The Voice
Dive in for weekly in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on local business trends in Southeast Alberta.
The Voice: April 10th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Budget 2023 to provide a new grocery rebate for Canadians  Federal Budget 2023 delivers the new Grocery Rebate, offering targeted inflation relief for 11 million low- and modest-income Canadians and families who need it most, with up to an additional $467 for eligible couples with children; an additional $234 for single…
Read MoreThe Voice: April 3rd, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Chamber Launches Board Nominations for 2023 Each spring, the Chamber of Commerce holds an election to fill expiring or vacant positions on the Board of Directors, comprised of 12-member representatives. Directors serve a two-year term that commences following the Chamber Annual General Meeting in November of each year. To ensure the…
Read MoreThe Voice: March 27th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up Made in Alberta Voluntary Labeling Program The Government of Alberta announced the Made in Alberta voluntary labeling program to help consumers easily identify Alberta-made products. Alberta producers and processors will be able to use the new label on their locally-made products. The label will help shoppers quickly identify food products made…
Read MoreThe Voice: March 20th, 2023
Your Weekly Tune Up City Seeking Feedback on Public Engagement Efforts The City of Medicine Hat is working to improve public engagement efforts and is looking to the community for input, including an online survey. The process will gather feedback on what topics or decisions residents are most interested in; the best way to promote…
Read MoreThe Voice: March 13th, 2023
Veterinarian Shortages and solutions, Alberta Tourism, Red Tape Reduction and so much more in this edition of the Voice! Your Weekly Tune Up Updated OHS Starter Kit Alberta OHS has updated the OHS Starter Kit to help small-to-mid-size businesses improve their health and safety performance. This revision features new and updated templates, current legal requirements,…
Read MoreThe Voice: March 6th, 2023
City property assessment, Provincial Budget 2023, Request for proposal, and so much more in this edition of the Voice! Your Weekly Tune Up Watch your mailbox for your property assessment Property Assessment Notices will begin arriving in resident’s mailboxes beginning February 28, 2023. Assessment Notices are mailed out earlier and are separate from the Property…
Read MoreThe Voice: February 27th, 2023
Selling to government, Highway 3 twinning, Extension of Hours at WildHorse Port, and Fill up on Funding all in this edition of the Voice! Your Weekly Tune Up Federal training for workers in a net-zero economy The Government of Canada is investing $46.5 million in Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2), focused on developing demand-driven…
Read MoreThe Voice: February 21st, 2023
The Alberta Government plans to allocate $2 Billion to Healthcare, 2023 Tradeshow, Class 1 Driver Training Provincial Policy, and so much more in this edition! Your Weekly Tune Up Government of Canada launches Canada Brand refresh for agriculture and agri-food products in international markets The updated Canada Brand program delivers on industry’s need to respond…
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