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Province Increases Limit on Oil Production
In response to new storage data, Alberta is increasing production in February and March to 3.63 million barrels per day, which is a 75,000-barrel per day increase from the January limit of 3.56 million barrels per day. Alberta’s goal has been to match production levels to what can be shipped using existing pipeline and rail capacity,…
Business Beat: Intellectual Property Options for Protecting your Ideas in Growing your Business
Yesterday, local innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and startups were treated to a free seminar on intellectual property protection. The event was sponsored by APEX at the Medicine Hat College. The two-day program featured a main presentation as well as individual meetings during which individuals were given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with intellectual property lawyers and…
Free Public Parking at Cottonwood Parking Lot
The east section of the Cottonwood Parking Lot will remain temporarily available beyond January 31st for designated free public parking up to a maximum of 2 hours per day until further notice. Signage will be adjusted accordingly at the east entrance of the lot. The City intends to engage with Downtown stakeholders in the coming…
New Member: Copper Coulee Casino
When asked to tell their story about why the new group of companies made up of Stark, Canalta and Stage West Hospitality invested in the Medicine Hat Lodge Casino, the resounding response from each of them was for community growth – to help build the local community. “We think our branding completely reflects how we…
New Member: Luxury Garage
Luxury Garage is a local company that specializes in seamless garage flooring, ZG slant wall storage, seamless waterproof deck coatings,and garage cabinets.
Federal Government Announces Investment in Suffield Solar Energy Project
The federal government is providing funding for a solar project which will be constructed near Suffield. Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, announced $15,3 million in funding over two years for the Suffield Solar Project. The project is owned and developed by Canadian Solar a subsidiary of Suffield Solar LP. The project will be located…
Feedback on Specified Gas Reporting Schedule
The revised Specified Gas Reporting Schedule is open to public comments until February 15, 2019. The draft Standard, together with the Specified Gas Reporting Regulation (SGRR), lays out current requirements for 2018 emissions reporting. The draft Standard and comment table are available here. The current draft of the Standard has been updated to improve alignment with…
Business Beat: State of the City Address Gives a Glimpse of the Future
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club, hosts an annual State of the City Address each January for our community. This is our opportunity for City of Medicine Hat Mayor, Ted Clugston, to join us as he provides updates on the progress that has been made…
New Member: Copy Works Design & Gifts
Copy Works Design and Gifts is a one-stop shop for your business. Our products and services include creative graphic design, high quality printing, digital engraving, secretarial and resumes, eye-catching banners and vinyl signs, and the latest promotional and corporate gifts.. We custom design business cards, newsletters, posters, tickets, brochures, menus, logos, signs and so much more.
Recycling Project Announced for Agricultural Waste
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is helping fund a three-year Agricultural Plastics Recycling Pilot Program that will recycle agricultural plastics. The Alberta Beef Producers will use the $750,000 grant to coordinate the recycling program on behalf of the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group – 20 stakeholder organizations ranging from commodity associations and rural municipalities to retailers. The pilot will determine…