Category: Business/Finance

  • Catapulting North America from Energy Dependence to Independence!

    Catapulting North America from Energy Dependence to Independence!

    The Ukraine, Libya and Iraq are a long way from the Bakken and the Alberta Oilsands. But events half a world away are shaping North American energy opportunities. In a remarkable transformation the United States is moving steadily and swiftly from the world’s major oil importer to an exporter of oil and natural gas. Both…

  • Minister Leitch announces expert panel on championing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs

    Minister Leitch announces expert panel on championing and mentorship for women entrepreneurs

    Harper Government continues promoting economic and leadership opportunities for Canadian women TORONTO, /CNW/ – Wednesday, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, announced the members of her Expert Panel on Championing and Mentorship for Women Entrepreneurs. The Minister was accompanied by members of the Panel for the announcement,…

  • Okotoks Economic Development: Roger Brooks Presentation Follow Up

    Okotoks Economic Development: Roger Brooks Presentation Follow Up

    The Town of Okotoks, Okotoks Network, Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures Highwood, Olde Towne Okotoks and Okotoks Economic Development in particular, wish to extend warm thanks and appreciation to all residents, business and land owners of our community for attending the Roger Brooks Community Assessment of Okotoks presentations last week. We hope…

  • Black Diamond Selected to Join “Becoming a Community Leader”

    Black Diamond Selected to Join “Becoming a Community Leader”

    An exciting announcement will be made this morning at 10:00 am at the Sheep River Library by Black Diamond’s Mayor, Sharlene Brown. If you would like to see an increase in volunteerism, greater community ownership and pride, increased business profitability, improved performance for yourself and those around you and the strengthening of your community’s resiliency,…

  • CFIB commends government on 15 per cent cut in employment insurance rates for small business

    TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2014 /CNW/ – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) president Dan Kelly joined Finance Minister Joe Oliver today as he announced a major reduction in Employment Insurance (EI) premiums for small business owners. The announcement was made at Value Wood Floors – a Toronto-area small business and member of CFIB. “This is…

  • Strategies for using ETFs

    Strategies for using ETFs

    By Kim Inglis Independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports there are 5,410 exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally, with 10,477 listings from 222 providers listed on 60 exchanges. These ETPs represent US$2.62 trillion as at the end of July. The most popular ETP is the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). These open-ended funds combine the benefits of…

  • Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques this month, with the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage increased from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage rose from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. A $1 per hour differential between the two wages will now…

  • Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    OTTAWA, Sept. 4, 2014 – The time is now to advance Canada as a global energy leader, and Canada’s premiers are wise to have decided to finalize an energy strategy for 2015. “I am so pleased with this outcome as it reflects what I believe is so important for Canada, what I am advocating at…

  • New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    Alberta and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement in principle to ensure apprenticeship training is transferable between both provinces. This agreement will improve the recognition of in-province training, allow for the recognition of apprenticeship work experience hours and enhance labour mobility for apprentices in both provinces. Marc MacNeil, a third year pipe fitter apprentice from…

  • Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Tiny fraction of small business owners say their priorities are being adequately addressed by candidates in race for premier CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that shows only six per cent of entrepreneurs feel small business priorities have been reflected in the race to become the new…

  • Ted Menzies Settles in as CEO of CropLife Canada

    Ted Menzies Settles in as CEO of CropLife Canada

    OTTAWA – Ted Menzies, long-time Alberta farmer and former Member of Parliament, was named the new president and CEO of CropLife Canada last November. Menzies joined the organization January 1, 2014 and is working out of the head office in Ottawa. “Ted earned the respect of colleagues from across the political spectrum during his time…

  • New development permits reflect strong future for High River

    New development permits reflect strong future for High River

    High River, AB: The approval of two significant developments and the increase in development applications demonstrates how High River is already resuming the trend for strong growth in both commercial and residential areas. Conditional approval has been granted for a new shopping centre along 12 Ave. Called “The Shops at Medicine Tree” it will initially…

  • Credit Unions first in customer service for 10th year in a row: Ipsos Reid

    Credit Unions first in customer service for 10th year in a row: Ipsos Reid

    TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2014 /CNW/ – For a 10th consecutive year, Canadians ranked credit unions first in overall Customer Service Excellence and Branch Service Excellence among all Canadian financial institutions in the 2014 Ipsos® Best Banking Awardsi program. “It’s not a surprise that credit unions have been recognized for their ability to deliver first class…

  • Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Hiring plans remain very strong; shortage of labour remains biggest challenge by far CALGARY, August 28, 2014 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results today showing Alberta’s small business confidence rebounded 2.3 points in August to 71.7. The national Business Barometer Index also bounced back by the…

  • Napa Valley Vintners Continues to Support Local Community Following Sunday’s Earthquake

    Napa Valley Vintners Continues to Support Local Community Following Sunday’s Earthquake

    St. Helena, CA – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit trade association is continuing its efforts to support and sustain both the local community and the Napa Valley wine industry following Sunday’s earthquake. At Napa County’s request, the NVV is asking its members to provide information about the status of their winery operations this week…