About Maple Ridge Maple Ridge is a thriving and quickly expanding city located in the northeast sector of the Metro Vancouver Area. Maple Ridge is nicely situated between the Fraser River and Golden Ears Provincial Park. It is a welcoming city with a great community feel; Maple Ridge offers many different lifestyle choices and is a great place to call home for a multitude of reasons. Here is a brief description of the city‚ its geography and some of the highlights that the city offers. Geography
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Canadian soldiers operated with British overseers at Vimy Ridge‚ the Canadian led victory demonstrated to the world that Canada had become a sovereign nation. Firstly‚ the victory at Vimy Ridge is recognized by many Canadians and other people from around the world as an important point in the war‚ and in the sovereignty of Canada. As stated by the Ministry of Public Works and Government Services in Canada in the First World War and the Road to Vimy Ridge: “The success at Vimy marked a profound turning-point
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Assignment Four Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele: The Social Impact On Canada in 1917 Canada had an undisputed contribution to the Great War having committed over 600‚000 of its population of 8 million. Canada engaged in some of the most famous battles of the war such as the Second Battle of Ypres‚ the Battle of the Somme‚ The Battle of Arras‚ The Third Battle of Ypres‚ and the British Expeditionary Force’s Last Hundred Days. At the end
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CANADIAN HISTORY (CHC2D0) VIMY RIDGE ESSAY You will write an essay that addresses the question below: “I thought then... that in those few minutes I witnessed the birth of a nation.” Brigadier-General Alexander Ross on the battle of Vimy Ridge Why is the battle of Vimy Ridge considered a defining moment in Canadian history? Your essay will include an introduction‚ three arguments (not necessarily just three paragraphs) and a conclusion. The goal of your essay is prove your thesis statement
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The Vimy Ridge Memorial is a significant artifact commemorating Canada’s most celebrated military victory (the Battle of Vimy Ridge) that exemplifies Canada’s development as a nation. In France‚ at the dawn of April 9‚ 1917‚ the Canadian troops (35‚000 men) attacked the Ridge. It took three days of heavy combat and injured /or killed more than 10‚000 Canadian men. The British attack to the south was met with defeat; the only troops to emerge victorious were the Canadians (www.histori.ca). Although
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The company can trace its history to the Minneapolis Milling Company‚ an organization founded in 1856 by Illinois Congressman Robert Smith which leased power rights to mills operating along Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. Cadwallader C. Washburn acquired the company shortly after its founding and hired his brother‚ William D. Washburn to assist in the company’s development. In 1866‚ the Washburns got into the business themselves‚ building the Washburn "B" Mill at the falls. At the time
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MEMORANDUM To: Manager of Snowy Ridge Ski Resort From: Kate Smith‚ Chief Accountant for Recreational Properties‚ Inc. Date: October 27‚ 2010 RE: Fair Value Assessment The subsequent valuations are consistent with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards no. 157‚ defined as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” Snowy Ridge Ski Resort was acquired on June‚
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Les Mills’ organization has been out for years and throughout the days as they keep improving themselves; they are one of the most successful fitness-related companies around the world. The organizations are very diverse and associated with many different parts in marketing such as sales‚ fitness programs‚ finance‚ and marketing. Les Mills’ original goal to start the whole business is to improve the lives in New Zealand. As the following passages will describe the Strategic Management process‚ what
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cities‚ casinos bring in money‚ but most tribes struggle to bring in money. “According to True Sioux Hope Foundation‚ Pine Ridge has a 90 percent unemployment rate and a 70 percent high school dropout rate” (Elder). Pine Ridge is one of the poorest reservations in America with a low life expectancy rate. Suicide has also become a major problem. The White House is working with Pine Ridge to create a better environment and help with jobs (Elders). Population by the 1900’s of the Indians was 250‚000 (US History
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WoolEx Mills’ fraud scheme involving financial irregularities. Four of the five members of senior management included: the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)‚ the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)‚ the Head of Manufacturing and Sourcing‚ and the Head of Sales. The fifth perpetrator’s position was not indicated in the fraud case study. Depending on the circumstances of the fraud case‚ more employees may have been involved in the perpetrating or concealing of fraudulent activity. As part of the company turnaround
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