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Provincial Economies in a Holding Pattern

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The province’s GDP is forecast to increase 2.7 per cent in 2023 and an additional 1.0 per cent in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The province’s GDP is forecast to increase 2.7 per cent in 2023 and an additional 1.0 per cent in 2024.
  • This year’s growth can be attributed to elevated investment in the non-residential sector of the economy, particularly in the energy sector.
  • Overall, the provincial economy is expected to growth by just 1.0 per cent in 2023 and a further 0.8 per cent in 2024.
  • Demand for some of the province’s key exports is also subdued, as the economies of key trading partners have decelerated.

ORORO Heated Apparel is Now a Proud Sponsor of Gopher Athletics

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel is proud to announce a new sponsorship opportunity with the University of Minnesota - Gopher Athletics. The partnership involves ORORO sponsoring Gopher men's hockey warm-ups and the Black Friday ticket specials. ORORO will also be on-site for Gopher football games providing Gopher fans the opportunities to learn more about the product, try on different heated pieces, and stay warm on cold game days.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ORORO Heated Apparel is proud to announce a new sponsorship opportunity with the University of Minnesota - Gopher Athletics.
  • The partnership involves ORORO sponsoring Gopher men's hockey warm-ups and the Black Friday ticket specials.
  • ORORO will also be on-site for Gopher football games providing Gopher fans the opportunities to learn more about the product, try on different heated pieces, and stay warm on cold game days.
  • "ORORO is proud to stand with Gopher Athletics, bringing the best of heated apparel to the most passionate fans.

Critter Control, the Nation’s Largest Nuisance Wildlife Removal Company, Announces the Opening of its Newest Franchise Location in Boise, Idaho

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest franchise location in Boise, Idaho today.

Key Points: 
  • BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest franchise location in Boise, Idaho today.
  • “There’s quite an array of wildlife species here in Idaho, and that means there are plenty of unwanted interactions between wildlife and humans,” said Jared Rastetter, Co-Owner of Critter Control of Boise.
  • Established in 1983, Critter Control is a nuisance wildlife removal service that prioritizes the humane removal of animals from homes and yards.
  • Residents in need of immediate assistance can contact the new Critter Control location at (208) 254-2948 or https://www.crittercontrol.com/office-finder/idaho/boise .

True North Equity Partners Donating 800 Pinstripe Bowl Tickets to Children's Charities

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Slipka, CEO of True North Equity Partners ("True North"), today announced that the company is purchasing 800 tickets to the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl and donating them to the charities Tickets for Kids and Kids in Seats to benefit underprivileged youth in the New York City area.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Slipka, CEO of True North Equity Partners ("True North"), today announced that the company is purchasing 800 tickets to the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl and donating them to the charities Tickets for Kids and Kids in Seats to benefit underprivileged youth in the New York City area.
  • "The Gophers being in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl provides us with an opportunity to buy tickets for kids' charities and support several things we love all at the same time.
  • "We are fortunate to have a partner with True North to purchase and donate a significant block of tickets for the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl," said Dusty Clements, University of Minnesota deputy director of athletics.
  • "Thanks to True North, we are at once maximizing the Golden Gopher impact on youth charities near the bowl site and hitting key metrics that bowls look at in determining which schools they select each year."

Global Smart Pest Monitoring Management System Markets, 2021-2028: Mounting Adoption of Advanced Technologies and Applications & Rise in Adoption of Advance Technologies in Agriculture Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The increasing popularity of smart pest control solutions, along with the growing urbanization in developing markets and the advent of megacities, is creating a massive opportunity for the smart pest monitoring management system market.

Key Points: 
  • The increasing popularity of smart pest control solutions, along with the growing urbanization in developing markets and the advent of megacities, is creating a massive opportunity for the smart pest monitoring management system market.
  • The residential sector witnessed a huge demand for smart pest monitoring management systems to efficiently handle the problem of the increasing number of bed bugs, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and termites.
  • The smart pest monitoring management system market is segmented on the basis of component, end user, and geography.
  • In terms of end user, the smart pest monitoring management system market is segmented into commercial, residential, agriculture, and industrial.

MCR Purchases the DoubleTree Minneapolis University Area and Converts It to a Hilton Garden Inn

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Friday, August 13, 2021

MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator is the proud owner of the 141-room Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area at the University of Minnesotas main campus thats home to more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Key Points: 
  • MCR the countrys 4th-largest hotel owner-operator is the proud owner of the 141-room Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area at the University of Minnesotas main campus thats home to more than 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210813005021/en/
    The Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area (Photo: Business Wire)
    Last fall, MCR acquired the DoubleTree from a lender who foreclosed on their borrower.
  • In June 2021, MCR rebranded the hotel from a DoubleTree to a Hilton Garden Inn.
  • The Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area is located at 511 Huron Boulevard SE and features:

Gopher Response to Statement by Playtech, Related Clarifications and Reasons Why Shareholders Should VOTE AGAINST the Consortium Offer

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Accordingly, Gopher and Playtech agreed to put a confidentiality agreement in place to allow such information to be shared.

Key Points: 
  • Accordingly, Gopher and Playtech agreed to put a confidentiality agreement in place to allow such information to be shared.
  • On 26 July 2021, having agreed the confidentiality agreement in all material respects, Playtech advised Gopher that it would very shortly be issuing a supplementary circular.
  • Additionally, Gopher understands that Playtech may have received interest in Finalto from other potential acquiring parties since the date of the adjournment.
  • For all of these reasons Gopher encourages Playtech shareholders to VOTE AGAINST the Consortiums offer, in line with the current recommendations of proxy advisors Glass Lewis, ISS and PIRC.

Gopher Investments Makes Improved Offer for Finalto

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Friday, July 9, 2021

This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.

Key Points: 
  • This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.
  • The amount of Gophers proposed break fee is materially in excess of the USD 8.8 million break fee Playtech would have to pay to the Consortium, under certain circumstances, if Playtech were to sell Finalto to Gopher on the terms of Gophers Offer.
  • Rothschild & Co. is acting as Financial Adviser to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.
  • White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.

Gopher Investments Makes USD 250 Million Offer for Playtech’s Finalto Business

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Friday, July 2, 2021

With additional investment and expansion of certain product areas and geographies, TTB believes the Finalto business could significantly improve its stability of performance and increase its profitability.

Key Points: 
  • With additional investment and expansion of certain product areas and geographies, TTB believes the Finalto business could significantly improve its stability of performance and increase its profitability.
  • TTB has worked with its portfolio investments on developing strategic growth plans, and believes that, under its ownership, Finalto would have the potential for significant additional expansion.
  • Rothschild & Co. is acting as Financial Adviser to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.
  • White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.

Brent Larkan Files Early Warning Report

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Including the ANB Class A Shares owned by two companies controlled by Mr. Larkan, being Gopher I.T.

Key Points: 
  • Including the ANB Class A Shares owned by two companies controlled by Mr. Larkan, being Gopher I.T.
  • Inc. and Larkan Pubco Holdings Inc., Mr. Larkan owns and controls and aggregate of 39,275,000 Class A Shares of ANB.
  • A copy of the Early Warning Report will appear with ANBs documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com .
  • A copy of the Early Warning Report may also be obtained by contacting Brent Larkan, ANBs Chief Executive Officer at 647-956-6530.