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Canadians can Immediately Take Advantage of the Proposed $10,000 Tax-Free Savings Account Annual Contribution Limit
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, are advising Canadians that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is allowing individuals to immediately benefit from the proposed increase to the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) annual contribution limit announced in Economic…
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Canada Revenue Agency error gives 5 more days to file taxes CBC: Canada Revenue Agency error gives 5 more days to file taxes cccc
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Alberta Farmer Express: Hemp holds Potential for Alberta Farmers…
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Global Investor Ensures CWB can Compete with the Best in the World
Farmers now have greater choice Western Canadian farmers gain a new world class competitor Investment ensures CWB can compete with the”best in the world” Ensures expansion of a competitive grain handling network Coast to coast network of strategic assets Unique opportunity for Canadian farmers to have substantial equity in an international grain company Winnipeg to…
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Alberta PCs Protecting Jobs in Agriculture
Verlyn Olson, PC Candidate for Wetaskiwin-Camrose, shares how the Prentice Plan will encourage and support the growth of Alberta’s agricultural industry. By Verlyn Olson, PC Candidate for Wetaskiwin-Camrose Growing up in Camrose, I was raised with a healthy respect for the land and the importance of the agriculture sector. Today, my wife and I live…
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CFIB Gives 2015 Budget an “A”: Big Tax Cut for Small Business
OTTAWA – According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), small business owners across the country will be thrilled to see several small business friendly measures in the 2015 budget, particularly the 18 per cent reduction in the small business corporate tax rate over the next four years. This builds on earlier announcements…
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Alberta PCs ~ Protecting Jobs: Oil & Gas Industry
Fort McMurray-Conklin PC Candidate, Don Scott outlines how the Prentice Plan will protect Alberta jobs in the oil and gas industry. By Don Scott, PC Candidate Fort McMurray-Conklin As a longtime Fort McMurray resident, I know firsthand how important the oil and gas sector is to Alberta’s communities, families and economy. Managing my own law…
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The Demand for Air Travel Remains Positive, Particularly in Emerging Markets
During January to February, the international passenger demand rose 6.1%, with airlines in all regions except Africa recording growth. Lunar New Year celebrations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, certainly contributed to the robust February performance, but it is also clear that solid demand for connectivity is offsetting economic weakness in some regions including the…
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ASBA President’s statement: Budget 2015/16 cuts funding for students, classrooms and schools
Alberta School Boards Association President Helen Clease issued this statement. Concerns are growing across this province about the budget and the impact on our students. This is not a good news budget for education in Alberta. After years of belt tightening this budget is being called “one of the worst”. As boards review and dig deeper…
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Foothills School Division Responds to Budget Constraints
Dear Minister Dirks: Re: Budget Constraints, 2015/16 Foothills School Division appreciates the tremendous efforts that Alberta Education and the Province puts forth on behalf of the students of Alberta. We also understand the enormous constraints that are facing all Albertans as we grapple with the considerable gap between projected revenues and departmental expenditures. While we…
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Stephen Harper’s budget helps those who need it least
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Minister Oliver Tables Balanced-Budget, Low-Tax Plan for Jobs, Growth and Security
Economic Action Plan 2015 supports jobs and growth, helps families and communities prosper, and ensures the security of Canadians April 21, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Minister of Finance Joe Oliver today tabled Economic Action Plan 2015, the Harper Government’s balanced-budget, low-tax plan for jobs, growth and security. Economic Action Plan 2015…
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Carcass 101 Event Set to Come Back to Olds College For Second Year in a Row
ROCKYVIEW, AB – Carcass 101, a producer-focused training about beef cattle meat quality, will take place on June 8th-10th in Olds, AB. The event will commence with a reception on the Monday night followed by two-days of learning in the National Meat Training Centre at Olds College. Association CEO Rob Smith says, “We are…
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Housing Prices Hold Steady in Surrounding Areas
Calgary – Slower economic activity influenced demand across the region in the first quarter of 2015. However, despite rising inventory levels, housing prices in Calgary’s surrounding areas remained relatively stable. “A lack of recovery in oil has many concerned about their employment status and these concerns have been impacting consumer confidence in the first quarter,” said…
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Okotoks’ Excalibur Shelters Product Launch a Great Success!
Excalibur Shelters, an Okotoks company owned and operated by Malcolm Duncan and his sons Grant and Doug, recently launched its new product the SL- Tainer, a self-lifting container. The Duncan’s invented this product, which is a remarkable tool for industries and presents opportunity to create valuable solutions such as mobile power generators, site laboratories, offices,…
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