Event Location: Calgary, AB

The Royal Canadian Mint will officially unveil a new two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Sandra Hanington, President and CEO, Royal Canadian Mint; Rory M. Cory, Senior Curator, The Military Museums; and Jeremy Diamond, Executive Director, The Vimy Foundation, will appear at the event. The event will be held at The Military … Read more

On behalf of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will make an announcement on projects in Alberta’s agricultural sector. This event will take place at the Canadian Beef Centre for Excellence, South Atrium, 6715 – 8th Street NE, Suite 146. Call 613-773-7972.

On behalf of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will make an announcement about how the Government of Canada will help adult Canadians to improve their literacy and essential skills to better prepare for, get and keep good jobs. … Read more

The Canadian Space Agency is bringing space to Calgary students and families by taking part in Beakerhead festivities from September 13 to 15. During this festival, which brings together arts, science and engineering, representatives of the CSA will be at the foot of the Calgary Municipal Space Station to discuss life and science aboard the International Space Station. Danielle Cormier – a CSA mission controller … Read more

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.), Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will announce clean energy funding to help reduce emissions in the oil and gas sector. This event will take place at Suite 400, Chevron Plaza, 500-5 Avenue SW. Call 343-292-6100.

Wordfest, Mount Royal University and the Calgary Public Library host the launch of journalist Doug Saunders‘ new book, Maximum Canada. An award-winning author and Globe and Mail feature columnist, Saunders argues we need 100 million Canadians if we’re to outgrow our colonial past and build a safer, greener, more prosperous future. This event will take place … Read more

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), Veterans Affairs Minister and Associate Minister of National Defence Kent Hehr (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will announce support for the National Music Centre. This event will take place at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 – 4 Street SE. Call 819-997-7788.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will announce details of the Government of Canada’s plan to grow a clean economy and create good jobs for young Canadians. The event will be held at the GE Customer Innovation Centre, 525 8th Avenue SW, Suite 3400. Call 613-462-5473.

Liberal MP Dan Ruimy (Pitt Meadows – Maple Ridge, B.C.), will join Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell, and Honourary Colonel Douglas Mitchell, the King’s Own Calgary Regiment Association, Second World War veterans and family members, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, youth and other special guests to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. This event will take place at the Military Museums. … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to Status of Women Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) will make an announcement in support of a vibrant gender equality movement across Canada. This event will take place at the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, 910 – 7th Avenue SW, suite 700. Call 613-618-8546.