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Chamber Advocates the Benefits of Twinning Highway 3
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce has advocated for the twinning of Highway 3 for many years. The need to twin the remaining approximately 220 kilometres of Alberta Highway 3 has been a concern for nearly two decades due to safety and efficiency concerns but also concerns related to market access and facilitating…
5 Minutes for Business – Canada’s Cannabis Opportunity: Let’s Think Bigger
It has been nearly ten months since Canada became the second country and first large developed economy in the world to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use. This bold economic experiment is generating new jobs and economic opportunity as thousands of Canadians have flocked to work in this burgeoning industry. With our head start, Canada…
Business Beat: Beef’s Place in a Healthy Environment
With increasing information in the media now about the environmental foot print of agriculture and greater attention around food sustainability, there is a need to provide education and raise awareness around where our food comes from and recognize the vitally important role of agribusiness. Most recently, sustainable beef production in Canada has been a focus…
New Member: Rustic Supply Co.
Rustic Supplies Co. aims to take advantage of the rustic barn wood industry (inspirational signs, rustic tables, barn wood siding, feature walls, picture frames) and help local farmers make efficient use of their land, by taking down aged unused buildings. Our business is split into two components; finding and tearing down abandoned barns and sheds in…
Occupational Health and Safety Wants to Hear from You!
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is considering the addition of a communication method that provides more immediate information on incidents, alerts and other time sensitive material. They want to hear from you about what information you consider relevant and how you prefer to receive it. Complete the survey here. Source: http://surveys.education.gov.ab.ca/novi/n/zz2v6.aspx
Inspiration for Heritage Day Long Weekend: Canada – For Glowing Hearts
We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Heritage Day this weekend. Wherever your travels take you we hope that you are inspired by the people and places around you. All of of are blessed to call this country home in Canada – For Glowing Hearts. Source: https://destinationcanada.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=124920f3428ca653fcab32f83&id=dec8adfe9b&e=39c2c6ec35
Get Involved! Farm Freedom and Safety Engagement Ongoing
The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape the future of workplace legislation on farms and ranches. Take the online survey by August 31, 2019 and share your thoughts on the following: Employment Standards: explore flexibility on rules like hours of work, holiday and vacation pay, days of rest, minimum wage and youth employment…
Business Beat: Creating Regional Business Advantage
The 21st century has brought an economic reality that includes a new era of global competition, global supply chains and global market opportunities. While these concepts may seem remote, there is strong local impact. Quite simply, with global purchasing capacity on everyone’s phones, our local businesses and industries must be world-class in their offerings and…
Occupational Health and Safety Resources for Young Workers
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of young workers and their employers with these online resources. Tips for Employers – Employing Young Workers Tips for Parents of Young Workers X-treme Safety: A young worker’s guide to safety and employment rules (French edition) Source: https://www.alberta.ca/young-workers.aspx
New Speed Zones Posted for Box Springs Rd NW and Broadway Ave NW
The City of Medicine Hat has recently completed a speed review on some of the roads in the Box Springs Business Park area as part of a city-wide speed review program. Based on review results, the following changes to posted speeds will be made: Box Springs Road NW Corridor with a posted speed of 60…