+ Action produces information. If you’re unsure of what to do, just do anything, evn if it’s the wrong thing. This will give you information about what you should actually be doing. - Brian Armstrong
+ If you’re not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. - Jim Rohn
KUDOS
+ to Lousie Arbour – named the next Governor General of Canada, to succeed Mary Simon – an extraordinary Canadian we’ll all be proud of, as Canada’s 31st Governor General since Confederation
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+ crude / current energy prices: live links to Bloomberg energy prices / OilPrice.com / BOE INTEL ~ WTI @US$96/bbl; Brent @US$102/bbl; oil prices softening on expectations the U.S. - Iran war-ending negotiations will succeed; meanwhile the blockade of Iran and cease-fire continues, and today it seems the ‘Trump plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz’ has been paused ...
~ If you know of other people moves in Calgary-impact organizations and/or would like us to consider your announcement, send your appointment notices to kolke@facilitycalgary.com ]
REMEMBRANCE
+ Herb Lede; retired former Pres. & Chairman @ Ledcor; 95
+ Alberta fire risk ... all 22 active fires are under control (20) or being held (2): 9 current year active fires; 13 fires still active from 2025; total current year fires extinguished/damaged land … to date 2026: 137 fires / 410 hectares
~ capacity, power, and continuity matter in a ‘huge’ way to users and therefore must matter to data center operators and their suppliers of power. Growing NIMBY reactions and government/regulators conscious of pressure on energy costs combine to make this burgeoning industry of significant concern for everyone.
CONSTRUCTION + BUILDING SERVICES + ENTITLEMENTS / ZONING
~ the importance of agriculture is fundamental to Calgary and thie history of Alberta’s pioneering spirit .. and hnow it’s overing news items that fit this category, all over Alberta – not just Calgary; we will also include news items from other parts of Canada for this section.
~ the growth of defence, aviation and space related business in Calgary is on-the-grow so we’ve begun covering news items that fit this category and Alberta – not just Calgary and we will include news items from other parts of Canada that connect to this sector
+ REITrag covers activity and announcements on the activity of real estate investment trusts - REITs: - sign up at: https://markkolke.substack.com/s/reit-rag - new REITRag format coming soon – watch for announcement soon about ‘a new and improved REITrag … launching in June/26
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We are an education hub of scientific, evidence based knowledge that focuses on teaching healthy habits for children, for life. We want their brains to be powered and nourished through healthy eating and physical activity. Nutrition and activity build better brains and bodies.
NSTEP programs are sought after by school and community organizations. The most popular programs are Chef on NSTEP, various ages and NSTEP Certificate programs for staff working with children and youth.
For information - reach out to Founder and CEO @ NSTEP - Deb Hymers: deb.hymers@nstep.ca
