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Check Out the Latest News from the Alberta Chambers of Commerce
A membership in the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce connects you to a province wide network. The Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC) is our provincial partner, working hard on behalf of members across Alberta to create an environment where businesses can win. See the latest newsletter from the ACC here and learn about: 2019 Alberta…
New Member: Solaire Shades & Blinds
SOLAIRE Shades & Blinds offers a wide selection of quality custom window coverings from the best brands in the industry such as Graber Blinds and Maxxmar Window Fashions. We’ve got every style for you! We bring the Showroom to you with our personalized Shop at Home service. Our talented designers will show you the most current…
Alberta Order of Excellence Accepting Nominations
Up to 10 people will be inducted into the Order this year in recognition of remarkable contributions to their community, the province and the nation. Nominations must be received by Feb. 15 to be considered for investiture this year. Nominations received after that date, and nominations not selected in 2019, may be held and considered…
Pharmacare: Raising the Bar for Canadians
Over the past few months, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has been asking their members about their thoughts on national pharmacare. The consensus is clear: employers agree that a national pharmacare program should raise the bar for Canadians and improve health outcomes. Employers wholeheartedly believe in the distinctly Canadian value that no one in this…
5 Minutes for Business: There is No Low Carbon Economy without a Regulatory System that Works
In this month’s 5 Minutes for Business, we take a closer look at Canada’s energy sector and how Canada’s regulatory system is limiting the ability to get energy products to market. The federal government recently announced it had made available 1.6 billion dollars to support Canada’s struggling oil and gas sector. While the Federal Government’s recognition…
HAT Smart launches 2019 Residential Incentive Program
The City of Medicine Hat announced the launch of its 2019 Residential Incentive Program with energy conservation and renewable energy savings for City of Medicine Hat utility customers. This year the new central air conditioner incentive will allow residents to cool their homes in a more efficient manner. ENERGY STAR air conditioners with a SEER…
Apply for the Local Rural Crime Watch Grant
The deadline for the Local Rural Crime Watch Grant is approaching. Local rural crime watch associations must submit their application for the $1,000 annual grant to the Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) before January 15, 2019.The FAO offers a $1,000 grant to a local rural crime watch association for an innovative project that helps prevent and…
Alberta Farm Animal Care Accepting Nominations for 2019 Awards
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is now accepting nominations for the 2019 AFAC Awards of Distinction. Nomination deadline is February 15, 2019, and the awards will be presented at the Livestock Care Conference on March 21 in Olds.The Alberta Farm Animal Care Awards of Distinction were initiated in 2001 to recognize individuals or groups who…
New Member: Envirogeotech Consulting Inc.
Envirogeotech Consulting Inc. is a locally owned and operated engineering consulting firms, which provide a range of services in the following fields: Geotechnical engineering, Soils and aggregate
Wind Projects Announced for Our Region
Five projects were announced as part of the latest phase of the Alberta government’s Renewable Electricity Program. They include investments from Albertan companies, as well as from new investors from outside the province, with companies from Ontario and France. EDF Renewables Canada Inc. (subsidiary of France-based company) will build the 202-megawatt Cypress Wind Power project near…