http://www.brusselsbonsai.com/care/articles/beginner_tips.shtml
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/bonsai/
http://www.calgarysun.com/cgi-bin/publish.cgi?p=173380&x=articles&s=lifestyle
http://www.bonsaihunk.us/IndoorBonsai.html
My daughter used to have two bonsai plants, one was a ficus, the other was some variety of juniper. The juniper seemed to do better.
I would think that Ruth Staahl from Greengate Garden Center would be able to advise you and give you further info. Also, try the Calgary Horticultural Society.