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Alberta company develops first of its kind technology in Canada to predict crisis before it hits.

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From SAM (Social Asset Management)

​SAM, a startup company based in Edmonton leads the way globally with first of its kind technology to predict patterns and crisis before it becomes unmanageable. Many early warnings of COVID-19 were missed due to out-dated monitoring. This provides a tool to predict and plan.

SAM taps into real-time data sources in social media and uses AI to dissect and identify disruption trends hours ahead of traditional alerting systems.

James Neufeld, founder and CEO of SAM, said, “Our system scans billions of pieces of content on platforms such as Twitter and emergency feeds to discover correlations. We’ve built an AI engine that can identify an event in one part of the world and decipher if it is unfolding as an emergency, such as a school lockdown or an outbreak, earlier than anyone else. That information is extremely valuable to devise a strategic response in a crisis. We think this is a ground-breaking development in AI that helps move society forward.”

Recent investment from venture capitalists, of 3.6 million dollars has positioned SAM at the forefront, ahead of lagging technology, during this unprecedented health crisis of Covid-19.

“The pandemic proved there’s an incredible need to decipher world events and potential hazards sooner,” said Brian Craig, founding partner of Calgary-based Adventure Capital leading the investment round. “The SAM platform can help predict a crisis earlier allowing organizations to react more quickly.”

SAM’s technology creates situational awareness to ensure decisions are made quickly and can be applied to a variety of settings, including, education, travel and with first responders.

ABOUT SAM

SAM was founded in Edmonton in 2013 and has been growing rapidly after launching its global disruption monitoring platform. The startup now works with large enterprises, emergency responders, and NGOs across the world that all depend on the delivery of real- time, accurate crisis data. As SAM continues to grow, they are working with users across the globe on more ways AI can detect potential problems or hazards—to benefit human safety, business, and community.

After 15 years as a TV reporter with Global and CBC and as news director of RDTV in Red Deer, Duane set out on his own 2008 as a visual storyteller. During this period, he became fascinated with a burgeoning online world and how it could better serve local communities. This fascination led to Todayville, launched in 2016.

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From Underdog to Top Broodmare

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WATCH From Underdog to Top Broodmare (video)

Executive Producers Jeff Robillard (Horse Racing Alberta) and Mike Little (Shinelight Entertainment)

What began as an underdog story became a legacy of excellence. Crackers Hot Shot didn’t just race — she paved the way for future generations, and in doing so became one of the most influential producers the province has known.

The extraordinary journey of Crackers Hot Shot — once overlooked, now revered — stands as one of Alberta’s finest success stories in harness racing and breeding.

Born in humble circumstances and initially considered rough around the edges, Crackers Hot Shot overcame long odds to carve out a career that would forever impact the province’s racing industry. From a “wild, unhandled filly” to Alberta’s “Horse of the Year” in 2013, to producing foals who carry her spirit and fortitude into future generations.

Her influence ripples through Alberta’s racing and breeding landscape: from how young stock are prepared, to the aspirations of local breeders who now look to “the mare that did it” as proof that world-class talent can emerge from Alberta’s paddocks.

“Crackers Hot Shot, she had a tough start. She wasn’t much to look at when we first got her” — Rod Starkewski

“Crackers Hot Shot was left on her own – Carl Archibald heard us talking, he said ‘I’ll go get her – I live by there’. I think it took him 3 days to dig her out of the snow. She was completely wild – then we just started working on her. She really needed some humans to work with her – and get to know that people are not scary.” — Jackie Starkewski

“Crackers Hot Shot would be one of the top broodmares in Albeta percentage wise if nothing else. Her foals hit the track – they’re looking for the winners circle every time.” — Connie Kolthammer

Visit thehorses.com to learn more about Alberta’s Horse Racing industry.

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Alberta’s licence plate vote is down to four

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It’s time to vote again.

After Albertans had their say in the first round, the eight original licence plate designs are down to the final four.

Danielle Smith has been clear that this choice will be up to Albertans.

So now it’s your turn to help pick which designs move to the final round.
Don’t wait. Cast your vote now and help decide what Alberta’s new licence plate will look like.
– Your United Conservative Team

P.S. Every licence plate on the road is a rolling billboard for Alberta. Your vote helps decide what that billboard looks like. Vote here.

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