Category: Business/Finance

  • Black Diamond: From “Wood King to Grocery Giant” – new development proposal

    Black Diamond: From “Wood King to Grocery Giant” – new development proposal

    The Wood King property in Black Diamond is being considered for a new development called Miners Landing. An extensive retail development that could potentially house a new 21,000sf grocery store along with other specialty retail outlets.

  • Property Tax Relief Program continues to be available for 2014

    Property Tax Relief Program continues to be available for 2014

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River, with support from the Government of Alberta, has announced that its Property Tax Relief Program will continue to support residential and commercial property owners who were still displaced from their homes for all or a portion of 2014 due to the 2013 flood. “We are very pleased…

  • ATB Starts Fiscal Year with Its Strongest Quarter Ever

    ATB Starts Fiscal Year with Its Strongest Quarter Ever

    EDMONTON, CALGARY and 240 other Alberta communities /CNW/ – ATB Financial has closed the books on the first quarter of its current financial year by posting a record net profit of $83.9 million —  and attracting thousands of new customers. “The combined work of the ATB team and the trust placed by ATB customers has…

  • Trade with Europe easier than trade within Canada

    Premiers urged to strengthen inter-provincial trade, support TFWP, reject pension taxes at meeting this week Toronto/Calgary, August 25, 2014 – With Canada recently opening up international markets with historic trade agreements, it is time to drop trade barriers between our own provinces. As Canada’s premiers come together in Charlottetown this week, the Canadian Federation of…

  • Tim Hortons and Burger King confirm talks regarding potential strategic transaction

    Tim Hortons and Burger King confirm talks regarding potential strategic transaction

    OAKVILLE, ON, and MIAMI, FL, Aug. 24, 2014 /CNW/ – In response to media reports, Tim Hortons Inc. (THI: TSX; NYSE) and Burger King Worldwide Inc. (BKW: NYSE) today confirmed that they are in discussions regarding the potential creation of a global leader in the quick service restaurant business. The new publicly-listed company would be…

  • It’s Friday – So Why Not Work From Home? It’s Good for the Environment!

    It’s Friday – So Why Not Work From Home? It’s Good for the Environment!

    By Ian Andrew, Greener Ideal The good news is that today is Friday. The bad news is, you probably still have to go to work at your office. But given recent technological advances and adoption of telecommuting tools, an increasing number of employers are giving their staff the ability to work from home, as it’s…

  • Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Posted by Big Rock Brewery – August 20, 2014 On behalf of Big Rock Brewery, it is with great sadness that we must report that our founder and friend, Edward McNally, passed away on August 19, 2014. Ed was the driving force behind the creation of Big Rock and his name has, and always will…

  • Employment Pension Plans Act (2012) takes effect September 1

    Employment Pension Plans Act (2012) takes effect September 1

    The Employment Pension Plans Act provides more flexibility to private sector pension plans, improves their long-term stability and encourages the establishment of new plans. The 2012 Act and regulation make it easier for private sector employers to offer or continue to offer pension plans. Toward this end, the Act and regulation establish funding rules for…

  • Temporary Flood Services Coming to an End

    Temporary Flood Services Coming to an End

    Saddlebrook Bus Service The bus service between the Saddlebrook Temporary Neighbourhood and High River will be ending with the closure of Saddlebrook. The service, provided by the Government of Alberta, was established to facilitate the travel of Saddlebrook residents to and from High River for school, work, appointments and community activities. Saddlebrook is expected to…

  • Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Over the past few months, some of my bosses have said they feel mistreated when it comes to their pension. I have heard from people who originally planned to retire in the next couple of years, but fear they will now have to work several years longer just to have the same pension when they…

  • Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    High River, AB: Wondering how to thrive and not just survive as an entrepreneur? The Town of High River is pleased to announce that business guru, Arlene Dickinson, will be in High River to share her experiences in thriving through the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Spend an evening learning from one of…

  • Average Canadian Family Spends More on Taxes than Necessities of Life

    Average Canadian Family Spends More on Taxes than Necessities of Life

    VANCOUVER—The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than on food, shelter and clothing combined, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “If you asked people to name their household’s biggest expense, many would likely say housing, but in reality the average Canadian family spends…

  • New Partnership Shares Oil Sands History and Grows Tourism

    New Partnership Shares Oil Sands History and Grows Tourism

    A new partnership with Fort McMurray Tourism provides one-stop shopping for tourism and oil sands information at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray. “This agreement allows us to capitalize on the growing interest in heritage tourism and its potential for continued growth. With its marketing expertise and knowledge of the regional tourism sector,…

  • My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Grand Opening Postponed

    My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Grand Opening Postponed

    Karen and Rick owners of My Wash Barn have decided to postpone their Grand Opening in support of the Millarville Fair which takes place on the same days as their originally scheduled Grand Opening. Not to worry though, they have only postponed the Grand Opening and will still be holding this fundraising event for the…

  • Managing Market Volatility

    By Kim Inglis If not placed in the context of either market history or investment horizon, a significant market drop will cause some investors to doubt the wisdom of their investment plans and become nervous. Then they jeopardize their long-term portfolios by making short-term decisions during the turbulence. They forget that a portfolio stocked with…