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The Government of Alberta announced amendments to the licensed nurses profession regulation to expand the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in five key areas, including administering blood or blood products. In addition, LPN’s will be able to dispense certain drugs based on prescriber’s instructions, provide ultrasound for bedside nursing assessments, administer intravenous…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Alberta Order of Excellence Act, which established the Order. It is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. This year’s inductees bring the total membership of the Alberta Order of Excellence to 181. We are proud…

The provincial government has proposed the Electricity Statues (Capacity Market Termination) Amendment Act to enable the return to an energy-only market. In July a review on the transition to a capacity market was conducted. After reviewing stakeholder input the government has made the decision to maintain an energy only market. If passed, Bill 18 will…

Porocel is a worldwide, innovative leader in catalyst services and a leading producer of activated alumina, specialty adsorbents and support media. With a global presence of five manufacturing sites and the most advanced technologies, Porocel delivers comprehensive and broad-based products and services to the refining and petrochemical industries.

The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Actwas introduced on October 15, 2019. Bill 16 includes changes to rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay government for the use of public lands. If this bill is passed, a portion of revenues would be reinvested in rangeland sustainability initiatives. Fluctuating rental rates…

Canada’s competiveness ranking dropped four spots in two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Report. This reaffirms what Canada’s business leaders have expressed over and over and over again: this country’s business and investment environment is weakening. The Canadian Chamber and it’s extended network will continue to work with political leaders…

The City of Medicine Hat has secured a short-term contract with the firm Green For Life Environmental Inc. (GFL) to collect residential recycling from November 18, 2019 to January 31, 2020. The City has issued a request for proposals for a long-term recycling service and anticipates the successful contractor will be chosen by January, 2020. Information and…

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This past summer I had the pleasure of working with a young new business owner, who completed a hemp and cannabis inventory for southeastern Alberta. Not only did she find that there is predicted to be about 1,000 new jobs in these industries, she also uncovered a fast growing industry with many opportunities for business…

From complete eye exams to laser surgery consultations and post-surgical care, Dr. Schwandt and the ClearView EyeCare team provide a wide variety of eye care services. Our clinic is equipped with the latest in eye care technology, including retinal photography, OTC imaging, and visual field testing. Our goal at ClearView EyeCare is to care for your…