BUSINESS RESOURCES

Your Future Awaits at the Stettler Employment Fair!

Your next opportunity could be closer than you think!

Looking for a new job, exploring career options, or interested in building your skills? The Stettler Employment Fair is happening tonight, September 17, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at The HUB (Stettler Recreation Center), and everyone is welcome!

Whether you are actively seeking employment, considering a career change, or looking for skills development and training opportunities to enhance your current abilities and move forward in your career, this event has something for you.

Connect with employers, learning and development agencies, worker resources, and community organizations—all in one place. Discover employment opportunities, explore professional development options, build connections, and learn about resources that can help you take your next step.

Not sure where to start? Come prepared!

✔ Explore participating employers and available opportunities.

✔ Learn about training and skills development programs.

✔ Connect with resources to support your career journey.

✔ Network with employers and organizations in our community.

✔ Bring your questions, your resume, and an open mind!

You don’t have to be actively looking for work to benefit from attending. Sometimes, the right opportunity begins with a conversation.

Join us this evening and discover what possibilities await you!

📅 September 17, 2026

⏰ 6:00–9:00 p.m.

📍 The HUB, Stettler Recreation Centre

For a full list of participating booths and event information, visit:

View the Stettler Employment Fair Directory⁠

Presented in partnership with the Stettler Regional Board of Trade & Community Development, Alberta Chambers of Commerce, and Withe.

PrairiesCan Regional Tariff

Response Initiative (RTRI)

The Government of Canada has expanded supports to help affected businesses manage cash-flow pressures, retain workers, adapt operations, and diversify markets.

For Prairie businesses, RTRI is a key place to start. It can help eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) respond to immediate tariff pressures, address liquidity concerns, and invest in long-term resilience.

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Alberta Study

We were asked to share this opportunity with our business community for those interested in contributing to research focused on improving the return-to-work experience for Alberta employees and employers.

A bit about us and the study:

Penner Research & Consulting Inc. is a private research consulting firm based in Vancouver, BC. We're conducting a study on Alberta’s return-to-work (RT)W system for employees who’ve experienced injury or illness and the employers/managers supporting their return to the workplace. The study is being funded by the WCB Alberta and has received approval from the Community Research Ethics Office (CREO). 

We're looking at what helps and what hinders returning to work — workplace support, communication, psychological safety, and stigma — and how return-to-work processes can be improved for Albertan workers, employers, and the system itself.

We're inviting three groups to take part:

• Workers who have returned, or tried to return, to work after a physical or mental health injury in the past five years

• Employers and managers who support employees with the return to work process

• Return-to-work coordinators & disability-management professionals who support both employers and employees with the RTW

Participation involves completing an online survey — roughly 10 to 25 minutes depending on the role — and is voluntary and 100% confidential. Participants can skip any question and stop at any time. Additionally, participants can optionally volunteer for a follow-up virtual interview. 

There's an optional draw for one of several $50 e-gift cards for participating in the survey. No identifying information is shared with the WCB-Alberta or anyone else outside of Penner Research & Consulting Inc.

Help Inspire the Next Generation at Skills Day!

October 14, 2026 | Exploring Careers in Health Care

Do you know a high school student who is unsure about what they want to do after graduation or are interested in pursuing a career in health care? Share this unique opportunity with them!

Skills Day is designed to help students explore career possibilities, discover their interests, and learn about the many opportunities available in rural health care. Through hands-on activities, interactive learning, and conversations with local professionals, students can gain valuable insight into careers they may never have considered.

Whether they already have their sights set on health care or are simply trying to figure out what comes next, Skills Day is an opportunity to explore, ask questions, and discover what inspires them.

Previous students shared:

“This was a fun day! It really opened my eyes to what is available to me for my future.”



“I really loved the engaging activities and exploring health-care careers. This really showed me the many options where I can work right here in my community.”

Only 40 spots are available, and many students have already registered! Encourage the students in your life to register soon and take advantage of this valuable experience.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners and supporters, including Stettler Hospital, Rural Health Professionals Action Plan (RhPAP), Campus Alberta Central, and Stettler Adult Learning Centre, along with the health-care professionals, volunteers, and community members who help make this day possible. Your time and commitment help inspire local youth and showcase the rewarding opportunities available in rural health care.

Know a student who could benefit from this experience? Share this opportunity and encourage them to register today!

Mark Your Calendars: Moonlight Madness – November 27!

Moonlight Madness is our unofficial kickoff to the holiday season, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our community! Join us on Friday, November 27, with the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m. and more festive plans underway.

