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Information on Novel Coronavirus
About coronavirus Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause respiratory illness in people, ranging from mild common colds to severe illnesses. Others cause illness in animals. Novel coronaviruses are new strains of the virus that have not been previously identified in humans. However, this strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) does not appear to be…
Read MoreFunding Available for Leading-Edge Ag Projects
The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) can help not-for-profit organizations undertake projects to help the agricultural industry seize opportunities, respond to emerging issues and explore solutions to new and ongoing challenges. Program priorities are: Adaptation to new technology Environmental sustainability Strategic planning and capacity building Emerging issues AAFC funding of up to $1 million…
Read MoreCorporate Tax Rate Reduced
Effective January 1, 2020 the corporate tax rate was reduced from 11 per cent to 10 percent. Alberta’s general corporate income tax rate is the lowest in Canada. Alberta’s combined federal-provincial tax rate will be lower than that of 44 U.S. states when it reaches 8 per cent on January 1, 2022. For more information…
Read MoreNew Member: The Mustard Seed Medicine Hat
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for men, women and children experiencing poverty and homelessness since 1984. We provide a safe haven where we support the whole person through delivering basic services, housing, wellness services, employment programs and partners with the community to address the root causes of poverty.
Read MoreNew COMMUNITY BUILDER Member: Enclave Ventures Inc. – Connaught Commons
Essential moments ground and recharge us. A beautiful and simple home provides the perfect home base for us to go out and live extraordinarily. So much more than just a multi-family development, Connaught Commons utilizes thoughtful design to create homes for those who want to live purposefully. Connaught Commons will set the standard for a…
Read MoreNew Member: The 1911 Lounge
The 1911 Lounge strives to provide a unique spirits and culinary guest experience in the heart of Historic Downtown Medicine Hat. We have drawn inspiration from the prohibition era of the 1910’s to 1920’s while incorporating a modern twist in our drink and food menus. Our clear focus is to deliver an upscale lounge vibe…
Read MoreNew Member: Blues at the Bow
Blues at the Bow is incredibly excited to announce that the COLIN JAMES BLUES TRIO will be performing at the historic Bow Theatre in Bow Island on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020!!TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Get onto EVENTBRITE and get your tickets for the Colin James Blues Trio before they’re gone! We’re expecting tickets to sell…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Next Generation Economic Development
New Free Resource: HelpSeeker
If you are a frontline worker in our health, justice, education or social sectors, a new free resource is now available in Medicine Hat. Community partners Thrive Medicine Hat and Medicine Hat Community Housing Society have been working on a local systems mapping project with HelpSeeker. Often people struggle to find the right service for…
Read MoreRenewable Fuels Standard Regulation Extended
Biofuels are produced from a variety of agricultural, forestry or waste feedstocks and blended into commercial petroleum-based gasoline and diesel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The provincial government announced it will extend the Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation (RFS) to 2022. Part of the regulation extension includes aligning Alberta’s blend rates to ensure a minimum standard…
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