The Voice

Your Weekly Tune Up   We are pleased that the newly named Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is here to serve the Southeast Alberta Region. With a new name and new district boundaries approved under Corporations Canada, we will be able to strengthen the region and bring greater collaboration and connections to our business community…

Your Weekly Tune Up   2024 Tax Rates Approved by Council The 2024 tax rates were passed at last week’s Medicine Hat City Council meeting, two weeks ahead of schedule. The City is updating the tax estimator tool (so you’ll see an “under construction” message if you try to access it), but you can check…

Your Weekly Tune Up Nominations Are Open For the 2024 Stars of Alberta Volunteer The Stars of Alberta Awards highlight and recognize volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make a difference in the lives of Albertans. Two awards are given in each of the following categories: Youth (up to 24 years of age)…

Your Weekly Tune Up Making Investing in Alberta Easier Alberta has launched a Site Selector Tool aimed at boosting the province as a prime business and investment destination. The tool offers comprehensive data to assist businesses and investors in making informed decisions regarding establishment or expansion in various communities across Alberta. Learn more. Alberta regional…

Your Weekly Tune Up Building Alberta’s regional airport network Alberta’s government is investing $1.13 million to support the development of regional airports across the province. This investment will facilitate the growth of the province’s regional airport network, enabling the seamless movement of people and goods, and creating more opportunities for municipalities and local industry to…

Your Weekly Tune Up Prioritizing water Alberta’s government has chosen Hatch Ltd. to study the feasibility of building the Eyremore Dam on the Bow River. The project would be potentially located about 43 km downstream of the Bassano Dam, east of Brooks and Lake Newell. Hatch will begin the study immediately. The report is due…

Your Weekly Tune Up ‘Tis the Season: Report a pot hole Did you know you can report potholes online at reportaproblem.medicinehat.ca? Simply start typing ‘pothole’ into the keyword box and select the pot hole option that pops up. You’ll need to add a few details (like the location) and once you submit, a service request…

Your Weekly Tune Up Southeast Alberta Economic Opportunity Strategy The City of Medicine Hat initiated an application for the Northern & Regional Economic Development (NRED) grant in 2023 to develop a comprehensive, five-year regional economic development strategy. Upon approval of the application, the Southeast Alberta Regional Strategy Steering Committee was established. The committee comprises representatives…

Your Weekly Tune Up March is Fraud Prevention Month In 2022, Alberta’s government launched CyberAlberta, bringing together cybersecurity professionals from organizations across the province with a goal to strengthen Alberta’s cybersecurity. This program invites membership from any public, private or non-profit organization operating in Alberta, and it focuses on sharing information and knowledge to help…