Category: Business/Finance

  • Legislation Introduced to Restore Fairness to Alberta’s Tax System

    The government introduced changes to corporate and personal income taxes and is taking action to reverse proposed unfair fees. Bill 2, An Act to Restore Fairness to Public Revenues, will increase the corporate income tax rate for profitable corporations by two percentage points and introduce a more progressive personal income tax system. “We are asking…

  • Pros and Cons of an Expanded Canada Pension Plan

    Governments would be wise to remember making changes to the CPP is a very complex issue By Robert Brown Expert Advisor EvidenceNetwork.ca VICTORIA, BC/ Troy Media/ – A new report came out recently that reiterates what we’ve heard from other sources: Canadians aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. The Deputy Chief Economist of the CIBC…

  • High River Home Hardware Owner Honoured by North American Association

    High River Home Hardware Owner Honoured by North American Association

      This year, North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) honored eight Young Retailers of the Year at a banquet at the All Industry Conference and National Hardware Show in Las Vegas in May. The national recognition program, now in its 19th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers and…

  • Best Bar None Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Calgary’s Nightlife

    Best Bar None Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Calgary’s Nightlife

    Fifty-two Calgary bars, clubs, pubs, lounges and casinos received 2015 Best Bar None accreditation for their commitment to high customer service and safety standards. The 4th annual Best Bar None Calgary Awards Night on June 15th at the Telus Spark also recognized venues that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fun and safe drinking environments. This year’s…

  • Propane Value Adding a Boost for Alberta

      Province would realize $1.2 billion in new tax revenue and 1,500 direct construction jobs from new propane processing facility  Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Alberta would gain full time, stable jobs and an added $65 million annually in government tax revenue from each new industrial facility adding value to propane. A new report from Stantec,…

  • Bill 1 to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta will ensure Albertans come first. “This legislation – the first bill of this government – is about focusing Alberta’s political parties where they should be focused: on Albertans. We are doing this by renewing our province’s democracy. Once this legislation is in place, Albertans can be…

  • NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

    NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

      EDMONTON, AB (June 16, 2015): The NDP are set to pass over $18 billion in spending with only three hours of debate in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. That is $86 million of spending for every minute of debate, and $6 billion for every hour. “The NDP can’t just ask for…

  • Council Approves Application for Federal Grant

    Council Approves Application for Federal Grant

      High River, AB: Council has given approval for administration to apply for a matching grant, up to $500,000, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. If approved, the funding will be used to enhance the Town’s Happy Trails pathways. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of the Government of Canada’s 150th anniversary…

  • MD of Foothills Donates to Foothills School Division

    MD of Foothills Donates to Foothills School Division

    Superintendent John Bailey extended gratitude to the M.D. of Foothills and Family and Community Support Services for a significant donation of $50,000. The funding will support FSD’s Behaviour Education Support Team (BEST) and Family School Liaison Counsellor programs.

  • Harper Government Supports Macleod in Attracting Job-Creating and Prosperity-Generating Foreign Investment

    Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today announced that Community Futures Alberta Southwest will receive $24,000 through the Government of Canada’s “Invest Canada – Community Initiatives” (ICCI) program to help them attract foreign investment and create jobs locally.…

  • Fildebrandt Calls on NDP to be Open with ‘Mini-Budget’, End Fuzzy PC Accounting

    Fildebrandt Calls on NDP to be Open with ‘Mini-Budget’, End Fuzzy PC Accounting

      EDMONTON, AB – (Friday), Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt released recommendations to ensure the NDP ‘mini-budget’ is fully open and transparent and the government puts an end to fuzzy PC accounting practices. “Albertans sent Wildrose to the legislature to make sure the government doesn’t have a blank cheque. The NDP are looking to…

  • We asked Albertans, how happy are you? Here’s what you told us!

    We asked Albertans, how happy are you? Here’s what you told us!

      Calgary — The results are in from the first-ever ATB Financial Alberta Happiness Survey and, it turns out, we’re a pretty happy bunch. The majority of Albertans surveyed said they had a high level of life satisfaction, general happiness and emotional well-being. In fact, eight out of ten Albertans say they are happy. As the first-ever…

  • Mini Entrepreneurs in Millarville

    Mini Entrepreneurs in Millarville

    Board Chair Christine Pretty was impressed by the PowerPoint presentations that Grade 4 students at Millarville Community School developed to showcase their mini-businesses and their learnings about how to do a bank deposit, customer service and advertising. Through their businesses, they raised a total of $415 for a year-end pizza party and charity. The students…

  • Town of Okotoks Secures Favourable Bulk Electricity Rate

    Town of Okotoks Secures Favourable Bulk Electricity Rate

    The Town of Okotoks recently conducted a competitive bid process for Okotoks future electricity needs with six pre-qualified suppliers and ended up securing an electricity rate below current wholesale prices. Alberta Municipal Services Corporation, the current supplier for the Town, submitted the winning bid which begins in 2018. This will save The Town of Okotoks…

  • Dealing with Market Volatility

    By Kim Inglis Although it’s understood that stock markets fluctuate, volatility still makes investors uneasy.  Unfortunately, nervousness about market turbulence can cause them to make short-term decisions with detrimental impacts on long-term portfolio performance. Investors hastily sell but are usually doing so at the worst possible time. Such panic selling in the midst of market…