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Silicon Prairie 2.0: The Machine Learning Startups Defying Alberta’s Tech Funding Crunch

For decades, the global perception of Alberta’s economy was tethered strictly to the price of a barrel of Western Canadian Select. When oil was up, the province thrived; when it…

Bored-Economist March 19, 2026

Articles Energy & Commodities Innovation & Tech

The Lithium Triangle of the North: Alberta’s Quiet Race to Dominate Battery Supply Chains

For over a century, the word "drilling" in Alberta has been synonymous with one thing: hydrocarbons. From the historic gusher at Leduc No. 1 to the massive oil sands operations…

Bored-Economist March 15, 2026

Articles Innovation & Tech

The Rise of “Cyber-Insurance” for Small Biz

In the bustling corridors of Red Deer’s manufacturing hubs and the sun-drenched storefronts of Lethbridge’s downtown, a silent shift has occurred. The year 2026 has ushered in a reality where…

Bored-Economist February 25, 2026

Articles Energy & Commodities Innovation & Tech

The “Support Local” Premium: Why Albertans are Buying Canadian

In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, a quiet but profound shift is occurring within the checkout aisles and digital shopping carts of Wildrose Country. For decades, the Alberta economy…

Bored-Economist February 19, 2026

Articles Innovation & Tech

Alberta’s Crypto Sandbox: New 2026 Custody Rules

For decades, Alberta has been defined by its ability to extract value from the earth. However, as we move toward the mid-2020s, a new kind of extraction is taking place…

Bored-Economist February 13, 2026