Laine Mitchell

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Alberta Editor at Daily Hive

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These are the best-managed Alberta companies and they’re hiring

5 days ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

May 9 2025, 4:16 pmDusan Petkovic/ShutterstockDeloitte has released its list of Canada’s best-managed companies for 2025, and if you’re looking for a new career path, you’re in luck because many of these workplaces are hiring in Alberta. According to Deloitte, the companies that receive the award undergo a “rigorous and independent process,” with leadership judged on strategy, workforce and talent, capability and innovation, governance, and financial performance.
Lotto Max winner aims to help son with home down payment

5 days ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

May 9 2025, 10:03 amA Lotto Max winner says he hopes to help his kids out with his newfound windfall, including putting some of it towards a down payment on a house for his son. Jason Ganske of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., won $265,405.10 on the March 28 Lotto Max draw. Gunske scanned the ticket in-store and was so excited, he told the Western Canadian Lottery Corporation (WCLC) that he took a video of the win notification and immediately sent it to his wife.
Alberta premier hints at separation referendum if enough signatures call for one

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

May 5 2025, 9:55 pmAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she would hold a referendum on provincial separation next year if enough signatures were gathered on a citizen petition. Smith made the comments during an address on the province’s “path forward” with Ottawa following a meeting with the Alberta government caucus.
Calgary is about to see its hottest temperatures in over 230 days

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

May 2 2025, 5:27 pmGrab your sunglasses and arrange the patio furniture, because Calgary is about to be treated to some lovely temperatures not seen since September of last year. According to the seven-day forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Calgary is going to be treated to a high of 26°C today, and it’s only getting warmer for the peak of the weekend.
Canadian lottery player's kids' futures all set after big win

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

May 2 2025, 3:34 pmA Canadian lottery winner says he hopes to take care of his kids’ futures with his newfound cash to the tune of $1,000,000. Mark Watters knew there was a million-dollar Lotto 6/49 winner in Calgary after the March 19 draw, but he didn’t check his ticket until the weekend. “I ran out of the store to call my wife,” he laughed, telling the Western Canadian Lottery Corporation (WCLC) while claiming his prize.
12 awesome things to do in Calgary this weekend: May 2 to 4

1 week ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

It’s the first weekend of May here in Calgary, and there’s no better way to celebrate than getting out and enjoying all the exciting events happening in our city. From a massive book sale to toasting to a huge beer festival and checking out a new pizza and pasta restaurant, check out these 12 things to do this weekend here in YYC.
Calgary to see hottest day of year then a BIG temperature drop

2 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

Apr 30 2025, 5:32 pmdotmiller1986/Shutterstock Get those sunnies out, Calgary. The hottest temps of the year so far are set to hug our city before a big temperature drop arrives shortly after. Our city is set to see its warmest daytime highs so far this year, with Saturday forecast to reach a gorgeous 27Ā°C and plenty of sunshine. If that temperature holds, it easily surpasses the warmest daytime high of 2025 to date, which we hit last Saturday at 19.8Ā°C.
Motorists east of Edmonton are being told to look out for snakes

2 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

NewsPets & AnimalsTransportationUrbanizedApr 30 2025, 3:03 pmIf you plan on driving in two areas just outside of Edmonton, be on the lookout for some snakes slithering across the roads. If this isn’t a sign that things are heating up as we head into May, we don’t know what is!Alberta Parks has issued an advisory for Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area and Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, east and southeast of Edmonton, respectively, due to garter snakes on the roadways.
Calgary neighbourhoods seeing the most overbidding for homes

2 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

Real EstateCalgary HomesUrbanizedApr 30 2025, 3:22 pmWhile the real estate market may be cooling in Calgary, some neighbourhoods are still seeing hefty overbidding for homes. Digital real estate platform Wahi revealed in its first quarter breakdown for 2025 that just six per cent of neighbourhoods are seeing homes sell over the asking price, a large drop from 43 per cent overbid in the first quarter of 2024.
The City of Calgary is hiring for SO many jobs this May

2 weeks ago | dailyhive.com | Laine Mitchell

If you’re looking for a big number on your next pay cheque and want to make the switch to a new career, consider applying to some of these City of Calgary jobs this May. The City of Calgary is currently hiring for numerous positions, with some offering salaries of over $200,000 per year. From jobs in the engineering departments to roles in IT, you’re bound to find a spot suited to your skills.