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CutRedTape.alberta.ca was launched by the Government of Alberta on June 24th to crowd source input from business, organizations and the public on which government regulations should be improved, kept or scrapped. This is part of the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan that was passed on June 10th and provides Albertans with a submission form in order…

The Government of Alberta has expressed its strong opposition following reports that members of the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing to amend the Canada-United States-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement to include mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) rules. Read the press release from the Government of Alberta here. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=641373AF9A098-CAB6-B406-7AC63FE0FA0363A1

Every three months, Invest Medicine Hat publishes an economic report card. This is a backward-looking document that allows us to glean valuable insights into the state of local economy. Every quarter includes a special report. Recently, we did a deep dive into 2018’s job numbers. What we found is worth sharing. Looking at the report,…

Premium Comfort is a local family owned business with family values and the goal of modernizing how the industry approaches HVAC systems. We can achieve this one home at a time, by educating our team members and informing our customers. We are a performance based contractor specializing in Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and home comfort. Maintaining…

Robert Nicolay, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with the City of Medicine Hat,announced a new Commissioner of Corporate Services. Dennis Egert will take on the role effective July 15, 2019. Egert has been with the City of Medicine Hat since 2014 as General Manager of Finance. A Chartered Professional Accountant, Egert has previous experience in roles…

Avenue Living Communities (ALC) is Western Canada’s fastest growing private apartment building owner and operator. Founded in 2006, with investment in a few apartment buildings in southern Alberta, ALC has since grown to manage over 8,000 rental apartments and townhomes in more than 340 buildings across 18 different locations in the mid-west provinces. ALC lives by…

As the third-largest concentration of Artificial Intelligence(AI) experts in the world, Canada has emerged as a leader in the global race to develop AI, but businesses have a lot on their plate keeping up with the rapid pace and complex developments in their industry. AI-enabled systems are increasingly prevalent across all sectors, which is why…

As the first G20 economy to legalize recreational cannabis for adult use, Canada must do more to take advantage of its first-mover status and realize the full economic potential of the country’s burgeoning industry. To support these global ambitions, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the National Cannabis Working Group to develop and advocate…

It’s time for vacation! Before you pack your bags make sure to follow these 5 insurance travel tips: Pack your wallet card which has the Voyage Assistance contact information for emergencies while travelling. Go to my-benefits health and review the “Travel Health” section for any advisories. If you have a medical emergency contact Voyage Assistance…

The value of entrepreneurship is much more than dollars and cents. While we often focus on the revenue generation of a business as a guiding marker of success, there are many added benefits to the practice of entrepreneurship than cash alone. The advantages of entrepreneurship cross over cultures, demographics and financial status. The ability to…