Posts by kylehodgman

The Farm Debt Mediation Service offers financial counselling and mediation services to farmers who are having difficulties meeting their financial obligations. It is a free and voluntary service for both producers and for creditor(s). The service helps bring producers and their creditor(s) together with a mediator in a neutral forum to reach a mutually acceptable…

It’s that time of year for employers to turn their minds to summer student hiring. The Canada Summer Jobs is a federal program that provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public-sector, and private sector organization with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15…

Paradise Hill Farm tomatoes are an exceptional example of how a tomato is supposed to look and taste. They really do taste just like the ones from Grandma’s garden or your local farmers market. That’s because we put a lot of care into growing and picking our tomatoes, with an emphasis on taste, freshness, and quality. Our…

New regulations will take effect on January 15, 2019, under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Under the new regulations businesses that import food or prepare food for export or to be sent across provincial or territorial boundaries, require a license and need to meet requirements for preventive controls that may depending on type of food and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…