Category: Business/Finance

  • Emergency financial assistance for evacuees is available beginning today

    Emergency financial assistance for evacuees is available beginning today

    May 11, 2016 Starting at 2 pm today, debit cards will be issued to people who have been evacuated from Fort McMurray and other northern Alberta communities due to wildfire. The debit cards, one-time emergency payments of $1,250 for eligible adults and $500 for children under the age of 18, will help evacuees meet immediate,…

  • Province, Industry Discuss Fire Impacts to Oil Sands Operations

    Province, Industry Discuss Fire Impacts to Oil Sands Operations

    May 10, 2016 Premier Rachel Notley and oil industry representatives met today to discuss the state of oil sands facilities in the wildfire area and how to move forward to return to full operations. “I want to extend my sincere thanks to the energy companies and their staff for their tremendous efforts to help in…

  • Apple Pay Now in Hands of ATB Customers

    Apple Pay Now in Hands of ATB Customers

      Edmonton — Starting now, ATB Financial MasterCard customers have a new, easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. Say hello to Apple Pay. Apple Pay allows ATB customers to use their iOS devices for everyday transactions, such as grabbing a coffee or picking up groceries. Apple Pay is easy to use, easy…

  • It’s Cool to Work Safely in the Heat

    It’s Cool to Work Safely in the Heat

    The first heat wave of the year means those who work outdoors should take precautions to avoid health risks. Employers and workers should be aware of the early signs of heat stress and treat it right away: headache dizziness and fatigue dehydration heavy sweating muscle cramps changes to breathing and pulse rate. These symptoms can…

  • ATB Opens Doors to New, Innovative Support for Alberta Entrepreneurs

    ATB Opens Doors to New, Innovative Support for Alberta Entrepreneurs

    Calgary — ATB Financial, Alberta’s largest homegrown financial institution, has come up with a new way to further its support of the province’s entrepreneurs. Already the leader in Alberta when it comes to small and mid-sized business lending, ATB is now introducing the ATB Entrepreneur Centre: a first-of-its-kind dedicated space designed specifically for entrepreneurs. It’s a place…

  • ATB Financial Offers Support to Fort McMurray Customers

    ATB Financial Offers Support to Fort McMurray Customers

      Edmonton — ATB Financial has made a disaster relief program available to all of its customers affected by the devastating wildfire in the Fort McMurray area. Depending on the customer’s circumstances, ATB will offer emergency overdraft protection, increased credit limits and loan payment deferrals if needed. “We’ve all seen the TV footage and photos from Fort…

  • Alberta Health Services: The Facts About Sick Days for Non-Union Employees

    Alberta Health Services: The Facts About Sick Days for Non-Union Employees

    Recent news stories regarding sick leave for AHS non-union employees are missing important facts and present an inaccurate picture of the situation at AHS. Here are the facts: On average, AHS’ non-union employees report 6.5 sick days a year. In 2015, 40 per cent of non-union employees took no sick leave at all. A five-year…

  • Minding the Gap

    Minding the Gap

    Sellers continue to adjust pricing expectations Calgary – Market imbalance in Calgary’s residential resale housing market continued to weigh on citywide prices in April. Much like the previous month, year-over-year sales fell while new listings increased, resulting in inventory gains across all sectors of the market. As a result, benchmark prices in the city declined by…

  • BMO Investments Inc. Announces Launches and Changes to its Mutual Fund Lineup

    BMO Investments Inc. Announces Launches and Changes to its Mutual Fund Lineup

      TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 28, 2016) – BMO Investments Inc. (BMOII) today announced new mutual funds, cash flow and discount series launches, changes to distribution policies, and series terminations. New Mutual Fund Launches BMO Women in Leadership Fund: The first impact investing fund by a Canadian bank, the fund invests in North American companies…

  • BC Communities Hosting Conference to Attract Entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

    BC Communities Hosting Conference to Attract Entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

    FERNIE, BC–(Marketwired – April 28, 2016) – The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) announced today that it is hosting its first economic development conference June 16 to 18 in Fernie, BC. The 2 1/2-day event, titled the adVenture Capital Conference, is designed to introduce prospective entrepreneurs and investors to business opportunities in British Columbia’s Elk…

  • Alberta Beef Presents Alberta’s Largest Food Festival – Alberta Burger Fest

    Alberta Beef Presents Alberta’s Largest Food Festival – Alberta Burger Fest

    More than 100 local restaurants cook up burgers for a cause CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired) – Alberta Burger Fest, presented by Alberta Beef, is kicking off its 2016 festival with a record number of restaurant participants. From downtown Calgary to Shaganappi to Symons Valley, over 100 locally-owned restaurants representing 38 neighbourhoods across the city have stepped up to…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence Up After Six Month Slide

    Alberta Small Business Confidence Up After Six Month Slide

    Calgary – Alberta small business confidence gained 2.1 points in April (28.6) according to the Business Barometer index published monthly by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  The Alberta results are more than 35 points below the range of a healthy growing economy. “For the first time in six months, this small uptick in small…

  • Highway 43x Bypass Will Create Jobs and Improve Traffic Flow and Safety

    Highway 43x Bypass Will Create Jobs and Improve Traffic Flow and Safety

    A new bypass in Grande Prairie is part of an investment of more than $7 billion in roads and bridges over five years under the Alberta Jobs Plan. The $54-million investment in the bypass will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow and safety for travellers, local residents and businesses. The two-year project is expected to…

  • Government Helps Bring Panda-mania to Calgary Zoo

    Government Helps Bring Panda-mania to Calgary Zoo

    The Alberta government is providing $10 million to help expand the Calgary Zoo, a move that will bring a family of pandas from China to Calgary in 2018. This significant investment from the Alberta Jobs Plan will help create jobs, enhance tourism and diversify our economy. The loan of the pandas is part of a…

  • Province Helps Former Youth in Care Train for Rewarding Careers

    Province Helps Former Youth in Care Train for Rewarding Careers

    As part of the Alberta Jobs Plan, the living allowance for the Advancing Futures Bursary is being increased to help former youth in care focus on education as they prepare for careers. “Every Albertan deserves the opportunity to pursue education and training to prepare them for a successful future. Our government recognizes its responsibility and…