The City of Spruce Grove
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SPRUCE GROVE ALLIANCE CHURCH EXPANDS
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Spruce Grove Alliance Church at 250 Century Road continues to expand their footprint with a $6 million expansion. The new "Community Life Centre" will connect to their current building.
This will create a facility of 56,500 SF, consisting of 32,000 SF of existing space and 24,500 SF of the new build. The project also includes necessary utility upgrades, paving of their parking lot, and improving curb appeal.
The larger, purpose-built space will allow the church to reach more children, youth, and families by adding new and expanding existing programs, which are currently limited by the capacity of the building. The church will also be able to continue to host community events and provide services, such as federal and provincial voting stations, divorce care courses, addictions counselling - and to make space available to community groups.
"Our purpose for expanding Spruce Grove Alliance Church is to meet the needs of the whole person - for every generation." - Henry Banman, Board Chair
The church anticipates opening the new space in 2023, and looks forward to hosting an open house to welcome the community to see what has been built and how they can be a part of it.
The expansion project has benefited greatly from the generosity of volunteers and community partners. If you are interested in supporting the project or to learn more about it, click here or phone (780) 962-4700.
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Welcome, new Spruce Grove businesses!
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Anagram Games Cafe at #5, 40 South Avenue is cafe that offers activities, games, and events such as concerts and poetry readings, while offering a menu containing coffee, beer, sandwiches, and snacks for you to enjoy. ☕
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THE PIZZA SPOT at #200, 131 Century Crossing is a restaurant that offers a variety of different appetizers, pizzas, paninis, sandwiches, pastas, soups, salads, kids items, desserts, beverages, and more. 🍕
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Thank you to our existing businesses!
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Fuse Consulting Ltd. at #122, 20 Westwind Drive offers services involving infographics, knowledge synthesis, interpretive signage, facilitation & workshops, 360 degree visuals, and nature-based education. 💡
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EconoLube at #200 - 183 Hw16A is Spruce Grove's original oil change centre for +30 years. Their 2 locations offer oil changes, tire services, and mechanical repair. Experience the honest, quality service that their customers love. 🔧
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💻 FREE DIGITAL PROGRAMS FOR SPRUCE GROVE BUSINESSES 💻
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Four digital assistance programs for businesses are available. If you have questions about how these programs can help your business, contact [email protected].
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• Google My Business
• Social media
• Website & SEO
• Branding & logos
• Photography & videography
• E-commerce
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• Create and configure online store
• Go live and market the store
• Training to manage the store
Other benefits include free 1:1 support, advertising credits for Facebook, domain registration, and more.
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CyberSecure Canada is a certification program for businesses. Getting certified will help your business to:
• Limit impacts of a cyber incident
• Enhance competitive advantage
• Protect customer and investor information
• Improve your cybersecurity knowledge
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🏡 ST. MICHAEL'S FENWYCK HEIGHTS 🏡
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Construction of St. Michael's Fenwyck Heights is progressing! Concrete for all 5 floors has now been poured and the roof is in place. Interior wall framing has begun, as has some window installation. Parking lot paving should take place within a couple of weeks (weather permitting). The site is a constant hive of activity and it is on track to open in July 2023. The facility is already 70% full, with over 100 individuals having put down deposits for suites. For more information, click here.
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📈 RBC ECONOMICS RELEASES NEW REPORT ON IMMIGRATION 📈
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RBC Economics' report on New Canadians are Vital to an Aging Society demonstrates that immigration alone will drive population growth. As low birth rates push Canada's natural born population growth to zero by 2030, an even greater infusion of newcomers will be needed to grow the workforce. Immigration, on the rise since the 70s, is poised to hit the highest level due to new targets from Ottawa. The targets call for 1.3 million immigrants between 2022 and 2024.
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The Spruce Grove City Centre Market, sponsored by the City Centre Business Association, will be held at the Pioneer Centre and City Hall parking lot on Sunday, August 14th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The market will feature vendor booths, amazing local Artisans, fresh produce, food trucks, live entertainment, and free kids activities.
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Edmonton Global was established in 2019 to promote investment attraction and transform the economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Spruce Grove is one of 14 municipal shareholders of this regional organization. To find out more about Edmonton Global and what it does, visit edmontonglobal.ca/about.
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🍁 BUSINESS SUPPORT PRORAMS 💲
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A $700M program that supports regional job creation and positions local economies for long-term growth, including $70M towards businesses and organizations created after January 2020 for those that meet the eligibility criteria.
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Funding to help tourism, not-for-profit, and Indigenous businesses adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth.
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The repayment deadline for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to be eligible for partial loan forgiveness has been extended to December 31, 2023 for eligible borrowers that are in good standing.
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A training program where eligible employers are able to receive funding from the government to help employees and unemployed Albertans access training opportunities.
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A program that helps employers and employees avoid layoffs, when there is a temporary decrease in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.
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A $370 million program to help private and non-profit businesses to apply for funding that would help reduce the cost of hiring and training Albertans for new jobs.
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Thank you for your engagement.
Together, we play an important role in keeping our community healthy and safe.
From our team to yours,
Dave, Karla, Jamielinn, & Anika
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