copyright thinkpanama.com 2008

As of September 1, the general minimum wage will rise from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour; the minimum wage for liquor servers will rise from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. This wage increase will directly impact 1.5 percent of Alberta's workforce. The wage increase will put Alberta at second place for the highest minimum wages, but only when factoring in the high personal exemptions and low tax rates enjoyed by Albertans.

 Learn More

In an effort to curb alleged abuses to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), the Canadian government has overhauled the program. The changes are intended to ensure that all Canadians have an opportunity to be employed and treats the use of Foreign workers as a last resort. The onus will be on the employer to follow a stringent process that ensures all possible steps have been taken to employ Canadians first. The moratorium on foreign workers in the food services industry is ended immediately.

Learn More

Peter Miller 2012

The Edmonton Prospect Baseball Team is inviting all Chamber members to their Chamber and Board Appreciation Day, July 18, 2014, at TELUS Field. All chamber members, board members and non-profits receive 2 for 1 priced tickets as a thank you for all that you contribute to the community.

2014 Chamber Awards Gala 

October 18, the River Cree Marriot will be host to the Annual Chamber Awards Gala.
Nomination forms are available here: Stony Plain Chamber

Picnic in the Park
July 15, 2014

Come join us for our annual BBQ at Dog Rump Creek Park, July 15. Drop in from 11 am to 2 pm, enjoy some food and some networking with your fellow chamber members. Another benefit of belonging to the chamber.

Action Coach
#200, 93 McLeod Avenue
Spruce Grove, AB
T7X 2Z9
 (780)967-4275
 www.actioncoach.com/garthmcdonald

Canada's Wild Outdoor Expo featuring Huntfest is the must see event of the year! Canada's largest outdoor show has everything in one place for all outdoor enthusiasts- hunting, fishing, motorsports and extreme adventure as well as live music and entertainment daily.
 More here

Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry Festival will be at the Stony Plain Heritage Park Pavilion and the Pioneer Museum Church. On site dry camping for RV's and tents.
The line up includes: Gary Fjellgaard, Allen Christie Band, The Command Sisters and many more.
The Stony Plain Cowboy Gathering Society is also looking for sponsors. Please consider becoming a sponsor. More information available here.
 Learn More

Dates to Note Jul  15 -    Picnic in the Park
Jul  25-27  Canada's Wild Outdoor Expo
Aug 9 - 10 Cowboy Poetry Festival
Sep 11 -    Business Education - Temporary Foreign Workers
Sep 16 -    Business Education - Business Succession Planning
Sep 17 -    General Meeting - Guest Speaker Brad Ferguson, Edmonton Economic Development
Sep 18 -    Business Education - Productivity 101
Oct 18 -    Chambers Award Gala, River Cree Marriott
Oct 22 -    Small Business Week - joint breakfast with the Rotary
Nov 19 -    Board Elections/ guest speakers: Town and County Economic Development Update
Nov 20 -    Christmas Light Up

STAY CONNECTED