Event Location: Calgary, AB

Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose Party, will discuss “Keeping Alberta Excellent.” The event will take place at the Westin Calgary, 320 4th Ave. SW. More information is available online.

The Spur Festival of Politics, Art and Ideas presents a breakdown of the behind-the-scenes world of political branding with Ian Brodie, University of Calgary, Chima Nkemdirim, chief of staff to Mayor Naheed Nenshi, and political advisor Jaime Watt. Moderated by Conservative MP Mark Adler (York Centre, Ont.). The event will take place at the Glenbow Museum, Conco-Phillips … Read more

The Spur Festival of Politics, Art and Ideas presents a talk “Borders and Geopolitics: The World in Seven Years” with Diane Francis, National Post. Moderated by CBC Radio’s Jim Brown. The event will take place at Glenbow Museum, Conco-Phillips Theatre, 190 9th Ave. SE. More information is available online.

The Canadian Journalism Foundation presents a J-Talk on “Covering the Oil Patch.” Speakers include Claudia Cattaneo, National Post, and Deborah Yedlin, Calgary Herald. The event will take place at the Calgary Petroleum Club, Devonian Room, 319 5 Ave. More information is available online.

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) will be at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy to deliver an address on Digital Canada 150, a plan for Canada’s digital future. The event will take place at the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, Downtown Campus, 906 8th Ave. SW, 5th Floor. Call 613-995-9001.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) will discuss the government’s new legislation, Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act. The event will take place in the Carstairs Room, 1st floor, Harry Hays Building 220 – 4th Ave. SE. Call 613-773-1059.

On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Conservative MP Joan Crockatt (Calgary Centre, Alta.) will make an announcement about the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts. The event will be held at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, 205 8 Avenue Southeast. Call 819-997-7788.

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, Sask.) will deliver a keynote address at the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors 65th annual luncheon. The event will take place at the Telus Convention Centre, 120 9 Avenue Southeast. Call 613-996-2007.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) will make an announcement. The event will take place at the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre, Child Space, 400, 3820 – 24 Avenue Northwest. Call 613-992-4621.

The Calgary Centre FLA presents an evening with Liberal MP Ralph Goodale (Wascana, Sask.). The event will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, 116 7th Avenue Southeast. Email gwyneth.midgley@gmail.com.