Bad news for job numbers in Alberta: Alberta lost 14,000 jobs especially in the influential oil and gas industry. This job loss took place in the backdrop of the UCP giving $4.5 billion tax cuts to businesses. Monthly jobs numbers released by Statistics Canada showed that 14,000 full-time Alberta jobs were lost in the month of July. The figures also showed the unemployment rate increased by 0.4 per cent to 7 per cent. According to the figures there were significant job losses in the natural resources sector with an estimated 7,200 fewer people working in forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction than in June.
The most colourful festival in Edmonton, the Cariwest Festival, celebrated 35 years from August 9 to 11, 2019, in style with great turnout and inclusion of people of different heritage in the exciting parade.
Have you thought of how you can learn how you can surpass your own limitations to achieve your goals and reach your higher inner potential by taking control of your life? I am Unstoppable seminar coming up on August 18 at the REC Room in Edmonton.
AC Awards nomination opens for 2019 to nominate those who have done a great job in the community, their careers, and in business.
Africa Centre to present a new Executive Director after relieving John Gaye. A statement from the Africa Centre to community leaders last week said that the centre has relieved Acting Executive Director, John Gaye, of his duties as Executive Director. The centre will announced a new Executive Director at the annual Africa Day Gala on August 31, 2019.
Mega Night of Africa rocked strong with connections between communities. DJ Meps and team put together this great event to celebrate African culture and give a platform to young artists.
Lets end our Diversity Daily with food, good and free food! Mumbai Dakar serves an all you can eat buffet for lunch and dinner in Edmonton, but have now decided to reward their customers after five visits to get the sixth buffet for FREE.
To order one of their delicious Indian and African dishes for delivery, you can either call 780-474-0833 or drop in at 4322 118 Avenue, Edmonton.
Enjoy your delicious meal!
Bon Appetit!
