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Advanced Education and Technology is considering developing an electronic game to engage and inform students about careers in the Trades and thereby increase the number of students pursuing Trades education. The goal is to enhance parents and learners’ knowledge and awareness of Alberta’s advanced learning system through a collaborative, awareness and mentorship campaign. If you a Digital Alberta member, you may request a copy of this RFP by emailing info@digitalalberta.com.

Digital Alberta is sponsoring another Market Access Program for the Casual Games Industry. From July 23 to 25th, Casual Connect Seattle brings together the most talented and knowledgeable experts in the casual gaming field with the best of networking and learning. This is the premiere event for the casual games industry with over 3,000 professionals attending, including Real Games, Big Fish, Microsoft Casual Games, Pogo, Mumbo Jumbo, Pop Cap, Real arcade and more.

Sega of America Inc. Sega Europe Ltd, and Edmonton-based BioWare Corp. on Thurs. announced a partnership to create a new role-playing game based on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for Nintendo Co.'s Nintendo DS handheld. The unnamed new offering is scheduled to debut in 2008.

Level Up is a new member-based group in Calgary focused on sharing new development techniques, distribution channels, technological advances, and artistic pursuits that relate to the field of video game development and publishing. The group has several events and initiatives planned including a monthly speakers series. For more information on Level Up, visit www.levelupsociety.com.

Edmonton-based Rocketfuel Productions recently took the top prize at the "Pitch It!" competition at the eighth annual Kidscreen Summit in New York City for their cross media entertainment property for kids, "C.I.E." (Central Institute for Exploration). The summit was held from February 7-9.