Innovation in Southeast Alberta
Innovators to Watch
Over the past 20 years in health care, Matthew Jubelius has witnessed the amount of people who don’t have a doctor or access to health services. And, he worked alongside many team members who experienced burnout from the demand of people who need valuable support.
For 30 years, Bruce Ennis has worked with hundreds of businesses spanning North America and increased their profits by focusing on process improvement.
Gary Nikiforuk had a passion for science throughout his youth and high school years. Once graduated, the route to completing his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Alberta was a natural next step.
Strong-willed entrepreneur Mike Reinheller started his career in Medicine Hat when he opened Rhino Storage in 2015. In 2022, Reinheller was the only Southeast Alberta business to be accepted in the Alberta Catalyzer with his app, SpeedyBid.
RPAS / Drones
Southeast Alberta’s Prairie Rose School Division hosted its first Drone Games event at Eagle Butte Highschool on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Target stations were set-up and invited students and drone enthusiasts to strategically fly the up and coming technology for four hours.
APEX Alberta with partners Community Futures Entre-Corp, Medicine Hat College, and Alberta Innovates announced the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) initiative to industry stakeholders on Friday, June 17, 2022, to educate and further the conversation on how the funding will and could be used.
Owned by the Village of Foremost and managed by UxS Consulting Ltd., Foremost UAS Test Range is the first Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) airspace test range of its kind in Canada.
Benjamin Weir opened Octal7 Inc. in 2018 to offer a variety of technical services in Southern Alberta, from drone, photo and video operations, to technical illustrations, drafting, 3D modelling, conceptual rendering and map creation.
News & Events
The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada (AEAC) is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Annual National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Competition will be hosted in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This exciting event marks a significant milestone for the region, known for its rich history in aerospace and UAS, including the unique Foremost UAS Test Range and the renowned DRDC Suffield Research Centre.
Inventures Canada is a three-day event where angel investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from all over the world attend breakthrough sessions and have the opportunity to network with each other.
For 30 years, Bruce Ennis has worked with hundreds of businesses spanning North America and increased their profits by focusing on process improvement.
On Thursday, May 9, 2024, APEX Alberta hosted the LEAN for Leaders event at the Medicine Hat Cultural Centre.