Posts by Katalin Lang
Feedback Needed on Student Learning
Feedback Needed on Student Learning An advisory panel appointed by government has provided recommendations for curriculum and drafted a new vision for student learning. A new online survey is available until Feb. 24 for Albertans to provide input on the draft vision for student learning. Input received through the survey will be used to inform…
Read MoreNominations Open for Alberta Community Justice Awards
Nominations Open for Alberta Community Justice Awards Albertans are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups who have improved safety in their communities. The Alberta Community Justice Awards acknowledge the people and organizations involved with crime prevention and community safety initiatives. This includes youth justice, restorative justice and other community-based justice efforts that improve safety and…
Read MoreProvide Input on Alberta’s Food Regulations
Provide Input on Alberta’s Food Regulations Albertans can provide input on proposed changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation and Food Retail and Foodservices Code that will make it easier for Albertans to make, sell and purchase low-risk, home-prepared foods. All food processors – home-based or bricks-and-mortar-based – as well as anyone interested in and consuming Alberta…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: The Results are in and Business has Spoken
Business Beat: The Results are in and Business has Spoken In previous articles, I’ve addressed how a sound community economic action plan requires business to be at the front end of what we’re doing. You can’t identify economic problems and implement solutions without the insight of local business. No one understands the issues and have…
Read MoreRansomware Attacks Can Cost Business Billions
Ransomware Attacks Can Cost Business Billions According to a new report from the Cyber Risk Management project, a global ransomware cyber attack could cost nearly US$200 billion and affect more than 600,000 businesses across the globe. The report presented a hypothetical scenario in which an attack is launched via an infected email that, once opened,…
Read MoreGrow Your Business Through the Alberta Export Expansion Program
Grow Your Business Through the Alberta Export Expansion Program The Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP) helps Alberta small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry associations, and economic development organizations that are promoting Alberta exports through international business travel or bringing international buyers to Alberta. Find out more here: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-export-expansion-program.aspx. For more business resources…
Read MoreLooking for a Job? Come to the Community Job Fair!
Looking for a Job? Come to the Community Job Fair! Around 40 employers and agencies will be on campus to showcase current job openings from full-time general help jobs, to seasonal opportunities, and permanent positions. Come out and meet employers to learn what they do, and what positions are available. The full list of employers,…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Solve a Problem, Change the World
Business Beat: Solve a Problem, Change the World Building and selling products around a passion is not enough to ensure a business concept has a valid market opportunity. There is plenty of commentary encouraging entrepreneurs to take a passion and convert it into a business but it takes more than inspiration to build a venture…
Read MoreDo You Know a Remarkable Hatter? Nominate Them for the Alberta Order of Excellence!
Do You Know a Remarkable Hatter? Nominate Them for the Alberta Order of Excellence! Do you know a remarkable Hatter? The Alberta Order of Excellence Council receives and considers the nominations of candidates for future induction into the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Council is made up of volunteer representatives appointed by Order-in-Council from across…
Read More$2.5M Raised Through Support Our Troops
$2.5M Raised Through Support Our Troops The province launched its Support Our Troops program in 2014 and Albertans have responded strongly – purchasing nearly 45,000 plates since then. This public support has resulted in almost $2.5 million raised for Support Our Troops. The Canadian Armed Forces official charitable cause is operated by Canadian Forces Morale…
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