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November 7, 2016
The City is planning two major construction projects in 2017. One will take place  on South Railway Street in the Downtown. The other will occur between Kingsway Avenue and the base of Scholten Hill. Pending budget approval, these projects will take place from spring to fall of 2017. Read more... 

Since 2011 the MedHat Movember team has raised over $200,000 putting Medicine Hat on the map for top fundraising across Canada!  This year our team has organized a great fundraiser being held November 19th at The Beveridge with local band The BadHatters, catering by Moxies Bar & Grill and cold brews from Hell's Basement.  We are fortunate to have Grand Rental Station helping to make our night a success, along with Jesters Beverage Services, Boylan's Imaging, Rapscallion Designs and MNP. 

Peace Love & Mo's is intended to be a casual, fun evening in support of men's health.  Too many men die too young.  Prostate cancer, the second biggest cancer affecting men, is set to double in the next 15 years.  Three quarters of suicides are men.  Poor mental health leads to half a million men taking their own life every year.  One man is taking his own life, every minute of every day.  The work of the Movember Foundation helps men live healthy, happy lives and prevents men from dying too young.  

As always, the local business community has been generous in their support!  There will be some amazing prizes handed out, a Sonos Play:1 from Pro Comm, one night's stay and gift card by the Medicine Hat Lodge, and Mavericks premium seating and swag from Greg Morrison to name a few! Tickets can be purchased here..
 
The City of Medicine Hat is inviting applications for the various Boards, Commissions and Committees and have extended the deadline from November 4, 2016 to November 18, 2016. For more information click here  or visit the City of Medicine Hat website and click on "I Want To...Apply". Review the opportunities, pick up or download an application handbook and submit your application form and resume to the City Clerk Department, Third Floor, City Hall, 580 First Street SE or apply online.

Alberta Innovates Consolidates
Alberta Innovates consolidates four previously existing Alberta Innovates corporations. A subsidiary corporation to Alberta Innovates, InnoTech Alberta Inc.,launched Nov. 1. It will provide research services to help test new technology on a larger scale across the province. Click here for more information.

The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat  was formed under the sponsorship of the Calgary Rotary Club and the personal interest of the late Rotarian, Jim Davidson. Since that time it has been an integral part of the Medicine Hat community and over the years has had a part to play in almost every avenue of progress whether it be economic, educational, recreational, or general welfare. In accordance with the tenets of Rotary, The Medicine Hat Club has channeled its efforts in the fields of community service, educational service, and international service.

The newly formed Crown Corporation headed up by Board Chair David Dodge will launch three energy efficiency programs in early 2017: 
  • Direct Install Residential Program
  • Residential Consumer Products Programs
  • Business, Non-Profit and Institutional Rebate Program 
Further details on the programs can be found here. Read the related Alberta Chambers of Commerce resolutions A Clean Energy Framework and  The Green Economy.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomed the signing by Prime Minister Trudeau and EU representatives of the historic Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement between Canada and Europe, the first of a new generation of trade agreements. Read the Canadian Chamber press release  here.

The team at Guns & Hatchet Roofing Ltd has over 17 years of experience in the roofing industry. We're located in Medicine Hat and provide durable roofing solutions for home and business owners throughout the area. Emergency appointments are available. Please call or email us or a free estimate. No job too small, no roof too steep for us! In addition to asphalt shingles, we specialize in hand nailing and metal roofing! We also clean eavestroughs and install siding, soffit and fascia.

I asked a business this past week "What information would help you in your business right now?" The response was probably similar to what a lot of businesses may be thinking, "How do I stand out from my competition?" Ironically this past Monday I received a quote from Jill Harrington speaker and trainer with salesSHIFT that was along the same lines "Are you hoping to stand out using the following differentiators? 'Your first class customer service. Your attention to detail. Your ability to complete projects on budget.' Recognize this is akin to hoping to attract the right mate on a dating site by saying "I am upright and breathing." So how do you stand out? What makes you different? Read More...

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