The Government of Canada’s Canada Business App makes it easier to navigate government services, get recommendations tailored to your business, set up personalized notifications and find answers on how to start up, scale up and access new markets for your business. Source: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/h_07670.html

Izote Latin Cocina is a family run Salvadoran/Latin American restaurant located in the heart of downtown Medicine Hat. Izote offers a unique culinary experience showcasing the complex flavours of indigenous and colonial Latin America. Blending the old with the new, Izote offers something new to Medicine Hat. Bringing different flavours of Latin food will sure get your…

Last year the Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported that 47% of Canadian business owners are planning to exit their business within the next five years. With a statistic like that, if you are a business owner, there is a one in two change that you are thinking of making an exit yourself. Of those…

We know that small business in Alberta is important. Small business added $44 million to the economy in 2018, created over $5000 more GDP per capita than the national average, and is responsible for 91.2% of the total workforce and 87.7% of all job creation. Make sure you celebrate small business from October 20 –…

As democratic strategist James Carville famously put it during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Election day is two weeks away and it’s remarkable how none of the federal parties have presented a serious plan for economic growth. For business owners, employees and investors, the lack of thoughtful economic policy in…

The provincial government laid out their plans for the fall sitting of the legislature. Government is expected to table 14 to 17 bills this session, subject to the approval of the legislature. The first piece of legislation that has been brought forward is Bill 14 – the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Act with the goal of…

To help every Canadian access high-speed internet at minimum speeds of 50/10 megabits per second (Mbps), the Government of Canada announced a new, coordinated plan: High Speed Access for All: Canada’s Connectivity Strategy. They invite you to visit this website to complete a quick Internet speed test, to submit proposed project area(s) and/or to participate in a brief…

How much does it cost to live in Medicine Hat compared to the rest of the province? The Alberta Spatial Price Survey (ASPS) was conducted from October 2018 to January 2019 to find out how much it costs to live in 35 different communities across the province. Prices were collected on various items in select by Statistics…

Elections Canada mailed out personalized voter information cards to each registered elector. This card will let you know when and where to vote and has information about accessibility of your voting station. If you haven’t received your card, or your card doesn’t have the correct information, you can register or updated your address online or by contacting your Elections…

Hearing Loops Canada- Alberta South brings clear communication and enhanced sound quality to the hard of hearing in all walks of life, from shops and offices, to the largest theatres, auditoriums and sports stadiums. Compatible with most hearing aids, hearing loops are increasingly being embraced as a way to help hearing-impaired people enjoy clear sound with…