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THATCHWOOD MECHANICAL

Ribbon Cutting - Thatchwood Ventures Ltd.

Helpuscelebratethecontinuedgrowthof ThatchwoodVenturesLtdastheymarktheir expansionintoMechanicalServices.

ThisexcitingdaywillalsofeatureanOpen HouseandGarageSalerunningfrom10:00AM to4:00PM,withallproceedssupportingthe KidneyFoundationofCanada.

Guestswillhavetheopportunitytotourthe space,connectwiththeteam,learnmore aboutThatchwoodVentures’expanded services,andenjoyrefreshmentsthroughout theday.

PRES Day #1

PeaceRegionEnergyShowOpenswith StrongMomentum

Day1ofthe2026PeaceRegionEnergy Showgotofftoastrongstart,with attendeesexploringanimpressiverange ofexhibitorbooths,largeequipment displays,andbusinessesrepresenting manypartsoftheenergysector.Theshow floorwasfilledwithactivitythroughoutthe day,creatingvaluableopportunitiesfor connection,conversation,anddiscovery.

Thefirstdayalsomarkedthekickoffof thenewSpeakerCorner,whichbrought forwardinformativediscussionsand addedanotherengagingfeaturetothis year’sshow.Fromthescaleofthe displaystothevarietyofbusinesseson site,Day1highlightedthestrength, innovation,andcontinuedmomentumof theenergyindustryinourregion.

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PRES DAY 2

Day 2 Builds on Energy, Insight, and Industry Engagement

Day 2 of the 2026 Peace Region Energy Show continued the strong momentum of the event, with another full day of activity across the show floor, ongoing exhibitor engagement, and more insightful sessions at Speaker Corner.

Attendees had another opportunity to connect with businesses, explore products and services, and hear directly from speakers on topics shaping the industry today.

A major highlight of Day 2 was the return of the Student Project, which welcomed youth to the show for a closer look at the wide range of opportunities within the energy sector. By connecting students directly with exhibitors and giving them a firsthand look at the scale and diversity of the industry, the project helped create meaningful exposure to careers and pathways that exist right here in our region.

Advancing an oil pipeline to the west coast

AlbertaandCanadahavefinalizedkeyelementsofthe Alberta-CanadaenergyMOU,advancingthedesignand constructionofanewwestcoastoilpipelineasearlyas Sept.1,2027.

TheAlbertaandCanadiangovernmentshaveagreedona pathwaytotheconstructionofanewoilpipelinetoAsian marketscommencingasearlyasSept.1,2027.Thislandmark agreementistheresultofthecontinuedcollaborationbetween thefederalandprovincialgovernmentsfollowingthesigningof theAlberta-CanadaEnergyAgreementsignedinNovember 2025.

Today’simplementationagreementalsoresultsinAlberta avoidingasignificantincreasetothefederallymandated industrialcarbontaxsavingAlberta’sindustrypartners approximately$250billionoverthenexttwodecadesto2050.

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New cabinet members focused on what matters

PremierDanielleSmithhasmade changestocabinettocontinue deliveringontheprioritiesthat mattermosttoAlbertans.

. Theupdatedcabinetincludesboth experiencedandnewlyappointed ministerswhowillcontinuedeliveringon theprioritiesthatmattermostto Albertans,includinggrowingthe economy,strengtheningfront-line services,keepingcommunitiessafeand supportingAlbertafamilies.

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Investing in a resilient workforce

ThegovernmentsofAlbertaand Canadaareinvesting$68.5million overthreeyearstostrengthenthe workforceandconnectatleast7,800 workerstoin-demandjobs.

InpartnershipwiththeGovernmentof Canada,Alberta’sgovernmentis expandingskillstrainingand employmentsupportstohelpworkers amidglobalmarketshifts.

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Small Business Loans: What to Know Before Applying

Gettingabusinessloancanfeeloverwhelming,buttheright preparationcanmaketheprocesseasier.Learnaboutcommon financingoptionsinAlberta,whatlenderstypicallylookfor,and howtoorganizeyournumbers,documents,andfundingrequests beforeapplying.Readmoreandconnectwithourteamforfree one-on-onesupporttoday.

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Are You Choosing the Right Places to Sell Your Products?

Localmarketsandcommunityeventsoffersmallbusiness ownersapracticalwaytoconnectwithcustomers,test products,andbuildbrandawarenessinrealtime.By participatingintherightevents,youcangathervaluable feedback,strengthenrelationships,andcreateopportunitiesfor futuresalesbothinpersonandonline.Learnhowtochoosethe rightmarketsandmakethemostofeachevent.Readtheblog togetstartedandfindopportunitiesyoucanapplyto.

