The City of Medicine Hat is conducting a consultation around senior services. In August 2016, city staff were directed by City Council to examine alternative operating models, along with associated operating costs, as part of the Seniors Centre Development Project. Throughout the month of December, residents will have several opportunities to share their thoughts, ideas…

The City of Medicine Hat is offering residents a fixed rate option for ratepayers after the elimination of the price cap program for Regulated Rate Option. Introduced in 2017, the rate cap program ensured that Albertans did not pay more than 6.8 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity. When rates were above the capped rate,…

We at Advanced Exteriors Inc. are a fully established business and we build our business on pride; we include a 5-year Workmanship Guarantee on everything we do. Using top-notch products with reasonable rates, we can transform your home into something brand new, adding value to your property and creating a more energy-efficient living space for you…

A new year always presents an opportunity to reflect on the past and set goals for the upcoming months. Even though it will soon be 2020, you may feel planning for the future is anything but clear, but the importance of forecasting and strategizing cannot be overlooked. This is especially true for businesses in our…

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Canada’s economy is shifting into a lower gear. It’s losing steam as our growth engines sputter in the face of global uncertainty and competitive challenges. So, what is in store for our economy as we head into a new year and new decade? Find out in this month’s 5 Minutes for Business where we take…

The province is implementing the accelerated capital cost allowance enhancements adopted by the federal government. This change allows companies to write off 100 per cent of investments in manufacturing and clean energy equipment in the first year, as opposed to the previous rate of 25 per cent. For other types of capital investments, this enhancement…

New tools have been added by the provincial government to provide consumers protection. A Business Enforcement Search Tool allows consumers access to the history of enforcement against a business. Consumer Alert Programs issues proactive warnings about dishonest businesses and a Report a Rip-off Tip Line is an anonymous line that allows consumers and businesses to…

The Fair Deal Panel is consulting Albertans on how best to define and secure a fair deal for Alberta. They’re exploring ideas that give us a bigger voice within the federation, increase our power over areas of provincial jurisdiction, and advance our vital economic interests, such as building energy pipelines. Get involved by sharing your…

From May to June 2019, Statistics Canada conducted a census test to evaluate the census questionnaire—including new and modified questions—as well as collection procedures and tools to get ready for the 2021 Census of Population and the 2021 Census of Agriculture. The data collected from the 2019 Census Test is now being analyzed and reviewed…