( includes items received up to close of business, Nov. 11th )
QUOTES
+ The most serious threats from a national security perspective don’t come from Cheeto-eating teens. They come from well-trained operatives and proxies operating at the behest of four countries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. – Amy Zegart
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+ crude / current energy prices: live links to Bloomberg energy prices/ OilPrice.com / BOE INTEL ~ WTI @US$87/bbl; Brent @US$94/bbl ~ prices softening as OPEC+ countries keep outputs up and as U.S./Iran tensions ease
~ 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
at CFB Wainwright - and in conflicts all over the world, in defence of Canada, in defence of our allies, and in peacekeeping so many proud Canadian men and woman have made the sacrifice of life and limbs - for us, for peace, for the end of wars
we are so much in their debt, and let us never forget that our lives, our safety and freedom didn't come about by accident but because these Canadians stood proud and stood on guard for us.
+ Alberta fire risk ... no active Alberta wildfires; total number of fires in 2026: 808 fires / 17,791 hectares of forest burned; currently 1 active fire is under control
+ WARNING – buyers be aware … fake auto insurance – fake pink slips – this in Ontario, but it’s a good warning that we should all be clear who we are dealing with …
~ 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.
~ the importance of agriculture is fundamental to Calgary and the history of Alberta’s pioneering spirit; we’re now covering news items that fit this category, impacting Albertans – not just Calgary; we will also include news items from other parts of Canada for this section.
CONSTRUCTION + BUILDING SERVICES + ENTITLEMENTS/ZONING
+ 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 and improved REITrag – we’ll be re-launching soon/Sept/Oct; watch for announcements about signing up, for sponsor/advertising opportunities - a free version for anyone, an upgraded ‘paid viewers only’ version for investors, brokers and media’ … this has been a long time in development but we feel the end results will deliver significant value or investors, industry players/suppliers/agents/brokers and provide a clear and current picture of the ‘state of the industry’ based on facts, filings, closed transactions and movement of key personnel and officers. Coverage will involve ALL Canada based REITS, and a smaller but growing roster of American, European and Asian REITS
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