Industry Growth Overshadowed by Unemployment Rate Heading into 2018
According to the latest indicators and reports, Alberta’s economy is finally reversing its downward slide that it’s been on over the past few years.
The province’s ag...
7 Reasons Why Living in Calgary Rocks
What reasons are there to absolutely love living in Calgary, Alberta, the "Heart of the New West?" Let me tell you...
#1 - Low Sales Tax
Are you tired of paying high sales taxes on everything you buy...
Did You Know the Caesar was Invented in Calgary, Alberta?
The ‘Caesar’ was invented in Calgary in 1969, by Walter Chell, manager at the Calgary Hotel (now called the Westin).
A Local Invention
You may not have thought that the Caesar...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 2000 vs. 2020
A Near Record-Setting July…
In July of 2000, Calgary had its second sunniest summer on record ever. In June of the same year, every single day had some amount of sunshine or another, a...
Recent CMA Population Growth Statistics
You would have thought that Calgary’s population would have dropped given the province’s economic climate over the past few years. Nope!
The Calgary metropolitan census area (CMA) has managed to c...
History of Calgary – Then & Now – 1988 vs. 2026
1988 Winter Olympic Games
1988 is one of the most unforgettable years in Calgary’s history. It was also one of the most influential on cityscapes for years to come.
As host to the ...
Full-time and part-time job ratio showing good signs for Alberta
Could it be that full-time jobs in Alberta are making a come back?
Not only in recent years has the provinces full-time job market taken a huge hit that many economists associ...
New Housing Starts, a Sign of Economic Turn-Around
Home starts is one of several residential housing statistics that are a good indicator of consumer confidence. If people have doubts about the current and future status of the economy or simpl...
ATB Financial Predicts Modest GDP Growth in Alberta
The past few years have been quite difficult for many Albertans - especially those in the oil and gas industry who have found themselves laid off for an indefinite amount of time.
Fortunatel...
Canada - One of the Freest Countries in the World!
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index of 2016, Canada is the sixth freest democracy in the world!
Released in late January of 2017, the annual report from the ...