The WRLA is proud to offer seven $1,500 Bursaries and seven $3,000 Scholarships each academic year. To learn more about eligibility and for full program details visit www.wrla.org or contact Krista at kristas@wrla.org 

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"We were happy to learn that most Albertans—79 per cent of them—feel our province is a great place to find happiness," says Rob Roach, Senior Analyst at ATB Financial. "It's interesting to note the survey happened when the economic slowdown was already underway, a time we know, has been difficult for many Albertans." 

Money doesn't buy happiness, but it does matter, the survey says. The percentage of Albertans who say they are happy jumped from 68 per cent among those with household incomes below $30,000 to 88 per cent among those with incomes of $150,000 or more. 

"At ATB, we're an insatiably curious crew, and we always want to know more about where we live and work and build our happiness," says Roach. "That's why we did the survey. Now we have a real starting point for a deeper conversation about the things Albertans say are key to their happiness." 

The most unexpected finding of the survey was the high percentage of Albertans (68 per cent) who want to live in the province for the rest of their lives. Given the perception that there are more favourable places for retirement and adventure—this response was a welcome surprise. 

For an overview of the key findings, see ATB Financial's new quarterly e-publication, Perch. 

For a report on the full survey, see Happiness in Alberta: The results of ATB Financial's Alberta Happinesss Survey (June 2015). 

Follow The Owl over the next week for a daily breakdown of the findings. And, then, on June 22, ATB takes the findings of our Alberta Happiness Survey to heart, with a day-long contest to make smiles and wallets a little bigger—watch for it! 

SOURCE ATB Financial 

For further information: 

For information and interviews, please contact: Karin Põldaas, Communications Director, Economics and Research, ATB Financial, (403) 660-5296, kpoldaas@atb.com 

Eric Konecsni, Vice-President, Operations retired on December 31, 2014 after 46 years of service; 32 years with Beaver Lumber and the last 14 years as Vice-President, Operations with Home Hardware Stores Limited. He joined the Home Hardware team in August 1999 with the acquisition of Beaver Lumber. Overseeing the transition of 138 Beaver Lumber stores, he went on to oversee almost 1100 stores under Home’s four banners, as well as the Directors of Retail Operations, Real Estate and Construction, Dealer Development and Dealer Support Services. 

"We are proud to pay tribute to the extraordinary contributions of Eric Konecsni, who has played an integral role in building Home Hardware and helping us become, and remain, Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer. His service and strong contributions were invaluable to our company."  -Terry Davis, CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited

In recognition of his induction into the Builders’ Circle, Eric received a special, handcrafted gold pin. His name will also be engraved in the Home Hardware Stores Limited Builders’ Circle granite monument located in the Tribute Garden at the Walter J Hachborn Complex in St. Jacobs. He joins fellow 2015 inductees, Jim Schaefer, Sr. of Bradford, Ontario and Brigitte Michel of Sudbury, Ontario who were honoured on their retirement from the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders’ meeting this spring.

Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative with close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners with annual retail sales of nearly $5.7 billion. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to 100,000 quality, brand name and private label products, a state-of-the-art distribution system and extensive marketing and training programs. Offering a mix of tradition and innovation, Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Corporate Cultures and Best Managed Companies and is committed to providing local communities with superior service and expert advice. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca