~Star Prepares to Launch New Technology
September 28, 2010: Survey Shows the State of the Greenhouse Industry
September 22, 2010: Methanex Plans to Restart Its Methanol Plant in Medicine Hat, Alberta
September 16, 2010: Guide Helps Alberta Landowners Utilize and Understand Wind Energy
September 10, 2010: Captivating an International Audience-UAV Accomplishes World First
September 10, 2010: Barracuda Exported to the Seas of South Korea
September 10, 2010: Aerial Photography Provides Lucrative Business Opportunity for UAVs

August

August 27, 2010: Employment Opportunity- Business Development Officer
August 27, 2010: Employment Opportunity - Agriculture Project Co-ordinator
August 27, 2010: Employment Opportunity - 1 year Business Development Assistant
August 27, 2010: Employment Opportunity - Innovation Facilitator
August 27, 2010: Agriculture Tour Highlights Essentials for Sustainability
August 27, 2010: Disaster Recovery Program for Small Business and Farms
August 26, 2010: A Social Experience- EDA Integrates YouTube, Flickr & Issuu
August 17, 2010: Light it Right- Commercial Incentive Rewards Efficiency
August 17, 2010: SD Tech Fund Supports Clean-Technology Projects
August 03, 2010: Organic Farm Utilizes Heritage Wheat to Profit off of Global Trend

July

July 29, 2010: Watershed Alliance Spotlights Irrigation and Specialty Crops
July 20, 2010: 2nd Edition of Energize Alberta Available
July 14, 2010: Agriculture Community Invited to Tour Research Centre
July 13, 2010: Alberta Crop Producers Receive Financial Support
July 07, 2010: Oversupply of Gas has Industry Diversifying
July 06, 2010: New Technologies Carve Niche Market in Waste Management.

June

June 29, 2010: Foreign Labour Provides Opportunity to Grow
June 29, 2010: Meggitt Training Systems Ranked Nations # 2 Defence Company
June 21, 2010: New Technologies Drive Industry Trends
June 18, 2010: Industry Special Reduces Solar Installation Costs
June 18, 2010: Gas City Diversifies Energy Mix Providing Sustainable Future
June 11, 2010: SURE Directory Available Online
June 03, 2010: CanSIA Conference Shines Spotlight on Government
June 02, 2010: Vindicator ll UAV Memorialized at National War Museum
June 02, 2010: President of Crosswind Consulting Joins EDA
June 02, 2010: Meggitt Achieves World First With a Swarm of 16
June 02, 2010: CCUVS Tests Groundbreaking Technology

May

May 31, 2010: Local Labour Market Data Underway
May 20, 2010: Myths About Wind
May 19, 2010: Wind Supply Chain Creates Opportunity for Canadian Manufacturers
May 18, 2010: Wind Industry Supply Chain Opportunities for Canadian Manufacturers Report
May 18, 2010: Energize Alberta Provides Smart Industry Ties.
May 18, 2010: Council Commends EDA's Innovative Impact
May 13, 2010: Federal Government Provides Assistance to Oil & Gas Sector
May 12, 2010: CANSIA's First Regional Solar Conference
May 04, 2010: 2010 Gas City Petroleum Show Provides Access to Industry
May 04, 2010: Public Open House- Medicine Hat Plan
May 04, 2010: HAT Smart Finalist for Emerald Awards
May 03, 2010: Farm & Ranch Tourism Workshops June 14-15 & Aug 11-12, Brooks

April

April 30, 2010: Palliser Economic Partnership: Where will we be in 2023 Workshops
April 29, 2010: Agriculture Project Co-ordinator
April 26, 2010: Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta Dominates Awards Banquet
April 26, 2010: Blue Imp Wins Recreation Industry Award of Excellence
April 21, 2010: EDA Thanks its Hospitable Volunteers
April 16, 2010: EDA's Innovation Experience April 28th
April 15, 2010: Financing & Tax Strategies for Industry workshop - Edmonton
April 15, 2010: Federal ecoENERGY Grants
April 15, 2010: Non-energy Exports Stagnate, ATB Financial Daily Economist Comment
April 15, 2010: Farmland Prices Perk Up, ATB Financial Daily Economic Comment
April 15, 2010: Sprouter: Social Media to Help Business Grow, millerdickinsonblais Inc.
April 15, 2010: Wind & Cogeneration Opportunities for AB, Thought Leaders Forum, The Pembina Institute
April 14, 2010: North American Occupational Safety and Health Week Addresses Safe Practices
April 13, 2010: Unemployment Stats Released ; EDA Remains Optomistic
April 13, 2010: Roundtable on International Trade Skills, Calgary Economic Development
April 12, 2010: Oil Sands Provide a Niche Market for Innovative Companies
April 12, 2010: National Buyer and Seller Forum: Shrinking Supply Chains Require Change
April 08, 2010: Southeast AB Regional Skills Canada Competition, Apr 29 - Medicine Hat
April 07, 2010: 12 Steps of Succession Planning Workshop
April 07, 2010: Innovative Food Concepts Inc. (IFC) finds Market-Niche
April 06, 2010: LEED Canada Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop
April 06, 2010: North American Occupational Safety & Health Week May 2-8

