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The Grades are In! How Did the Government do in our 2019 Federal Regulatory Report Card?
A year after the release of Death by 130,000 Cuts: Improving Canada’s Regulatory Competitiveness, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is grading the federal government’s response to our regulatory recommendations and providing additional advice on how to continue improving Canada’s regulatory culture. So what grade are we giving the federal government in our 2019 Federal Regulatory Report Card?…
Celebrate Local Food Week and Open Farm Days
Alberta Local Food Week celebrates local food and culminates with Open Farm Days. How can you celebrate? Visit a farmers’ market, greenhouse, a u-pick orchard or make a point of buying locally grown produce at your grocery store. Then on the weekend make some time to visit our members participating in Open Farm Days! Premium Sausage…
Feed and Forage Webinars Available for Livestock Producers
Hosted by forage and livestock specialists at Alberta and Forestry along with members of applied research and forage associations in the province, the free webinar series Cows and Chaos – Feed, Forage and Management Strategies addresses livestock producers feed concerns. Find out more about grazing options for dry conditions and register for upcoming webinars here. Webinars…
Take the Online Survey and Contribute to the Conversation on Farm Freedom and Safety
The provincial government is looking for feedback on proposed legislation on that will affect standards and regulations governing workers on farms. With the Farm Freedom and Safety Act the government is proposing to: Give farmers the option of buying workplace insurance from WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) or another supplier as long as basic coverage is…
Nominations Open for Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members. Six awards are presented annually on or around International Volunteer Day, December 5. Two awards are given in each of the following 3 categories: Youth, Adult and Senior. Nomination deadline is…
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