July 2006

#3 in an 8-part series on economic perspectives by Alberta business owners >

A peek behind the scenes at Alberta’s busiest – and Canada’s fastest-growing – airport reveals a kind of controlled chaos at work. Just another extraordinary day in the life of Calgary International >

The Power of the Future

Now that we've realized there isn't an endless supply of oil and gas, it's time to consider alternative fuel sources >

Geek chic

Easing Off the Throttle

When the Recruits Get Homesick

Thanks for Coming Out

The sale of The Bay to an American company is making many Canadian retailers rethink why they’re in business >

To the Letter

Each issue, Alberta Venture will use this space to publish your thoughts. The author of a letter that has caught our interest will receive a book from our business library. Alberta Venture reserves the right to edit letters. >

Contributors

Alberta Venture's contributors for July 2006 >

The Last Summer Holiday

Our Friend the Box

How the humble shipping container is turning China into the world’s factory, turning North America into its big-box store and, unlikely as it sounds, turning Alberta into an entrepot of world trade< >