Geography of Alberta

Gibson Energy Announces New Tankage at Edmonton Terminal

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Geography of Alberta, Alberta, Edmonton, Trans Mountain Pipeline, Geography of Canada

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. announced today it has sanctioned the construction of new tankage at its Edmonton Terminal.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Gibson Energy Inc. announced today it has sanctioned the construction of new tankage at its Edmonton Terminal.
  • "We are pleased to announce the sanction of new tankage at our Edmonton Terminal, extending our pipeline of high-quality, long-term infrastructure growth projects," said Steve Spaulding, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We continue to see the need for additional tankage in Edmonton ahead of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion entering service and remain in discussions with other shippers regarding further opportunities.
  • Gibson has sanctioned the construction of a new 435,000 barrel tank at its Edmonton Terminal, to be placed into service in early 2023.

Boil Water Order Issued for Canmore, neighbouring communities

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Geography of Alberta, Geography of Canada, Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis Improvement District, Water, Canmore, Alberta, Canmore, EPCOR Utilities, Boil-water advisory, Harvie Heights, Water quality

CANMORE, Alberta, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPCOR is advising residents of Canmore, Dead Mans Flats, Harvie Heights; as well as the Canmore Nordic Centre of a boil water order issued by Alberta Health Services for these communities until further notice.

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  • CANMORE, Alberta, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPCOR is advising residents of Canmore, Dead Mans Flats, Harvie Heights; as well as the Canmore Nordic Centre of a boil water order issued by Alberta Health Services for these communities until further notice.
  • EPCOR is working to restore water quality in Canmore after high levels of turbidity have been detected.
  • As a result, residents and businesses are required to boil water before consumption, effective immediately.
  • The boil water order is precautionary as we await water quality testing to ensure the safety of the water supply.

Mikisew Cree First Nation urges Canada to resolve major challenges identified by UNESCO that are keeping Wood Buffalo National Park in peril

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Lake Athabasca, Fort McMurray, Geography of Alberta, Wood Buffalo National Park, Peace–Athabasca Delta, Wood buffalo, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, Protected areas of Canada, Athabasca, Buffalo National Park, Geography of Canada, Mikisew Cree First Nation

Wood Buffalo National Park is moving closer to possibly becoming Canada's first World Heritage Site to be added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger until more corrective measures are completed.

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  • Wood Buffalo National Park is moving closer to possibly becoming Canada's first World Heritage Site to be added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger until more corrective measures are completed.
  • "Our way of life depends on having a healthy Peace Athabasca Delta in Wood Buffalo National Park," said Mikisew Chief Peter Powder.
  • "It was bittersweet to receive this report on National Indigenous Peoples Day," added Melody Lepine, Mikisew's UNESCO lead.
  • "Saving Wood Buffalo National Park provides many opportunities for Canada to show it is a champion for the environment and reconciliation in a tangible way.

Together Again Outdoor Concert Series is Bringing Live Music Back this Summer

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Northlands Park, Northlands, K-Days, Edmonton, Events, Geography of Alberta, Alberta

The Together Again Outdoor Concert S eries is set to take place at the historic Racetrack Infield on the Edmonton Exhibition Lands (formerly Northlands Park).

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  • The Together Again Outdoor Concert S eries is set to take place at the historic Racetrack Infield on the Edmonton Exhibition Lands (formerly Northlands Park).
  • The world has changed, and live events are changing with it; a new outdoor concert series bringing people together in a safe way is here.
  • "Music is an important part of bringing people together and connecting is fundamental for our mental health."
  • "This concert series was built on the foundation of second chances and supporting the community is a priority for us."

Lafarge Canada Kicks off 2021 With Critical Roadworks Improvements

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Transport, Trucking, Public transport, Urban planning, Other Construction & Property, Transport, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Geography of Alberta, Provinces and territories of Canada, Lafarge, LafargeHolcim, Geography of Canada, Construction, Alberta, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton

Lafarge Canadas Northern Alberta construction team is kicking off 2021 with road redesign and upgrades west of Edmonton, AB.

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  • Lafarge Canadas Northern Alberta construction team is kicking off 2021 with road redesign and upgrades west of Edmonton, AB.
  • It is a critical piece of infrastructure that supports continued economic growth in the capital region.
  • Unlike other Western Canadian infrastructure contractors, Lafarge is uniquely positioned to provide all raw inputs into the project as well as manage the construction.
  • Construction on the project begins in the spring of 2021 and is scheduled for completion in October 2022.

