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A panel for the exterior of a home to improve its energy efficiency is suspended from a crane.
technology housing

Building event showcases innovations that cut emissions

The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association is showcasing innovations from Alberta's building industry at a Nov. 19 showcase event, including one company from the region that uses local hay to increase efficiency.

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technology business

Wyvern head says anything possible in Edmonton after US$6-million investment

Hot on the heels of receiving US$6 million in new investment, a co-founder of hyperspectral imagery company Wyvern said space isn't the final frontier for Edmonton's startup ecosystem — it's imagination.

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business technology

The Fort Distillery wins Startup TNT's Summit X

The Fort Distillery won at least $150,000 in investment at Startup TNT's Summit X on Nov. 14, held at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute.

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A group of people in winter wear walk down a downtown Edmonton street.
downtown business

As Foosh debuts downtown, experts suggest retail needs focus to thrive

Streetwear institution Foosh is set to open its second location on downtown's 104 Street in November, a move that offered a recent gathering of leaders focused on spurring downtown retail with a hint of optimism.

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business downtown

Downtown Edmonton plan lacks Indigenous input: Métis entrepreneur

A Métis entrepreneur told the co-hosts of Episode 283 of Speaking Municipally that the authors of the Downtown Investment Plan did not adequately engage with Indigenous organizations.

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A group of people in a room. Behind them, on a wall, the words "Jerry Forbes Centre" are written in large text.
community business

New head of Social Enterprise Fund dreams of change

Ryan Young, the new director of the Social Enterprise Fund, is already targeting new ways to use one of the largest social funds in Canada to maximize its benefits for Edmonton.

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business food

Connected Kitchen takes over old EPIC location with ambitions to support a tough industry

The Connected Kitchen Project has a new home in downtown Edmonton where it aims to create a landing pad for entrepreneurs in the gruelling hospitality industry by providing access to commercial kitchen space, and even mental health support.

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city council business

On the agenda: Métis agreement, police contracts, single-egress buildings

This week, city council committees will meet to renew an agreement with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, review the Edmonton Police Service's non-competitive procurement agreements, and discuss guidelines for single-egress buildings.

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A photo of a worker installing solar panels in the Ottewell neighbourhood of Edmonton
city council climate

City proposes weaving climate action into zoning bylaw

Edmonton has proposed amending the zoning bylaw to require all new buildings to be constructed in ways that make them ready to add solar power and electric vehicle chargers, among several other changes.

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