2005 News Releases
December
Dec 16
Leaders chosen for "Growing Our Future" in the life sciences
Edmonton... Leading scientists and entrepreneurs have been named to the board of the new Alberta Life Sciences Institute, to provide leadership for research and technology commercialization in the areas of health, agriculture, forestry, water and the environment. The institute board will implement the province's integrated life sciences research strategy, "Growing our Future. "
November
Nov 28
Province funds intelligent wireless communications research
Calgary...Alberta researchers working on broadband wireless communication systems will benefit from a leading-edge laboratory at the University of Calgary, headed by newly-appointed iCORE Professor and Canada Research Chair in Intelligent RF Radio Technology, Dr. Fadhel Ghannouchi.
Nov 17
Projects unleash innovation in energy, bioproducts and fire protection
Edmonton... Building better solar panels and increasing energy efficiency on Alberta farms are just two of the projects funded under the latest round of the province's innovation program.
October
Oct 27
Province gives new satellite imaging centre at the University of Lethbridge $1.2 million boost
Lethbridge... A new satellite ground station at the University of Lethbridge got a $1.2 million boost from the Government of Alberta to help purchase scientific equipment for the centre.
Oct 26
Small equipment funds give big boost to university researchers
Edmonton... New researchers are getting a $2 million boost with equipment grants from the Alberta government.
Oct 07
Funding secured for new biotech ‘wet lab’ at Edmonton Research Park
Edmonton... Young, growing biotechnology companies in Greater Edmonton and Alberta will soon have a new 72,000-square-foot “wet lab” facility at Edmonton Research Park to help them unleash their innovative and commercial potential.
Oct 06
Week celebrates a century of science and technology accomplishments
Calgary... Alberta students are encouraged to imagine their future as Science and Technology Week 2005 kicks off across the province.
September
Sep 15
Week of events showcase Alberta high-tech investment opportunities
Edmonton... Alberta companies will learn how to raise private equity capital from some of North America's most influential investors during the third annual Innovation and Investment Week 2005, September 14 to 19. Events are designed to help Alberta high-tech companies grow by introducing them to potential investors and business mentors.
June
Jun 17
Alberta pavilion showcases provincial innovation at world's largest biotech conference in Philadelphia
Edmonton... Victor Doerksen, Minister of Innovation and Science will join Alberta's biotech leaders in promoting the province's biotechnology sector to a global audience at BIO 2005 in Philadelphia from June 19 - 22.
Jun 17
Provincial emergency management strengthened by new telecommunications system
Edmonton... Albertans will benefit from a state-of-the-art enhancement to the province's emergency response system that aims to bring a faster and more coordinated response to emergencies. The Alberta government is working with TELUS on a two-year pilot of a specially designed technology system that will better coordinate all levels of emergency response to major incidents.
April
Apr 28
Improved cancer treatments aim of new biology research program
Calgary... Cancer research in Alberta is taking a major step forward with a new research program being housed at the University of Calgary. The Institute for Biocomplexity and Informatics will be led by Dr. Stuart Kauffman, a scientist known around the world for his exceptional genetic theories, who has now moved to Alberta to work on research that could offer new ways to treat cancer.
Apr 22
Government of Canada and Government of Alberta Announce $30.5 Million Worth of Joint Projects
EDMONTON... The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta today announced an investment of $30.5 million in funding through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) for 10 projects aimed at supporting innovation, economic development and sustainability priorities in Alberta.March
Mar 24
Projects unleash innovation in energy, health and forestry
Edmonton... Alternate energy sources will power up two new Alberta neighbourhoods in projects funded by the government's Innovation Program. A total of 12 projects will share $5.4 million in funding under the program's first "unleashing innovation" stream competition.
Mar 16
Energy network to tackle critical challenges affecting Canadians
CALGARY and OTTAWA... A newly-formed network of government, researchers and energy industry experts is working to close the innovation gap between current energy production and Canada’s future prosperity.
Mar 15
Alberta building expertise in virtual reality computing
Edmonton and Calgary... Alberta continues to build expertise in virtual reality computing with the announcement of two new iCORE industrial research chairs at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. The research chairs will focus on technology that can be used in a variety of areas, including designing engineering prototypes, testing medical procedures and conducting scientific research.
Mar 02
Bill 1 to secure Albertans' access to the future
Edmonton... A new $3-billion endowment and $1.5-billion expansion of current endowments and scholarships are proposed in new advanced education legislation. Bill 1, the Access to the Future Act, was tabled March 2 by Premier Ralph Klein in the Legislature. It includes the following planned investments from future unbudgeted surpluses:February
Feb 28
New research funding to find BSE solutions
Edmonton... The Alberta government is committing $38-million to research on prions, the proteins best known for their link to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The Alberta Prion Science Initiative will build on the research already happening in the province, Canada and internationally to better understand how prions affect both animal and human health.
Feb 04
$13 million Surface Engineering and Science Centre Opens at the U of A
Edmonton...The Faculties of Engineering and Science announced the official opening of a $13 million integrated research facility for surface characterization and modification, the Alberta Centre for Surface Engineering and Science (ACSES).
January
Jan 31
Alberta and Microsoft Corp. team up to deliver cutting edge software to new centres of excellence at Northern and Southern Alberta Institutes of Technology
Redmond... Microsoft Corp. and the Alberta government announced two new centres of excellence focused on cutting edge technologies specific to the Alberta manufacturing industry. The centres will help Alberta-based manufacturers achieve new levels of operational efficiency and competitiveness. Students at the centres will gain the expertise necessary to help Alberta's energy manufacturing sector reduce operational costs, improve customer service and gain a better understanding of globalization and outsourcing.
Jan 28
New IBM Centre for Advanced Studies opening in Alberta
San Jose... The Government of Alberta, IBM and the University of Alberta are joining forces, investing an estimated $1.2 million in technology innovation and the creation of an IBM Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) in Alberta at the University of Alberta.
Jan 27
Alberta to explore opportunities for research co-operation and development with HP
Palo Alto... The Alberta government has signed a framework agreement with HP that is expected to set the stage for long-term collaboration between HP Labs and a number of universities and research institutions in Alberta. The agreement was signed by Victor Doerksen, Minister of Alberta Innovation and Science, during his mission to California
Jan 26
Innovative Partnership creating one of the world's largest folk music repositories
Santa Clara... Making extensive collections of folk and world music available to researchers everywhere is the goal of a new project called MuDoc, a collaboration involving the Government of Alberta, University of Alberta and Sun Microsystems. An agreement between the partners was signed during Minister Victor Doerksen's mission to California. The project will create a web-based multimedia repository that will link digitized audio, video, notes, images, and other music-related documents in a searchable database.
Jan 24
Technology mission highlights Alberta innovation sector and high-tech opportunities
Edmonton... Alberta Innovation and Science Minister Victor Doerksen is traveling to California and Washington state from January 25-31 on an innovation and technology mission. The trip will build on past missions that have resulted in bringing skilled people, business and investment to the Alberta, and will also include opportunities to encourage Albertans living in the U.S. to visit and potentially return to Alberta in our centennial year.
Jan 07
MLA LeRoy Johnson reappointed to two research boards
Edmonton... LeRoy Johnson, MLA for Wetaskiwin-Camrose, has been reappointed chair of the Alberta Research Council and vice chair of the Alberta Science and Research Authority.
