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New Member: Rustic Supply Co.

Rustic Supplies Co. aims to take advantage of the rustic barn wood industry (inspirational signs, rustic tables, barn wood siding, feature walls, picture frames) and help local farmers make efficient use of their land, by taking down aged unused buildings. Our business is split into two components; finding and tearing down abandoned barns and sheds in…

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Occupational Health and Safety Wants to Hear from You!

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is considering the addition of a communication method that provides more immediate information on incidents, alerts and other time sensitive material. They want to hear from you about what information you consider relevant and how you prefer to receive it. Complete the survey here. Source: http://surveys.education.gov.ab.ca/novi/n/zz2v6.aspx

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Inspiration for Heritage Day Long Weekend: Canada – For Glowing Hearts

We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Heritage Day this weekend. Wherever your travels take you we hope that you are inspired by the people and places around you. All of of are blessed to call this country home in Canada – For Glowing Hearts. Source: https://destinationcanada.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=124920f3428ca653fcab32f83&id=dec8adfe9b&e=39c2c6ec35

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Get Involved! Farm Freedom and Safety Engagement Ongoing

The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape the future of workplace legislation on farms and ranches. Take the online survey by August 31, 2019 and share your thoughts on the following: Employment Standards: explore flexibility on rules like hours of work, holiday and vacation pay, days of rest, minimum wage and youth employment…

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Business Beat: Creating Regional Business Advantage

The 21st century has brought an economic reality that includes a new era of global competition, global supply chains and global market opportunities. While these concepts may seem remote, there is strong local impact. Quite simply, with global purchasing capacity on everyone’s phones, our local businesses and industries must be world-class in their offerings and…

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Occupational Health and Safety Resources for Young Workers

Learn about the rights and responsibilities of young workers and their employers with these online resources. Tips for Employers – Employing Young Workers Tips for Parents of Young Workers X-treme Safety: A young worker’s guide to safety and employment rules (French edition) Source: https://www.alberta.ca/young-workers.aspx

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New Speed Zones Posted for Box Springs Rd NW and Broadway Ave NW

The City of Medicine Hat has recently completed a speed review on some of the roads in the Box Springs Business Park area as part of a city-wide speed review program. Based on review results, the following changes to posted speeds will be made: Box Springs Road NW Corridor with a posted speed of 60…

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Navigating Distressed Markets – Canada’s Slowing Economy and Sectoral Disruption

In the wake of an economic downturn, are you prepared for the challenges and potential opportunities it may bring? Obstacles are surfacing that will fundamentally change the industrial leaderboard. Rapid technological advancements, international trade disputes, shifts in consumer buying habits and a revolution in the global energy markets indicate that the next economic slow-down will…

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Business Beat: Flip the Three Reasons You’ll Fail

I’ve got no money. The people I hired don’t do their job. No one buys my product. These assertions represent three of the top reasons startups fail – money, people and market. Not only are these conditions for a new startup to flop, they are causes to flourish. The exciting part of acknowledging possible failure…

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Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Looking For Feedback on Lending Services

The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is looking for feedback on the lending marketplace to better support Albertans with their financial needs. To participate please take this online survey and complete by August 14, 2019. For those interested in participating in an input advisory session click here to register in the nearest location.

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