ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS

Thank you to all that participated in the Economic Development survey that was conducted from April 15 - May 30. The results of the survey can be found below along with a poster summarizing the businesses that were stated most frequently by survey participants as being needed in our community.

INFORMATION SESSION: ALBERTA'S CLASS 1 LEARNING PATHWAY AND GRANT PROGRAM

The Alberta Government Workforce Consultant team will host an information session on the new Employment Pathway Grant, which provides funding to support training, skill development, attraction, and retention of Class 1 commercial drivers in Alberta. 

A guest presenter from Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors will discuss the grant, which supports employers to invest in their workforce and secure training for new Class 1 drivers. The session will provide an overview of the grant, the application process, and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

July 15, 1:30 – 3:00pm

VIRTUAL LEARNING SESSIONS FOR EMPLOYERS

Hosted by IRCC, each 30-minute information session will allow employers to learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs. During these sessions, they will provide information and resources to employers on

• Immigration 101
• the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Express Entry
• the Global Skills Strategy

In order to assist local business in gaining information on business opportunities with local municipalities, Wainwright Garrison etc., the Wainwright Economic Development Office will periodically send out business opportunities featured on   merx.com  and CanadaBuys that pertain particularly to Wainwright and area.

These are systems used by the Government for procurement of goods and services over $25,000.

DEADLINES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT GRANTS AND EVENT SPONSORSHIP

The Town of Wainwright values the significant contributions of community not-for-profit organizations and volunteer groups in enhancing community well-being and improving the quality of life for its residents. The Town also recognizes the efforts of local organizations, community groups and sports teams that host events and activities to raise funds for worthwhile projects, programs, or services while promoting economic growth.

In an effort to support these organizations and their initiatives, the Town is committed to providing assistance to such organizations, community groups and sports teams through the NEW Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorship Policy.

2025 application deadlines are outlined below:

• Minor Event Sponsorship - September 1

ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Alberta Open Farms Days is taking place on August 16 and 17, 2025.

It is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. They bring Albertans together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where your food comes from. As well, some of Alberta's most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products.

THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE?

Do you know someone who would make a great local leader? If you do, the Town of Wainwright council and administration encourage you to share this information with them!

Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) are hosting a one-hour webinar for people interested in running for council in this fall’s municipal elections.

Participants will discover:

• What local councils control
• The actual time commitment (most councillors work regular jobs, too)
• How decisions in small municipalities create immediate, visible and long-lasting impacts
• How skills acquired from work, community activities and family life apply to serving on municipal council.

Prospective candidates can register for a webinar that corresponds with the size of the municipality in which they will run. Numerous one-hour sessions are being offered from April to September.

For more information and to register, go to https://www.abmunis.ca/events

For additional election-related resources, visit the ABmunis Running for Municipal Office page.

ELECTION NOMINATION PERIOD

The nomination period for the 2025 general election began on January 1, 2025, and will run until 12:00 p.m. on nomination day: Monday, September 22, 2025.

Candidate Eligibility

A person may be nominated in any election under Section 21 of the Local Authorities Election Act if the person:

• is eligible to vote in the election;
• has resided in the municipality for six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day; and
• is not otherwise ineligible.

Submitting your Nomination Form

Candidates who seek nomination for office must bring into the Town Office (1018 - 2 Avenue) the following:

• Notice of Intent to Run - If not already submitted
• Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance - Completed, along with a minimum of five elector signatures. These electors must be residents of the local jurisdiction on the date they signed the form and must be eligible to vote in the election
• Form 5 - Candidate Information
• $100.00 Nomination Deposit in the form of cash, cheque, debit card or credit card as required by Bylaw 2024-13
• Criminal Record Check - dated no more than six months from the date in which a candidate's nomination form is submitted as required by Bylaw 2024-13

1 AVENUE CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Alberta Government

Request a presentation for your company or organization

at EOP.Presentations@gov.ab.ca

Employment Standards in Alberta - Wages and Overtime

June 17, 2025

Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office - TFW and Employer Rights and Responsibilities

June 25, 2025

Overview of Employment Standards in Alberta

July 17, 2025

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Unlocking Opportunity: How AWE Supports Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

June 4, 2025

Preparing for Financing | Business Learning Series

June 5, 2025

Business Link

Email Marketing 101: Leverage your Existing Client Lists

June 19, 2025

Beyond the Rainbow: Real Talk on 2SLGBTQI+ Business in Alberta

June 26, 2025

GRANTS AND FUNDING

General

• Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
• Training on the Job Program
• Workforce Partnership Grant
• Workforce Strategies Grant
• Workplace Training Program

Industry-Specific

• Addressing the Agriculture Labour Task Force Grant Program
• Food Futures Program
• Training & Wage Subsidies for Environmental Jobs
• Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP)

Apprenticeship related Incentives for Employers:

• Apprenticeship job creation tax credit
• Canada Apprentice Loan
• Apprenticeship Grants: Funding opportunities for skilled trades and apprenticeship
• Supports for skilled trades and apprenticeship
• Canada Tradesperson’s Tool deduction – up to $500 per year
• Supplementary unemployment benefit plan (SUBP)

Youth and Apprenticeships

• CAREERS - Youth Internship Incentive Program (YIIP)
• Empowering Futures for Apprentices
• FIRST (First Industry Research Science Technology) Jobs Pilot Program (Technology Alberta)
• Student Work Placement Program
• Trade Pathways Program
• Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Funding Programs

• Alberta Innovates
• Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
• Agriculture Job Connector
• Alberta Online Learning Centre
• Battle River Alliance for Economic Development
• Business Link
• Community Futures East Central Alberta
• East Central Regional Innovation Network
• Futurpreneur Canada
• Government of Alberta Supports for Business
• Investment & Growth Strategy
• Prairies Economic Development Canada - Canada.ca
• Startup Lloydminster
• Wainwright & District Chamber of Commerce

If you would like to be featured as a Business Highlight in an upcoming newsletter, please email us at cherbert@wainwright.ca

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