Podcasts by We Are Alberta

We Are Alberta

Every month, join host and ATB economist Nick Ford as he explores Alberta’s geography, its businesses, organizations, and its diverse and fascinating people—all viewed through an economic lens.

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E007 - Bitcoin Mines Part II - We Are Alberta from 2019-03-19T11:05

Join us for part two of a two-part series from Medicine Hat’s Bitcoin Mine. Follow ATB’s economist, Nick Ford, on a tour to find out what’s really going on inside a miner.

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E006 - Bitcoin Mines - We Are Alberta from 2019-02-15T11:26

Bitcoin is the world’s first virtual currency that has won over millions of investors and tech fanatics. Bitcoin originated back in 2008 and launched early in 2009. As the cryptocurren...

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E005 - Life on the Border - We Are Alberta from 2019-01-14T10:34:22

Milk River is a town of nearly 900 people and is about 70 kilometers south of Lethbridge. What makes Milk River unique is not the milky appearance of the river that flows through the t...

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E004 - Drones - We Are Alberta from 2018-12-10T10:54

A couple of years ago, many of us were only just dreaming about self-driving cars and flying drone home deliveries. But, now, our online packages and pizza are delivered to our front d...

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E003 - Mint&Dill - We Are Alberta from 2018-11-13T13:48

The pamphlet you can pick up at the rest stop in Bow Island states that the “quiet town is in the middle of a very diverse agricultural area”  They’re certain about that. In fact, four...

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E002 - Iron&Earth - We Are Alberta from 2018-10-09T17:32:55

Plenty of focus is placed on Alberta’s energy sector. And, rightly so. Alberta’s economic livelihood depends on this industry. That means that big changes in energy prices affect all A...

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E001 - Token Naturals - We Are Alberta from 2018-09-06T16:01

Starting up a any business isn’t easy. But, it’s especially difficult setting up a cannabis business before legalization. It's a long process and an even longer waiting game.

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