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	December 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 10 Cover Story Mr. Charlie's Miracle Year Nexen boss Charlie Fischer's patience and long-term vision paid off in 2005, earning him the title of Business Person of the Year The Road to Muskeg Valley Take a former gold miner, a limestone outcrop in the heart of the oilsands and a soaring demand for industrial minerals and what do you get? Alberta's largest hard-rock mining project, that's what. Making Spirits Bright The year-end party is just around the corner, a time for employees to let their hair down. But you can make the seasonal schmooze work for your company, instead of leaving a bad taste. Here's how
	November 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 9 Cover Story Herculean Task With its mainline business of the last 45 years hanging in the balance, a revamped Spar Aerospace faces its biggest challenge yet: Export or die Crossed Currents Is the drive for electrical deregulation dead, or just recharging? Starting Over The prospect of a mid-life career switch may seem daunting, but it can be a rewarding experience. And there are ways to ease the transition
	MoneyBook 2005 Cover Story Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Competition for venture capital is tough. Can a Calgary golf club manufacturer catch the attention of the right investor? Reversal of Fortune Done right, back-door listings can bring your business much needed cash 20 Ways To Find Money Raise funds and get your business of the ground with these cash-finding tips
	October 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 8 Cover Story The House that Jay Built Our 2005 Marketer of the Year, Jayman MasterBuilt, shows how smart branding and sensitivity to the customer can add value to even the hardest assets. The Vencap Gap In contrast to a vibrant venture capital market next door in B.C., Alberta firms can’t find the funds they need to take flight.
	September 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 7 Cover Story Making Hay As go the Venture 100, so goes the province. And are they ever going. The Ones Who Would Be King The contenders are lining up to replace Ralph Klein.
	August 2005 Vol. 9 Special Edition 10 decades, 10 people per decade -- 100 key Alberta entrepreneurs On September 1, 1905 – the day Alberta officially became a province – Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier spoke of "the determination of a young and vigorous people" brimming with calm resolution, courage, enthusiasm and hope. Albertans, Laurier declared, could face all diffi culties and settle all problems. This issue would not have been possible without our advertisers, Enbridge and ATB Financial. Their support has enabled us to show that Prime Minister Laurier’s inauguration-day speech still resonates a century later. Alberta remains a land of courage, enthusiasm and hope.
	July-August 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 6 Cover Story Alberta's 50 Most Influential People Movers and shakers, inspirers and dealmakers. Ralph Klein topped the list. Find out who else shaped Alberta during the past 12 months. The Persian Gulp Alberta juice bar franchise banks on a boost in the United Arab Emirates.
	June 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 5 Cover Story Oil & Gas 2005 - Situation Critical The words "global economy" have never been more important to Alberta than they are now. The China Syndrome Beijing thinks the oilsands could be the answer to its energy problems. Two Alberta companies have signed deals with the Chinese. But what happens when state-owned companies start operating in Alberta? And how will the Americans react? Northern Rights TransCanada and Enbridge both want to build the Alaska Highway gas pipeline.
	May 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 4 Cover Story Home Field Advantage After paying a record amount for a CFL club, a new local ownership team thinks it can save the Calgary Stampeders. ALBERTA'S MOST RESPECTED CORPORATIONS 2005 Who Topped the Polls? The Golden Rule of Relationships Organizations that pursue powerful customer relationships embrace the mantra: Do unto others
	FORE! 2005 Cover Story Best in the West The best golf courses, clubhouses, pro shops and professional instruction in Alberta and B.C. Get the Edge Reach to the next scoring level by mastering these five basic techniques 2005 Green Guide (PDF) Our comprehensive annual directory of places to tee off in Alberta and B.C.
	April 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 3 Cover Story Generation NEXT A baker's dozen of Alberta's brightest new stars share their visions of tomorrow, their hopes for today and the fears that keep them awake at night. The Big Event It's been 17 years since Calgary hosted the Olympic Games and the province still has a thing or two to learn about event-based marketing. The Valley of Ghosts Pinched between sprawling Calgary and protected Banff National Park, the once-vibrant town of Seebe is being eyed by developers who think the ghost town could be the next Canmore.
	March 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 2 Cover Story eAwards: Alberta's Most Enterprising Employees Money Doesn't Grow on Trees Alberta's forestry industry continues to pay a high price for its heavy reliance on the U.S. export market. First there was the battle over softwood lumber and now the greenback is getting weaker. The only way to win is to become more efficient. Sober Second Chance Confronting substance abuse can save your company money and liability, and help workers out of the abyss.
	January/February 2005 Vol. 9 Issue 1 Cover Story The Fast 50: Alberta's Fastest Growing Companies Freedom for the Road Ahead From financial planning to real estate investing, there are many simple ways to make early retrement a reality. The Legal Guide The 10-step plan to managing your legal affairs.