BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT: NORRIS FORD
We are a Ford dealer here in Wainwright offering New & Used vehicles with a new facility complete with Service, Parts, & Collision Centre.

As your one-stop automotive shop, we strive to offer you a fun and easy experience that we believe you are going to love and share.

When you shop Norris Ford you can rely on;
✔ Extended test drives
✔ Delivery right to your home
✔2 years free maintenance on all eligible new vehicle purchases.*
✔ Pick up and drop off service at
home or work
✔ Finance options
✔ CANEX partner – a no interest credit plan for our Military Community. Variety of Military appreciation discounts *
✔ FordPass Rewards Program*
✔Complimentary exterior wash with every service
✔ Free seasonal tire storage
✔ No-Charge parts delivery available
✔ Convenient booking options
*See us in-store for complete details
Address|2929 15th Avenue Wainwright
Phone|780-842-4400
Fax|780-842-4734
We are passionate about supporting the communities that we serve. We want to extend our deepest thanks to Wainwright and the surrounding communities for patronizing our dealership over the past two decades. Because of you, we can continue to support the enrichment of the communities where we live and work.
If you would like to be featured as a Business Highlight in an upcoming newsletter, please email us at cherbert@wainwright.ca
DIGITAL STRATEGY WORKSHOP
RETAIL THEFT PREVENTION
Retail thefts (shoplifting) cost Canadian businesses nearly $5 billion each year. As a business owner, there are actions you can take to reduce your risk and potential impacts of retail theft.

Managing the Risk of Shoplifting as a Business
The Wainwright RCMP recommends that businesses focus on prevention which can help minimize losses due to shoplifting. Consider adopting the following measures:
  • Have a well-lit store.
  • Advertise against shoplifting and discourage loitering.
  • Pay a potential shoplifter a lot of attention - the thief is likely to leave.
  • Locate mirrors so all areas of the store can be seen at a glance.
  • Avoid tall display counters that obstruct views and avoid narrow, cluttered aisles.
  • Only display one of a pair (e.g. a single pair of shoes).
  • Divide stores into sections and assign certain employees to each section.
  • Keep valuable merchandise away from store exits and in locked cabinets, and fasten down items used for display.
  • Develop adequate inventory controls.
  • Plan policies and procedures for shoplifting early in the business planning strategy.
  • Inform and train employees how they can help deter theft.
  • Closed-circuit TV cameras aid in identifying thieves.
  • Staff should be extra alert during peak hours, store openings, closings, and shift changes.
  • Provide customers with receipts and spot check receipts at the exits.
  • Hire trained security personnel.
  • Form cooperative, mutually-beneficial partnerships with other retailers, property management, police, and community agencies.

ONE FINAL NOTE: If you don't feel comfortable with the person(s) in your store, OR you have an uneasy feeling about them, then simply as them to leave. You can refuse business to anyone for any reason so exercise that right.
LOCAL PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities with local municipalities, Wainwright Garrison etc., the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on   merx.com  and CanadaBuys that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.
WAINWRIGHT JOBS SITE
Did you know you can post your job ads on www.wainwrightjobs.ca for FREE?

Register on the site or contact Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce at wainwrightchamber@gmail.com or 780.842.4910.
HEALTH CARE AIDE INFORMATION NIGHT
RN PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
TO APRIL 1ST
The University of Calgary application deadlines have been extended to April 1st so there is still time to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing program being offered in Wainwright starting in September.
SEEKING EMPLOYERS NORTH OF RED DEER
The Rural Employers Awareness on Diversity and Inclusion Project is seeking 10 additional employers located north of Red Deer to participate in this project (details below).

If interested, please contact Soheila Homayed, Project Manager at soheilah@ruraldevelopment.ca
HOST UKRANIAN EVACUEES
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is piloting a project to help Ukrainian Evacuees relocate to rural Alberta and Wainwright ahs been recommended as a host community.

CCIS is trying to match Ukrainian arrivals to towns where they will be able to settle successfully and where there are opportunities for work. They are looking for Hosts to help them settle into the community for a month or two while they secure work and their own housing. For more information, visit ukralberta.ca
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Business Link Programs
Employment Standards
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Virtual learning series for employers

March 8 12pm EST

March 15 12pm EST

March 22 12pm

March 29 12pm

April 5 12pm EST
EVENTS & CONFERENCES
ECONOMY STATISTICS
ADDITIONAL FUNDING & RESOURCE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS RESOURCES
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