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How much does it cost to live in Medicine Hat compared to the rest of the province? The Alberta Spatial Price Survey (ASPS) was conducted from October 2018 to January 2019 to find out how much it costs to live in 35 different communities across the province. Prices were collected on various items in select by Statistics…

Elections Canada mailed out personalized voter information cards to each registered elector. This card will let you know when and where to vote and has information about accessibility of your voting station. If you haven’t received your card, or your card doesn’t have the correct information, you can register or updated your address online or by contacting your Elections…

Hearing Loops Canada- Alberta South brings clear communication and enhanced sound quality to the hard of hearing in all walks of life, from shops and offices, to the largest theatres, auditoriums and sports stadiums. Compatible with most hearing aids, hearing loops are increasingly being embraced as a way to help hearing-impaired people enjoy clear sound with…

Watch this webinar series that increases the awareness and support of sustainability platforms in the agriculture industry. Pulse Canada: Metrics that Matter! What do Canada’s agricultural sustainability advantages mean for sustainability of food? is the topic of the October 8 seminar. Learn about the webinar series and register for the October 8th webinar. Source: https://www.alberta.ca/sustainability-webinar-series.aspx

The province will be leading a review of tobacco and smoking legislation with a focus on regulating vaping. Alberta’s current smoking and tobacco legislation doesn’t specifically address vaping or the use of tobacco-like products such as hookah and water pipe in public and work places. In the coming weeks, Albertans will be informed as to how they…

Is your business on or around 13th Ave? Want to advertise 24/7? How about having your logo on the #1? Contact Chantel today to get 1 of the last spots available!

As it’s Women’s History Month we wanted to focus on the women who made, and continue to make,  Medicine Hat a place we’re proud to call home. Inside City Hall there is a lounge and gallery named after Helen Beny Gibson. Have you ever wondered who she was and why there would be a space dedicated…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a great reason for you to take the steps to find out if your business might be at risk for cyber attacks. Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Senior Director of Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy, Scott Smith, wrote a piece on the importance for transparent public dialogue on cyber…

During our Federal Election Forum we touched on the subject of cellular service The chamber network believes that governments should pave the way to a connected Canada by minimizing the obstacles to doing business as a means to achieve better service for consumers at a lower price point. How do we recommend they do it? Read our…

The provincial Minister of Finance will be hosting a town hall for southern Alberta on Wednesday, October 9th. Albertans with a publicly listed phone number will automatically receive a call to participate. Albertans are also invited to listen and participate online. Participants’ comments will help frame decisions for Budget 2019 and future budgets. Albertans can continue…