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Federal Government Makes Important Progress on Carbon Tax Rebates, Credit Card Fee Reductions

Oct 2, 2024 Comments Off

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of several significant changes aimed at alleviating the cost pressures faced by Canadian small business owners. These changes come after months of advocacy from the CFIB, which included over 31,000 signed petitions from small business owners addressing these pressing issues. […]

Small Business Month Kicks Off with CFIB’s Big Thank You Contest

Oct 2, 2024 Comments Off

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is launching its annual #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest today to mark the beginning of Small Business Month. The contest encourages Canadians to celebrate and support the entrepreneurs who continue to drive local economies, even in the face of mounting challenges. […]

Alberta Small Business Confidence Drops Following Lackluster Summer

Oct 1, 2024 Comments Off

Alberta’s small business confidence took a dip as the province headed into fall, reflecting the disappointment many business owners faced over the summer. According to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer, short-term optimism decreased by 1.9 points, while long-term confidence saw a slight increase of 0.3 points in September. […]

Half of Canadian business owners have experienced fraud in the past year, CFIB says

Sep 24, 2024 Comments Off

Canadian small businesses are increasingly falling victim to fraud, with half of them (50%) facing either attempted or successful fraud in the past 12 months. […]

Alberta RCMP encourages business owners to follow tips to keep their commercial properties safe

Sep 3, 2024 Comments Off

Whether you live in a small town or a big city, it’s important to always secure your commercial property. In 2023, in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions, there were 4,516 reports of break and enters to a business. July, August, and September tend to be the highest months for these incidents, with 451, 431, and 413 reports, respectively last year. […]

CFIB Presses Payment Processors to Pass on Credit Card Fee Savings to Small Merchants by October

Aug 8, 2024 Comments Off

As the reduction in credit card fees for smaller merchants approaches, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has reached out to payment processors, urging them to confirm their readiness to pass on these savings to small businesses by the October 19, 2024, deadline. […]

Miracle Treat Day Celebrates 22 Years of Giving

Aug 1, 2024 Comments Off

Miracle Treat Day returns for the 22nd year on Thursday, August 8, as DQ fans in Morinville are invited to support local children in need through the simple act of purchasing a Blizzard Treat at their local DQ. […]

Morinville Seed Cleaning Plant seeks $1 million for facility upgrades

Jul 31, 2024 Comments Off

Morinville Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd. Board Chair Ward Middleton stands in front of the Morinville facility, which is looking to […]

Provinces unite to boost wine industry

Jul 17, 2024 Comments Off

An agreement between the governments of Alberta and British Columbia (B.C.) will allow wineries in B.C. and Alberta to sell directly to consumers in these provinces. […]

Canadian Economy Shows Modest Growth in Q2, Reports CFIB

Jul 16, 2024 Comments Off

The Canadian economy continued to experience modest growth in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]

Morinville Council Approves Mobile Vendor Bylaw Easing Food Truck Operations

Jul 2, 2024 Comments Off

The way has been eased for food trucks to set up in Morinville. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 25, Council approved the Mobile Vendor Bylaw. […]

New Repair Shop Offers Expert Service for Commercial Vehicles

Jun 23, 2024 Comments Off

RT Heavy Duty Repair Mechanic Adam Gnauck works on a vehicle in the business’ Sturgeon County shop. – Stephen Dafoe […]

Lemonade Day Highlights Youth Business Skills at Morinville Festival

Jun 17, 2024 Comments Off

Morinville Festival Days, held on Saturday, June 15, included Lemonade Day, an event for young entrepreneurs to practice their business skills. Several lemonade stands were set up in front of local businesses and festival venues, offering different lemonade styles and flavours. […]

Morinville Council Overrides Policy to Approve Flooring Centre Growth

Jun 14, 2024 Comments Off

Morinville Flooring Centre will be able to go ahead with a proposed expansion of its business premises after town council members approved a development permit application at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11. […]

Agri-Businesses seek flexibility in Temporary Foreign Worker review

Jun 12, 2024 Comments Off

As Ottawa considers an overhaul of its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, a new study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that 59% of agri-businesses favour a multi-employer work permit to enhance competitiveness. […]

Small Business Confidence Surged in May, Reports CFIB

Jun 6, 2024 Comments Off

The latest data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) indicates a significant boost in small business confidence. According to the CFIB’s Business Barometer, the 12-month small business confidence index surged by 8.8 points to reach 56.4 in May. This marks a return to more typical seasonal levels and is comparable to the 56.1 recorded in May 2023. […]