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Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.
City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate
As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.
RNARevive earns further acclaim during year of momentum
The Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation is the latest organization to recognize the work of RNARevive, placing it on its list of the 100 Science Startups to Watch.
D-Spice inventors seek to make all diners feel welcome
An Edmonton-based couple who came up with a way to make spicy food less painful to eat without sacrificing the flavour will get a chance to further develop their innovation.
Entrepreneur launches advisory service for purpose-driven companies
Charles Wong of CarePros and Nurture has launched PurposeFund, a multi-service organization advising purpose-driven organizations.
Provincial funder seeks healthtech that's ready to level up
Alberta Innovates has opened its Accelerating Innovations into Care (AICE) program for 2026 applications, with two intake cycles starting June 29.
End Poverty Edmonton starts next chapter with question marks
An organization with a mandate to fight poverty is refocusing on its roots and adding coworking to its mix as funding from the City of Edmonton slips through the hourglass.
VR pilot for nursing students shows value of simulation
Nearly 900 nursing students participated in an immersive virtual reality pilot project that put them through several clinical scenarios at the University of Alberta's Nursing Simulation Centre this past semester.
Council allocates $925K for winter day spaces
Edmonton city council has voted to fund daytime shelter spaces for another winter after a city report found that more than 6,600 people visited such spaces last season.