Digital Journal sat down with Tracy Stroud, manager of APEX Alberta, the Regional Innovation Network (RIN) of Southeast Alberta, to talk about how the region is shaping the next generation of Canada’s aerospace and defence sector.

The Foremost UAS Test Range is excited to announce an opening for an Aerospace Intern position for the summer of 2025. This hands-on role offers an incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations!

The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada (AEAC) is thrilled to announce that the 2025 Annual National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Competition will be hosted in Medicine Hat, Alberta. This exciting event marks a significant milestone for the region, known for its rich history in aerospace and UAS, including the unique Foremost UAS Test Range and the renowned DRDC Suffield Research Centre.

Southeast Alberta’s Prairie Rose School Division hosted its first Drone Games event at Eagle Butte Highschool on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Target stations were set-up and invited students and drone enthusiasts to strategically fly the up and coming technology for four hours.

APEX Alberta with partners Community Futures Entre-Corp, Medicine Hat College, and Alberta Innovates announced the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) initiative to industry stakeholders on Friday, June 17, 2022, to educate and further the conversation on how the funding will and could be used.

Owned by the Village of Foremost and managed by UxS Consulting Ltd., Foremost UAS Test Range is the first Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) airspace test range of its kind in Canada.

Benjamin Weir opened Octal7 Inc. in 2018 to offer a variety of technical services in Southern Alberta, from drone, photo and video operations, to technical illustrations, drafting, 3D modelling, conceptual rendering and map creation.

QTSC is an original equipment manufacturer of defence and security products. Focused on target and surveillance systems, testing, evaluation, training, and mission readiness, they are one of the fastest growing companies in Southern Alberta.