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What’s the real value of the Calgary Stampede?

CALGARY, AB, July 16, 2010/ – How much economic activity does the Calgary Stampede actually generate? . . .

Jul 16 2010 | Posted in Business,LifeStyle,Viewpoint | Read More »

Welcome to the new “Iron age;” You’re as young as you feel

CALGARY, June 28,2010/ Troy Media. We’re fitter, sexier and richer than any previous sexagenarians. We’re not dying – in fact, we’re not even retiring . . .

Jun 28 2010 | Posted in Health,LifeStyle | Read More »

Takeovers aren’t necessarily bad news

By Ivan Sierralta Director – Business Networking and Cluster Development Calgary Technologies Inc In Canada, we often hear concerns about a Canadian company being taken over by a foreign, often American, enterprise. Our natural patriotism leads us to see such acquisitions as chisels chipping away at our Canadian identity. But such takeovers aren’t necessarily bad [...]

Nov 18 2008 | Posted in Science/Tech | Read More »

A little nugget shines in the heart of oil town

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 30, 2008/ Troy Media/ — John Morgan’s modest office is just a few blocks from the heart of Calgary’s business establishment – the Petroleum Club, a place where, for decades, oil barons have cut deals and hatched plans over single-malt Scotch and cigars.

Oct 30 2008 | Posted in Business,Commodities,Mining | Read More »

The way an open pit mine should run

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 23, 2008/ Troy Media/ — Infinito Gold Ltd.’s Crucitas operation in Costa Rica will become a model for how open pit mines – from an environmental perspective – should be managed and rehabilitated, Infinito’s CEO John Morgan says.

Oct 23 2008 | Posted in Business,Commodities,Environment | Read More »

Infinito’s Costa Rica property solid gold

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 1, 2008/ Troy Media/ — Calgary-based Infinito Gold Ltd. is a year away from starting production at what will be the largest gold mine in Costa Rica, yet, even with investors flocking to the yellow metal, shares of the company have languished.

Oct 1 2008 | Posted in Business,Commodities,Mining | Read More »

Networking: surviving the start-up war

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 16/ Troy Media/ — Calgary-based startups looking to compete and thrive in the high-tech sector are increasingly turning to networking to realize their dreams.

Jan 18 2008 | Posted in Business,Science/Tech | Read More »

Mentors add muscle to technology companies

CALGARY, AB, Jan. 18, 2008/ — The bright minds in Calgary’s growing tech sector are generating innovative ideas. But many of those breakthroughs will miss their full commercial potential unless those young entrepreneurs get some solid advice on business development from seasoned veterans.

Jan 18 2008 | Posted in Business,Technology | Read More »

A caring city means we have to think big

CALGARY, AB, Dec. 15, 2007/ — Christmas is associated with giving. This leads to the mind-numbing trips to the mall to buy presents for family and friends.

Dec 15 2007 | Posted in LifeStyle,Municipal Politics | Read More »

Calgary is better than you think

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 15, 2007/ — I suppose it’s true that residents of any city are the best promoters of that city, not to mention the worst critics of it. That is definitely true when it comes to Calgary.

Nov 15 2007 | Posted in Municipal Politics | Read More »