On behalf of Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton-Centre, AB) will join with representatives of the Canadian Football League, the Department of National Defence, the Royal Canadian Legion and others to honour Canada's veterans during a pre-game ceremony at the CFL semi-final game in Edmonton. The event will take … Read more
The Edmonton Economic Development Corporation's annual economic outlook luncheon is your guide to what 2012 has in store for Edmonton and northern Alberta. Five senior leaders representing a cross-section of the region's economy will share their perspectives on their industries and the economy in 2011 and ahead into 2012, and take questions from those attending … Read more
On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Conservative MP Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, AB) will announce Government of Canada support to YOUCAN Youth Canada Association to assist local youth. Hawn will be available for a photo op and to answer questions from the media following the announcement. The event will take place … Read more
Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) will host a roundtable with stakeholders to discuss elder abuse at Canada Place, Boardroom 10A, 10th Floor, 9700 Jasper Avenue. Call 819-790-0219.
River City Round Up is ten days of family fun activities celebrating Edmonton's proud history of agriculture, cultural heritage and rodeo. Visitors of every age will enjoy getting into the country spirit and enjoying a wide range of events throughout the city. This is River City Round Up's first year as a festival. The event … Read more
Join members of the Sir Winston Churchill Unit #3, The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada for a day to remember. The event will take place at the Shaw Conference Centre Peace Plaza, 9797 Jasper Avenue. Call 780-932-4865.
Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) will make an important announcement for the Canadian Forces and the economy. The event will take place at General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada, 15423 131 Avenue Northwest. Call 819-997-5421.
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Maxime Bernier (Beauce, QC) will deliver remarks at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Owner of the Year Awards Luncheon. The event will take place at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, 10065-100th Street. Call 613-943-6183.
On behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK), Conservative MP Mike Lake (Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, AB) will announce an investment in dairy research at SciMed Technologies, Edmonton Research Park, Suite 2-9, 9650 20 Avenue. Call 613-773-7972.
The ATB Financial Edmonton Comedy Festival is setting the stage with world class comedy acts and big laughs. The first annual festival features 22 stand-up comics, as well as improv comedians, including Edmonton's Canadian Comedy Award nominee, Die-Nasty the Live, Improvised Soap Opera. Call 780-932-4865.
