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Mikayla Balfour models her outerwear apparel in a snowbank.
business fashion

Nexarina founder carves a path for women in snow sports

Mikayla Balfour, the NAIT grad named Student Entrepreneur of the Year at the YEG Community Startup Awards, is about to start accepting pre-orders for her size-inclusive women's outerwear.

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Seated people watch a speaker at a podium on a stage with signs reading "Upper Bound" and "Amii."
technology business

Amii aims for more "collisions" at Upper Bound

In an effort to increase cross-pollination at the Upper Bound artificial intelligence conference, the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute is encouraging a bit more intermingling of its streams.

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A newspaper clipping of an advertisement for McDougall & Secord, offering "$40,000 Worth of New Goods"
history downtown

A moment in history: May 15, 1899

On this day in 1899, one of Edmonton's most enduring and influential businesses was advertising its wares.

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Rice Howard Way in downtown Edmonton.
city council police

On the agenda: Police annual report, rezoning, Rice Howard Way

This week, council will consider creating a permanent clean energy retrofit program, review the Edmonton Police Service's annual report, and decide if it will establish a pedestrian-friendly entertainment district downtown.

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A person in an industrial uniform reading "InnoTech Alberta" and "Chris" operates lab equipment.
technology business

Canada's first hydrogen quality testing centre opens in Edmonton

InnoTech Alberta's new Hydrogen Quality Centre at Edmonton Research Park can test for impurities better than any other lab in Canada, meaning industry can now validate its hydrogen for fuel cells much closer to home.

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Three actors pose in a dimly lit office set.
arts business

How Dept.9 is taking bets to grow local film

Dept.9 Studios is betting a new short-form series called Department of Paranormal Affairs can raise the profile of Alberta's film industry.

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A circle of seated people all hold intertwined string.
city council business

Edmonton grants $4.7M to 17 organizations through Edge Fund

Details of $4.7 million in Edmonton Edge Fund grants the city is awarding to 17 innovators and entrepreneurs to create economic or social benefits went live on May 7.

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A newspaper clipping that reads, "Hardstone Brick Company of Edmonton, Limited"
history business

A moment in history: May 8, 1912

On this day in 1912, the Hardstone Brick Company was pumping out bricks that would help build the city.

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Two men stand by the paddles of the Edmonton Riverboat.
business technology

Meet the new owners of the Edmonton Riverboat

Rob Davy and Eric Warnke met in the early 2000s as teenagers working at Nexopia. Nearly a quarter-century later, the two serial entrepreneurs are the new owners of the Edmonton Riverboat.

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