Edmonton Cannot Build The Fire Halls Its Growth Already Requires
Edmonton fire halls are short by up to four in this budget cycle, Mayor Andrew Knack told 230+ industry leaders, while The City Plan targets 2 million.
Robert Brawn Built an Energy Empire and Gave It Back to Calgary
Bob Brawn borrowed $40,000 in 1965 to buy an Edmonton oil recycling plant, kept the 1988 Olympics on budget and joined Alberta's Order back in 2022.
The Glenbow Returns With a $115 Million Rebuild and Free Admission
A $115 million renovation and a $25 million endowment are reopening the Glenbow with free admission after three years behind Calgary construction fences.
Fort White Earth and the Cooperation Behind a Famous Fur Trade Rivalry
Fort White Earth was established on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan in 1810 and shows the Hudson's Bay and North West rivalry was less absolute.
Eleanor and Wayne Chiu Built Trico as Life Partners
Eleanor and Wayne Chiu came to Canada from Hong Kong in 1982 and built Trico Homes together, inducted jointly into the Hall of Fame back in 2022.
Ottawa Set The GST Line Where Alberta Actually Builds
GST relief for first-time home buyers is in effect under Bill C-4, removing GST on new Alberta homes under $1 million, per CHBA. Only 5.8% qualify.
A Calgary Paper Route Grew Into Three Different Businesses
Monique Barrie started with a paper route in Northern Ontario at eight, trained in dental hygiene and built three separate careers across 29 Calgary years.
AI Is Alberta’s Next Resource, and the Leduc Lesson Still Applies
Imperial Leduc No. 1 came in on February 13, 1947 as well 134 after 133 dry holes and about $23 million spent, and the lesson carries into AI now.
Maureen Bianchini Purvis Turns Poppies Into a Living History Lesson
Maureen Bianchini Purvis built No Stone Left Alone from a bicycle ride to her mother's grave, and joined the Alberta Order of Excellence back in 2022.
Cor Van Raay Built A Farming Empire And Gave It Back
Cor Van Raay reached Canada in 1959 and built one of southern Alberta's largest cattle feeding operations, named to the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2021.
