July 2008

July 30

Alberta Enterprise Corporation seeks nominations for board
Edmonton... Do you have a vision for Alberta’s future in investment and technology? Would you like to share your knowledge and experience to help shape an independent corporation? Do you have a track record in early-stage, private equity investments? If so, you could be a candidate for the Alberta Enterprise Corporation Board.

July 30

Research teams with industry to improve health care diagnostics
Calgary... A $2.1-million investment in digital imaging research is helping physicians make more accurate diagnoses. Researchers have also written a related software application for the new iPhone 3G, allowing doctors to remotely receive medical images on their iPhones and to manipulate the images in three dimensions.

July 10

Alberta shares education and technology commercialization insights
Edmonton... Distance learning and technology commercialization will be highlighted as Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, travels to London, England, and Ireland, July 11-20.

July 4

Province helps prepare teachers to deliver language courses
Edmonton... Twenty-five current and future teachers will be awarded a total of $87,500 in scholarships and bursaries to enhance their language learning skills to benefit Alberta's Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.