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Airworks Compressors Corp Shakes Up Capitol Hill
Airworks Compressors Corp, a leader in well site emissions technology, was recently invited to Washington D.C. to brief several senate and congressional offices on Airworks’ cutting edge technology with regards to upcoming emission legislation. Airworks’ latest innovative technology provides solutions for well site emission reduction. Airworks’ patent pending instrument air package, the Aurora Eco-System™,…
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Calgary Stampede’s New Bridge Wins Award of Merit for Innovative Design
By Madeline Babinec, communications advisor A new bridge that spans the Elbow River, from main Stampede Park to the Stampede’s new ENMAX Park, was recognized by the Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) for its thoughtful design that accommodates western lifestyle and flood resistance. The bridge was completed in June 2015, just in time for Stampede,…
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MD of Foothills Recycling Event
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Fuelling the Search for a More Environmentally Friendly Search for Fuel
UAlberta scientist and collaborators receive more than $2M to fuel search to inform best practices for hydraulic fracturing in Alberta. By Jennifer Pascoe, UofA Dan Alessi, Encana Water Chair and assistant professor in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, examines flowback water as part of a $2M study to examine best practices in hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Prevention of Gum and Tooth Problems
For your mouth as for your car, it makes good sense to do some maintenance on a regular basis rather than let a problem grow out of hand from neglect. Follow the Canadian Dental Association’s Five-Point Prevention Plan to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Five-Point Prevention Plan Brush your tongue and teeth twice…
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Don’t Miss the Greatest Show on Earth
Celebrate Spring Migration Week as Canada’s land and skies come alive It’s happening now. Cast members are taking their places. The stage is set. Canada’s grasslands, lakes, marshes and forests are coming alive as millions of migrating birds herald the arrival of spring in one of the greatest shows on Earth. Celebrate this natural spectacle…
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Alberta Forest Products Association 2015 Results
Forest Sector Remains a Bright Spot in Alberta’s Economy… Stronger pulp and panel prices lead to 5% growth in 2015 Edmonton – Economic output by Alberta’s forest sector grew in 2015, marking the fourth consecutive year of increases. The forestry sector saw the value of its products rise by 5% – or $150 million –…
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Major Pipeline Projects Popular with AB Small Business
Support ranges from 79 per cent for Keystone XL to 95 per cent for Energy East Calgary, April 11, 2016 – The vast majority of entrepreneurs in Alberta want market access for the province’s natural resources to be a top priority, according to recent survey findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The…
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Oilfields High School Used Book Sale Next Week!
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Find Your Way to Fresh, Local Foods in Alberta
A new mobile app has launched to help Albertans seek out Alberta’s Approved Farmers’ Markets. The free app for Apple and Android is an easy-to-use tool that will link users to up-to-date information about market locations, times and dates. “Alberta’s agriculture and food processing industry thrives on using innovative technology to increase efficiency and find…
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Statement from Premier Notley on Vaisakhi
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement in recognition of Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. “This week, Albertans of the Sikh faith celebrate Vaisakhi, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year and the birth of the Sikh brotherhood and Sikh unity more than 300 years ago. “Alberta is…
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Jean and Panda Statement on Vaisakhi
CALGARY, AB (April 13, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Calgary-Foothills MLA Prasad Panda released the following statement to mark Vaisakhi: “For Sikhs in Alberta and across the world, Vaisakhi is a day of great celebration and deep religious significance. “It is the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa Sikh community by Guru…
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Update from the Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation
March 2016 – The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to report that the implementation of the Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation (SRRUC) is nearing completion and this municipal corporation will soon take over the administration of the potable water system. The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley have joined with the M.D. of…
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Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Announces It’s 2016-17 Board of Directors
(Calgary, AB): Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), Alberta’s only professional organization for economic developers is pleased to announce its newly elected 2016-17 Board of Directors as follows: Sara Chamberlain – President (Airdrie) Matt Cornall – Past President (Red Deer) Bev Thornton – Vice President (Pincher Creek) Court Ellingson – Secretary Treasurer (Calgary) Glen Vanstone – Director (Edmonton) Adena Cheverie…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning Gardeners’ Hands
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