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Jesse Cole

Jesse Cole

Jesse Cole is BetaKit's voice in the Prairies, leading coverage east of the Rockies and west of Ontario. Based in Alberta's capital city of Edmonton, Jesse brings more than a decade of reporting experience to the role and an even deeper connection to the cultures that make Canada's Prairie provinces so unique. You can reach Jesse with tips, pitches, or just to chat at jesse.cole@betakit.com.

Q&A: Can Alberta power its data-centre boom with nuclear energy?

July 29, 2026

New report suggests there is work to be done to build a nuclear-ready workforce.

Nate Glubish at the Velocity Symposium

Alberta’s AI push is rewriting the rules for government contractors

July 28, 2026

Minister Nate Glubish says vendors must adapt to new reality or risk being left behind.

Amii

Former Amii founder launches privacy-first AI that keeps user data local

July 28, 2026

Synsira Software’s Kind Local Pro is designed to keep data on-device and out of data centres.

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Why is Amazon opening a disaster relief hub near Edmonton?

July 27, 2026

The company is working with nonprofits and donating supplies to help in the aftermath of disasters.

Evan Solomon speaking into a microphone.

Have thoughts on AI transparency? The feds want your feedback

July 24, 2026

Government launches survey for public to weigh in on AI regulations.

Airbus partners with Medicine Hat-based Landing Zones Canada

July 22, 2026

The two companies will advance simulation and training for the Canadian Armed Forces.

A close up of quantum machinery.

Zero Point Cryogenics expands into the US

July 22, 2026

Quantum cryogenics manufacturer plans to open an innovation and service hub in Chicago.

Goodfood warns it may need to curtail operations amid mounting losses

July 22, 2026

Meal kit startup reported net losses of more than $9 million this fiscal year, with debts coming due in early 2027.

Young workers on laptops in a startup office.

Futurpreneur applications surge as more youth explore entrepreneurship

July 21, 2026

National non-profit saw application rise 50 percent nationwide and 65 percent in Alberta in latest fiscal quarter.

Pieces of ice float in a blue sea.

Mila partners with PolArctic to measure sea ice in the High Arctic

July 17, 2026

Partnership will pair Mila’s AI expertise with PolArctic’s traditional knowledge and ocean science.

A mountain at the end of a long road in Banff.

Banff Venture Forum ends 25-year run as new capital summit emerges

July 16, 2026

Banff Capital Summit will broaden event’s focus beyond VC to full “capital stack.”

Siemens Canada Saskatoon office building.

Siemens Canada to expand Saskatoon R&D hub by 10,000 square feet

July 15, 2026

Expansion will advance ‘industrial AI’ in company’s semiconductor design.

Nate Glubish, Alberta innovation minister

Alberta and Québec partner on AI in government

July 15, 2026

Provinces sign a memorandum of understanding to share technical assets, develop joint projects.

AI pioneer Richard Sutton founds new research lab

July 14, 2026

Oak Lab hopes to one day create an AI agent that can run on just 20 watts of power.

A smartphone with a gambling app displayed on screen.

Alberta opens online gambling market to private operators

July 13, 2026

Province is the second in Canada to allow in private operators like DraftKings and FanDuel.

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