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Celebrating Those Who Built Medicine Hat
This article was originally posted on July 12, 2017 in the Medicine Hat News and we wanted to take the opportunity to share it once again in celebration of Seniors’ Week and to honour those who paved the way before us. We celebrate our trailblazers and leaders within our community, as we take time this…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 29, 2020
Featured Video: Supports for Business Invitation for a townhall with Minister Fir Next week, Economic Development Minister Tanya Fir will be hosting a series of telephone townhalls with Dr. Hinshaw to consult with impacted industries on stage 2 of relaunch. Through these calls, Minister Fir will be gaining feedback for the drafting of guidance documents…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 28, 2020
Featured Video: Supports for Business Invest Medicine Hat Launches 10/20/30 Residential Lot Incentive Program The program is designed to encourage residential construction of single detached houses and duplexes in greenfield subdivisions in Medicine Hat. Licensed builders that register for the program will receive a $10,000 rebate once construction has been completed to the weeping tile…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 27, 2020
Supports for Business New Agriculture Training Support Program Accepting Applications The purpose of this program is to provide support to the agricultural and horticultural businesses and services to help address the impact of COVID-19. The program will provide a grant to eligible employers to offset the costs of training and ensuring safety protocols are in…
Business Beat: Adaptation and Transformation – Why life will never be the same
Both adaptation and transformation refer to the process of change, but the motivation and approach is what differs. Adaptation is a reaction to or anticipation of new conditions or environment. Whereas transformation is change that is physically or qualitatively different. Transformation may also be a response and reaction of conditions; however transformation may also be…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 26, 2020
Featured Video: Supports for Business Contribute To The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Consultation The Government of Canada is reviewing the CEWS program, and input from businesses is required to inform potential changes to the program to best meet the needs of businesses and their staff. You can participate via a short online survey or…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 25, 2020
Supports for Business Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance now open for applications Applications are now being accepted for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses. Over the course of the program, property owners will reduce rent by at least 75 per cent for the months of April and May (retroactive), and June, for…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020
Supports for Business Calgary and Brooks Phase 1 Opening on May 25 A significant decline in the number of active cases of COVID-19 in Calgary and Brooks means both cities can reopen. Starting May 25, hairstyling and barbershops will be permitted to reopen in Calgary and Brooks, and cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars can reopen…
Daily COVID-19 Update: May 21, 2020
Supports for Business Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association Enhances Online Directory Agriculture and Forestry provided $81,000 to the Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association (AFFPA) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to enhance its online producer directory so that producers can connect directly with food service and retail operations to get more farm-fresh food on Albertans’ tables.…
What I’ve Learned Working From Home
Our current situation has definitely presented its own challenges with everyone at home and trying to organize all of the work schedules and Zoom meetings. In my home, our kitchen table becomes a shared work space. We’ve chosen to spend a portion of our time together each day while working on our own projects. This…