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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Alberta's water research and innovation strategy annual report

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This annual report communicates the progress toward AWRIS enabling outcomes and actions; identifies the areas for improvement; and provides clarity on adjustments required to the outlined actions.

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Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee annual report

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of the Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee (ARIAC) during the reporting period. ARIAC provides the Government of Alberta with independent... More ≫

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Presents the activities and accomplishments of the Alberta Research and Innovation Advisory Committee (ARIAC) during the reporting period. ARIAC provides the Government of Alberta with independent advice on research and innovation strategy. ARIAC also seeks to enhance Alberta's connections with the international research and innovation community.

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Off the shelf : modeling and management of historical resources

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize... More ≫

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This article summarizes how industry developers determine if and where known and unknown historical resources are located in development areas. Models are useful planning tools to minimize disturbances and manage historical resources in an expedient and economical way.

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Summary report Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project : 2018–2020 supplement

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine... More ≫

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Research has shown that in Alberta, the amount of phosphorus in streams increases with agricultural intensity in watersheds. The goal of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project was to determine if wide-spread adoption of environmental beneficial management practices would improve water quality at the watershed scale, as well as to develop the Alberta Phosphorus Management Tool. This report supplements the previously published 2013–2017 Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project progress report by summarizing the results and progress of the Alberta Phosphorus Watershed Project from 2018–2020.

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Deeply buried intact sediments yielding cultural deposits within the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton, Alberta

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This article examines the impact of urban development on archaeological deposits within, and adjacent to, the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton in central Alberta. Recent... More ≫

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This article examines the impact of urban development on archaeological deposits within, and adjacent to, the North Saskatchewan River valley in the city of Edmonton in central Alberta. Recent archaeological studies indicate that undisturbed sediments are present and can yield significant archaeological deposits of both precontact and fur trade age, despite decades of extensive urban development.

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Using denitrifying bioreactors as a beneficial management practice for agricultural drainage waters in Alberta

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A collaborative project (2019 - 2021) was completed to address the lack of Alberta-specific information on the use of denitrifying bioreactors to reduce nutrient export from agricultural... More ≫

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A collaborative project (2019 - 2021) was completed to address the lack of Alberta-specific information on the use of denitrifying bioreactors to reduce nutrient export from agricultural sub-surface drainage to sensitive aquatic ecosystems. This information is important to agricultural producers as they make water and crop management decisions.

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Making the food-health connection : an Alberta framework for innovation

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The Alberta food and health innovation framework was developed by the Alberta Life Sciences Institute in collaboration with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development,... More ≫

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The Alberta food and health innovation framework was developed by the Alberta Life Sciences Institute in collaboration with Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, Alberta Science Research Authority, and Alberta Agricultural Research Institute. The framework was developed as an overarching provincial approach to increase innovation in health and food, to meet challenges, and to take advantage of opportunities.

Sponsored research revenue : research funding at Alberta’s comprehensive academic research universities

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This annual publication reports the sponsored research revenues of Alberta’s comprehensive academic and research institutions, which are: the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, the... More ≫

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This annual publication reports the sponsored research revenues of Alberta’s comprehensive academic and research institutions, which are: the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University. Sponsored research revenues are those funds received outside of the university base-operating grants and include both research grants and contracts. The data in the report describes funding from provincial and federal governments, industry, and non-profit organizations, and includes capital investments.

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Getting value from every fibre : making the most of Alberta's lignocellulose resource

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The overall aim of this paper is to stimulate and secure economic development in the use of the large available lignocellulose feedstock from Alberta's crops and trees. The paper is a statement of... More ≫

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The overall aim of this paper is to stimulate and secure economic development in the use of the large available lignocellulose feedstock from Alberta's crops and trees. The paper is a statement of strategic opportunities rather than a scientific analysis of feedstock, biorefining choices or markets. Four strategic frameworks are presented for the future of Alberta's lignocellulose fibre-based industries.

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