Category: Business/Finance

  • Alberta’s economy: What’s next?

    Alberta’s economy: What’s next?

    Calgary, AB – We’re starting to see and feel the effects of the low price of oil. Our economy has slowed and various industries are tightening their belts. Many Albertans and others across the country are asking what will happen next. ATB Financial’s Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is addressing that question with findings from the…

  • Feds Should Allow all TFWs in Canada to Stay

      Thousands of would-be Canadians being sent packing starting today CALGARY, April 1, 2015 – With thousands of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) about to be forced to leave Canada before their permanent residency applications are fully processed, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) again urged the Federal Government to offer additional flexibility.  This is…

  • Calgary Stampede Enhances Partnership with Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack

    Calgary Stampede Enhances Partnership with Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack

    Calgary – The Calgary Stampede and Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack are pleased to announce an enhanced multi-year merchandise partnership.  Under the agreement, which comes into effect May 1, 2015, Lammle’s will run all Calgary Stampede merchandise operations – including the year-round CS Store in the BMO Centre and the Grandstand and Midway retail locations…

  • Chris Turchansky New ATB Investor Services President

    Chris Turchansky New ATB Investor Services President

      Edmonton — Chris Turchansky has been named the new President of ATB Investor Services. Turchansky moves into the president’s role after serving the organization for 10 years in various positions, most recently leading the Private Counsel, Solutions and Mass Market teams. “In my 10 years with ATB Investor Services, I’ve had a chance to work with…

  • H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group Sign Definitive Merger Agreement to Form The Kraft Heinz Company

    H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group Sign Definitive Merger Agreement to Form The Kraft Heinz Company

    Combination Creates Unparalleled Portfolio of Powerful and Iconic Brands Merger will create the 3rd largest food and beverage company in North America and the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world. Combined company to be named The Kraft Heinz Company and to be co-headquartered in Pittsburgh and the Chicago area. The new company…

  • Actions Underway to Improve Well-Being of Aboriginal Women

    Actions Underway to Improve Well-Being of Aboriginal Women

    Multiple initiatives are being implemented to improve the educational outcomes and economic prosperity of Aboriginal women. These actions are based on recommendations from the First Nations and Metis women’s councils on economic security. The councils were set up in 2013 to provide advice to government on improving the quality of life of Aboriginal women. Both…

  • AB Small Business Confidence Trails Nation Again in March

    AB Small Business Confidence Trails Nation Again in March

    Entrepreneurs have no appetite for tax hikes in Alberta Budget 2015 CALGARY, March 26, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business outlook halted its downward slide in March and remains relatively unchanged at 48.1.  For the second consecutive month, Alberta maintains…

  • Beware Scams Targeting Alberta’s Reputation for Generosity

    Beware Scams Targeting Alberta’s Reputation for Generosity

    Albertans are known for their generosity, often leading the country in annual per-person donations to charity. Unfortunately, that reputation for kindness attracts predators looking to make a quick buck in the form of scams involving bogus charities. Fundraising campaigns are often launched on short notice in the wake of a natural disaster, or other tragic…

  • Budget Causes Concern as to Impact in Alberta Classrooms

    Budget Causes Concern as to Impact in Alberta Classrooms

    The association representing Alberta’s 61 school boards acknowledges restraint was expected in the 2015/16 education budget, but fears the direction taken by government may mean school boards across the province will struggle to meet the needs and expectations of schools, students, parents and their communities. “We are very concerned about the impact this budget will…

  • Prentice Budget is all About Politics, Not About Solving Alberta’s Fiscal Problems

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB (MARCH 27, 2015):  Brian Jean released the following statement about Jim Prentice’s budget: “If any Albertans were expecting that Jim Prentice would keep his word and introduce a fiscally responsible budget, they have to be sorely disappointed. “This budget was about electoral politics and not about solving Alberta’s fiscal problems. After signalling for…

  • Bad News Budget, Fails to Deliver for all Albertans.

    Bad News Budget, Fails to Deliver for all Albertans.

    EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann has released the following statement on the unveiling of Budget 2015: “Budget 2015 fails to reflect the true priorities and needs of a new generation of Albertans who are driving this province, and it leaves those who built it scrambling for spare change. “The PCs are calling…

  • PC Budget – Pay more, get less

    PC Budget – Pay more, get less

    Prentice’s 2015 budget will hurt middle-income families EDMONTON –Prentice’s 2015 budget asks regular Albertans to pay more out of pocket, while they get less of vital public services like education, health care, child protection services and post-secondary education, New Democrat Leader Rachel Notley said today. “The PCs have not only proposed a Waiting Room Tax—today they’ve…

  • Budget Tough on Taxpayers, Easy on PC Waste

    Budget Tough on Taxpayers, Easy on PC Waste

      Prentice Raises Taxes by $2,500 on Average Family EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice’s Budget 2015 will cost the average family $2,500 in 59 new and increased taxes and fees on everything from income, to marriage and death, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Budget 2015 will increase spending by $3.5 billion by 2019…

  • Budget 2015 Sets a Balanced Direction for Alberta’s Future

    Budget 2015 Sets a Balanced Direction for Alberta’s Future

    Budget 2015 will invest in the programs and infrastructure Albertans need while holding the line on spending. Guided by 10 Fiscal Principles and a matching 10-year vision, Budget 2015 includes five year fiscal and capital plans showing Albertans the long-term approach government is taking. Budget 2015 balances spending restraint with revenue enhancements and will use…

  • High River Council Adopts Long-Term Financial Plan

    High River Council Adopts Long-Term Financial Plan

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River 2015 Financial Plan was adopted by council at the Monday, Mar. 23 council meeting. The long-term plan will help guide the decisions of council and ensure sound financial management of municipal programs, services and capital infrastructure in the coming years. “This plan will help align the…