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Business and Tourism News
March 2007 |
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Business Headlines
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Statistics Canada Releases 2006 Information
2006 Community Profiles
These profiles present community-level information from the 2006 Census of Population. Users can search for an area of interest by typing its 'place name' in the box below or by clicking on a province or territory from the list below and selecting the area from a list.
See the PDF on population and dwelling units in Strathcona County or
visit Statistics Canada website for more information.
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Urban Areas Clash on County Line
Edmonton and Strathcona County are in a boundary dispute that has halted approval of the county's revised Municipal Development Plan . The city has filed a seven-page letter of objection to the county, which prevented county council from approving the plan this week.
View the PDF of the Edmonton Journal article for the full story.
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Edmonton Workforce Connection Newsletter
EWC’s Employer e-Newsletter communicates vital information to Greater Edmonton employers and businesses. Delivered to your email on a bi-monthly basis, the Employer e-Newsletter provides facts, figures and best practices that address workforce shortages. It helps business prepare for upcoming workforce scenarios by supplying workable and innovative approaches that lead to success.
For more information and to subscribe, visit the Edmonton.com website.
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North American Picks Site to Build $7.5B Upgrader
Calgary-based firm considers public equity offer North American Oil Sands Corporation has acquired 1,351 acres of land near Fort Saskatchewan to build its $7.5-billion bitumen upgrader, accoring to disclosure documents.
View the PDF of the Edmonton Journal article by Paul Marck for the full story. |
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Hong Kong Business Seminar and Luncheon
The Hong Kong Business Association and partners invite you to attend this business seminar, Your Smart Link to China, to enhance your network and knowledge in international trade with one of the largest and fastest growing markets in the world - Hong Kong and China. The half-day program, which includes a luncheon, offers you the opportunity to gain new insights, share ideas and network with experienced professionals from the fields of international trade, finance, transportation and logistics.
Monday, March 19, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton
Main Ballroom
10235 - 101 Street
Visit www.edmonton.com to register now, and follow the links to Hong Kong Business Week Seminar, or click here to download complete presenter details. |
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Alberta's Economic Indicator Highlights - January, 2007
A monthly highlight of Alberta's current economic indicators for January, 2007 has been compiled by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.
Click here to view a PDF with all the details.
*Source: scanned article from the Monthly Economic Review from Alberta Employment, Immigration, and Industry. |
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EEDC 12th Annual Luncheon - March 21, 2007
World-renowned economist to address Edmonton's business community
Edmonton's largest annual business luncheon will feature a keynote address by Paul Krugman, one of the world's pre-eminent global economists and an insightful, often provocative columnist for The New York Times.
Named "America's most important political columnist" (Washington Weekly) and "America's most controversial economist" (Newsweek), Krugman has authored several books, including the recent best-seller The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century. He is a professor of economics at Princeton University and his work in economics has earned him acclaim from the economic press and several prestigious awards.
Krugman's keynote address will discuss economic and political trends and issues of global significance ... and offer insights as to how they may impact Canada and Alberta.
Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Location: Shaw Conference Centre (Hall D)
Time: 11:50 a.m.- 1:45 p.m.
This year's 1,100-person Annual Luncheon event is expected to sell-out by the March 2 ticket sales deadline. Tickets are available Feb. 1 for $50 (plus GST) or $500 (plus GST) for a 10-person table. Please note that tickets can only be purchased by credit card online by clicking the link below. For more information regarding tickets, contact EEDC at (780) 424-9191.
Click here to register.
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Hire an International Student information session - March 15, 2007
Join Edmonton Workforce Connection for an information session on Thursday, March 15 and discover the benefits, value and ease of hiring international students using off-campus and post-graduate work permit programs. More than 3,000 international students make Edmonton their home, and many are available to fill employers' short-term and long-term workforce needs.
Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Grant MacEwan College, 10700-104 Avenue
Corporate Dining Room 6-313 H
Cost: $30.00 (Includes breakfast)
To register, contact Natalie Robinson via email at nrobinson@edmonton.com, or phone at (780) 917-7643.
Find out more about employing international students on the Edmonton.com website. |
Tourism Headlines
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2007 Western Canada Summer Games
The 2007 Western Canada Summer Games will bring together over 2,300 athletes, coaches, officials, and performers from the four western provinces and three northern territories to celebrate the highest achievements in sport and culture for nine days in August of 2007.
Strathcona County has a long tradition of hosting successful, record-breaking local, provincial and national sporting events. The 2007 western Canada Summer Games will be no exception. These Games bring together the largest collection of Canada's future Olympic hopeful athletes outside of the Canada Games. The opportunity to be a part of this celebration of sport and culture should not be missed.
Check out these promotional videos, and visit the official 2007 Western Canada Summer Games website for updates.
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