Ready to Grow? Build a Side Hustle That Can Scale

Explorewhatittakestomovefromapassionprojecttoascalable businesslearnhowtobuildsystemsthatsupportgrowth,and discoverhowtoavoidburnoutwhilemanagingmultiplepriorities. JoinusonThursday,May28at12p.m.forawebinarwithJoshua Littlejohn,Founder&CEOofNorgress,forpracticalguidanceand actionablestepstohelpyoustopguessingandstartgrowing.

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Member ExclusiveDeals

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Kit Office Plus

10% off office furniture assembled or unassembled in our Grande PrairieShowroomorPeaceRiverStore

10% off unassembled furniture off our website, delivered to our ShowroominGP

Custom plans for stationary, office supply and janitorial. They can look at our website for options. For up to 20 of their most used SKU’s, we setup an account for them and offer the best price possible on those 20 items then full price after that. Great for schoolsaswell.

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CHAMBER MEMBER SHOUTOUT

Please Welcome Our New Chamber Members Month : May

SwanCityRoadhouse

WdnelClark’sClassicGrillandBar

APPLESchools

BatonRougeGrillhouse&Bar

AcquaCucinaItalianRestaurant

Check out our new Chamber Milestone Magazine for an in-depth look at the months milestone members and their stories!

“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”

Amazing Escapes GP

Joined:March27,2026

We’repleasedtowelcomeCeygeanand AmazingEscapesGPtoourChambernetwork! Welookforwardtoseeingthisbusiness continuetogrowandserveourcommunity.

Borealis Fuels & Logistics

Joined:February09,2026

We’reexcitedtowelcomeChrisStrome andBorealisFuels&Logistics toour Chambernetwork!Welookforwardto seeingthisorganizationcontinueto growandcontributetoourregional businesscommunity.

TheJobBoard

Lookingforatrustedlocalbusinesstogetajobdone?Whetheryouneedprofessionalservices,skilledtrades, marketinghelp,orbusinesssupport,ourChamberMemberClassifiedshelpconnectyouwiththerightproviders fromournetwork!

KitchenStaff,FrontCounterTeam,DeliveryDriversExpressPizza+Donair

Wewantmotivated,positive,high-energypeoplewhoshowupreadyto workandbringgoodvibestotheteam.Ifyou’rereliable,fastonyour feetandlovebeingpartofsomethinggrowing—thisisyourshot.

Family-owned.Community-driven.Bigflavour.Bigopportunity.

Sendyourresumeto: grandeprairie@expresspizzaplusdonair.ca

Labourer-TemporaryFullTime

Aquateraisrecruitingatemporarylabourerforourwaterdistribution andwastewatercollectiondepartmentinGrandePrairie.Thisjobisfor physicallyactivepeoplewhogetagreatdealofsatisfactionfromdoing thejobrighteverytime.

Learnmoreandapplyatwww.aquatera.ca/who-we-are/join-our-team

BarrNoneMechanical:HeavyDutyMechanics

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INDOORELEMENTSMECHANICAL-PLUMBER

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HR&PAYROLLADMINISTRATOR-RoskaDBOInc

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RoyalLePagePropertyManagement:Finance Administrator

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MembershipServicesManager(full-time)

ServicesManagerisresponsibleforMembershipSales,MemberRetention, AdvertisingSales,EventSponsorshipandDigitalSignSalesfortheGrande Prairie&DistrictChamberofCommerce.

Formoreinformation: https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob? jk=c4127f7c833a3b81&from=shareddesktop_copy

CHIEFADMINISTRATIVEOFFICER-TOWNOFSPIRIT RIVER

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ULTRASOUNDTECHNOLOGIST-PeaceDiagnostic Imaging

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2026 Alberta Referendum

AnewwebsitehaslaunchedtoprovideAlbertanswith informationontheprovincialreferendumtakingplace onOctober19.Informationisnowavailableonline regardingtheupcomingprovince-widereferendumon keyimmigrationandconstitutionalquestions.

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Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience applications open

Shiftingglobaltradeconditionsarecreating uncertaintyandhighercostsforAlbertabusinesses. TheCanada-AlbertaWorkforceResilienceInitiativeis offeringfundingthroughtwostreams:Workforce PlanningandEmployer-ledTrainingtosupport workforcetransitionandupskilling.

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Canada-Alberta Workforce Resilience applications open

Stakeholdersandbusinessesareinvitedtocompletea questionnaireonaproposedmodernizedlicensingand regulatoryframeworkfordirectsellingandprepaid contractingundertheConsumerProtectionActbyMay 27,2026.

EngagementQuestionnaire

Workforce training and employment supports

AlbertaandCanadaareinvesting$68.5million throughtheCanada–AlbertaWorkforceTariff Responsetosupportworkersandemployers impactedbyglobaltradeshifts.Theinitiativewill supportmorethan7,800workersbyprovidingaccess toskillstrainingandemploymentservices.

