CALGARY – Alberta had the highest annual growth rate in average weekly earnings among all provinces in the country in January.
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
The low low and down of crude oil
Barron’s had a big feature story on $75 crude oil and what might happen to it over the next five years or so, comparing and contrasting many of the relevant factors.
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Changes recommended for heavy oil extraction near Peace River
Following complaints that industrial emissions were causing health problems in Peace Country, Baytex Energy and other companies involved in heavy oil operations are being told to make changes to the way their plants operate.
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Calgary Airport’s new runway has opening date
The new north-south runway at Calgary International Airport will go into operation June 28 at 2 p.m., city councillors were told Monday.
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Groundwater flood threat may not be possible to mitigate city-wide: flood panel
As flood protection efforts in the form of berms, barriers and dams make controversial headway, many areas of Calgary face a significant subterranean flood threat that is poised to leave property owners on the hook for future damage.
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New Edmonton ridings could shake election up
Conservatives could face tough competition in Edmonton during the next federal election, with new ridings and boundaries and a longtime incumbent stepping down.
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Calgary head office count third highest in Canada
CALGARY – Calgary has the third highest number of head offices in the country in 2012 behind only Toronto and Montreal, according to a report released Monday by Statistics Canada.
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Infill construction leads to problems for neighbours
CALGARY- Complaints have been pouring into the city, over damage caused to neighbouring homes by infill construction.
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Most execs prefer weaker loonie, survey finds
The value of the Canadian dollar might be falling, leading to grumbling among Canadian shoppers and travellers. But according to the country’s top executives, the loonie’s descent has been a good thing.
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Hy’s Steakhouse returning to downtown Calgary
CALGARY – For more than 50 years, Hy’s Steakhouse was an institution in downtown Calgary.
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