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The Voice: January 17th, 2022
Funding of $1 million is available, 2022 State of the City, Changes to COVID-19 testing eligibility and so much more in the Voice. Your Weekly Tune Up Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence Up to 10 individuals will be inducted into the Alberta…
The Voice: January 10th, 2022
Happy New Year, New funding, upcoming events, Covid check up, and so much more in the new edition of the Voice!! Your Weekly Tune Up Expanding virtual health care To support Albertans’ health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the province is working with physicians to increase options for virtual care. Adjustments to how physicians…
The Voice: December 20th, 2021
Fuelling Our Business Community The Chamber Team will be taking some time off this Christmas Season, the office will be closed from December 24th to January 3rd! We will resume regular office hours 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday starting on January 4th! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! From December 9th to December…
The Voice: December 13th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up Alberta’s Recovery Plan came into sharp focus during Alberta’s legislature sitting, with major advancements on creating jobs and diversifying the economy. During the fall sitting, Alberta’s government passed numerous bills that fulfil promises on affordable housing, conserving our environment and bringing more transparency to infrastructure spending. The course we set for…
The Voice: December 6th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up According to the mid-year update, the province continues to see strong improvements in the economy, confirming that Alberta’s Recovery Plan to support job creation and broaden the economy is working. Alberta has gained more than 103,000 jobs since the start of the year. According to the October jobs report, the unemployment…
The Voice: November 29th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up Alberta’s new Investment and Growth Fund is attracting investments to the province, including GoodLeaf Farms’ standing up operations in Calgary. The country’s largest commercial vertical farming company will build a 74,000 square foot indoor farm in the city, after receiving a $2.73-million incentive to locate to Alberta. The company will create…
The Voice: November 22nd, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up On Wednesday, November 24, the City will host an information session at the Veiner Centre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. regarding parks and recreation facilities around the city. Numerous city staff from various departments will be on hand the same day from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the auditorium…
The Voice: November 15th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up Patrons entering businesses and venues taking part in the REP will be required to show one of the following: Alberta vaccine record with a QR code Canadian Armed Forces vaccine record First Nations immunization record Vaccine records issued by other provinces and territories ArriveCan app for international travellers and valid international…
The Voice: November 8th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up Development of the Northwest Industrial Area Structure Plan (ASP) enters the next stage in the planning process and is now ready for public viewing on Shape Your City, with the project team collecting feedback until November 24, 2021. To learn more and share feedback, visit https://shapeyourcity.medicinehat.ca/northwest-industrial-plan. View the frequently asked questions…
The Voice: November 1st, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up In this fall sitting, the government has already proposed the following notable pieces of legislation: Captive Insurance Companies Act Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act Infrastructure Accountability Act Labour Mobility Act Arts Professions Recognition Act Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations take effect on Dec. 1. Key changes…