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What Affects Your Business? Take this Short Survey and Let Us Know!
Are red tape and cost barriers preventing you from growing your business? What supports would help you grow? The Alberta Chambers of Commerce wants to hear directly from Alberta’s job creators by taking a short survey. A previous survey told us that Albertans believe businesses have a key role to play in moving our province…
Government Seeking Public Help to find Wildfire Arsonist
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and the RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen an arsonist who started a wildfire northeast of Slave Lake in May. The McMillan wildfire began near the community of Wabasca on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18 at around 2 p.m. The wildfire originated at approximately kilometre 40 on…
Federal Election by the Numbers
Elections Canada has released preliminary data gathered from polling stations across the country. During the federal election held on October 21, 2019 close to 18 million Canadians voted. This translates into a voter turnout rate of close to 66% (not including electors who registered on election day). Over 4.7 million voted at advanced polls, approximately…
New Member: Paint of Interest Medicine Hat
Members are welcome to the sneak peek of Paint of Interest on Friday November 1st at 5:30pm. Imagine your creative oasis where all your art supplies are set out and waiting. This fun drop-in style art studio is your place for you to find your inspiration and make it a reality… Paint your own pottery,…
Provincial Government Confirms Petrochemicals Diversification Program
The Government of Alberta confirmed its $1.1 billion commitment to the Petrochemicals Diversification Program. This program encourages investment and diversifies the economy. It supports privately funded large-scale projects by providing royalty credits to companies that build facilities to turn ethane, methane and propane feedstocks into products such as plastics, fabrics and fertilizers. Royalty credits are issued…
Flu Shots Now Available to Albertans
Pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the province have received the influenza vaccine. Influenza immunization is free to all Albertans over five years of age at pharmacies, and to Albertan six months or older at public clinics and some doctors’ offices. Flu vaccinations will be available at our Great West Home & Leisure Show this weekend.…
Small Business Week: Celebrating the Heart of our Economy
Small business has a big impact in Alberta. According to Statistics Canada small businesses added $21,900 in GDP per capita to the provincial economy in 2017. That’s $88 billion, yes billion dollars, or 30% of the entire provincial GDP. But how does that compare to the rest of the country? Alberta small business creates over…
Greater Role for Licensed Practical Nurses in Health Care Delivery
The Government of Alberta announced amendments to the licensed nurses profession regulation to expand the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in five key areas, including administering blood or blood products. In addition, LPN’s will be able to dispense certain drugs based on prescriber’s instructions, provide ultrasound for bedside nursing assessments, administer intravenous…
Local Citizen Receives Alberta Order of Excellence at Government House
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Alberta Order of Excellence Act, which established the Order. It is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. This year’s inductees bring the total membership of the Alberta Order of Excellence to 181. We are proud…
Electric Statues Amendment Act Introduced by Provincial Government
The provincial government has proposed the Electricity Statues (Capacity Market Termination) Amendment Act to enable the return to an energy-only market. In July a review on the transition to a capacity market was conducted. After reviewing stakeholder input the government has made the decision to maintain an energy only market. If passed, Bill 18 will…