+ Clarity isn't about knowing what you want to do with your life, it's about knowing what you want to do this week. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to know your next step. – James Clear
+ Without laughter, the rough and rocky places on the path might be too painful to bear. Humor not only lightens your load, it also broadens your perspective. To be deadly serious is to suffer tunnel vision. To be able to laugh at yourself clears the vision. – George Leonard
At LAWRENCE Licensed Interior Design Inc., we lead by example, pioneering conscientious and functional design solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation. With a steadfast commitment to our clients’ visions, we craft spaces that are both refreshingly novel and elegantly familiar, exceeding expectations with every project.
Ken Doll offers independent, objective and unbiased financial advice through fee-based comprehensive financial planning to provide you with certainly about your financial future. He provides financial, retirement and estate planning solutions and coordinates with your current investment advisor to enhance your investment strategy.
+ crude / current energy prices: live links to Bloomberg energy prices / OilPrice.com / BOE INTEL ~ WTI @US$82/bbl; Brent @US$88/bbl; price volatility continues, markets/media/officials are more in the dark than the light as negotiations are going on (Trump says) vs. not going on (Iran) … though several alliances seem to be ‘talking’ … tic toc, we’ll see
+ June 2 – Canada proposing to renew CUSMA/USMCA treaty for 16 years prior to July 1st deadline as opposed to renegotiating the treaty or ending it – while the U.S. is holding to its position of renegotiating some issues … so, the countdown until July 1st will be carefully watched with implications for Canadians and Canadian businesses – and American companies too, as tariffs, auto industry and resource sectors will be impacted in significant ways depending on the outcome of negotiations between Canada, the United States and Mexico
+ Taylor Woolsey to Trustee @ Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation
~ 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
+ Allan Warrack; professor, politician, MLA, minister; 89
+ John Chomiak; former Pres. & CEO @ Hemisphere Engineering Inc., 87
+ Alberta fire risk ... 3 of 3 active Alberta fires are under control, none are being held and none are out of control; Alberta totals for 2026 to date: 683 fires extinguished / 26,763 hectares of forest burned
+ Time Magazine – 2026 – World’s Most Sustainable Companies – report/methodology and list … two Canadian firms in top 100 (WSP#67, TELUS#76); CN#130, STANTEC#138, LULULEMON#174, CAE#221, CGI#278, ELEMENT FLEET#287, BCE#431, ROGERS#432, BORALEX#442, THOMSON REUTERS#443, COGECO#518, CELESTICA#558, ATKINSREALIS#574, FIRSTCAPITALREIT#597, GILDAN#655, IGM#700, POWERCORP#701 … and while many ‘other country firms’ on the list of 750 firms, many of them operate in Canada, including the global #1 firm – Schneider Electric - #1
~ 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 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
~ 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 later in June; 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
we love to help charities - in particular, child focused organizations, supporting and promoting them to help them do their great work; please pause a moment, click a link below to get more information and then ... consider making a donation. Every donation, however modest, goes a long way ...
NSTEP is focused on building healthy habits for children, for life!
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
