Category: Business/Finance

  • With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    EDMONTON, AB: With the independent National Energy Board providing conditional approval for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion, the federal Liberal government should stop creating further red tape and delays and sign off on this pivotal pipeline project, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Today’s findings show what Wildrose has always said, that the arms-length and…

  • NEB report recommends conditional approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    NEB report recommends conditional approval of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    May 19, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta – National Energy Board The National Energy Board (NEB or the Board) has issued a 533-page report recommending Governor in Council approve the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project), subject to 157 conditions. The Board recommendation follows a public hearing process that included a thorough scientific and technical examination of all…

  • ATB Place, Edmonton Skyline Come Alive

    ATB Place, Edmonton Skyline Come Alive

    Edmonton — To celebrate the arrival of Apple Pay in Alberta, ATB Financial, with the help of Edmonton-based Production World, turned its downtown Edmonton headquarters into an 80-metre tall, 30-metre wide, digital canvas of spectacular images that made the Alberta capital city’s skyline come alive. Even the Calgary Tower became part of the Edmonton cityscape! The 10-minute…

  • The City of Calgary named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

    The City of Calgary named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

    The City of Calgary has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2016 based on a national evaluation conducted by MediaCorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes 65 employers across Canada that are leading the way in environmental sustainability. An award presentation took place on Monday, May 16 in Council. The City of Calgary was…

  • ATB Place Projects Alberta Story in Extraordinary Light Show

    ATB Place Projects Alberta Story in Extraordinary Light Show

    Edmonton — To celebrate being a key part of Apple Pay’s expansion in Alberta, ATB Financial is staging a never-before-seen building projection on the south face of its downtown Edmonton headquarters tonight. Viewers will experience what happens when an 80-metre tall, 30-metre wide concrete building is transformed into a shining canvas brought to 4K life by 16…

  • Canada Post Welcomes Public Input

    Canada Post Welcomes Public Input

    Statement from Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy M. Foote on the Review of Canada Post OTTAWA, Ontario, May 2016 – The Government of Canada promised Canadians they would receive quality service from Canada Post at a reasonable price. In keeping with this commitment, today I am announcing an independent review of Canada Post.…

  • Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Todd Loewen’s Motion 506, which calls for the federal government to scrap its planned crude-oil tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, passed with the full support of the house. Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP government have previously refused to voice opposition to the tanker ban after months of…

  • Fort McMurray: Times of Need Bring out the Scammers

    Fort McMurray: Times of Need Bring out the Scammers

    Vancouver, BC –The dire images and videos of Fort McMurray, Alberta, engulfed in a raging wildfire are hard to fathom. We can be grateful for the fact no one has been seriously injured or killed in the disaster, but the loss of property and the need for assistance is starting to mount as tens of…

  • Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Alberta government delivers on its promise to strengthen consumer protection and create fair rules for payday lending. If passed, An Act to End Predatory Lending will bring substantive changes to the payday lending industry, including the country’s lowest borrowing rates. “This legislation will end predatory practices that expose Albertans to vicious cycles of debt. Albertans…

  • Dear Earls: Your Beef Dilemma is Already Solved

    Dear Earls: Your Beef Dilemma is Already Solved

    Canadian cattle producers are among the most responsible producers anywhere in the world, justifiably proud of their humane treatment of their animals By Hubert Lau, President & CEO, BIXSco EDMONTON, Alta. / Troy Media/Dear Earls, Congratulations on your renewed commitment to sourcing beef from here at home. Canada’s beef-eaters and producers applaud you. The good news is…

  • Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Notley survey fire damage

    Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Notley survey fire damage

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Rachel Notley toured Fort McMurray Friday and reaffirmed federal disaster recovery support for Alberta. “I’m grateful the Prime Minister came to see firsthand the challenges faced by the residents of Wood Buffalo. I’d like to again thank the first responders who have worked around the clock to protect homes and…

  • Lesser Slave Lake Rural Innovation Forum

    Lesser Slave Lake Rural Innovation Forum

    Rural Economic Development & Opportunities for Diversification June 27th, 2016 10:00-4:00pm Northern Lakes College, Slave Lake  This is a workshop for local governments, industry leaders, economic development agencies, and technology innovators to create important relationships across sectors, learn about innovative solutions that are economically and environmentally sustainable; and to identify innovative and value-added projects, partnerships…

  • Camp Promotes Entrepreneurial Spirit in Youth!

    Camp Promotes Entrepreneurial Spirit in Youth!

    The Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (AYEC) will be celebrating its 20 Year Anniversary this year for AYEC 2016! Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 AYEC and if you are (or you know) a youth aged 13-15 that has an interest in leadership, teamwork and business, this is the perfect camp for you! Youth…

  • MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    High River, AB – MP John Barlow announced today that 9 organizations in the riding of Foothills will receive funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program including the High River Seniors Friendship Center, Longview and Area Seniors Club, Valley Neighbours Club, Stavely Golden Age Center, Town of Okotoks Library Board, Foothills SNAPS, Sheep River…

  • Stage Being Set for Economic and Job Growth in Fort McMurray

    Stage Being Set for Economic and Job Growth in Fort McMurray

    A new truck staging area north of Fort McMurray is part of an investment of more than $7 billion in roads and bridges over five years under the Alberta Jobs Plan. Today, there is only one staging area in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on a site just south of Fort McMurray. Building a second…