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High River 2015 Assessment Notices will be Delayed
High River, AB: Property owners in High River will have to wait until the first of May to receive their 2015 assessment notices. The Town is currently undertaking a review of properties to ensure that the assessments are accurate and fair now that a majority of properties have been remediated from the flood. The…
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The Brick delivers $125,000 for Wounded Warriors Canada in 2014
EDMONTON, Jan. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – The Brick is proud to announce it was among Wounded Warriors Canada’s top corporate sponsors in 2014, raising and donating $125,000 to the national organization. “As a truly Canadian company, The Brick stands beside the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces – whether they’re active-duty members or valued veterans,” said Jim Caldwell,…
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King of the CASL: CRTC Chairman shares Paperweight crown
Splits dubious honour with Ontario Labour Minister, Quebec mayor Toronto/Calgary – To kick-off Red Tape Awareness WeekTM, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) announced the winners for its annual Paperweight Award, citing the most egregious examples of government red tape on small businesses. Federal: King of the CASL Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)…
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Bank of Canada Lowers Overnight Rate Target to 3/4 per cent
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CFIB Vows to Fight Tax Hikes in Next Alberta Budget
Challenges Alberta’s taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and business groups to join the cause CALGARY, January 19, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today vowed to fight the introduction of tax hikes in the provincial budget in March, including a new provincial sales tax (PST), and has launched a new campaign to rally Albertans to…
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CREB® Forecasts Price Stability amid Easing Demand
Calgary – Housing sales are forecasted to ease by four per cent this year, due to market uncertainty and changes in economic climate, while prices are expected to remain relatively stable with a modest increase of 1.58 per cent on an annual basis, CREB® said today in its annual forecast. Although sales levels are expected to…
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Why Doesn’t Alberta Diversify?
ABCtech Editorial In 2005, the Alberta Council of Technologies Society was incorporated to advocate for “Diversifying Alberta’s economy through the commercialization of emerging technologies.” Some argued against our vision stating, “One hour spent diversifying Alberta’s economy is one hour less for producing oil revenue, providing for Alberta health and education.” – Alberta Oil Industry…
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Alberta has no reason to panic . . . yet
Its lack of fiscal discipline on both the spending and saving side is the real culprit behind its current financial bind By Livio Di Matteo, Professor of Economics, Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, ON/ Troy Media/ – A dramatic fall in oil prices, predicted to reduce provincial government resource revenues by $7 billion – a…
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Blue Monday Takes Toll, Says Poll 🙁
Edmonton, January 19, 2015 – A new poll from ATB Financial reveals that nearly half (46 per cent) of Albertans are feeling above-average to high levels of stress in January. Considering today is thought by many to be the most depressing day of the year (Blue Monday, as it is commonly known), the poll’s results make sense.…
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CFIB Announces Golden Scissors Award Finalists
From liquor laws to remitting taxes less often, award recognizes red tape warriors Toronto – In the lead-up to Red Tape Awareness WeekTM (January 19–23), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for its annual Golden Scissors Award. The award honours an elected official or others in government who have shown…
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Town Undertaking Several Parking Initiatives for Downtown Area
High River, AB: The Town of High River is working on several initiatives to maximize parking in the downtown area that will support increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic. In the new downtown design, angle parking has been replaced with parallel parking, so additional parking is being created in adjacent areas to ensure there is ample…
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CFIB Announces Paperweight Award Finalists
Ban on drive-thrus, temporary foreign workers make list of worst red tape hassles Toronto, January 15, 2015 – In the lead-up to Red Tape Awareness WeekTM (January 19–23), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for its annual Paperweight Award. The Paperweight Award identifies those in government who are holding businesses…
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Houston Trip Highlights Alberta Contributions to Energy Sector
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement upon the completion of his mission to Texas: “My time in Texas provided me with the opportunity to meet with oil and gas executives in Houston who have companies that operate in Alberta. I also attended the opening of the Flanagan South and Seaway Twin pipelines in Freeport.…
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Conference Board of Canada Predicts Recession for Alberta
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6 High-Paying Jobs for 2015
Robert Half Salary Guides Reveal Tech and Creative Jobs With Rising Starting Salaries TORONTO /CNW/ – Salaries in the technology and creative fields are expected to continue their upward trend in 2015, according to the 2015 Salary Guides from Robert Half Technology and The Creative Group. Companies are making larger investments in digital initiatives, turning…
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