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The Southeast Alberta Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
The Voice: October 15th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Investing in the future Alberta’s 10-year affordable housing plan, Stronger Foundations, recommended the creation of a long-term maintenance strategy to help ensure existing government-owned assets continue to provide suitable housing that meets the needs of the community and make effective use of taxpayer dollars. In 2022-23, Alberta’s government undertook an external…
The Voice: October 7th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up WestJet Outlines Plans for the Community The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce was pleased to serve as joint host of a roundtable event on Wednesday, October 2 with the City of Medicine Hat and the Medicine Hat Regional Airport along with representatives from WestJet regarding air service between Medicine Hat and…
September 30th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up A Time to Observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful…
The Voice: September 23rd, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Are you aware of the Utilities Consumer Advocate? If you need help with your electricity or natural gas bill, the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) is here to help you better understand Alberta’s unique utility market and advocate on your behalf. For information on choosing utility services, to book an educational presentation,…
The Voice: September 16th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Welcome Week 2024: September 13th – 22nd Welcoming Week is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their local community, no matter where they come from. At the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce,…
The Voice: September 9th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Market Power Mitigation Regulations The Market Power Mitigation Regulation, that took effect on July 1, prevents power price spikes for Albertans’ on variable rate contracts. Within weeks of being implemented, the regulation protected Albertans on variable rate contracts from price spikes when a summer heat wave drove up demand, at a…
The Voice: September 3rd, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up September is Recovery Month For the past six years, Alberta’s government has commemorated recovery month. Alberta has funded more than 10,000 new addiction treatment spaces and expanding the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program, Alberta’s government has now opened three recovery communities, with eight more on the way. If you or someone you…
The Voice: August 26th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Celebrating Alberta’s Culture Each year, communities across Alberta celebrate Culture Days with hundreds of free, family-friendly events. September 1st kicks off Culture Days in Alberta, a month-long celebration of art, music, food, dance and more. Throughout September, Albertans can visit numerous locations across the province to celebrate the province’s rich and…
The Voice: August 19th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Drought response strategy update Alberta has updated its drought response plan to provide localized assessments for each river basin, enhancing regional water management strategies. The revised plan categorizes drought stages from 0 (no drought) to 4 (severe drought) to tailor responses to specific regional conditions, supporting more effective water conservation and…
The Voice: August 12th, 2024
Your Weekly Tune Up Alberta Local Food Week August 12th to 18th is Alberta Local Food Week!! Take this week to show support for all things grown, made and harvested in Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/local-food-week#jumplinks-3 Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on Local Food Week from August 12-18: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=90816C8F33ADE-F001-CA93-F86AA8843FE66697 International Youth…