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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Robert Burrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the first commercial application of nanotechnology developed by Robert Burrell.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Karl Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
Karl Clark and his inventions in the area of the oilfields 'Method for Separating Bituminous Sands' and 'Royalite Oil' are highlighted in this biography.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about St. Paul--from its community to its cultural life to the people and families that enriched it.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Bryan Kolb

For Students 9th - 10th
The biography of Bryan Kolb, whom many refer to as the founding father of behavioral neuroscience, is featured in this article, along with his Behavioral Neuroscience research. Watch a video, listen to audio or read an article about...
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Water Quality/ Riparian Areas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The importance of riparian areas in maintaining water quality is highlighted in this fact sheet.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Andrew Briosi

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrew Briosi created nearly 150 inventions in his life, one of which was the "Beet Lifter". Learn about this invention, and about Mr. Briosi through excerpts from his autobiography.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Orville Newton Gilbert

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Orville Gilbert's "Harvester-Stacker" which is an alternative to the traditional method of harvesting wheat which increases productivity.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: People of the Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Educators and students will both find this site about the Aboriginal peoples of the boreal forest region most useful. Lesson plans, teacher resources, student information and activities, and much more make up this expansive site.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: John and Nicholas Boychuk

For Students 9th - 10th
John and Nicholas Boychuk invented the "Boychuk Stooker" which has been called one of the greatest labour-saving devices created. Read about the Boychuck Brothers and their invention on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Stephen Snow Sears

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Stephen Sears, an Albertan who patented an invention, a weed killer, in 1929, in addition to modifying a Stook Loader.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Frank Van Slyke

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Frank Van Slyke and the "Van Slyke plough" which was very influential in the Red Deer area.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Raymond

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Raymond "Sugar Ray" Lemieux's synthesis of carbohydrates as you read about his life and his invention of "Synthetic Sugar".
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dr. Jacqueline Shan & Dr. Peter Pang

For Students 9th - 10th
CV Technologies,an Edmonton biotech company founded by Dr. Shan who co-invented "Cold-Fx" and is highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Ted Wolff Von Selzam

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography highlights a developer of gluten-free and wheat-free foods, Ted Wolff von Selzam.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Norbert Berkowitz

For Students 9th - 10th
The transportation of coal through a pipeline was developed by Norbert Berkowitz. His biography and discovery are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: James Gibbons

For Students 9th - 10th
James Gibbons' invention of the "Grizzly Screen" and his biography are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Vladimir Mackiw

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Vladimir Mackiw's work in metallurgy development and his effects on Canadian mining.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Elias Bjarni

For Students 9th - 10th
Elias Bjarni "Ole" Olson is credited for using the first coloured ice in a curling game and inventing the standard rubber curling hack. Read his biography and explore some of Olson's other achievements.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Ed Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Ed Adams and his invention of 'Mobile Gas Tank Leak Testing Technology'.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Peter Jacobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Jacobs invented many interesting items in his life, including the famous 'Jaycopter'. Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out more about Peter Jacobs and his inventions.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Laurie Tandrup

For Students 9th - 10th
Laurie Tandrup invented two unique car seats--the 'Travelbud' and 'The Butterfly'. Learn about her inventions and how they came about on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: The Inventions

For Students 9th - 10th
What are some of the key inventions by Albertans? This site by the Heritage Community Foundation highlights many Albertan's significant inventions and has categorized them to make it accessible for learners.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Sectors of Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
The 11 Sectors of Discovery have been highlighted, with significant inventions by Albertan's highlighted in each category.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: John L. Edlund

For Students 9th - 10th
Where did the inspiration for John L. Edlund's 'Floatation Suitcase' come from? Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out!

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