The City of Spruce Grove
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New developments in Spruce Grove will be showcased in each newsletter.
ST. MICHAEL'S HEALTH GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR'S INDEPENDENT/SUPPORTED LIVING PROJECT
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St. Michaelโs Fenwyck Heights is a 170-suite seniorsโ residence being developed by St. Michaelโs Health Group. The residence will offer Seniors Independent Living with Support Services. Located at 260 Pioneer Rd, this $54M development will provide much-needed housing and support services to the seniors of Spruce Grove and surrounding area.
The suites will range from studio suites to 2-bedroom units. While meals and snacks will be available to all in the main dining room, each suite will feature a kitchenette, giving residents the options of preparing their own meals if desired. Some suites will also have available balconies or terrace patios.
Other amenities will include: a bistro, spa, hair and nail salon, library and games room, a private dining room with a family kitchen, exercise room, personal storage lockers, multi-purpose room, activities area and a beautiful outdoor terrace. A vibrant recreational program will also be offered.
Construction is scheduled to begin this fall, with completion in the spring of 2023.
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The City of Spruce Grove's Support Local campaign encourages individuals to help businesses during this time of recovery.
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Welcome, new Spruce Grove businesses! |
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Boardwalk Burgers on Jennifer Heil Way offers their World famous Boardwalk Fries, delicious and made-to-order fresh, never frozen burgers with beef, chicken, or vegetarian options, salads, creamy milkshakes, and more! ๐
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Great 7 Pizza on Pioneer Road offers mouth-watering vegetarian, chicken, specialty, and gourmet pizzas along with various side items, wing flavors, kids specials, and an Indian menu with ethnic flavors and spices. ๐
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Thank you to our existing businesses! |
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The Cheesecake Cafe is an Alberta-based restaurant brand serving the Spruce Grove community for the last 7 years at Campsite Road. Lunch or dinner, coffee and dessert, weekend brunch or small plates, you can find it on their menu! ๐ฐ
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Champions Health & Fitness located at 16 McLeod Avenue is a 24/7 gym that opened in 2021. They offer networked cardio equipment, a large selection of weight equipment, locker rooms, showers, and plenty of onsite parking. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
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Through Tuesday, September 28 - Saturday, October 16 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, the City Centre Business Association will be hosting an online Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Registrations are now open. Learn more.
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The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce's Business Awards of Distinction has been postponed due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. They look forward to tentatively celebrating on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Stay tuned.
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โ PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS โ |
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For complete information on current public health measures, please visit alberta.ca/covid19.
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๐ COVID-19 SUPPORT PROGRAMS ๐ฒ |
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Federal Budget extends several key COVID-19 support programs to Fall 2021.
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Grow Your Business Online is the first stream and non-profits can apply for microgrants to help support their digital transformation to fuel economic recovery.
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Private and not-for-profit businesses can apply for funding to offset the cost of hiring and training unemployed or underemployed Albertans. |
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This program provides commercial rent and mortgage support to organizations. Applications will remain open until October 23, 2021. |
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Provides up to a 20% tax credit towards R&D. The grant will be phased out for firms with $10M to $50M in taxable capital and will provide benefits up to $4M in annual R&D spending. Delivered through the corporate tax system. |
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Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program provides businesses access to low-interest loans of $25,000 to $1,000,000 to cover cash flow needs. Applications will remain open until December 31, 2021.
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An employer who has seen a drop in revenue may apply for a subsidy to cover part of employee wages. Changes allow a top-up of 35% and a subsidy amount of $595 for employees on leave with pay. Apply before October 23, 2021.
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Those not eligible for EI can apply through CRB. This allows recipients to apply for a total of 27 periods (54 weeks) between September 27, 2020 and October 23, 2021. |
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CAJG offers funding for training opportunities. The Work Sharing Program provides EI benefits for employees who share work while their employer recovers. |
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EI benefits increased to a maximum of 50 weeks for claims made September 27, 2020 - September 25, 2021. Those who have exhausted their EI benefits may be eligible for CRB. |
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Bitcoin Well has recently set up a Bitcoin ATM in Spruce Grove at Petro-Canada at Pioneer Place Shopping Centre. In addition, Cash2Crypto also has a Bitcoin ATM set up in Cosmic Pizza & Donair at 108 McLeod Avenue. |
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Telus has started construction on a city-wide fibre-optic network for completion by 2023. At a total cost of $54M, it is the largest infrastructure project in the City's history. By agreement with the City, this includes the fibre build-out in the industrial parks by end of 2021. |
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Spruce Grove has released its permit activity reports for August 2021. These reports indicate building and development permit values, population growth, trends, the cost for providing infrastructure, and more.
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The Global Growth Trade Service connects businesses with a trade advisor who identifies and helps remove challenges and works with them to implement and activate their entry strategy to international markets. |
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This program helps small to medium-sized enterprises reach their global potential by providing them with access to industry experts to develop and execute a personalized market-entry export plan. |
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This program provides up to $55M in funding for Alberta businesses to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and decrease costs, while creating skilled jobs and boosting economic recovery. |
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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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