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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Homeopathy
The facts “Homeopathy” comes from the Greek words for “similar” and “affliction.” Its principle is “like cures like” (also known as the “law of similars”) – substances that cause symptoms of an illness will, in much smaller doses, help the body to heal the illness. Homeopathy maintains that symptoms of illness are the body’s normal…
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Shop (small) Until you Drop this Saturday!
Canadians who shop small will make a big difference on October 24 Toronto, October 22, 2015 – This weekend presents the perfect opportunity for consumers who want to make a big difference in their local community by shopping small. October 24 marks the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, when Canadians turn out to support…
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Turner Valley Waterworks System Found “More than Adequate”
EAB Decision – Waterworks System Amending Approvals The Town of Turner Valley is in receipt of the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board decision respecting the various appeals of its waterworks system amending approvals. We are pleased to report that the Board found the terms and conditions in the Amending Approvals are “more than adequate” to provide…
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Small Business Week: How to Improve your Cash Flow Management
Cash flow management can be one of the most complex challenges facing a business owner. That’s because it takes place on several levels at once—everything from accounts receivables and payables to inventory and expense control, to even bigger questions about your business model. “Good cash flow management starts with making financial projections and then…
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New Ministry to Focus on Economic Development
A new ministry of Economic Development and Trade is being created to support greater economic growth and diversification for Alberta and jobs for Alberta’s communities. Deron Bilous has been named minister of the new department, and will oversee implementation of the economic plan. It will include enhanced supports for small- and medium-sized businesses, sector…
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Thank You, Foster and Kinship Caregivers
Caregivers are recognized for opening their homes to children in need during National Foster Family Week – October 18 to 24. Foster parents and kinship caregivers support some of Alberta’s most vulnerable children. They offer hope, support and compassion—sometimes in emergency situations, sometimes for years. “Foster parents and kinship caregivers help connect children with family…
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Facts on Young Farmers
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Cabinet Changes Show Focus on Economic Diversification, Supporting Job Growth
The changes to Cabinet demonstrate the Notley government’s focus on economic diversification and supporting Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Deron Bilous will serve as Minister of Economic Development and Trade. Minister Bilous most recently served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister of Service Alberta. Minister Bilous will also chair a Cabinet committee tasked…
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The Future of Electric Vehicles in Calgary
Are electric vehicles (EV) really the future? How fast are they coming? Is our infrastructure ready? What is the City of Calgary doing to support their integration? These questions and others were discussed amongst 60 citizens as well as government and industry leaders at the September 15th ‘Potential for Electric Vehicles’ event hosted by…
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2016 Calgary Stampede poster artwork pays homage to Stampede Ranch’s “Born to Buck” program
Calgary – The Calgary Stampede revealed the original artwork for the 2016 Stampede poster (October 5th) at the Central Calgary Public Library. Community members, and Stampede employees and volunteers in cowboy hats, cheered the unveiling of the painting. The 2016 poster artwork, completed by Calgary artist Michelle Grant, represents six horses that have been bred and…
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Laura Jones: Small Businesses Truly Connect with you, the Customer
They aren’t based in a remote office tower, they are right in the community touching lives directly I can think of no better way to celebrate Small Business Month and Small Business Saturday later this week than to share the following email from some grateful small business customers. “I’m writing to let you know…
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Turner Valley School News: Alberta Authors Visit Sheep River Library
October brings Canadian Library Month. For the last three years Sheep River Library has joined the celebration of Library Month with author visits for elementary school students, and this year is no exception. Turner Valley School and C.I. McLaren students have been invited once again to sit by the fireside for fun and informative talks given by a variety of Alberta authors and…
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Ask the Expert: Free Small Business Event in Black Diamond
Are you the owner of a small business, sole proprietor or home based business in the Diamond Valley? Or are you thinking of setting up a business? Then come along to this FREE informal event. You’ll meet a range of business experts that can provide you with helpful free advice-everything from business finance, marketing, employee…
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New Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board
E.J (James) Kindrake has been appointed to a three-year term to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta. “Mr. Kindrake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Workers’ Compensation Board. I am confident that his visionary and collaborative approach will help ensure workers and employers receive fair and equitable treatment.” ~ Lori Sigurdson,…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dusty and Musty Surfaces
By Reena Nerbas Dusty Computer/TV Screens Dear Reena, I am wondering if you have a homemade solution static/dust cleaner for computers and TV screens. No matter how often we clean them, dust quickly reappears. Any suggestions? Thank you. Carol Dear Carol, The easiest solution for repelling dust on screens requires two steps. Step 1:…
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