In a business with the tightest of margins and astronomical land and equipment costs, wasting money is not an option and since the advent of computer technology, farmers have been employing new solutions to solve age-old problems. Read about one Alberta farmer who has embraced science and technology to manage and run her farm here. Source: https://www.albertaventure.com/how-agri-tech-is-shaping-farming-in-alberta/2/2826?utm_source=Alberta…

The MacKinnon Panel released it’s findings on Tuesday, September 3rd. This panel was formed this past spring and was tasked with reporting on the government’s fiscal outlook; department and agency expenditures trends and cost drivers; a plan to balance the budget by 2022-23, without raising taxes; a new fiscal framework that requires future balanced budgets and a…

The Tourism Entrepreneurship Startup Seminar is a free workshop for entrepreneurs who want to build a tourism business or are new to the industry and want to strengthen their skills. The seminars cover topics such as seasonal demand, financing and marketing. The workshops also give participants an opportunity to build networks and meet business specialists. Seven…

Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer is embarking on a tour of the province looking for input from individual residents, business owners, rural crime watch groups and local officials to hear about their concerns. The Minister will be holding meetings in both rural and urban municipalities. The tour is expected to be in Medicine Hat on September…

Over the Labour Day long weekend, the FarmCash cash advance program opened the 2019 fall application period. As of September 1, Alberta producers can apply online through FarmCash for a fall advance on over 50 agricultural commodities. FarmCash is offered through the Advance Payments Program of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The FarmCash fall application…

The Agri-Risk Program, which was renewed under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, supports the development of new risk management tools for the agriculture sector. It will prioritize proposals involving new financial tools allowing agricultural producers to manage a defined business risk. In addition, for minor and emerging agricultural sectors, support will be available for the development of…

Nominations for the 2019 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards are now open and will be accepted until September 20, 2019. These awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and community members. Visit the awards website for more information on the nomination process. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/stars-alberta-volunteer-awards.aspx

Founded in Los Angeles in 1941 by Carl Karcher, a legend in the restaurant industry, over the past 75+ years Carl’s Jr. has become an iconic California burger QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) serving affordable, classic American fare. Nearing 4,000 total restaurants globally, we are a leader in franchising operating in 43 countries and growing. In Canada we…

The provincial government released its Quarter 1 Financial Report on Tuesday, August 27. The report compares the first three months of 2019-20 to the first three months of 2018-19. Revenue compared to the same quarter last year remained the same. Read the press release from the government for their analysis of the report. The government did not…

Effective September 1, employers and employees will be able to agree to straight-time banked overtime hours agreements. Flexible Averaging Agreements are being repealed, as straight-time overtime agreements mean they are no longer needed. Also effective September 1, changes to general holiday pay will take effect, including a return to a qualifying period of 30 days…