The Voice

Your Weekly Tune Up Balancing the Economy and the Environment Alberta’s new Emissions Reduction and Energy Development (ERED) Plan charts Alberta’s course for cutting emissions, attracting investment and growing the economy. Albertans have been stewards of one of Canada’s largest economic engines, the oil and gas sector. For decades, Albertans have stepped up to deliver…

Your Weekly Tune Up National Volunteer Week – April 16-22 A successful community cannot function without volunteers, and we are taking the opportunity this week to pay tribute to the dedicated volunteers in our community. Our organization is dependent on volunteers putting their names forward to serve on our board, participate in our committees and…

Your Weekly Tune Up Budget 2023 to provide a new grocery rebate for Canadians   Federal Budget 2023 delivers the new Grocery Rebate, offering targeted inflation relief for 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families who need it most, with up to an additional $467 for eligible couples with children; an additional $234 for single…

Your Weekly Tune Up Chamber Launches Board Nominations for 2023 Each spring, the Chamber of Commerce holds an election to fill expiring or vacant positions on the Board of Directors, comprised of 12-member representatives. Directors serve a two-year term that commences following the Chamber Annual General Meeting in November of each year. To ensure the…

Your Weekly Tune Up Made in Alberta Voluntary Labeling Program  The Government of Alberta announced the Made in Alberta voluntary labeling program to help consumers easily identify Alberta-made products. Alberta producers and processors will be able to use the new label on their locally-made products. The label will help shoppers quickly identify food products made…

Your Weekly Tune Up City Seeking Feedback on Public Engagement Efforts  The City of Medicine Hat is working to improve public engagement efforts and is looking to the community for input, including an online survey. The process will gather feedback on what topics or decisions residents are most interested in; the best way to promote…

Veterinarian Shortages and solutions, Alberta Tourism, Red Tape Reduction and so much more in this edition of the Voice! Your Weekly Tune Up Updated OHS Starter Kit  Alberta OHS has updated the OHS Starter Kit to help small-to-mid-size businesses improve their health and safety performance. This revision features new and updated templates, current legal requirements,…