Turning Differences into Strengths
/in front, news/by Alison ClackA country’s competitiveness was traditionally based on its natural resources. But to be competitive in the 21st century, we need to focus on people and developing talent within our borders — this is particularly critical as populations age and shortages of skilled talent emerge. Read more
Radio Frequencies Keep Edmonton Workers Safe
/in front, news/by Alison ClackFollowing a fatal incident in 2011, it took little convincing for Blair Buchholtz, Edmonton Transportation Services general supervisor of aggregate and recycling, to try out a new piece of safety technology. Read more
$2 Million WBF Program Expansion
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThe federal government is expanding training and skills development opportunities for women by investing more than $2 million in the Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Program. Read more
Asset Management a Needed Infrastructure Tool, Says Advocates
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThe best practice for strategic infrastructure investment in Golden, B.C. and Edmonton, Alta. demonstrates the importance of embracing the process of asset management for municipal leaders across Canada, says one former municipal leader. Read more