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Drilling diagnostics startup gets Chevron's help to tap investment
An Edmonton company that helps drillers get deep insights — literally — is getting investment-ready by participating in an accelerator run by Chevron.
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Low and slow: Okie Dokie charts course for meaty success
The man behind a new handmade sausage shop has ambitions to turn it into a destination for barbecue in Edmonton, but for now he's making sure he doesn't bite off more than he can chew.
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Advocacy group sees sunny days for rooftop solar
The more people see their neighbours installing solar panels, the more likely they are to consider it themselves, says the head of Solar Alberta as the organization prepares for its annual conference.
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Alberta Food Processors Association pivots to app after funding cut
The Alberta Food Processors Association is leveraging artificial intelligence to help shoppers keep their dollars local with the Made in Alberta app.
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Here's what happened next and what to expect on some of the business and tech stories Taproot brought you
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Sturgeon County leverages industrial zone for data centres
Sturgeon County is betting on Alberta's only designated industrial zone and a $16.6-million industrial water facility for data centres as Beacon AI Centers gains momentum on an application in the county.
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Kunitz finds footing with third commuter-friendly shoe store
The siblings behind Kunitz Shoes say they've cracked the code on indie shoe retail as they prepare to add a third location in Capilano Mall in the spring.
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Private money to keep Core Patrol operating downtown in 2026
A National Bank of Canada investment of $330,000 into the Edmonton Downtown Business Association's Core Patrol program will allow it to resume its daytime operations for the entire year.
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Duchess buys up space on 124 Street to consolidate operations
The owners of Duchess Bake Shop have purchased the building that's been their long-time headquarters on 124 Street, as well as an adjacent property, to allow for an ambitious renovation and consolidation project that's soon to be complete.
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