News & Business Forecast
The BUSINESS FORECAST in Southeast Alberta is strong. The features in our news section are here to help you in assessing our region and the economic activity you will find within Southeast Alberta. Take some time out of your busy day to read our latest news and discover many of the incredible opportunities, people and information about our region.
Continue to check back with us to find out more about why you’ll find that Southeast Alberta is where you’ll find clear skies and ideal growing conditions for your business.
Watershed Alliance Spotlights Irrigation and Specialty Crops
Published July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...On July 21, the South East Alberta Watershed Alliance (SEAWA) facilitated a tour of Canada’s largest irrigation region- Saint Mary’s River Irrigation District (SMRID). The tour also included stops at local producers and specialty crops… Read more
2nd Edition of Energize Alberta Available
Published July 20, 2010
Delivering an energy message to a diversified audience, each issue examines petroleum, power and renewables. Published six times a year Energize Alberta helps you better understand energy, environment and the economy and how they’re intertwined. The publication is a partnership… Read more
Agriculture Community Invited to Tour Research Centre
Published July 14, 2010
July 14, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta…On Thursday, August 12th, the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta's agriculture committee is inviting individuals involved or interested in agriculture to tour Canada's largest federal agriculture research facility- the Lethbridge Research Centre (LRC); the… Read more
Alberta Crop Producers Receive Financial Support
Published July 13, 2010
To find out more information on the financial assistance offered in a joint federal-provincial program go to the Government of Alberta's news release: "Alberta crop producers will receive support to deal with excess moisture" or Agriculture Financial Services Corporation's website… Read more
Oversupply of Gas has Industry Diversifying
Published July 7, 2010
July 07, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...The Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas (CSUG) event hosted by Palliser Economic Partnership explained why there is currently an oversupply of natural gas in North America and the importance for the energy sector in southeast… Read more
New Technologies Carve Niche Market in Waste Management.
Published July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta… Kenmore Holdings Inc diversified to remain a leader in the waste management industry; by utilizing new technologies and streamlining the process, they entered the niche markets of the shallow gas swabbing and production solids… Read more
Foreign Labour Provides Opportunity to Grow
Published June 29, 2010
June 29, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta…Faced with unique obstacles, local greenhouse growers are competing in a global marketplace with British Columbia, Ontario and Mexico; an industry poised for growth, operators require a reliable labour force to remain competitive and… Read more
Meggitt Training Systems Ranked Nations # 2 Defence Company
Published June 29, 2010
The Canadian Defence Review (CDR), the nation's leading defence affairs publication, has ranked Meggitt Training Systems Canada (MTSC) Canada's number two defence company. Read more
New Technologies Drive Industry Trends
Published June 21, 2010
June 21, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta… Showcasing new and to-be launched products while providing a platform for energy economists to forecast the future of fuel, energy ministers and professionals joined at the 2010 Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta on… Read more
Industry Special Reduces Solar Installation Costs
Published June 18, 2010
June 18, 2010, Medicine Hat, Alberta... Current events have increased awareness of green technologies, in correspondence Terralta Inc is offering customers an “Industry Special” which can be utilized along with the 50% Hat Smart rebate from the City of Medicine… Read more