ClearStream Announces Fourth Quarter and 2020 Annual Financial Results

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Finance, Financial statements, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Central Securities Depositories, Payment systems, System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, Geography of Alberta, Edmonton, Money, Clearstream, Nisku

Gross profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 8.6% compared to 10.9% for the same period in 2019.

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  • Gross profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 8.6% compared to 10.9% for the same period in 2019.
  • During the third quarter, we closed ClearStream Wear's locations in Nisku and Edmonton and consolidated all operations into the Sherwood Park location.
  • By eliminating these two facilities, we have significantly improved production flexibility and reduced the fixed costs associated with ClearStream Wear's operations.
  • Our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December31, 2020 and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis of the operating and financial results can be accessed on our website at www.clearstreamenergy.ca and will be available shortly through SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

City of Edmonton Approves Tiny Homes Village for Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Evansdale, Edmonton, Alberta, Geography of Alberta, Geography of Canada, Provinces

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes Foundation www.h4hf.ca is proud to announce that City of Edmonton council approved the land re-designation for the second Homes For Heroes village to be built in the community of Evansdale.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homes For Heroes Foundation www.h4hf.ca is proud to announce that City of Edmonton council approved the land re-designation for the second Homes For Heroes village to be built in the community of Evansdale.
  • This is a great achievement by our charity, the citizens of Edmonton and our supporters across Canada.
  • We are so thankful for the support given to us and our Canada Veterans by the businesses and citizens of Edmonton.
  • Homes For Heroes mandate is to build tiny home villages with full wrap around support services across Canada and end the issue of homelessness among our Canadian Veterans.

If the crisis of the last months has proven anything, Canadians love their neighbourhoods

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Geography of Canada, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Geography of Alberta, Geographic regions of Canada

Canadian homebuyer lifestyles were also considered in determining the best neighbourhoods for their specific needs and tastes, based on a specific set of liveability factors.

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  • Canadian homebuyer lifestyles were also considered in determining the best neighbourhoods for their specific needs and tastes, based on a specific set of liveability factors.
  • Neighbourhoods such as Old Town Toronto, Beltline in Calgary and Central Park in Winnipeg are ideal for city lovers.
  • Mill Woods Park in Edmonton and Melville Cove in Halifax are among the top neighbourhoods in Canada for retirees.
  • These neighbourhood initiatives, intended to spread positivity, only prove that Canadians love and have pride in where they live.

Absorb Software Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Accommodate Rapid Growth

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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Telus Sky, Telus, Downtown Calgary, Calgary, Learning management system, Economy of Canada, Canada, Geography of Alberta

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb.13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Absorb Software , provider of the Absorb Learning Management System (LMS) and the newly introduced Absorb Infuse, today announced plans to relocate the company's corporate headquarters to the new TELUS Sky mixed-use tower in downtown Calgary.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb.13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Absorb Software , provider of the Absorb Learning Management System (LMS) and the newly introduced Absorb Infuse, today announced plans to relocate the company's corporate headquarters to the new TELUS Sky mixed-use tower in downtown Calgary.
  • We're thrilled we can remain in the area while we continue to expand and deliver the industry-leading solutions to our customers," said Absorb CEO, Mike Owens.
  • "We are excited to welcome Absorb to TELUS Sky, knowing the company will make full use of the amenities that the building has to offer.
  • Absorb Software is a learning technology company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with global offices in London, Dublin, Shanghai, Sydney, Boston, Tampa and Salt Lake City.

Harvest announces partnership with Western Canadian Innovation Offices to build talent and intellectual property across the Prairies

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Geography of Canada, Geography of Alberta, Geography of Saskatchewan, Prairies, Innovation, Calgary, Prairie, Articles, Canadian Prairies

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Harvest, a Prairie venture builder, announced its partnership with Western Canadian Innovation Offices (WCIO) as part of a collaborative effort to advance innovation and entrepreneurship across the Prairies.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Harvest, a Prairie venture builder, announced its partnership with Western Canadian Innovation Offices (WCIO) as part of a collaborative effort to advance innovation and entrepreneurship across the Prairies.
  • As part of this process, Harvest will be selecting a region to anchor this partnership.
  • Harvest recently announced its move into Calgarys M2 Building for its pilot operations and plans to set up offices across the Prairies.
  • About Western Canadian Innovation Offices:
    The Western Canadian Innovation Offices Consortium (WCIO) is an initiative that has been connecting Western Canadian industry needs with the array of research and innovation resources, including promising technologies that exist in WCIOs nearly 40-member consortium of universities, colleges and polytechnics across the West.