New Agri-processing Tax Credit Launched by the Province

BY JANA SEMENIUK

Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner last week announced a move to help stimulate investment and jobs in the Agri Processing Industry.

The Alberta AgriProcessing Investment Credit will provide a 12 percent non-refundable tax credit to eligible businesses who make a minimum capital investment of $10 million in Agriprocessing.

“Hopefully this sends a clear message to investors that Alberta is open for business and this is a sector that we really want to see reach its full potential,” he said. “When we process what we grow here in Alberta, the jobs and economic benefits stay in Alberta.”

In terms of which agricultural products will be eligible for the program, Horner said the criteria of the credit are still being ironed out.

“Assume anything that takes a raw agricultural commodity and changes it and adds value in some way, that fits the model,” he said.

Horner said that although the tax credit was targeted for new business, it could be used to expand existing businesses. He also believes the credit will be responsible for 35 percent of the future incremental investment in addition to an eight percent return on investment to Alberta taxpayers immediately.

“They're going to be building these businesses and facilities in your communities,” said Horner. “They're going to be hiring people not only in the construction phase, but also in the entire operational phase, which could in some cases last 40 or 50 years.”

Horner added that corporations will have 10 years to use up their tax credit which cannot be used entirely in the first three years.

Fulltime Administrative Assistant

According to reports, Alberta’s food manufacturing sales reached a record $20.1 billion in 2021.

Fulltime Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a fulltime administrative assistant to meet the need for Customer Service. Working Monday through Friday 8-4.

Responsibilities may include: Customer Service, phones, receipting and bank deposits

Assist in the preparation of correspondence, documents, presentations and reports

Draft agendas, record and distribute meeting notes, and track action items

Schedule appointments, organize and attend meetings, make training and travel arrangements

Receive and track inquiries, and coordinate responses

Maintain file systems and reference material, and perform data entry

Receive and process payments manually and electronically,

Qualifications:

High School diploma and a minimum of one year of related work experience (consideration may be given to candidates with more extensive experience)

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Electronic Document Management systems

Experience in office administrative procedures, knowledge of municipal government procedures and practices is an asset

Excellent organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills

The ability to work independently, maintain discretion and confidentiality

This competition will close March 3, 2023 at 4pm.

Send resume stating competition number Adm01-23

Town of Bruderheim Box 280 Bruderheim, AB T0B 0S0

Fax to 780-796-3037

Email to sharron.sinclair@bruderheim.ca

Thank you for your interest in the Town of Bruderheim. We contact only candidates selected for interviews

Aniesha Fossen, 15, of Lamont, instructor Erin Ballance with the Kalyna Family Resource Network, Claire Hanson,12, of Lamont and Rylee Williams, 12, of Lamont, work on preparing some vegetables for a Quick and Easy Johnny Marzetti Casserole during the cooking lessons at Bruderhiem’s Memorial Hall, Feb. 9. The course was offered during the teacher’s convention last week. A maximum of five children were allowed to take the course for the group ages 12-18. Earlier in the day younger students ages seven to 11 had made an Easy Peasy Spaghetti dish.

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10 - The Lamont Leader (Lamont, Alberta), Wednesday, February 15, 2023