Archive for August, 2017
Alberta’s Economy is on the Path to Recovery
According to ATB Financials Economic Outlook Report, Alberta’s economy is gradually on the rise. The recession has left deep scars, particularly in the energy sector and across the labour market. Oil prices have now stabilized at US$ 48 a barrel, which is commonly referred to as the break-even point for the industry overall. Natural gas prices […]
Permit Statistics Consistent with the Economy
The Town of Stony Plain permit statistics for the first half of 2017 are consistent with the slowdown in the regional economy. The Town posted a total of 25 housing starts, with an estimated value of $10.4 million, and 2 commercial/ industrial permits valued at $2.1 million. All things considered, the latest building permit […]
Families, Households, & Marital Status Figures
According to the new statistics, Stony Plain has a lower percentage of children (0-14) living in intact two-parent families than the province and country. In particular, 12.8% of children in Stony Plain are living in a stepfamily compared to 9.8% and 9.4% in Canada and Alberta, respectively. Learn More
2017- 2018 Food Innovation
2017-2018 Accelerating Food Innovation in Alberta – Application of Research or Technology for New Product Development Alberta Innovates is pleased to announce this new funding program, which is designed to provide funding for applied research and product development that leads to the following: new or improved food ingredients or bioactives, food products, supplemented foods, or natural […]