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Cyber Risks to Watch in 2020
The start of a new year is a great time to take stock and evaluate our habits. Cyber security for business depends on everyone being aware of the threats out there and a well informed staff is your best chance of preventing a cyber security breach. Over 28 million Canadians were affected by a data…
City Announces Long Term Recycling Service Provider
The City of Medicine Hat has agreed to a 10-year agreement with the firm Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) to collect, process and market residential recycling. The City issued a request for proposals for a long-term recycling service provider in October of 2019. GFL was awarded the contract as their proposal was evaluated as…
2020 HAT Smart Program Opens
The popular and award-winning HAT Smart program announces the launch of its 2020 Residential Incentive Program, with energy conservation and renewable energy savings for City of Medicine Hat utility customers. Residents will see the return of funding for the installation of solar panels on homes, as well as high efficiency air conditioners. Visit www.hatsmart.ca or call 403.502.8799…
OHS Online Resource Portal
The OHS Online Resource Portal has a new look and feel with improved navigation and search capabilities. Quickly find the resources you need or browse topics to help guide you through OHS legislative requirements. New and updated information includes: Health and safety committees and representatives (new) Mandatory health and safety committee and representative training Occupational…
Fuelling our Business Community in 2020
Our local Chamber of Commerce is a member driven and people focused organization who believes that the positive impact we create for local businesses ultimately affects the lives of business owners, employees and our community. That’s why we’re active problem solvers, equipped to help our business community by connecting our members with various resources and…
Corporate Tax Rate Reduced
Effective January 1, 2020 the corporate tax rate was reduced from 11 per cent to 10 percent. Alberta’s general corporate income tax rate is the lowest in Canada. Alberta’s combined federal-provincial tax rate will be lower than that of 44 U.S. states when it reaches 8 per cent on January 1, 2022. For more information…
New Member: The Mustard Seed Medicine Hat
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for men, women and children experiencing poverty and homelessness since 1984. We provide a safe haven where we support the whole person through delivering basic services, housing, wellness services, employment programs and partners with the community to address the root causes of poverty.
New COMMUNITY BUILDER Member: Enclave Ventures Inc. – Connaught Commons
Essential moments ground and recharge us. A beautiful and simple home provides the perfect home base for us to go out and live extraordinarily. So much more than just a multi-family development, Connaught Commons utilizes thoughtful design to create homes for those who want to live purposefully. Connaught Commons will set the standard for a…