The Calgary Indigenous Court [“CIC”] located on the 18th floor of the Calgary Court Centre was formed in order to provide an alternative option for carrying out justice for Indigenous people. The Court provides a restorative and rehabilitative form of justice, and treats not only the accused parties, but the victims and communities impacted by […]

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE – Dr. DEENA HINSHAW Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being so humble, disciplined, and updating and educating us with pertinent and timely information, on a daily basis. You worked tirelessly to flatten the curve in this City. With such ease and eloquence. Thank you. Dr. Deena Hinshaw [“Hinshaw”]is Alberta’s

It could be the excitement or slight recklessness on our part, but as it often happens, one moment is all it takes to get into a motor vehicle collision. With the city of Calgary steadily reopening once again, more and more of us are itching and excited to do the activities that we once loved,

A TRIBUTE: FRONTLINE HEROES This month, I would like to start turning the spotlight on people that are making a difference in the city. While your suggestions continue to come in for these distinguished individuals, given the current situation in the city, it is important to pay respect to the frontline workers that have been

We are officially nearing the end of the third month of the pandemic crisis. The Calgary Stampede has been canceled for the first time in its 97-year history. Most outdoor summer venues have been postponed or outright canceled. The restrictions that are currently in place are there to safeguard our health and mitigate the spread

For some of you, it’s already been over a month of self-isolation. You have your daily routine set in stone. You have even explored every square inch of your household by now. However, have you thought about your mortgage and the current situation? On March 19, 2020, most of Canada’s big banks issued a joint

Each month we will focus on projects that will help create more jobs, more profit, and more economic and social opportunities for Alberta and the rest of Canada. FOCUS: THE RACE TO LNG EXPORTS PART III: (The East Coast Hustle) On the other side of the country, Canadian East Coast LNG plans are progressing steadily

Buying a new home is already challenging enough as is. There are crucial considerations to be made, such as the future development of the neighborhood where the listed property is located, how to effectively negotiate for the purchase of the new property and how to handle the sale of any existing property. However, back in

FOCUS: THE RACE TO LNG EXPORTS  (PART II: Battle Ground) The Westcoast LNG story is one for the ages. Companies, projects, and resources; interesting paths were taken. The Pacific Northwest LNG Project gained steam with its multitude of partners (including Petronas and Sinopec) and its ambitious plans to ship 182 LNG carriers to Asia each

Have you ever been approached by someone presenting themselves as a mortgage broker? An individual offering to assist you in obtaining favorable financing for your home? Did you ever wonder who they were how much you would need to pay for their services? Let’s put your mind to ease. Mortgage brokers are independent, trained professionals,