Category: Business/Finance

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Grows Nearly 8% in 2014

    Industry’s growth supports 50 Alberta communities Edmonton – The latest numbers indicate that Alberta’s forest industry is continuing to grow and contribute to the province’s economic diversity. Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled $2.9 billion in 2014. The numbers reflect a 7.7% increase from…

  • CFIB and Interac asking Canadians to Share their Favourite Small Businesses

      Toronto/Calgary – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Interac are giving Canadians the chance to show their favourite small businesses some love, and win a $500 shopping spree, through the #SmallBizLove contest. “Canadians know that small businesses are the heart of their communities through their service, innovation, and dedication to growing local…

  • New Energy Chief Registered to Lobby Against Alberta Pipelines: Wildrose

    New Energy Chief Registered to Lobby Against Alberta Pipelines: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (June 11, 2015): NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd must immediately explain why her new Chief of Staff Graham Mitchell is registered as an active lobbyist against Energy East and other key pipeline projects for Alberta’s industry, Wildrose Shadow Energy Minister Leela Aheer said today. “This sends a troubling message to our energy…

  • Government of Canada Accepts Recommendation to Approve Natural Gas Pipeline Proposal

    June 10, 2015, Ottawa – The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the Government of Canada’s decision to accept the National Energy Board’s (NEB) recommendation to approve the North Montney Mainline Pipeline project, subject to 45 conditions. The North Montney Mainline Pipeline proposal was submitted by NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL)…

  • Provincial and Federal Ministers Urged to Seal Internal Trade Deal

      9 out of 10 small businesses want premiers to make free trade within Canada a priority TORONTO/CALGARY – CFIB is urging federal and provincial trade ministers to push hard for a new internal trade deal that removes trade barriers within Canada. As trade ministers begin meetings in Toronto to update Canada’s primary national agreement…

  • Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Whether you’re planning a major landscaping project or hiring a lawn maintenance company to cut your grass this summer, Service Alberta recommends you get it in writing! When entering into a contract with any home renovation or maintenance company, including those specializing in lawn care, always insist upon a written contract. Verbal contracts are hard…

  • City Employees Make $6.43/hr More than the Private Sector

      Canadian municipalities don’t have a revenue problem, they spend too much on staff CALGARY – Municipal government workers across Canada are making $6.43 more per hour on average in wages and benefits than their private sector counterparts – a gap of 22 per cent – according to the latest report from the Canadian Federation of Independent…

  • Who will be the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award winner?

    It’s time for Canadians to vote: 10 finalists in the race for $100,000 grand prize Montreal, June 3, 2015—Canadians can begin casting votes today at www.bdc.ca/yea in the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneurs Award contest organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). Ten finalist turning‑point projects from across the country are competing for the $100,000 Grand Prize and…

  • Alberta Wrong to Increase Minimum Wage

      Policies based on party dogma won’t solve the province’s problems By Charles Lammam and Jason Clemens, Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – The new NDP government in Alberta has indicated it will aggressively increase the province’s minimum wage from $10.20 to $15 per hour over the next three years. There are a number…

  • 52 Reasons to Celebrate the Best of Calgary’s Nightlife

    Best Bar None program focuses on venues’ commitment towards safety and responsible service Fifty-two Calgary bars, clubs, pubs, lounges and casinos received 2015 Best Bar None accreditation for their commitment to high service and safety standards. “This year we saw a large jump in accredited city venues due to growing industry-wide support to create environments…

  • The Cost of Injury in Canada

    The Cost of Injury in Canada

    Parachute launched The Cost of Injury in Canada Report that show the financial costs of preventable injuries are rising, while the human costs are catastrophic. Using the latest national and provincial data available (2010), the Report shows $27 billion is lost to the economy, surpassing heart and stroke disease costs. Injury is the number one…

  • Market Moves Toward Balanced Conditions

    Market Moves Toward Balanced Conditions

    Calgary housing prices change direction in May.      Calgary – For the first time since December 2014, Calgary’s residential unadjusted benchmark prices improved over the previous month. Within the City of Calgary, housing prices totaled $454,100 in May, a monthly and year-over-year increase of 0.55 and 0.96 per cent. “For the third month in the…

  • Harper Government Creates New Jobs for Youth in Macleod

      June 2nd, 2015 High River, AB – 50 organizations in the riding of Macleod are receiving investment to hire over 100 young Canadians for the summer. The project was announced today by John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of Employment and Social Development. Canada Summer Jobs…

  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program: MP John Barlow Encourages Applications

    Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program: MP John Barlow Encourages Applications

      The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150thanniversary. Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will invest in projects that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians. Under the theme Giving back to…

  • Alberta’s Minimum Wage Increase Set in Motion

    Lori Sigurdson, the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement today on minimum wage: “Today our government is pleased to announce the next steps in our plan to raise the minimum wage for Alberta families. The existing formula for minimum wage increases, based on the consumer price index and average weekly…