Regional Roundup

The Regional Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to growth and development in the Edmonton region.

Published every Wednesday

Subscribe for free

Share:

Recent editions

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The latest on the region in Edmonton. Federal budget boosts hydrogen; Industrial Heartland diversifies; Leduc County opens entrepreneur centre

Read this edition

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The latest on the region in Edmonton. Agri-food potential explored; Aurora Hydrogen plans facility; infrastructure decisions in St. Albert

Read this edition

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The latest on the region in Edmonton. Region preps for provincial election; hemp plant preserves Ukrainian seed; Strathcona County nixes catalytic converter bylaw

Read this edition

Recent articles

Six men in suits stand smiling around an architectural rendering of a new drug manufacturing facility
health region

Drug-manufacturing facility seen as catalyst for pharma development

The $80.5 million in federal money going into the Edmonton-based Canadian Critical Drug Initiative will do more than secure a domestic supply of crucial medications and support the commercialization of new drug discoveries, says the head of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API).

Read the story
Gail Powley speaks before a crowded room inside the Advanced Technology Centre, a building made of glass, grey concrete and red steel.
business region

Edmonton Research Park businesses encouraged by city moves

Leaders of some of the organizations based at Edmonton Research Park are cautiously optimistic about the city's plans for the facility after extensive consultations and a proposal to seek ongoing input.

Read the story
A bar chart showing how capital funding to municipalities under the Local Government Fiscal Framework is less than the 12-year average of previous funding regimes
region infrastructure

Budget falls short on infrastructure deficit, municipalities say

While Alberta's 2023 budget upped spending significantly, it leaves municipalities with a lingering infrastructure deficit that won't be erased by the incoming fiscal framework, says Alberta Municipalities.

Read the story

Sponsors

Thank to you to our Cultivator sponsors for helping to make our work possible:

Alberta Innovates Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation Edmonton Global

Sponsor the Regional Roundup