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Dressed For Success

  A collection of business wear for women was taken up at DSS then delivered to Suit Yourself in Edmonton, AB on Dec 5th 2011.     Suit Yourself is a not for profit charity that gives high quality and professional clothing to women who are looking for a new…

Need the Flu shot?

The difference between influenza and the common cold. Here’s the scoop: Both influenza and the common cold are viral respiratory infections (they affect the nose, throat, and lungs). Viruses are spread from person to person through airborne droplets that are sneezed out or coughed up by an infected person. In…

Slips, trips and falls

Sixty thousand workers in Canada get injured annually due to fall accidents. This number represents about 15% of the “time-loss injuries” accepted by workers’ compensation boards across Canada. Statistics show that approximately 60 percent of falls happen as a result of slips and trips. Slips happen where there is too…

When do I quit my networking group?

We live in a fast food society. We seem to be demanding things quicker and quicker. At one time you would turn on your computer and then go fill up your coffee while the programs loaded. Today we almost “lose it” when it takes 10 seconds to load a webpage…

There’s still Fun in the Winter Sun

For many of us, this time of year brings colder weather, and blankets our usual areas of play and exercise with soft white snow. This results in staying inside longer where it’s warmer, and less time outside exercising and staying healthy. (Not to mention all the extra yummy treats around…

Basic Exemption changes – Federal and Provincial

Please note the basic exemption for federal and provincial has changed effective Jan 1, 2012. A new TD1 form must be completed if you are claiming more than the basic amount for Federal / Provincial tax or requesting addition tax deduction. If there is no change to your basic exemption…

The Latest in Sales Buzzwords

Every year, it seems, a new set of buzzwords and acronyms associated with those buzzwords gets added to our lexicon. Lol is not “love you lots”, but “laughing out loud”. Add an ROF in front and you are now “rolling on the floor” too. Add in business terms and buzz…
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