Small business confidence riding high in Alberta: CFIB report
After a gruelling 18 months of trying to stay in business, finally being able to fully reopen in July has been a game-changer for Edmonton-based Laser City. “July has been …
Disney to close most of its Canadian stores by Aug. 18. Here’s where they’re located
Disney is closing majority of its stores in Canada by next month, the multinational company indicates on its website. While no official comment has been made, Disney lists on its …
WestJet signs code-share agreement with KLM
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 26, 2021 9:35 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ WestJet Airlines has expanded an …
USask adds chair to research relationship between cattle and crops
After noticing a gap in research on the relationship between cattle and crop, the University of Saskatchewan started an international search for someone to fill the void with knowledge and …
Canadian travellers frustrated as U.S. cruise lines won’t recognize mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines
Some Canadians are frustrated after cruise lines in the United States issued policies stating they do not recognize mixing-and-matching of COVID-19 vaccines as being fully vaccinated. Thousands of Canadians heeded …
Calgary councillor proposing city solutions for affordable child care
With a second province on board with the federal government’s $10-a-day child care program, city councillors in Alberta’s largest city will take a look at what role it can play …
Albertans increasingly concerned with covering next year’s expenses without going into debt: survey
A so-called return to normal in Alberta as provincial health restrictions are lifted is bringing the reality of debt back into focus. The latest quarterly MNP Consumer Debt Index showed …
Is online car buying the new wave? Canadians are getting automobiles delivered to their doorsteps
Shannon Jackson had bought books and shoes online in the past. But never a $16,000 purchase before. That is, until May, when she got a white 2020 Hyundai Elantra delivered …
Albertans to shoulder outstanding gas and power balances from utility deferral program
Expect to see a jump in your utility bill this fall. The Alberta government says ratepayers are on the hook for outstanding balances through the Utility Payment Deferral Program. Read …
Alberta forced to use reserves to balance power system for 2nd time this July
For the second time this month, the Alberta Electric System Operator issued an “energy emergency alert” on Wednesday because the province was being forced to rely on reserves to balance …