Bank of Canada launches new rip-proof cash

Canada's new polymer bills more durable, recyclable

$100 thumb"I don't want fake money. I want real money."

That is just one reaction Chasity Hauck , client assistance officer at the Royal Bank of Canada has received regarding the new bank notes now in circulation across Canada.

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Progressive Conservative Party candidates looking to reclaim Calgary-Glenmore

Linda Johnson and Byron Nelson speak out in public forum

thumb Brown2 webThe Progressive Conservative Party is fighting to regain the placement of an MLA in the riding of Calgary-Glenmore, after losing it to Wildrose Alliance candidate Paul Hinman in the 2009 by-election.

Currently, there are two PC candidates competing to run for the PC party in the Calgary-Glenmore riding; Byron Nelson, a lawyer, and Linda Johnson, a community worker.

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Arts community enthusiastic about Redford’s plans

Calgary leaders hope for good things from new culture minister

Semrau thumbAs Alberta's newest premier, Alison Redford struck a chord with constituent voters with her pledge to change health care and education.

Less well known, but still as important, is her stance on arts and culture in Alberta.

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Lululemon Athletica a carefully cultivated culture

Lululemon continues lucrative leaps with spin-off Ivivva Athletica in Chinook Centre

SamandTrinityLuluthumb copyAs Lululemon Athletica launches yet another store in Calgary, marketing experts suggest the expansion represents the Vancouver-based company's carefully cultivated brand.

Just this past month, the company launched their second spin-off store, Ivivva Athletica, which caters to tween girls in dance and gymnastics.

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