Tree Light Up
In true 2020 fashion, we had to do the annual tree lighting a little differently this year. Many viewers joined us online for our virtual tree lighting and from the comments we see everyone was just happy to take part from the comfort of their homes and see the beautiful light up. We want to give a big "thank you" to our citizens of the year, Malcolm Fischer, Karin Phibbs and Dakota Derr along with Mayor Sean Nolls for helping us keep this favourite holiday tradition going. We were also very lucky to have a visit Santa from to really bring some extra holiday cheer for everyone!
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Would your Christmas lights make Clark Griswold proud?
Why not show them off on this year's annual Twinkle Tour!
While the holidays may be looking a little different for many families in our community, the Twinkle Tour is one memorable tradition that is a safe and fun way to get in the holiday spirit! If you or someone you know has their home or business decked out in its holiday best please submit your address to be included on our Twinkle Tour map!
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Looking for a fantastic way to promote your business? |
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Become part of making Stettler everyone's
favourite destination!
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Find out more about Destination Stettler membership opportunities and the benefits of becoming a member. Email us today! |
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CASH CARDS
New Online Entry Option and Revised Pick Ups
We are excited to announce that our local shoppers now have the option to fill out their Cash Card entries online. Simply visit shopstettler.ca and click enter online, be sure to have your receipt ready to upload. We have had some great feedback on the online option already and look forward to seeing those entries come in!
Pick Ups
In order to assist our businesses with adherence to the new rules put forth by the Alberta Government, the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development has decided to alter the 2020 Think Local, Shop Stettler Cash Cards promotion.
Upcoming Draws:
Friday, December 18 - Draw #1, #2, and Grand Prize Draw
We will only pick up the entry slips on Thursday, December 17. In order to limit our time in your stores, we are requesting that all Think Local, Shop Stettler entry slips be prepared for pick up in bags the evening prior (Wednesday) for Holden and Donna to quickly pick up at your front counters on Thursday morning. Masks will be worn by our staff and we will sanitize between each pick up.
Please note that you are also welcome to drop off your cash card entries at our office during regular work hours.
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NEW - Think Local, Shop Stettler Promotion
Our wonderful Project Manger, Donna Morris, has put together the Think Local, Shop Stettler Advent Calendar! The calendar gives consumers a fun way to countdown to Christmas with our Think Local, Shop Stettler participants and provides them the opportunity to have their business showcased in this holiday shopping season! Check out the calendar and spread the word with your customers as they could have a chance to win $250 Heart of Alberta dollars!
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To help our local consumers find the perfect gift we have put together the Gift Giving Guide which will be launched tomorrow! The guide can be found on shopstettler.ca and will feature gift ideas from our local businesses! |
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Stettler Regional Emergency Management Agency
Box 1270 6602 – 44 Avenue Stettler, Alberta T0C 2L0 Hotline: 403-742-7300
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On November 30 at 4:00 PM Stettler and Stettler County Region moved into Enhanced Status (purple) on the Provincial Relaunch Status Map, with 10 active cases and an active case rate of 80.3 per 100,000 people. This status change includes all communities within the borders of the County of Stettler No. 6, including the Town of Stettler and the Villages of Donalda and Big Valley. The threshold for moving to Enhanced Status is an active case rate of at least 50 per 100,000 people with a minimum of 10 active cases.
Please note that the new measures for Enhanced Status communities will remain in place until at least December 15, regardless of whether their daily active cases would otherwise merit a change back to Open Status. This will provide stability and certainty for communities and businesses, especially in the County of Stettler No.6, which are just over our threshold and whose status might otherwise fluctuate back and forth over the next few days and weeks as cases are added or resolved.
Effective November 24, the following measures are in place across Alberta:
• No indoor social gatherings in any setting
• Outdoor gatherings have a maximum attendance of 10
• Weddings and funeral services have a maximum attendance of 10, with no receptions permitted
• No festivals or events • Working from home should be considered, where possible
• Grades 7-12 will be doing at-home learning between
November 30, 2020 to January 11, 2021 • ECS-Grade 6 at-home learning after break until January 11, 2021
Additional measures in place that affect our region under Enhanced Status include:
• Places of worship must operate at one-third capacity with mandatory masking in place
• Restricted access to some businesses and facilities
More information on the new measures, including the specific restrictions on businesses, can be found https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx.
If you are self-isolating:
• Stay home.
• Do not attend work, social events or any other public gatherings
• Do not go outside for a walk through your neighbourhood or park. This includes children in mandatory self-isolation.
• Avoid contact with other people, including household members and especially seniors and people with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems
• Don’t take public transportation like buses, taxis or ride sharing
Additional supports:
Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2323
Calls made to these numbers between 11 PM and 7 AM will be routed through 811.
Working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Follow our websites for updates and information:
County of Stettler: www.stettlercounty.ca
Town of Stettler: www.stettler.net
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Attention Business Owners!
Have your voices heard and questions answered
The Government of Alberta has three Telephone Town Halls scheduled for next week in an effort to speak directly with Alberta businesses. The telephone town halls will be divided by industries:
Monday, December 7, 2020 - 6:30 - 8:00P.M.
Restaurants, Food Service, Retail, Casinos, Hospitality (Hotels and Ski Lodges) and Personal Services
Please pre-register for the Telephone Town Hall by entering your name, organization and phone number at the following link by December 7 at 3 PM:
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 6:30 - 8:00P.M.
Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Agriculture
Please pre-register for the Telephone Town Hall by entering your name, organization and phone number at the following link by December 8 at 3 PM
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 6:30 - 8:00P.M.
Professional Services and Business Group Stakeholders
Please pre-register for the Telephone Town Hall by entering your name, organization and phone number at the following link by December 9 at 3 PM
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The Stettler Pheasant Festival Reflects on Community Impact
The Stettler Pheasant Festival hosted their 7th annual event this past October. Although COVID-19 resulted in some plans having to change and the cancellation of the evening socials, the festival continued. This year saw 85 teams from across Alberta resulting in almost 300 people taking part over the weekend of October 16-18. After conducting a Destinations International Event Impact Analysis with the Government of Alberta it was noted that the festival supports 22 jobs and a total of $60 752 in direct and induced sales based on 70% of out of town attendees. “This would be below average as it does not include the usual sales the committee makes in the community to host the socials and additional events” noted the Chair, Darcy Pollock. “Although this year was a bit different, we saw our largest profit to date. We were able to offer a few auction items online and have a strong group of sponsors who continued to support us”.
The committee is well on their way to investing back into a local habitat project to protect and enhance the Chinese ring-necked pheasants within Stettler County. The committee is looking to work with a few local landowners to enhance and create new habitat such as windrows and shelterbelts to allow the birds to thrive. To be put in contact with the committee, contact the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, 403-742-3181.
The Stettler Pheasant Festival committee is gearing up to continue in 2021 with next year’s dates announced, October 15-17. The planning committee hopes that the restrictions on gatherings will be eased and the community and hunters will be able to celebrate together. Watch for details as registration opens in March.
The Stettler Pheasant Festival was started in 2013 to invite people to the community and to aid in the conservation of the Chinese Ringed-neck Pheasant. The festival has seen people visit from all over Western Canada and into the United States. Many visitors have returned with their friends and family outside of the festival.
Looking for a chance to get involved?
Pheasant Festival Committee
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
7:00p.m. at the Stettler Board of Trade Office.
Please RSVP by calling 403-742-3181
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Holiday Time!
Please take note of upcoming holiday hours for the Stettler Board of Trade Office.
While we are all in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we wanted to take the time to remind everyone of our regular office hours as well as our adjusted hours for the holidays.
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Local Citizens Come Together to Form an Opportunity Development Cooperative
Community Jumps at New Opportunities
Communities have been built on the foundation of citizens pooling their resources to fill gaps and ensure needs are met. The new Stettler Opportunity Development Cooperative (ODC) does not stray far from the origins of community building. A grassroots committee has formed to address gaps in the Stettler community and look for opportunities to support a new business with local capital matched by a contributing partner. This is a made-in-Stettler solution to ensure support within the community, create stable jobs, use local suppliers and fill gaps in community professional and retail offerings...
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Have an idea you would like to submit? Simply fill out the form below: |
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If you have questions, need more information or assistance emailing your idea, please contact us the Stettler Regional Board of Trade office. |
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
The Government of Canada and Community Futures organizations (CFs) understand the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the small business community throughout the West. As a result, the Government of Canada has made funds available to the CFs to provide support and assistance to SMEs through the rural stream of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).
Small business owners impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for loans up to $40,000 through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund provides funding to support businesses that have not been approved for supports through the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) or the Emergency Loan Program delivered through Aboriginal Financial Institutions.
General Details:
• Maximum loan of $40,000;
• 0% interest until December 31, 2022;
• No principal payments until December 31, 2022;
• Principal repayments can be voluntarily made at any time without penalty;
• 25% up to a maximum of $10,000 in loan forgiveness is available, provided the outstanding balance is paid back by December 31, 2022;
• If any part of the balance is not paid by December 31, 2022, the remaining balance will be converted to a term loan effective January 1, 2023; and,
• The full balance must be repaid no later than December 31, 2025.
For more information or to apply visit:
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Learning and Development Opportunities |
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During this 14- week program receive instructional lessons, workbooks, and templates for how to draft your written Exit Plan. Gain clarity on the journey toward a sale and learn how to prepare yourself and your business to be
operated by your successor.
Exit Planning Masterclass Series Dates:
Jan 14th- 9:30am – 11:30am – Session 1
Jan 28th- 9:30am – 11:30am – Session 1- Q&A
Feb 11th - 9:30am – 11:30am – Session 2
Feb 25th- 9:30am – 11:30am – Session 2- Q&A
March 18th –9:30am - 11:30am – Session 3
April 1st –9:30am - 11:30am – Session 3- Q&A
April 15th –9:30am - 11:30am – Session 4th
*All attendees need to register prior to the close date of January 28th
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Doing Business With the Government of Canada: Supplier Registration and Finding Opportunities (2/2)
- Date: Dec 3, 2020
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Free Webinar
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Access Prosperity and the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network (CARIN) have developed a cohort-based incubator. This incubator will focus on three industries, an oil pivot, agriculture, and manufacturing. The aim of this incubator is to help early-stage entrepreneurs build and develop their startups through customer discovery, training on emerging technology, as well as support from industry experts, industry-specific programming, and access to coaching.
This incubator will include 50 hours of training over twelve weeks and is free to motivated entrepreneurs.
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