Back in the spring of 2015, Alberta’s New Democratic Party candidates were campaigning on what their platform called “leadership for what matters.” “We will balance the budget in 2018,” the
As an economist, I have always found politics to be very strange. This is because many economic ideas are politically unpalatable. In these situations, politicians resort to distortions and half-truths,
If it’s true that travel broadens the mind, then Chris McPhail and his staff at Strut Creative certainly got to know a lot about Alberta and B.C as they toured
Some readers might be aware of my interest in the public words and actions of Hollywood heavyweight Leo DiCaprio. By ‘public words and actions,’ of course I’m referring to the
Hall of Fame is a hard-earned honour; a tribute of respect and recognition. And although most inductees shy away from the spotlight, the distinction is richly deserved. Calgary’s JASA (Junior
To meet the growing need for convenient recreation opportunities and support the important role recreation plays in building complete communities, the City of Calgary made a commitment to open four
You can’t judge a book by its cover. But a library … well, that’s another story altogether. Ever since Calgary Public Library made the decision to locate its New Central
Founded by longtime residents Jim and Susan Hill, the Esker Foundation is the largest privately-funded, non-commercial contemporary art gallery in Calgary. Located in the Atlantic Avenue Arts Block, the 20,000-square-foot
Feels like home and tastes like home” is a secret to Mahmut Elbasi’s Calgary success. So is lots of early mornings with hard work, culinary skill and creative flair for
Over the years, Alberta’s economy has shifted from boom to bust and back again. To be successful, businesses have had to adapt to challenges and ride out the tough times.
