May 2008

Field of Dreams

While many investors worry about slumping stock market returns, agricultural landowners are experiencing quite the opposite feeling >

The World's Greatest Savers

In little more than a decade, Norway has saved nearly $400 billion from its oil windfall, repudiating what some call the “oil curse.” What Alberta could learn from this frugal northern nation >

25 Things You Didn't Know About Saskatchewan (But Ought To)

From lentils to rechargeable batteries, there’s a lot more to Canada’s breadbasket than fields of wheat >

Suit Yourself

At the age of 30, Jordan Singer took over his family’s 70-year-old business. Now he’s using behavioural psychology to sell clothes. What the heck is this guy doing? >

Curb Appeal: Built to Last

They don't make buildings in Edmonton like they used to. In fact, there are no others standing on 97 Street that are timber-pressed, metal-clad or built before World War II >

Work and Progress

Destination: Athabasca  >

The Art of Failing Gracefully

A black-tie charity gig was just what I needed to get the phone ringing again >

Classrooms without Borders

Imagine attending school in real time without leaving your house or collaborating face-to-face with people on the other side of the world. Elluminate Inc. makes this and much more possible. More than 800 institutions across North America use the Calgary-based company’s products and services for live online collaboration and learning >

The Scent of Possiblity

Engineer/entrepreneur Adrian Banica’s latest invention could make him millions – or help forestall an arctic meltdown >

Industrial Revolution

For decades, petrochemical makers thrived here thanks to Alberta’s cheap and plentiful natural gas. Now that’s gone, but a new, richer feedstock may be on the horizon >

Bring It On

To heck with a high Canadian dollar, global competition and Alberta’s inflation woes. These manufacturers can compete, and crack a profit too >

How Green the Grass

Taxes may be higher and suppliers scarce, but recruiting is a breeze, these transplanted businesses found. What Albertans need to know before doing business in Saskatchewan >

A New Prairie Dawn

Saskatchewan has snatched Alberta’s crown as Canada’s growth leader. And yes, commodity prices have a lot to do with it. But something else is awakening in the traditionally collectivist-minded heartland: a new spirit of enterprise >

What the Hell Happened at K-Rock?

Following a ratings plummet, an Edmonton radio station staged a disparaging guerrilla campaign – against itself. Risky? You bet. But the city ate it up. Here’s how the theatrics unfolded >

The New Influencers

Social media has changed the marketing environment. Now millions of ordinary people are determining what people say, think and buy >

With God on their Side

As traditional trade unions prepare for battle, the Christian Labour Association of Canada continues its crusade for Alberta converts  >

May 2008