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Alberta secures tariff-free access for crude exports to South Korea

Albertahasstrengtheneditsenergytraderelationship withSouthKoreathroughajointstatementsignedby PremierDanielleSmithandMyeong-kuLeeoftheKorea CustomsService,eliminatingathreepercenttariffon crudeexports.

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Community Initiatives Program updates

Alberta’sgovernmenthasreintroducedtheCommunity InitiativesProgramastheOrganizationalDevelopment andCollaboration(ODC)grant,withexpandedeligibility andtwofundingstreamsfocusedonstrengthening capacityandsupportingcollaborationacrossthenonprofitsector.

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For businesses seeking more insights and tools:

Our Response to the Implementation Agreement Between the Governments of Canada and Alberta

OnFriday,theGovernmentofCanadaandtheGovernmentof AlbertaannouncedthatCanadaandAlbertahavereacheda landmarkImplementationAgreementtodeliverontheshared commitmentsoutlinedintheMOUthatwassignedinNovember 2025.

“Today’shistoricagreementputspoliticsasideforprogress,”said CandaceLaing,ourPresidentandCEO,inastatement.

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Narrow Strait, Wide Impact: How a Global Shock Reaches Canada

Inthisblog,EconomistJasleenKaurTrehanbreaksdownhow theclosureoftheStraitofHormuzhasimpactedCanadaand inflation,andwhathappenswheninflationdoesn’tstartat home.

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Our Reaction to the New National Electricity Strategy

OnThursday,thegovernmentlaunchedanationalstrategythat intendstobuildnewinfrastructuretodoubleCanada’s electricitysupplyby2050andaccelerateelectrificationacross theeconomytosupportcompetitivenessandaddressclimate change.

“Welookforwardtothegovernmentconsultingindustryonthis strategyintheweekstocome,”saidBryanDetchou,Senior Director,NaturalResources,EnvironmentandSustainability,in astatement.

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EVEN MORE RESOURCES

Land Services

Theopenhouseisintendedtoprovidelocalstakeholders,IndigenousRightsholdersandresidentswithan opportunitytolearnmoreabouttheproject,askquestions,andsharefeedbackandperspectiveswiththeproject team.Wevaluecommunityinputandencouragelocalresidentstoattendandparticipateinthediscussion.For additionalinformationandprojectupdates,[…]

Introducing the Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing employers

TheGovernmentofCanada’sWork-SharingProgramisdesignedtohelpemployersandemployeesavoidlayoffs duringtemporarydownturnsbyreducingemployees’hoursandsharingavailablework.Inreturn,employees receiveEmploymentInsurance(EI)benefitstopartiallyreplacelostincome,allowingthemtostayemployed whilethebusinessrecovers.

Ingeneral,EIWork-Sharingbenefitsprovideincomesupportforthehoursemployeesarenotworking, supplementingtheirreducedwagesratherthanreplacingthejobentirely.Thegoalistokeepskilledworkers attachedtotheiremployerandreturneveryonetonormalhoursoncebusinessconditionsimprove.

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Wonder Valley Project Open House hosted by AIM

Where you live shouldn’t determine your power bill

Agrowingcoalitionofresidents,businesses,organizations, andmunicipalitiesacrossAlberta,theFairElectricity DistributionAlliance(FEDA),israisingawarenessabout theunfairelectricitydistributionratesexperiencedbymany Albertans.

Rightnow,residents,businesses,andmunicipalitiesin northern,east-centralandsouthernAlbertapay significantlyhigherelectricitydistributioncoststhanthe restoftheprovince.Householdspayanaverageof$118a month,comparedtoabout$34innon-impactedservice areas.Formanybusinesses,distributionfeescanbenearly threetimesashighasinotherserviceareas.

Whereyouliveshouldn’tdetermineyourpowerbill.Thisis anissueoffairness;thedisparityinelectricitycostsis puttingimpactedcommunitiesatadisadvantage.

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Business Support Opportunity — Vandalism Recovery & Prevention Grant

TheCityofGrandePrairiehasapproveda VandalismRecoveryandPreventionGrant PilotProgramfor2026tohelplocal businessesrecoverfromvandalismand investinpreventativemeasuresthatreduce repeatincidents.

Theprogramprovidesupto50% reimbursementofeligiblecosts(toa maximumof$5,000perbusinessperyear)for expensessuchaswindowrepairs,security cameras,lighting,anti-graffiticoatingsand otherpreventionmeasures.

Applicationsarenowopen.

Fulldetails,eligibilityinformationandthe applicationformareavailableat: cityofgp.com/vandalismrecovery