HEALTH CARE AIDE INFO NIGHT IS TOMORROW
Excel at offering in-demand, quality care as a health care aide. 

You’ll be on the front lines in less than year with Lakeland College's full-time Blended learning program in Wainwright - online theory, weekday labs, and 3 practicum.

Up to $9,000 in bursaries are available from the Alberta Government to take the Health Care Aide program.

Learn more at the Health Care Aide Information Night on Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm at the Wainwright Communiplex.
CANADA-ALBERTA JOB GRANT WEBINAR IS APRIL 16
Join the Workforce Consultant Team with the Government of Alberta as they host a free one-hour webinar presented by the Canada-Alberta Job Grant team.

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant helps employers train new and current employees. Create jobs and get workers trained with the skills your business needs.

  • Covers 66% of training costs for current employees.
  • Covers 100% of training costs for unemployed new hires.
  • Up to $10,000 per trainee per fiscal year.
  • Up to $15,000 of training costs for unemployed new hires.

Date: Tuesday April 16, 2024
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Location: Virtual, Microsoft Teams
FTR GOLF WINS THE PITCH-UP! COMPETITION
On Friday the 5th of April, six rural companies from across Alberta participated in a virtual pitch competition with a focus on scaling companies. Pitch-Up! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a provincial stage, a chance to be seen by the community of Innovators, Investors, and the entrepreneurial network in Alberta.

Each Regional Innovation Network was represented by a company who had five minutes to pitch their business and answer questions from a panel of judges. The East Central Alberta Region were proudly represented by FTR Golf who are based in Wainwright. This was a new experience for Sean Mills and Garrett Fraser of FTR, who hadn’t competed in a pitch competition before. They did a phenomenal job with their presentation, tackled the judges’ questions with confidence and were awarded with 1st place.

Congratulations to FTR Golf!
RHPAP CONFERENCE TICKETS ON SALE MAY 1
Wainwright is excited to be featured on the Rural Health Professionals Action Plan (RhPAP) website announcing our community as host of the Rural Community Health Provider Attraction and Retention Conference from October 8 - 10.

Registration for the fall conference begins May 1 and details will be available at RhPAP.ca/conference.
2024 BIZ BOX
To celebrate the 2024 Small Business Week, Wainwright Economic Development is excited to be putting together our third collaboration box to showcase the wonderful and unique businesses the Wainwright area has to offer.

Last year all 100 of the Wainwright Biz Boxes sold out in under two hours!

We invite you to apply to be a vendor and/or sponsor of this year's Biz Box. Please sign up by May 15, 2024 at bit.ly/2024BizBox

For more information please contact Chelsey Eklund, Planning & Economic Development Assistant at ceklund@wainwright.ca
ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS
Alberta Open Farms Days is August 17 and 18, 2024. This is an opportunity to invite Albertans behind the farm gate and meet their farmer.

Registration is open until April 30, 2024.
AED
A list of Town facilities that have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) can be found on the Town of Wainwright website.

If your business has an AED and would like to list it on the Town website, please contact Mike Bohay, Safety Coordinator at 780-842-3381 or mbohay@wainwright.ca
INVENTURES 2024 CONFERENCE
From May 29 - 31, immerse yourself in a world of fresh insights, influential speakers, and unmatched networking experiences at Inventures 2024 in Calgary. Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for innovation and seize the opportunity to forge valuable partnerships that can propel your business forward.

Discounted tickets may be available. Please contact Economic Development Officer Carley Herbert at 780-842-3381 or cherbert@wainwright.ca for information.
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 opportunities to businesses that are listed 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FUND
The Town of Wainwright offers funding to community groups or organizations providing an event or activity that will encourage positive economic activity in the community. Funding is made available annually through the Town of Wainwright’s Economic Development Support Fund Budget.

Please find below our application form with details on criteria, funding levels etc. 

For more information about this funding opportunity please contact Carley Herbert, Economic Development Officer at 780-842-3381 or by email cherbert@wainwright.ca
UPCOMING BUSINESS EDUCATION
BUSINESS LINK
STARTUP LLOYDMINSTER
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS WEBINARS
Employment Standards in Alberta - Construction Overview
April 16, 2024 1:30pm

Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office – TFW & Employer Rights and Responsibilities
April 24, 2024 1:30pm
IRCC VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering a virtual learning series from April 22 to May 2, 2024.

During the sessions, employers will learn about IRCC outreach and support services, in addition to immigration programs, including the Can Work Philippines Pilot, to help hire and retain global talent.

  • Construction – April 22 or 29
  • Hospitality – April 23 or April 30
  • Health Care – April 24 or May 1
  • Agri-Food – April 25 or May 2
NON-PROFIT WEBINARS
Alberta Government has a great lineup of live free webinars in the areas of non-profit board development, governance, grant writing, and many more:
  • Board Development Program
  • Understanding Your Legal Landscape Webinar
  • Board Roles and Responsibilities
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Organizational Purpose and Planning
GRANTS AND FUNDING PROGRAMS
General

Industry-specific

Apprenticeship related Incentives for Employers

Youth and Apprenticeships
BUSINESS RESOURCES
WAINWRIGHT APPAREL AVAILABLE
Wainwright hoodies, golf shirts, tanks, t-shirts, hats, toques and bandanas are available for sale. Many sizes and colors are available in stock and ready to be picked up.  

Please visit the Town Office at 1018 - 2 Avenue or contact Chelsey Eklund at ceklund@wainwright.ca for more information.
ECONOMY STATISTICS
While every effort is made to ensure the currency, accuracy and completeness of the information provided, the Town of Wainwright (Wainwright Economic Development) is not liable for any loss, claim or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information provided.