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Government has reduced Alberta’s corporate tax rate from 11 per cent to 10 per cent as part of the ongoing Job Creation Tax Cut. This scheduled tax reduction, effective Jan. 1, improves Alberta’s competitiveness and encourages businesses to invest and hire in the province.  Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) announced plans to expand its operations…

To make a change, use goals to chart your path to success. Two types of goals can help you do this: long-term and short-term. Don’t forget to write down your goals. They may change, but you’ll want a record. Writing them down is a great way to start your plan to improve your health. No…

December 28, 2019 OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 120 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new member list includes 5 Companions (C.C.), 38 Officers (O.C.), and 77 Members (C.M.). Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date. About the Order of CanadaCreated…

Smiles and holiday cheer could be felt all around on a crisp November day at the 26th annual Giddy Up Christmas Event on Saturday, November 30, 2019, hosted by the Calgary Stampede Queens’ Alumni committee. Giddy Up Christmas is one of four of the Queens’ Alumni annual Giddy Up events, which focus on sharing Stampede…

Continued snow, strong winds and mild temps will keep the avalanche hazard elevated. Choose low consequence terrain and minimize exposure to overhead avalanche hazard.  [MH] Weather Forecast 5-20cm of snow forecasted for tonight and into Saturday, accompanied by strong Westerly winds. Temperatures are forecasted to drop gradually with an Alpine high of -10. Another 5-10cm…

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed the province’s first case of severe vaping-associated lung illness. This fall, the Public Health Agency of Canada alerted provincial health officials and asked them to report any probable and confirmed cases as part of the national investigation underway. “We are actively monitoring the situation in Alberta and…

By: Jennifer Scott, National Communications Manager In 2020 as we continue to push for not only greater protection for Canada’s wild spaces, but also stronger standards and better management practices, we are thrilled to report that in 2019 we celebrated many milestone conservation gains and unique corporate fundraising partnerships: Parks Canada heeded the outcry of…

Calgary—ATB Financial’s newest Alberta Economic Outlook shows our province’s real GDP is forecast to grow slightly higher—0.9 per cent—in 2020.  Our economy should get some help from increased oil production, pipeline construction, an uptick in natural gas prices, a strong tourism sector and ongoing population growth. However, this growth depends on progress being made in…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement recognizing patients and their loved ones during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: “Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to focus on people living with this devastating dementia, and the communities that walk these difficult journeys alongside them. “Alzheimer’s and all forms of dementia often present barriers like fear and stigma.…