Alberta deficit: very possible
With oil prices plunging from almost $150 US per barrel to about $40 since the summer, Alberta could be facing a deficit in the 2009-10 fiscal year.
December 18, 2008 | Posted in Alberta | Read More »
Archive for ‘December, 2008’
VIDEO: The Mortgage Banking Meltdown
The Enspire Learning Network ( http://www.enspire.net ) presents a visual demonstration of the changes in mortgage banking that led to the current financial crisis. To learn the basics of the financial crisis, watch our other video, “Understanding the Financial Crisis.”
CP Rail’s holiday season layoffs further threaten public safety: union
OTTAWA, Dec. 17 /CNW/ – CP Rail’s CEO Fred Green is again putting profits ahead of public safety by laying off 600 unionized employees just as winter weather creates hazardous conditions and increased derailments, says Teamsters Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers.
December 17, 2008 | Posted in Canada | Read More »
Calgary Urban Agriculture Meetup!
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Eau Claire Market Community Space, 202-200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB
Come by for a friendly chat on:
Community Gardens
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Food Not Lawns
Guerrilla Gardening
100 Mile Diet
Rooftop Gardens
Urban Wetlands
etc.
and for more information on how to get involved in Urban Agriculture in Calgary!
December 17, 2008 | Posted in Events | Read More »
Eight Alberta sites designated Provincial Historic Resources
Edmonton – Eight sites across the province have been recognized by the Alberta’s Historic Places Designation Program for their cultural, economic, and scientific contributions to our provincial heritage.
December 17, 2008 | Posted in Alberta | Read More »
Alberta culture minister backtracks on censoring films
Alberta’s Culture Minister, Lindsay Blackett , has backed tracked on statements he made last week on censoring films that are critical of Alberta.
Hazardous driving conditions
A friendly reminder to pay extra attention when driving on icy roads.
For the 24 hour period from 7:00 AM on the Tuesday the 16 December 2008 to 7:00 AM on Wednesday the 17 December 2008 police attended or had reported to them 30 collisions involving injuries and 336 property damage collisions.
December 17, 2008 | Posted in Alberta | Read More »
The natural Christmas tree is more ecological: study
Montreal – The natural Christmas tree has lower impacts on the environment than the artificial tree, according to an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by ellipsos inc., a firm of experts in sustainable development. Results show that a natural tree will generate 3.1 kg of greenhouse gases whereas the artificial tree will produce 8.1 kg per year.
December 17, 2008 | Posted in Miscellaneous | Read More »
PODCAST: Interview with President of the Alberta Federation of Labour about NDP-Liberal coalition
David Malka interviews Gill McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, about the possible coalition between the Liberals and NDP.
Federal Pre Budget Survey
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, invites all Canadians to share their views and priorities as the Government prepares Budget 2009.
December 16, 2008 | Posted in Canada | Read More »
