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Concerned About Your Drug Coverage? Perhaps You Should Be.
There is no rhyme or reason to throwing out an entire system that is working for most Canadians for a costly alternative. Any national program must be designed in a way that is fiscally sustainable, ensures continued access to innovative medicines, and does not crowd out the comprehensive coverage options that most Canadians already enjoy.…
Provincial Government Announces Deal with Rail Companies
The provincial government has made a $3.7 billion deal with Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway for an estimated 4,400 rail cars to move up to 120,000 barrels per day by 2020. The government is hoping for approximately $5.9 over the next three years as a result of this deal. The government will purchase…
Input Wanted from Alberta Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Robert Spencer, commercial horticulture specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre is asking fruit and vegetable producers to share direct market fruit and vegetable pricing information for Alberta. He says that having price information is valuable for people of all experience levels, but especially oneself, to use as a reference against one’s own pricing and to…
Applying for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant Just Got Easier!
An online portal for Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program applications is now available to submit and follow up on all the necessary forms and paperwork for the CAJG program through Labour’s Workforce Grants Portal. Additionally, you can view the status of all your applications in real time and can be alerted to any issues, such…
Photo Radar Guideline Changes
An independent third-party review of photo radar operations in Alberta shows that it has a marginal contribution to traffic safety across the province. Changes to the provincial guidelines governing the use of the devices will enhance transparency, increase oversight and enshrine the principle that photo radar can be used only to improve road safety. The…
New Member: Wicked Rose Kombucha
Head on downtown to try locally brewed kombucha at Wicked Rose Kombucha! What is it? Kombucha is a tangy, bubbly, nutrient dense beverage that helps replenish the digestive system with enzymes, probiotics, acetic acid, and b vitamins.
Business Beat: A National Day of Action
Canada’s chambers of commerce, representing over 200,000 Canadian businesses, are coming together today to demonstrate widespread support for Canada’s resource sectors and asking our governments to do more for these embattled sectors and the Canadians they employ. Our natural resource sector provided 1.81 million jobs in 2017, accounted for 17% of the GDP, provided $22…
New Member: Develco Roof Systems
Whether you have hired Develco Roof Systems for an inspection, repair or new roof, you can depend on them to provide excellent service. Their quality, materials and passionate professionals ensure each project is completed in a professional manner, because customer satisfaction is a critical component of their service.
New Member: Trenton Akers – Graduate Student Mental Health Counselling
Trenton Akers is a graduate student with the University of Calgary based here in Medicine Hat. The focus of his degree is on becoming a Mental Health Counselor. Contact Trenton today to book your appointment.
Three New Solar Facilities Between Medicine Hat and Calgary Announced
The Government of Alberta announced a 20 year contract to supply government properties with solar power from three facilities located between Medicine Hat and Calgary. The new contract will supply approximately 55 per cent of the government’s annual electricity needs. To deliver on the procurement, three new solar facilities will be built near Hays, Tilley and…