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Feb 06, 2009 Opportunity is knocking for our energy future

Alberta urged to get onboard with new American 'sheriff in town'

Jan 23, 2009 Feds must pay attention to tourism interests

Travel market's indicators pointing down

Jan 09, 2009 Small businesses cornerstone of B.C. life

98 per cent of B.C. businesses are small enterprises

Sep 19, 2008 Look up, Calgary! Edmonton is the new powerhouse

425th-largest city punches above its weight in worldwide rankings

Sep 05, 2008 Companies must do more than show up

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Aug 08, 2008 Tapping earth energy to fuel Canada's future

Technological advances could redirect geothermal energy into the grid

Jul 25, 2008 'Rule book' needed for carbon capture and storage

Technology critical to chimate change strategy

Mar 21, 2008 Lord Black getting the respect he deserves

Perhaps he'll reflect on how he has affected journalism in Canada

Nov 30, 2007 Inspiration and hard work fuel success story

Optician credits wife, family and friends in helping establish a rewarding career

Oct 05, 2007 Alberta need not kill final boom

But government, oilpatch differ in their priorities

May 18, 2007 Rent controls: few winners, many losers

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Sep 04, 2003 Blood-red balance sheets in vogue again

Did we learn anything from the crash in tech stocks?

Feb 06, 2003 Jesus picture inspiring

Letter to Editor

Feb 06, 2003 No offence taken at photo

Letter to Editor

Jan 23, 2003 Portrait of Jesus with surgeon offends

Reader questions Gimbel image

Nov 07, 2002 Banks lack basic tools to help small business

Reader says more could be done to facilitate growth of e-commerce

Sep 19, 2002 Kyoto ratification ignite passionate debate - Part Two

Don’t overlook role of urban smog in greenhouse gas emissions

Mar 21, 2002 Lessons learned from traffic tussles in Brussels

Guest columnist says hope still exists for Calgary's woes

Oct 04, 2001 Remembering friends and colleagues after 9-11

Tragedies hit close to home for Calgary businessman

Jun 21, 2001 Electricity deregulation - boon or bane?

CERI director Rob Spragins explains the history - and the future - of deregulation in Alberta

Jun 14, 2001 Mutual fund corporation a flexible option

Unique form of investing lets shares be swapped without realizing a taxable gain at the time

May 31, 2001 Inheritances prompt strong emotions, but manage wisely

Take a month to cool off before making decisions on how to spend money

May 17, 2001 Severance a time to get your finances in order

The right investment advice can make a big difference to your future

May 02, 2001 If Talisman pulls out, the people will be left with nothing

Levers of influence must be used

May 02, 2001 Oil revenue fuels and intensifies an already brutal war

Call for moratorium on development

Apr 11, 2001 Kyoto was first of many steps — the final solution is long-term

Canadian oilpatch will continue emissions measures regardless, says Pierre Alvarez

Apr 11, 2001 The future must be clean energy, not more dirty fuels

Kyoto collapse exposes the sad reality of Ottawa's stance on climate change, Jim Fulton says

Apr 11, 2001 Diligent investors scan horizon for next capital spending wave

Electronic expenditures hallmark of ’90s; next is facility construction, says Evan Spiropoulos

Mar 21, 2001 New federal law requires privacy policies

Fledgling PIPEDA will apply to private sector in 2004

Mar 14, 2001 Premier Klein's ship is leaning to port

Alberta's re-elected premier a lot more Liberal 'red' than he lets on

Mar 07, 2001 Has Ralph's revolution fizzed or fizzled?

You be the judge, says economics professor Ron Kneebone

Mar 07, 2001 Saving for retirement isn't supposed to be thrilling

Slow, steady contributions your most reliable long-term approach, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Feb 28, 2001 Campaign similarities leave voters with decision anxiety

While we’re at it, let’s stop name-calling and show some integrity, says Barry Rempel, president of the Calgary C of C

Feb 21, 2001 Ralph, Raj or Nancy?

Management is key, says guest columnist Keith Brownsey

Feb 21, 2001 Tech stock crash provides significant opportunity

Make choices based on the right company, rather than the sector or leader, says technology analyst Brian Pow

Feb 21, 2001 Rosy outlook for oil and gas sector

Industry still undervalued despite solid year in 2000, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

Feb 07, 2001 When the U.S. Fed cuts rates, stocks start to do well

It’s important to keep an eye on Alan Greenspan, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Jan 24, 2001 New economy isn't so bad after all

Investors who say they're in it for the long term should remember their long-term strategy, says analyst Brian Pow

Jan 17, 2001 Analysts predict markets will enjoy a respectable year

Earnings reports likely to rebound later in 2001, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

Jan 17, 2001 New Year’s resolutions will free up your time

Don't make changes to your portfolio just for the sake of change, says analyst Anthony Tobias

Jan 10, 2001 Southern Sudanese 'living a nightmare'

Sudanese government has used oil revenue to finance military operations, says guest columnist Morris K. Yoll

Jan 10, 2001 Listen up at the water cooler if you want to stay ahead

Despite bumps, long-term pattern of stock market is positive, says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Jan 10, 2001 It may be a Happy New Year for tech stocks after all

Despite economic slowdown, 2001 should be must better than last year, says tech analyst Brian Pow

Jan 03, 2001 New privacy law affects businesses on and off the Net

PIPEDA legislation will be phased in over a period of four years, notes lawyer Anthony Morris

Dec 13, 2000 Many will remember 2000 as the rags-to-riches year

Don't punish yourself over this year's stock market turmoil, says analyst Brian Pow

Dec 13, 2000 It’s worth investing in some high-tech companies

Watch corporate earnings and interest rates, says investment executive Derek Ballendine

Dec 06, 2000 Canada's position on Kyoto called an embarrassment

The government's presence at UN session called shortsighted and self-serving, says John Bennett

Dec 06, 2000 It's essential to take the time to move forward on Kyoto

Trans-Alta VP Bob Page says no deal better than bad deal

Dec 06, 2000 Beat the annual tax madness with these techniques

Don't get caught up in the annual late-February frenzy, says financial advisor Anthony Tobias

Nov 29, 2000 In tough market, simple ideas work best

Theory of buy low, sell high a good creed to live by , says portfolio manager Evan Spiropoulos

Nov 22, 2000 Rules make life tougher for cybersquatters

Industry cracking down on domain name abuse, says lawyer Anthony Morris

Nov 22, 2000 There are reasons why your portfolio gets spooked

But you can protect yourself against volatility, says analyst Anthony Tobias

Nov 15, 2000 Investors should consider going global

Gaining global exposure beyond the 25-per-cent limit can help increase potential returns, says investment columnist Derek Ballendine

Nov 01, 2000 Small cap companies starting to look good

If you have good reason to own big-name stocks, the same applies to their high-quality, smaller rivals, guest columnist Evan Spiropoulos says

Oct 25, 2000 Branding means getting past the first date

Companies must form relationships with clients, says guest columnist Stephanie Smith Jackman

Oct 18, 2000 Beware of changes in .ca domain rules

Guest columnist Anthony Morris offers insight into new regulations

Oct 18, 2000 North American equity markets can rebound

Guest columnist Derek Ballendine recommends that investors take advantage of current market weaknesses

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