Stories on local businesses
Morinville Tim Hortons and three St. Albert Tim Hortons locations have chosen Jessie’s House as the charity for Smile Cookie this year. From May 1-7, customers can purchase a Smile Cookie for $1.50 at select locations, and all proceeds will benefit Jessie’s House. […]
Small businesses in Canada are planning to increase wages by an average of 3.3% over the next year, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The increase in wages comes amid high inflation rates and a tight job market. […]
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Farmers’ Market is gearing up for another season of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and delicious food. The Market will begin on May 7th and run until October 1st, every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. on 104 Street by the Morinville Rendez-Vous Centre. […]
Small business owners in Canada are working an average of 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]
Sturgeon County says it is evaluating the next steps to support investment and new jobs in the Villeneuve Airport area after the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) rejected its development plan. […]
A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) indicates small businesses and tax practitioners have given the Canada Revenue Agency a grade of C or satisfactory. […]
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce’s Swing Into Spring Show & Sale is coming to the Morinville Leisure Centre on Saturday, Apr. 29 and Sunday, Apr. 30. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to reconsider the federal carbon pricing backstop. Despite collecting billions in carbon tax revenues, the federal government has returned less than 1% of promised proceeds to small businesses while planning to increase the tax by 23 per cent to $65 per tonne on Apr. 1. […]
On Saturday, Mar. 18, the Rotary Club of Morinville Sturgeon did a multi-location bottle drive, part of an ongoing initiative to raise funds to support local community groups. […]
Poor customer service was the reason for 52 per cent of business owners. Access to financing was the second highest motivator at 44 per cent, and fees and pricing came in third at 39 per cent. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal government to use the upcoming budget as an opportunity to help businesses deal with their COVID-related debt, keep business costs down, reduce red tape, and address labour shortages. […]
Heritage Lodge residents celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a little early when Sturgeon Brewing Company owners Josh Watson and Kerry Lamoureux dropped by to talk to the residents about beer and let them sample some locally-brewed products on Monday, Mar. 13. […]
Jiffy Lube Morinville owners Craig Kletke and Jordan Brand and their staff are featured in a national Jiffy Lube Canada social media video. You can see the video below. […]
Alberta RCMP are sharing tips and resources throughout March to support the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association’s (ACCPA) Fraud Prevention Month campaign. […]
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its 13th Annual Red Tape Report Card Wednesday morning, part of the business advocacy group’s Red Tape Awareness Week. […]
Service Canada is the recipient of this year’s Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) Paperweight Award for the delays, wait times, and long timelines that held up the passport process for hundreds of thousands of Canadians looking to travel over the past year. […]
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