April 10, 2012
INNOVATION FOR MUNICIPALITIES AT EDA CONFERENCE
On Thursday, April 12th, 2012, Casey Vander Ploeg, Senior Policy Analyst, Canada West Foundation, and John Lee, President, Communities of Tomorrow, will address Economic Development Alberta’s (EDA) 2012 Annual Professional Conference and Annual General Meeting at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge.
As panellists for the “Developing Innovative Infrastructure” session, they will be discussing innovative solutions and best practices to address the challenges associated with growing populations and aging infrastructure through the Transforming our Communities initiative, LetsTOC.
LetsTOC (www.letstoc.ca) is a web-based and social media project created by Communities of Tomorrow and the Canada West Foundation which is designed to present and promote new and creative solutions so that we can transform our communities into cost-effective, eco-friendly, economically stable, prosperous, growing and thriving places to live and work.
Casey and John will be making their presentation at 9:00 a.m. in the Gold room and will be available for interviews immediately after.
EDA’s Annual Professional Conference and Annual General Meeting attracts almost 200 delegates in the field of economic development and elected officials from various parts of Alberta. Click here to view the draft agenda.
Communities of Tomorrow (CT) is a public-private partnership with the mission of making Saskatchewan a global leader in the field of municipal infrastructure innovation by creating Canada’s first infrastructure innovation hub.
Canada West Foundation is the only think tank dedicated to being the objective, non-partisan voice for issues of vital concern to western Canadians. For over 40 years, through its research and commentary, the Foundation has contributed to better government decisions and a stronger Canadian economy.
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To arrange an interview with Casey Vander Ploeg, please contact:
Rachael Strathern
Communications Team Lead
Canada West Foundation
communication@cwf.ca
403.700.9535
To arrange an interview with John Lee, please contact:
Michael Zaplitny
Communications Consultant
Communities of Tomorrow
mzaplitny@communitiesoftomorrow.ca
306.522-6691
November 25, 2011
Ray Boughen, Member of Parliament for Palliser (on behalf of The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification) and The Honourable Laura Ross, Minister of Government Services (on behalf of The Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Enterprise and Minister Responsible for Trade) cordially invite you to attend a media conference to announce funding to test an innovative technology to help municipalities with the challenge of water line replacement.
Communities of Tomorrow President John Lee will join MP Boughen and Honourable Ross at the announcement.
The media conference will be held at:
1:30 p.m.
Friday, November 25, 2011
North end of Building F
City of Regina Public Works
2425 4th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
November 17, 2011
LET’S TRANSFORM OUR COMMUNITIES LAUNCH EVENT
REGINA – On November 17, 2011, the Canada West Foundation and Communities of Tomorrow will announce an exciting new partnership and initiative to explore and develop innovative solutions, cutting edge technologies and best practices for infrastructure financing and delivery issues to create thriving and dynamic communities.
To launch this exciting partnership, a media conference will be held featuring Dr. Roger Gibbins, President and CEO, Canada West Foundation; John Lee, President, Communities of Tomorrow; and Mike O’Donnell, Councillor, City of Regina and Chair of the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit.
Location: Main Floor Rotunda, Terrace Building, Innovation Place
10 Research Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
Date/Time: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 10:00am
Communities of Tomorrow
Communities of Tomorrow (CT) is a public-private partnership with the mission of making Saskatchewan a global leader in the field of municipal infrastructure innovation by creating Canada’s first infrastructure innovation hub. CT brings together industry, municipalities and various stakeholders to find innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges. CT assists in the development of more cost-effective, enduring and environmentally friendly infrastructure products and services. For more information, visit www.communitiesoftomorrow.ca .
Canada West Foundation
Canada West Foundation is the only think tank dedicated to being the objective, nonpartisan voice for issues of vital concern to western Canadians. For 40 years, through its research and commentary, the Foundation has contributed to better government decisions and a stronger Canadian economy. For information, visit www.cwf.ca.
For more information about this event, please contact:
Michael Zaplitny
Communications Manager
Communities of Tomorrow
250-10 Research Dr., Innovation Place
Regina, SK S4S 7J7
306-522-1897
mzaplitny@communitiesoftomorrow.ca
Grace Kucey
VP Operations and Director, Community Outreach
Canada West Foundation
900, 105 – 12 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1A1
403-700-9535
communication@cwf.ca
