CBA - LEGAL CONFERENCE 2007 AT TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE, CALGARY ALBERTA We attended the CBA Legal Conference in Calgary this summer as an exhibitor, showcasing your company, and handed out hundreds of directories to law firms practising in civil , criminal and family law. The main focus at this year's conference was labour relations, and these topics were well received and reported in the news across the country. We had a wonderful reception and met many of our clients, as well as new legal and business friends from across the country. This made a very enjoyable time for us! As well as attending the conference, we visited with Randy from Calgary Document Service, whom we found to be a person on the go - and a true legal support professional. We were told that Canada's Legal Support Directory is used extensively there. We also placed our directory into family law offices and government service offices on our travels from British Columbia to Alberta. The highlight of our road trip to Calgary was meeting with Donna Spear of Chase Process Service. Donna, at 78, is called when a service is required in the BC back country! We were just sorry that we missed Gary Granoff serving the Kamloops area. And while at the conference we were pleasantly surprised to meet Bruce from KVP Registry Service and, as always, Canadian Process Serving. Afterwards, there was some time to see Calgary's beautiful center, visit Heritage Park and other land marks such as the Calgary Zoo. Calgary was hot and dry, but a nightly breeze kept us from becoming too hot, as west coasters. Calgary has a lot to offer visitors, with great outdoor sculptures everywhere including metal horses and "holy" cows and of course the great skyline, always unique with the Calgary Tower being seen from every vantage point, even though some buildings irreverantly top its size now. Since our return, we have heard from Ontario to Edmonton and across the country regarding business. One new focus for us this term, is to include more companies from Alberta, Quebec and the United States in our directory services. With your continued support and business we will realize continued growth and development. More news in our next newsletter for Fall / Winter 2007. Thank you all once more. Please click on pictures to enlarge. In front of Twin Gables B&B, near the Elbow River in Calgary. Joan on the steps of the Twin Gables B&B leaving for the Calgary Convention, August 2007. Joan greets the winner from our draw, Wayne Onchulenko of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Our draw was sponsored by the Oak Bay Marine Group for a two night stay at April Point Resort. A freindly delegation from Quebec carrying Canada's Legal Support Directory. Mike and Rose from Canadian Process Serving Inc. at their booth enjoyed their time in Calgary and will be at more conferences throughout the year. Mike and Rose from Canadian Process Serving Inc. and United States Process Serving Corp. posing with Joan, owner of Canada's Legal Support Directory. Framed Company Sponsored Certificates, which were placed in our red bags with the directories, as well as other goodies for law firms across the country. A selection of some of the brightest and best legal support companies across Canada at our booth. Randy of Calgary Document Service, posing with the new vertical banner made to show all the different types of services offered. Randy posing with Joan. W had a fishing theme to fit in with our prize. We were very fortunate to have such a wonderful location at the Expo. A Legal Assistant enjoying browsing through the newest addition to Canada's Legal Support Directory. Lawyer posing with new directory, our hand out bag and assorted creations from Karma Publications Our booth after organizing and designing it for the first day of the conference. Joan speaking with lawyers from across the country. Nepali delegation, guests of the Bar Association, enjoying the time they have in Calgary, and attending this year's legal conference. Nepali delegation seen posing with Joan and Andy in front of our booth. A wonderful skyline view of Calgary from the top of Twin Gables, near Calgary's Elbow River. The Telus Convention Centre was only ten minutes away! Bailey, the Buffalo, at Heritage Park, was a big hit with the legal profession. We had our chance to pet 'Bailey', surely one of the most famous citizens of Calgary. Bailey, the Buffalo, enjoying a rest between photo ops with owner. Drumheller Valley, just outside of the Royal Tyrell Museum, a place of unique land formations. Entering into the area of where dinosaurs once roamed, was awe inspiring. Andy posing in front of a famous raptor, next to the Tyrell Museum. On our journey back to Victoria we spotted this group of big-horned sheep near the Columbia Icefields; perhaps they were trying to hitch a ride to Jasper! Joan enjoying a sit down on a unique elk horned chair at Num -Ti - Jah Lodge, near Lake Louise. Num -Ti - Jah is a real jewel! Set in a scenic, "super" Rocky Mountain scenery that has inspired travellers since the west was opened up. This lodge is still owned by the Simpson family. On the road again, just after Saskatchewan Crossing - some of the most scenic mountain and lake views anywhere in the world. What a treat!