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Northern Alberta Development Council annual report

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The Northern Alberta Development Council annual reports outline business plan goals and strategies, performance measures and results, key projects and initiatives along with future planning.

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Professional workforce scan : a multi-sector summary of employment trends across Alberta's north, 2017

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The 2017 Workforce Scan is designed to identify fields of study in high demand as well as provide insight into recent hiring and retention experiences of employers across northern Alberta.

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Energizing the North : proceedings report

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To advance renewable energy production opportunities in the north, the Northern Alberta Development Council hosted two seminars: one in Athabasca on March 28, and one in Peace River on March 30,... More ≫

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To advance renewable energy production opportunities in the north, the Northern Alberta Development Council hosted two seminars: one in Athabasca on March 28, and one in Peace River on March 30, 2017. Presentations on geothermal, solar, biomass, and wind energy showcased energy technology, successful community energy projects, growing business opportunities, various provincial and federal funding programs, and the development of energy cooperatives.

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Health care in northern Alberta : update to northern communities 2017

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In 2016 the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) hosted the Northern Health Summit, to connect senior health officials and experts with community leaders, with the goal of facilitating... More ≫

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In 2016 the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) hosted the Northern Health Summit, to connect senior health officials and experts with community leaders, with the goal of facilitating opportunities for partnerships and discussions to address key health challenges and priorities in the north. In a report following the summit, the NADC advanced six recommendations where system benefits could benefit northern communities. This report updates progress on advancing northern health care since the summit and contains details on programs that align with the six recommendations.

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Economic change in northern Alberta 2016 : a preliminary study of community best practices

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This preliminary study was conducted to understand how socio-economic changes impact northern Alberta and to assist communities in responding to fluctuations in economic activity. Qualitative... More ≫

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This preliminary study was conducted to understand how socio-economic changes impact northern Alberta and to assist communities in responding to fluctuations in economic activity. Qualitative analysis of interviews with northern leaders revealed some best practices that municipalities can consider both now and in the future as the region continues to manage and diversify its resource based economies.

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Industrial hemp flax : a growing northern Alberta opportunity

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Proceedings report for the industrial hemp and flax opportunity seminars hosted in St. Paul on March 30, 2017 and Whitecourt on April 4, 2017.

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