Executive Council of Alberta

Air Products Announces Plans to Build Network of Commercial-Scale Multi-Modal Hydrogen Refueling Stations Connecting Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
"Last year, Air Products announced our continued investment in Western Canada with the first permanent, commercial-scale hydrogen refueling station in Alberta.
Today, we build on that commitment with plans to build additional commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations, developing a hydrogen highway connecting Alberta's two largest cities and enabling the continued development of the region's hydrogen ecosystem."
The first of Air Products' permanent hydrogen refueling stations, located in Edmonton, near the site of the Company's landmark net-zero hydrogen energy complex that is under construction, is scheduled to be onstream in 2025.

CKGSB Launches First Global Unicorn Programs with First Stop in Dubai

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Montag, Januar 16, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.

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BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Having worked with prominent companies and leading venture capitals to set up an ecosystem in China and abroad that has fostered over 136 unicorn companies, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) is launching the Global Unicorn Programs , a series of executive education programs focused on creating unicorns and an ecosystem of socially responsible and globally visionary entrepreneurs across Eurasia.
In partnership with The World Government Summit of United Arab Emirates, The Executive Council of Dubai, Whampoa Group, Seoul Municipal Government and Maekyung Media Group, the programs will be offered in Dubai, UAE (Feb 15-17), Singapore (May 16-19) and Seoul, South Korea (Sept 12-15), with each location offering a unique perspective into three dynamic and technology-driven markets.
CKGSB will launch its first Global Unicorn Program in Dubai with the Global Unicorn Forum, co-hosted with the World Government Summit (WGS) and the Global Unicorn Center on February 15th, to coincide with the exclusive WGS.
This 3-day program will deep dive into Dubai with unparalleled regional knowledge, first-hand access to tech-driven business practices and guidance, and possibilities to construct their regional ecosystems by connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and officials.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest up to $70.6 million to bring high-speed Internet to more than 10,400 households in Alberta

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Freitag, September 23, 2022

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Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.

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Through the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to get people living in rural and remote communities connected to high-speed Internet.
The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
"Today's announcement of up to $70.6million to improve high-speed Internet connectivity will mean faster and more reliable Internet service for rural Alberta.
Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $457 million in connectivity projects in Alberta.

GSA Awards REI Systems $30M Government-wide Professional Support Services for IT Transparency Contract

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Donnerstag, Juni 23, 2022

STERLING, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems (REI), a leading provider of technology solutions for the public sector, was awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) Government-wide Professional Support Services for IT Transparency (GPSSIT) contract.

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STERLING, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- REI Systems (REI), a leading provider of technology solutions for the public sector, was awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) Government-wide Professional Support Services for IT Transparency (GPSSIT) contract.
REI will advise GSA and its stakeholders (Executive Councils, the Office of the Federal CIO, and multiple federal agencies) on government-wide strategies to address legislative IT initiatives.
REI will continue to work with GSA as it leads, implements, and supports a wide range of IT initiatives.
We take a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest nearly $500,000 to bring high-speed Internet to 280 households in West Bragg Creek, Alberta

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Montag, Juni 20, 2022

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The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.

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The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize the important role access to high-speed Internet will have in the post-pandemic economic recovery.
Today's announcement of nearly $500,000 in federal funding to connect 280households in West Bragg Creek is a milestone for Albertans.
The project announced today is receiving nearly $500,000 in Government of Canada and Government of Alberta funding to bring high-speed Internet to 280households in West Bragg Creek, Alberta.

World's first metaverse with built-in protection for the minors and the planet

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Mittwoch, Mai 11, 2022

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REHUMAN team is excited to reveal the world's first immersive 3D metaverse with built-in user protection, compliance, and realistic graphics called REUNIVERSE.

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REHUMAN team is excited to reveal the world's first immersive 3D metaverse with built-in user protection, compliance, and realistic graphics called REUNIVERSE.
REUNIVERSE (Re Universe) is a digital twin of our planet with realistic graphics.
The documentary will highlight the use cases and the impact of the metaverse on our real-world economy and the future of jobs.
The documentary is a journey into the metaverse through interviews with experts at Dentons, Government of Alberta, Calaxy, Tokens.com, Brane Capital, Chainlink, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, Columbia University, and more.

Glenbow Reimagined Campaign receives support from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

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Donnerstag, Mai 5, 2022

CALGARY, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, Glenbow has received a significant joint investment in the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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CALGARY, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, Glenbow has received a significant joint investment in the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign from the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
The Government of Canada has invested $40 million in Glenbows transformation through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure funding stream of the program.
Glenbow Reimagined is reframing our communitys relationship to arts and culture by rethinking our approach to sustainability and accessibility, said Nicholas R. Bell, President & CEO, Glenbow.
To learn how you can support the Glenbow Reimagined Campaign, please visit www.glenbow.org .

Tetra Trust Announces Custody Agreement with Accelerate

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Mittwoch, April 27, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. (Accelerate), a leader in alternative investment solutions, announced today it has selected Tetra Trust Company (Tetra Trust or Tetra) to custody Accelerates digital assets.

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CALGARY, Alberta, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelerate Financial Technologies Inc. (Accelerate), a leader in alternative investment solutions, announced today it has selected Tetra Trust Company (Tetra Trust or Tetra) to custody Accelerates digital assets.
We are very pleased to enter into an agreement with Tetra Trust to offer institutional-caliber custody of our digital assets, including for our new NFT fund, said Julian Klymochko, Founder and CEO of Accelerate.
By leveraging its partnership with Knox Custody, Tetra is able to offer the first institutional-grade custody solution for NFTs.
We expect to provide custody for additional Accelerate digital asset offerings beyond the NFT fund as we further develop our relationship.

Alberta and Canada expand partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet for Albertans

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Mittwoch, März 9, 2022

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That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta announced in December 2021 that they were providing up to $300 million in joint funding to connect rural Alberta communities to high-speed Internet.

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That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta announced in December 2021 that they were providing up to $300 million in joint funding to connect rural Alberta communities to high-speed Internet.
The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize the important role access to high-speed Internet will have in the economic recovery following the pandemic.
"We need to close this connection gap and ensure that every nook and cranny of Alberta has access to reliable high-speed Internet.
Alberta's Broadband Strategy is a roadmap to connect every Alberta home and business to highspeed Internet by the end of the 202627 fiscal year.

Alberta residents to benefit from a federal-provincial partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet

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Donnerstag, Dezember 16, 2021

Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.

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Canadians across the country need access to reliable, high-speed Internet as many of us are working, learning, and staying in touch with friends and family from home.
"Access to high-speed Internet will create jobs, improve health and safety for all and help bridge the rural-urban divide.
Since 2015, Government of Canada investments have helped more than 182,000 rural and remote households across Canada gain access to high-speed Internet.
These investments will help ensure that 98% of Canadians will have high-speed Internet access by 2026, and 100% will have access by 2030.