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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business will run its annual Red Tape Awareness Week Jan. 20 to 24. The event is the business group’s call-for-action to reduce what it sees as harmful and excessive government regulation. […]
Above from left: Danny Gillies, Brittany Schaefer, franchisee Joyce Lawrie, and Cameron Wallace. by Stephen Dafoe There is a new […]
A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the level of service and information small businesses receive from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s call centre has dropped. […]
The Salvation Army Kettle was at the Scotiabank in Morinville on December 6. Scotiabank is matching funds up to $5000 per kettle in all Scotiabank locations in St Alberta, Morinville, Stony Plain, and Spruce Grove. […]
The Alexander Gas Bar (AGB), located at Alexander First Nation on AB Hwy 642 West held their Grand Opening on Monday, Dec. 9. […]
Chamber President Shaun Thompson said they have 160 members and have received numerous membership inquiries. […]
Higher Grounds and the Father’s House are partnering with SAM Ministries to help Mozambique. The local coffee shop recently began selling handcrafted items made in the county.
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ latest monthly Business Barometer shows Alberta’s small business confidence index dropped 8.9 index points in November to an index of 44.7. […]
Showrooming is the practice of shoppers visit local businesses to try out or learn about a product, then buying it from a big box store or online competitor. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it is a major problem for independent merchants heading into the busy Christmas season. […]
Waste Free Edmonton wants everyone to be mindful of the excessive waste produced during this time of year. They say Canadian household produces 25 per cent more waste over the holiday season, amounting to approximately 540,000 tonnes of extra waste going into landfills.
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On Dec. 13, Morinville resident Roland Blackburn will lay down his tools after more than four decades as an electrician. Blackburn started his company Jet Electric in 1989 and has decided to retire after 30 years, putting the business up for sale.
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(NC) Credit cards allow you to make purchases or put down a security deposit on services. They are very effective and can certainly be extremely useful, provided they are used responsibly. Here are some tips to help you make better use of your credit card. […]
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