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The province is increasing funding to help more women enter the skilled trades and build rewarding futures for themselves, their families and all Albertans. The Government of Alberta is providing Women Building Futures, a non-profit-career-building organization, with $10 million over the next four years. The investment will ensure the province is able to meet the growing…

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Here’s a surprise. City and region are not pointing to local government taxes as their No. 1 issue. At least, that’s one impression gained from the first 160 responses to the BREWD business survey launched online last week supporting Business Retention, Expansion and Workforce Development. It will be interesting to see if that holds true…

Top Notch Custom Kreations is a locally run business showcasing custom made work done by the owner, Shannon Deveau as well as and other local crafters. If you are looking for something personalized or perhaps attend a workshop? They can do that too! Or if you are a local artist wanting to display and sell your…

Hey members! Are you looking to add to your staff? Be sure to utilize part of your membership and advertise your job postings for FREE! Not sure how? Contact membership@medicinehatchamber.com.

This summer with fishing on the banks of the Elk River with my two teenage sons, I was asked if I think entrepreneurs are born or made. It’s a common question posed when people find out that I work with entrepreneurs of all sorts and ages. I would have liked to give a simple answer.…

Throughout the month of September, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer will meet with residents, business owners, rural crime watch groups and local officials to hear concerns regarding rural crime. Both urban and rural municipalities will be included on this tour. The minister is scheduled to make a stop in Medicine Hat on September 30th at the…

Did you recently start a side hustle, become your own boss, or are seeking to launch a business idea that is truly yours? If so, you likely fit into the category of being self-employed or a freelancer! There are many perks to being your own boss which, of course, don’t come without their own set of costs. You…

The popularity of local food in Alberta is growing. Here is some food for thought for budding entrepreneurs – from retailers to restaurateurs – when starting your food business. Read more Source: https://www.alberta.ca/starting-a-local-food-selling-business-in-alberta.aspx

After extensive discussions, the City of Medicine Hat and Can Pak* Environmental Inc. (Can Pak) have determined they are unable to arrive at a mutually satisfactory agreement for recycling services. Can Pak has subsequently given notice of its intent to cease service delivery. Recent challenges in the global plastics market have affected municipalities across North…