March

March 31, 2010: Bow Island Economic Development Committee Seeks Funds for Town Revitalization Project
March 29, 2010: UVS Cluster Provides Stable Employment Opportunities
March 29, 2010: Space Available in Business Incubator
March 29, 2010: CCUVS Offers Support for UVS Growth in Southeast Alberta
March 25, 2010: Wild Rose Questions & Concerns March 2010, AB Utilities Commission Brochure
March 19, 2010: Rising Dollar and its Economic Impact
March 18, 2010: UVS Cluster Strong in Southeast Alberta
March 17, 2010: Platform Provided for Growers
March 16, 2010: Government of Alberta CommunicASIA Conferences
March 16, 2010: Petrotech 2010 Oil & Gas Conference, New Delhi, India
March 15, 2010: Request for Expression of Interest: Economic & Labour Market Information
March 15, 2010: Oil & Gas Labour Forecast
March 12, 2010: Oil & Gas Directory Promotes Savvy Sector
March 11, 2010: SURE Directory Promotes Alternative Energy
March 04, 2010: Clean Energy Options for Agriculture
March 03, 2010: Police Point Nature Centre Gets a Facelift
March 03, 2010: Business Incubator Supports Technology Commercialization and Innovation - Redcliff Technology Enterprise Centre provides the facility for technology expansion
March 03, 2010: Alberta Acts on Climate Change
March 02, 2010: Free marketing tool for Growth in the Local Food Market
March 01, 2010: Gas, Electric, Wind Energy Rates Set for March

February

February 24, 2010: Productivity Alberta: Improve Your Bottom Line Forum March 10 or 11
February 24, 2010: Leafy Spurge Workshop March 4th, deadline to register Feb.26th!
February 22, 2010: No financial interest for AESO, Medicine Hat News Feb 22
February 19, 2010: Local Energy, Environment & Community Action, a province-wide video conference
February 17, 2010: Tourism on Private Lands Workshop
February 16, 2010: New Abattoir Fulfilling Regional Needs
February 16, 2010: Strengthening Alberta's green economy, Medicine Hat News Feb.16'10
February 13, 2010: Tourism Medicine Hat Launches Exciting New Website
February 12, 2010: Interprovincial "Below Your Watershed" Groundwater Conference to be held March 11 to 12, 2010 in Medicine Hat
February 11, 2010: Dispute Resolution Services Workshop
February 08, 2010: Economy 2010: Where Do We Go From Here?
February 04, 2010: Expand & Grow with our Innovation Facilitator

January

January 28, 2010: LEAN Manufacturing Workshop Medicine Hat
January 25, 2010: Sun will power wave pool
January 21, 2010: Oil and Gas Visitation Conclusions
January 21, 2010: Solar Opportunity Identification Report
January 21, 2010: Ray of Sunshine - The largest solar PV system west of Toronto
January 21, 2010: Greenhouse Visitation Report
January 21, 2010: Agriculture Impact Assessment
January 21, 2010: Chinook Challenge to Give $15000 to Worthy Entrepreneurs
January 19, 2010: Unmanned Vehicle Carries the Olympic Torch
January 18, 2010: Alternative Energy Creates Stable Employment Opportunities
January 14, 2010: NaturEner Newsletter - Wild Rose 2 Wind Power Project
January 12, 2010: Medicine Hat Secures Second Lowest Residential Property Tax in Survey
January 12, 2010: Monopoly Canada - vote for Medicine Hat
January 07, 2010: Solar Cluster Blooming in Southeast Alberta
January 07, 2010: Land Inventory Boon to Investors
January 07, 2010: Greenhouse Study Shows Opportunities to Grow
January 05, 2010: Wind Energy Report - Economic Impact Analysis of the Proposed Wind Development Projects in Southeast Alberta

2009

December

December 22, 2009: EDA Exceeds Medicine Hat City Council?s Annual Expectations
December 17, 2009: Wind turbines do not make people sick: Study
December 15, 2009: Natural Gas Outlook Bleak for 2010
December 02, 2009: Community and Job Development in Medicine Hat and Area
December 02, 2009: Big Plans for Wind Power in Southeast Alberta
December 01, 2009: Town of Bow Island Revitalization!
December 01, 2009: AltaLink Transmission Line Routes
December 01, 2009: Need Assistance? Financial Start Up/Expansion, Product Innovation...

November

November 17, 2009: CETAC-WEST Entrepreneur to CEO, Innovation to Market
November 17, 2009: Funds received for community projects - Community Adjustment Fund, read more...
November 16, 2009: Wild Rose Wind Farm Newsletter. S.E. of Medicine Hat...
November 16, 2009: Online Business Permits & Licences Service
November 02, 2009: Event: Doing Business in Mexico

October

October 14, 2009: Update: US Partnering Opportunities in Cyber-security, Security, Health IT, and Wireless
October 14, 2009: Trade Mission to Thailand and Mexico, and other Global Opportunities
October 01, 2009: Petrobras Mission to Calgary

September

September 15, 2009: What Telework Can Do for Business
September 15, 2009: Webinar: U.S. Customs Compliance and Documentation Requirements for Canadian Exporters
September 11, 2009: Congratulations from the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast AB
September 08, 2009: Assistance Available to Employers and Unemployed
September 02, 2009: Shallow Gas Technology Seminar