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July 2008

Jul 1, 2008

ON THE COVER: Photography by Roth and Ramburg
COVER STORY
Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People
Politicians, business people, community activists, benefactors, scientists, artists, athletes and more – these are the people whose thoughts, decisions and actions really mattered over the past 12 months

INDUSTRY REPORT: ELECTRIC POWER

Vital Statistics (400 Kb PDF)

Choked
Last year’s spy scandal not only affected the regulator. It sent the whole generation and transmission sectors back to the drawing board. Here’s what they came up with

The Power Play
How Enmax shook up the retail power market with its EasyMax product, and what its competitors plan to do about it

FEATURES

The New Kingmakers

Meet the little-known PR firm behind the back-to-back election victories of Ed Stelmach’s Conservatives and Brad Wall’s Saskatchewan Party

Tempest in a Pee Cup
Testing employees for drugs is a legal minefield, but last winter’s Chiasson decision provided a little clarity. Here’s a tip: wait for the results before you put ’em to work

On the Mark, On the Cheap
It’s easier than ever to do targeted market research at minimal cost. Here’s how

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Contributors
Outfront: Casual game developers, why we like Tuesdays, secrets to a sizzling company barbecue and more
Winners’ Circle
The Right Call
Prairie Trader
One of a Kind
Three Martinis
Stopover
Next Up
Open Range
Curb Appeal


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