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March 3-5,2017
October 20-22,2017
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In order to help our member businesses find information regarding the proposed federal tax changes we have created a one stop information page on our website for news, our Chamber network advocacy efforts and resources to help you contact your Member of Parliament. Read More
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Significant funding will help develop new tools and resources to help
Medicine Hat College students deal with stress, depression and other mental health needs. The Government of Alberta is providing $175,000 to Medicine Hat College for the next three years. This new, equitable funding is part of the $25.8-million investment to protect and improve mental health resources for post-secondary students at all publicly funded institutions across Alberta between 2017 and 2020.
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MHC is offering Management Seminars for Supervisory Personnel which focus on people, work, communication, motivation and teamwork. This engaging series of workshops offer practical applications from day one.
"I felt this was an excellent program. Each seminar was well laid out, easy to follow and made so much sense. The stories Wally share definitely helped reinforce concepts taught and made it that much more interesting. This will definitely help me not only at work, but in my personal life as well." - Former Participant
For more information contact Shannan or call 403-529-3849. If these dates don't work for you, customized training is available. We can work with your organization to provide these seminars at a time and location that is convenient for your group. For more information contact Nadine Lepage or call 403-504-2248.
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Dunmore Equestrian Centre comprised of members from many agricultural backgrounds who recognized the need and potential for an agricultural/equestrian facility in southern Alberta. Our goal is to meet the needs of diverse users groups, enhance economic growth and partner with educational institutions, health care providers and community groups to develop equine related classes, clinics and field trips. Our facility will be designed to provide an outstanding venue for any type of event. Services offered in the future: Lessons/Clinics/Workshops, Competitions and Events, Arena Rentals, Classroom Rentals/Meeting Rooms Rentals, Facility Rentals and Horse Boarding.
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Agri-food exports refer to exports of primary agricultural commodities (animals and crops) and processed agricultural and food products (value added exports). The latter includes: food, beverages, animal feed and inedible crude animal and plant products. Below are some important facts to know. Read More
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 Chamber members receive exclusive discounts of $250 off on vehicle wraps and a 25% discount toward the pr oduction of new store front signage (to a maximum of $250). Speedpro Medicine Hat has been a top 10 Speedpro location in Canada for more than 21 years, and they look forward to the opportunity to work with all of their fellow members.
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Growing Forward 2's On-Farm Solar Photovoltaics program has reopened and is accepting applications and there are a few revisions to the terms and conditions. One requirement that has not changed is that, prior to applying to the program, a producer will have to have a micro generation pre-approval from their distribution wires owner that covers each system he or she are applying for.
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35 organizations from across the country have come together to form the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness-a unified voice to oppose the federal government's tax proposals that would dramatically change the way incorporated small businesses are taxed in Canada. "These proposals, while intended to target the wealthy, will hurt middle-class business owners from every sector of the economy. These are shop owners, farmers, doctors, financial planners, home builders and trades in all sectors-the entrepreneurial families who are the backbone of the economy and responsible for the majority of the job creation in Canada," said Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and member of the Coalition. Read More
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On July 18, Finance Canada launched a consultation on how "tax-planning strategies involving corporations are being used to gain unfair tax advantages". The document contains proposed policies to close these "loopholes". However, this is more than just a change to close loopholes, it is deemed to be the most radical tax overhaul there has been in 50 years. As a result, significant concerns are arising amongst businesses across Canada.
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"A question that will come up during mortgage loan term negotiations is, in view of interest rates rising, whether to lock into a fixed long-term mortgage rate or stay in a variable rate," says Rick Dehod, farm financial specialist, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. "Not all mortgages are on a variable interest rate product. Longer term mortgage rates are not based on the prime rate but on bond rates."Recently, the Bank of Canada rate increased its prime rate by a quarter of a percentage to .75%. This saw Canada's charter banks increase their prime rates to 2.95%. Read More
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