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New Member: Brydges Consulting
Turn to Brydges Consulting’s seasoned fraud specialists. Get in touch with our team in Medicine Hat, AB, for professional fraud investigation assistance. Should you have other questions about our services, fraud awareness training, or rates, feel free to give us a call or send us a message. Rest assured that we can provide the investigative services that…
Provide Feedback on Employment Rules
The government is seeking Albertans’ input on employment rules and looking to engage with the public on potential changes on topics like vacation time, general holiday pay, youth employment rules, hours of work averaging agreements, temporary layoff notices, group terminations, termination pay, administrative penalties, employees’ statements of earnings, and variances and exemptions to employment standards…
New Oil Wells Not Restricted by Production Limits
Effective November 8, 2019, all producers can drill new conventional oil wells without being restricted by production limits. Existing producing wells will remain under curtailment. The objective of this measure is to protect the value of Alberta’s oil by maintaining a balance between production and takeaway capacity.
5 Minutes for Business: The Shortest Decade – Addressing the Coming Climate Crunch
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been unequivocal: without significant action to limit global warming to a 1.5 degrees, humans will increasingly suffer from the effects of extreme weather events, disease and the loss of habitable land. Canada simply cannot achieve its climate goals unless the government can successfully establish the investment…
New Member: RAM Exteriors
RAM Exteriors is a local family business. We have been in business since 2006, and we provide industry leading exterior services to the city of Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. Our quality work and exceptional customer service is what sets us apart from the competition. Our customers have always been and will be our number…
BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Now Accepting Nominations
The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics Program seeks to elevate and celebrate the commitment made by for-profit and non-profit enterprises to the highest standards of leadership, character, ethics, and ethical enterprising. These Awards bring attention to the practices that these organizations employ, to generate a high level of trust among their employees, customers, and their…
New Member: Corporate Business Equipment
Corporate Business Equipment is a locally owned and operated leading supplier of business solutions in Southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan for the past 30 years. In every market we serve, we are committed to: understand client requirements, provide solid business solutions, service and maintain ensure return on investment. Specializing in office equipment, furniture and ergonomics,…
Business Beat: Workforce Skills Needed
Finding the talent and skills needed to move our organizations forward is a challenge shared by the private and public sector so I’m not surprised to see education, training and hiring challenges appear in data recently collected from regional businesses. As one example, a large number of employers said hiring was more challenging because potential…
New Member: Wine, Women & Well-Being
Building a community to inspire and empower like-minded women through events and workshops. Becoming our best selves one sip at a time. Follow Wine, Women & Well-Being Medicine Hat on Facebook for any upcoming events!
Province Takes Steps to Combat Rural Crime
The provincial government has come out with a number of measures to combat rural crime. The first measure will be the creation of an expanded unit called the Rural Alberta Provincial Integrated Defence Force or RAPID Force. Secondly, changes will be introduced to the Occupiers’ Liability Act, trespass laws, and the Animal Health Act. Thirdly,…