A peek inside Alberta’s Best Workplaces for 2011
Archive for May, 2011
You may have thought the traditional travel agency had been rendered obsolete by the Internet. You were wrong
Once again, one of Alberta's most generous companies decides to put its money where its heart is.
Foreign Affairs: More than just temporary foreign workers, this area is a potential minefield
The story of Calgary based Baby Gourmet Foods Inc.
Tony Clement is asking oil companies to explain why gas prices are so high. But why is he asking a question to which he already knows the answer?
Canada has recovered all the jobs that were lost during the recession. But is it a case of quantity over quality?
How these Alberta employers made the shortlist
Edmonton, Alberta (May 9, 2011) – Edmonton, Alberta (May 9, 2011) – Venture Publishing Inc, Alberta’s premier magazine publishing company is proud to announce two additions to its award-winning editorial team. In January, Darren Campbell took over as editor of Alberta Oil magazine from Gord Jaremko who retired to pursue his interest in writing books. Mike Ganley has been named editor of Alberta Venture, effective May 9, 2011, replacing Paul Marck who recently moved to British Columbia.
Campbell comes to the Venture Publishing after spending nearly 14 years in the Northwest Territories as a journalist, including a stint as editor of the award-winning northern business magazines Far North Oil and Gas. “There is no better place to be following the oil and gas and energy sectors than Alberta. There is so much happening on those fronts in this province,” says Campbell. “I look forward to telling the stories that matter to Alberta Oil’s readers and to enhance the magazine’s stature as a must-read if you’re interested in the business of energy.” (more…)
Canadian Tire appears poised to take over Calgary-based Forzani Group in a deal that would see the retailing giant take a bigger slice of the growing sports equipment market. Last month, Alberta Venture caught up with Forzani Group CEO Bob Sartor. Here's what he had to say about leadership, the future and the importance of good management.
