Newsletter Edition #7
July 2019

"You don't learn to walk by following rules.
You learn by doing and falling over."
Richard Branson

Upcoming Programs & Events:

Arts and Tech Maker Summer Camps for Kids (Ages 6-8 and 9-12)

with Innovate Canmore Program Coordinator Abra O’Leary

  • Time Travellers July 29th – August 2nd

  • Eco Warriors August 19th - 23rd

Register here

Tech Pirates Summer Camp July 15-19th:
Program Report from Abra O'Leary.

New! Coding for Adults

Venue: artsPlace Theatre

October 21st – Dec 16th (7 weeks; no class October 28th and Nov 11th)
Mondays 6:15 -7:45 pm

An introductory course in computer programming for adults. We will cover basic coding concepts with an emphasis on practical examples applicable in everyday work or personal life.

No prior coding experience is required but there will be directed online course assignments to be undertaken between the weekly classes. Attendees must bring their own laptop computer.

Register here

Code Play for Kids Fall Program (2019)

September 24th to November 20th (no classes October 15th & 16th Thanksgiving week)

Tuesday evenings 10-12 years 6:00-7:30 pm
Wednesday evenings 8-9 years 6:00-7:00 pm; 10-12 years 7:15-8:15 pm

Registration details to be announced shortly on our website at www.innovatecanmore.com

Code Play for Kids Winter Program (2020)

Dates and registration details to be announced shortly…

TechSpace:
News Bites

* A new report says Canada should start adaptation measures to offset climate-change effects.
Canada’s top climate-change risks cut across geographies and economic sectors and the country should adopt now to avoid major losses, damages, and disruptions, according to a new report. Looking ahead over the next 20 years, the assessment, released Thursday by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), found that climate change poses the biggest risks to physical infrastructure, coastal and northern communities, human health and wellness, ecosystems and to fisheries: read in The Globe and Mail.

* Blockchain could be key to Alberta's collaborative energy future: read here.

* Hyperloop hits a new top speed. Prototype pod reaches 288 mph in Elon Musk's competition: read here.

Startup Entrepreneur Company Builder:

The Top 20 Reasons Startups Fail

Volunteer Ambassador Program

Meet Herbert Mueller, who is coordinating the build-out of our new space at The Shops of Canmore.

Herbert is also a member of the Innovate Canmore Technology Innovation Development Team