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The Southeast Alberta Chamber Business News page has everything to offer from advocacy efforts, business news and resources, Chamber updates and stories, Alberta Chamber updates as well as Canadian Chamber updates. As a result the Chamber 'News' page also holds our weekly blog called 'the Voice' which is posted every Monday updating you with Advocacy, Local News, Economic impacts, Important funding and so much more all in one place. Subscribe today so you get 'the Voice' every Monday the second it comes out!
The Voice: December 6th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up According to the mid-year update, the province continues to see strong improvements in the economy, confirming that Alberta’s Recovery Plan to support job creation and broaden the economy is working. Alberta has gained more than 103,000 jobs since the start of the year. According to the October jobs report, the unemployment…
The Voice: November 1st, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up In this fall sitting, the government has already proposed the following notable pieces of legislation: Captive Insurance Companies Act Advanced Education Statutes Amendment Act Infrastructure Accountability Act Labour Mobility Act Arts Professions Recognition Act Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations take effect on Dec. 1. Key changes…
The Voice: October 12th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up Voters have a choice of location to cast their vote early: • Hockey Hounds Recreation Centre at 39 10 Street NE • Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grandstand Banquet Room at 2055 21 Avenue SE Advance polls are open: Saturday, Oct. 9: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12: 2…
The Voice: October 4th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was established through legislation passed earlier this spring, and is a direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action number 80. Many individuals took the time to learn, reflect and better understand the meaning and intent behind the day as we…
The Voice: September 27th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up The City of Medicine Hat will be following guidance from the Government of Alberta to introduce a Restriction Exemption Program (REP) at some city-operated facilities. The REP will be in place at the following facilities: Co-op Place Effective 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre Effective…
The Voice: September 20th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up In Alberta, electors must vote at their assigned polling station from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. To find out where to vote, electors can check their voter information card, visit elections.ca or call 1-800-463-6868. Starting on Sept. 19, Albertans will be able to print a copy of their card-sized COVID-19 proof…
Federal Election Update: September 19, 2021
As Canadians head to the polls for the 2021 federal election, the Chamber network continues to focus on ‘What It Takes to Grow: Priorities for Canada’s Next Parliament’, which outlines the key priorities our members need to see from the parties to grow our economy. To know where the political parties stand, the Canadian Chamber…
Covid-19 Update for September 16, 2021
Q. Will businesses have to apply for the exemption status? A. At this time, businesses won’t have to apply, but there will be auditing and enforcement Q. Where restrictions start on September 20th, do businesses continue operating under current protocols until new protocols occur on the 20th? A. As of midnight, the masking and physical…
The Voice: September 13, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m., local time. Electors who apply to vote by special ballot at an Elections Canada office may vote there at the same time. They have until Tuesday, September 14, 6:00 p.m., to do so. Find out more. Electors can find the address…
The Voice: September 7th, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up A one-time incentive of $100 is now available for all Albertans age 18 or older who receive a first or second dose of vaccine between Sept. 3 and Oct. 14. Mandatory masks for all indoor public spaces and workplaces Restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, nightclubs and other licensed establishments will be required…