Government to announce a boost to Alberta’s Sports and Wellness Industries

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) will announce an initiative to strengthen product and technology development for sports and wellness markets. The event will be held at Canada Olympic Park, Bobsleigh Start House, 88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest. Call 780-495-6892. 

Death by Chocolate with Scott Brison

Join guest speaker Liberal MP Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, NS) for a Death by Chocolate fundraiser with proceeds going to the University of Calgary Liberal Association. The event will take place at the Banff Trail Community Centre, 2115-20th Avenue Northwest. Email liberal@ucalgary.ca.

Joint government funding increases affordable housing in Calgary

On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Lee Richardson (Calgary Centre, AB) and Premier of Alberta Alison Redford will celebrate the official opening of a new affordable housing development in Calgary. The event will take place at 4211 Richmond Road Southwest. Call 403-515-2915.

CI Energy Group’s 12th annual Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium

The Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium is a gathering place for industry players, community leaders, government and regulators involved in northern projects. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. More information is available online. 

Exhibit about Canada’s international development work on display at Calgary International Airport

CIDA360 degrees, an interactive multimedia exhibit that illustrates Canada's international development work, will be on display at the Calgary International Airport. Featuring videos and a wide selection of stories and images on more than 20 panels, CIDA360 degrees highlights how Canada helps people living in poverty in developing countries. Visitors can use the exhibit's interactive … Read more

Western Economic Diversification Canada event

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) will announce support for an initiative to enable Alberta companies to develop and manufacture innovative new products using composite materials. Yelich will be joined by representatives of Alta Injection Molding and SAIT Polytechnic. The event will take place at MD 307/308, ICT Centre, SAIT Polytechnic, … Read more

Ritz to speak at Western Barley Growers Association’s 2012 AGM

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) will address the Western Barley Growers Association's 2012 annual general meeting and discuss marketing freedom for the Western Canadian grain industry. The event will take place in the Sundance Room (A & B), Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000, 11500 – 35th Street South East. Call 613-773-7972.

Governor General David Johnston will Visit to Arbor Lake School

Governor General David Johnston will visit Arbor Lake School, a Calgary Board of Education middle school of over 800 students. Johnston will have the chance to meet some of the students to talk about the unique programs and philanthropic initiatives the school and its students are undertaking. Johnston will also take part in a Grade … Read more

Governor General David Johnston to present the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Governor General David Johnston will present The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold level to 40 Alberta youth. Johnston will also deliver remarks to underline the participants' various achievements within their respective communities. The event will take place at the Fairmont Palliser, 133 9th Avenue Southwest. Call 613-993-2569.