This annual celebration is a wonderful opportunity to shop local, enjoy our community and welcome visitors to Stettler. Why not invite your friends and family from out of town to join you? Make an evening of it by exploring our local shops, enjoying delicious food and experiencing the festive atmosphere that makes Stettler special.

Events like Moonlight Madness help showcase Stettler as a holiday destination, encouraging visitors from surrounding communities to come, shop, dine and enjoy everything our town has to offer. It’s a chance to support local businesses while sharing the magic of the holiday season with those we love.

Save the date, invite your family and friends, and plan to celebrate the season right here in Stettler!

More details to come.

Learning and Development Opportunities

Voices of Alberta Entrepreneurs with Michael Emery

October 8 at 12:00p.m.

Free Webinar

Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight line. Sometimes the experiences that seem unrelated along the way are the ones that ultimately shape how we work, what we value and where we go next.

Join us for Voices of Alberta Entrepreneurs, featuring Michael Emery, founder of Unique Soapstone Experiences, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, creativity and learning to embrace the unexpected.

Michael’s entrepreneurial journey has spanned decades and includes different businesses, professions and creative pursuits. Today, alongside Unique Soapstone Experiences, he runs Echoes in Stone, Empowerment GSI and Michael Emery Consulting. Rather than seeing these as separate paths, Michael views them as connected experiences that have helped him better understand how he works, what matters to him and how he recognizes possibility.

At the heart of Michael’s approach is a philosophy he calls Leave Your CAN’T at the Door™. For Michael, “can’t” isn’t limited to self-doubt. It can also show up in the expectations we place on ourselves — believing we have to follow a certain path, should do things a particular way, or must have everything figured out before moving forward.

In this conversation, Michael will share how learning to let go of those expectations has influenced the way he approaches business, relationships, creativity and opportunity. He’ll also explore the idea of getting “out of your head and into your hands” — paying attention to what is in front of you, recognizing connections as they emerge and being willing to adjust direction along the way.

Through Michael’s story, we’ll explore an entrepreneurial journey built not around having the perfect roadmap, but around curiosity, adaptability and the willingness to begin without knowing exactly where the road will lead.

BDC Small Business Week: Opportunities to Learn & Grow - October 19–25, 2026

Small businesses are the heart of our community, and BDC Small Business Week offers local entrepreneurs and business owners an opportunity to learn, explore new ideas and discover ways to grow.

This year, BDC is offering three webinars to help businesses take action, with topics covering:

• Growing your business through major infrastructure projects and defence.
• Demystifying AI investments and discovering tangible benefits.
• Exploring business acquisition as a growth strategy.

Whether you're looking to expand your business, explore new technologies or consider your next growth opportunity, these free online webinars offer valuable insights you can access from the comfort of your home or office.

Take advantage of Small Business Week and invest in your business's future!

Community

Something to Look Forward to This Winter!



Stettler Variety Showcase has an exciting lineup for the 2026/27 season! Enjoy live entertainment, discover new cultural experiences, and support the arts right here in your community. With individual shows and ticket packages available, there’s something for everyone!

Explore the season lineup and get all the details by clicking the button below:

Be sure to check out our calendar through the link below to find out about more great events happening. If you have an event you would like added to our calendar please email to info@stettlerboardoftrade.com!

For almost four years, A Seat at the Table has been about something very simple: bringing people together over a good meal.

Our next supper is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.

But to keep it going, we need a few more hands around the table.

The Stettler Ag Society is happy to continue providing a welcoming space and being part of this program, but we are looking for more community involvement to help with the cooking, organizing and costs of future meals.

Maybe your business would like to sponsor a supper. Maybe your church, service club, organization, family or group of friends would like to cook one. Maybe you can help with groceries, preparation or cleanup.

If A Seat at the Table is something you believe is worth keeping in our community, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a message if you would like to be involved - stettlerag@gmail.com

Growing your business often means tackling new challenges and handling decisions that might be outside your comfort zone. With Chambers Plan, you've got a team of business experts on call at no extra cost. Connect with Arcora’s legal, financial, and HR specialists for professional one-on-one guidance.

Reach out to your local Chambers Plan advisor to learn more.

By having a Town of Stettler Business License you are already a member of the

Stettler Board of Trade!

 You are eligible to utilize benefits available through the Alberta Chambers of Commerce as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. 

Visit the link below to find out what benefits are available which include savings on everything from fuel to shipping fees, you can save with your

Board of Trade membership!

As a member of a local Chamber in Alberta, you also have exclusive access to the Canadian Chamber savings programs.