Alberta
Alberta based Atlas BiotechnologiesTM invests in leading Oncology Biotech research firm, Flavocure.

Alberta based Atlas BiotechnologiesTM invests in leading Oncology Biotech research firm, Flavocure.
November 06, 2018- Edmonton, Alberta- ?Atlas Biotechnologies Inc. is pleased to announce a 20% investment in Flavocure Biotech, which has an impressive pipeline of oncology research. Flavocure has a patent pending on two therapeutic molecules, which use cannabis flavonoid derivatives in the treatment of three aggressive forms of cancer: AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia), pancreatic, and glioblastoma (brain) cancer.
“Flavocure is an excellent fit for Atlas Biotechnologies. Our business philosophy is built around curing disease and illness using cannabis derivatives. Flavocure’s FDA orphan drug designation for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, combined with their attractive oncology pipeline, made them an obvious choice for collaboration. We intend to jointly develop specialized cannabis cultivars to further unlock the potential of targeted flavonoids in medical research”, said Sheldon Croome, Atlas Biotechnologies CEO.
Flavocure is based in Maryland, USA and collaborates with some of the world’s most prestigious cancer research institutions. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one of Flavocure’s two proposed therapeutics, Cresorol, with an orphan-drug designation.
Dr. Henry Lowe, an industry pioneer of cannabis phytopharmaceuticals and Flavocure’s founder and Executive Chairman, added, “Our early success in finding cannabis derived molecules for new therapeutic cancer discoveries attracted the interest of a great partner in Atlas. We are very much looking forward to collaborating with them on our genetics program and other drug research programs in the field.”
As part of the integral future collaboration, Atlas will hold a seat on Flavocure’s initial 7-member Board of Directors. Jeffrey R. Gossain, P.Eng, VP of Operations and one of Atlas’ founding Directors will aid in the development of the operational and corporate structure at Flavocure.
Atlas plans to develop a breeding program dedicated to isolating additional molecules in the flavonoid spectrum and identifying further cannabinoids for potential research and supply for future drug commercialization.
About Atlas Biotechnologies Inc. and Atlas Growers Ltd.
Atlas is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and its wholly owned subsidiary, Atlas Growers Ltd., is federally licensed for Cultivation and Production of medical cannabis products. Phase one of Atlas’ purpose-built, 38,000 square foot laboratory has the capacity to produce over 5,000 kg of dried cannabis annually as well as refined cannabis into isolated concentrates in mass capacity. Atlas Growers owns a 160-acre site that could allow for significant future expansion of cultivation capacity in Alberta and has a development permit in place for up to 1,000,000 square feet of additional construction. Atlas also owns 50% of Coastline Biotechnologies, which is a late stage applicant with Health Canada. Coastline anticipates to be licensed for cultivation on Vancouver Island in late 2019. Atlas is well financed, raising over $25.6 million in equity to date, including $7.6 million related to acquisition of land and strategic investments. Atlas also has available for future use a largely unutilized $6.25 million bank term loan.
Agriculture
Lacombe meat processor scores $1.2 million dollar provincial tax credit to help expansion

Alberta’s government continues to attract investment and grow the provincial economy.
The province’s inviting and tax-friendly business environment, and abundant agricultural resources, make it one of North America’s best places to do business. In addition, the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit helps attract investment that will further diversify Alberta’s agriculture industry.
Beretta Farms is the most recent company to qualify for the tax credit by expanding its existing facility with the potential to significantly increase production capacity. It invested more than $10.9 million in the project that is expected to increase the plant’s processing capacity from 29,583 to 44,688 head of cattle per year. Eleven new employees were hired after the expansion and the company plans to hire ten more. Through the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit, Alberta’s government has issued Beretta Farms a tax credit of $1,228,735.
“The Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit is building on Alberta’s existing competitive advantages for agri-food companies and the primary producers that supply them. This facility expansion will allow Beretta Farms to increase production capacity, which means more Alberta beef across the country, and around the world.”
“This expansion by Beretta Farms is great news for Lacombe and central Alberta. It not only supports local job creation and economic growth but also strengthens Alberta’s global reputation for producing high-quality meat products. I’m proud to see our government supporting agricultural innovation and investment right here in our community.”
The tax credit provides a 12 per cent non-refundable, non-transferable tax credit when businesses invest $10 million or more in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta. The program is open to any food manufacturers and bio processors that add value to commodities like grains or meat or turn agricultural byproducts into new consumer or industrial goods.
Beretta Farms’ facility in Lacombe is a federally registered, European Union-approved harvesting and meat processing facility specializing in the slaughter, processing, packaging and distribution of Canadian and United States cattle and bison meat products to 87 countries worldwide.
“Our recent plant expansion project at our facility in Lacombe has allowed us to increase our processing capacities and add more job opportunities in the central Alberta area. With the support and recognition from the Government of Alberta’s tax credit program, we feel we are in a better position to continue our success and have the confidence to grow our meat brands into the future.”
Alberta’s agri-processing sector is the second-largest manufacturing industry in the province and meat processing plays an important role in the sector, generating millions in annual economic impact and creating thousands of jobs. Alberta continues to be an attractive place for agricultural investment due to its agricultural resources, one of the lowest tax rates in North America, a business-friendly environment and a robust transportation network to connect with international markets.
Quick facts
- Since 2023, there are 16 applicants to the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit for projects worth about $1.6 billion total in new investment in Alberta’s agri-processing sector.
- To date, 13 projects have received conditional approval under the program.
- Each applicant must submit progress reports, then apply for a tax credit certificate when the project is complete.
- Beretta Farms has expanded the Lacombe facility by 10,000 square feet to include new warehousing, cooler space and an office building.
- This project has the potential to increase production capacity by 50 per cent, thereby facilitating entry into more European markets.
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Alberta
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Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, has issued a Notice of Initiative Petition.
This confirms a Citizen Initiative application has been received and the Chief Electoral Officer has determined the requirements of section 2(3) of the Citizen Initiative Act have been met.
Approved Initiative Petition Information
The approved citizen initiative application is for a policy proposal with the following proposed question:
Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?
The Notice of Initiative Petition, application, and statement provided by the proponent are available on Elections Alberta’s website on the Current Initiatives Petition page.
As the application was received and approved prior to coming into force of Bill 54: Election Statutes Amendment Act, the Citizen Initiative process will follow requirements set out in the Citizen Initiative Act as of June 30, 2025.
Next Steps
- The proponent must appoint a chief financial officer within 30 days (by July 30, 2025).
- Once the 30-day publication period is complete and a chief financial officer has been appointed, Elections Alberta will:
- issue the citizen initiative petition,
- publish a notice on the Current Initiatives Petition page of our website indicating the petition has been issued, specifying the signing period dates, and the number of signatures required for a successful petition, and
- issue the citizen initiative petition signature sheets and witness affidavits. Signatures collected on other forms will not be accepted.
More information on the process, the status of the citizen initiative petition, financing rules, third party advertising rules, and frequently asked questions may be found on the Elections Alberta website.
Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections, and referendums.
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