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SPARTANCONTROLSNORTHWESTERNCENTREFOR INDUSTRIALAUTOMATION&INNOVATION ATNWP
Today marks a milestone moment for Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and the entire Grande Prairie region with the grand opening of the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation.
This state-of-the-art facility—made possible through a $11.3 million investment from the Government of Alberta and a $5 million capital campaign—positions our region at the forefront of advanced education, skills training, and industry collaboration.
“Deeper integration with industry is what this Centre is all about,” said Douglas Ndegwa, CEO of Spartan Controls, noting that Spartan has proudly called the region home and has been a valued Chamber member for over 30 years. “We are investing in the next generation of talent to ensure businesses have the expertise they need to thrive.”
Tuesday, Sept 16 1:30-3:30 PM Centre 2000
WorkShop
What’sinStore?
Resilientbusinessesaren’tbuiltbychance—they’rebuiltthroughstrategy,structure,andadaptability. Inthissession,HollySorgen,ExecutiveDirectorofCommunityFuturesGrandePrairie&Region,will walkparticipantsthroughsixkeystrategiesthathelpentrepreneurscreateastrongerfoundation, supportgrowth,andmitigaterisk.Whetheryou’relaunchinganewventureorrefininganexistingone, thisworkshopispackedwithtoolsandtakeawaystostrengthenyourbusinessforthelongterm.
Throughreal-worldexamplesandactionableinsights,you’llexplorethemindsetandtacticsneededto stayagileandthrive—evenduringuncertainty.
Design Thinking
Marketing Strategy
Continuity Planning
Business Model Canvas
Competitive Positioning
Improved Productivity
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTING
WED, SEPT 17 | 10:00AM
CENTERFIELD SUPPLY LTD
Ribbon Cutting – Centerfield Supply Ltd
TheGrandePrairieChamberofCommerce ispleasedtohosttheofficialribboncutting forCenterfieldSupplyLtd.,aleading providerofengineeredmaterialsforenergy infrastructureacrossthepipeline,civil, mining,andenvironmentalsectors.The ceremonybeginsat10:00a.m.,with networkingopportunitiesavailablebefore andafter.
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Our Most Recent Event!
2025ChamberGolfScramblepresentedbyPomeroy Lodging
WhatanincredibledayonthegreenlastThursday!From smilingfacestobigswings(andafewmissedputts),our annualChamberGolfScramblewasfulloffun,laughs, andcommunityspirit.Eventheweathercooperated (mostly).
Ahugethankyoutoeveryonewhomadethedaysucha success-fromoursponsorsandprizedonorstoallthe golferswhojoinedus,andofcoursethefantasticteamat theGrandePrairieGolfandCountryClub.Wecouldn’t haveaskedforabettergrouptospendthedaywith.
Specialshout-outto"BobbyHefner"-ifyouhaven’t already,makesuretoscrollthroughthephotosforsome greatmoments!
Ifyoumissedoutthisyear,don’tworry-markyour calendarnowfor2026.Youwon’twanttomissit!
Alberta Called: A New Campaign to Attract Skilled Talent to NW Alberta
WORK NW Alberta—a partnership between the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, MD of Greenview, and Northwestern Polytechnic—has launched a boldnewregionaltalentattractioncampaign:ALBERTACALLED.
Building on the momentum of the Government of Alberta’s award-winning Alberta is Calling initiative, this campaign speaks directly to job seekers in Alberta, BC, and Ontario, encouraging them to consider a move whereopportunitymeetsqualityoflifeinnorthwesternAlberta.
“Wehaveheardfromemployersandlabourforcedatasupportstheneedformechanics,drivers,shopworkers, andplantoperatorstosupportthegrowthofourlogistics,warehousingandenergysector,”saysWendyBoschThomas,CEOoftheGrandePrairie&DistrictChamberofCommerce.“Asaninitialstart,thiscampaigndraws attentiontothisimmediateneedandprofilesourhighqualityoflife.”
TheGrandePrairie–Greenviewregionoffersmorethanjustjobs.Itoffersstability,community,affordability,and access to outdoor adventure, cultural events, and modern services—making it an ideal place to build a career andalife.
Allroadsleadtoworknwalberta.ca,wherejobseekerscanfindcurrentopenings—thankstoIndeedintegration— andlearnmoreaboutlivingandworkingintheregion
Albertacalled.Let’sstepup.Tolearnmoreorgetinvolved,contactinfo@worknwalberta.ca.
Expanding rural access to
Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie welcomes firstyearmedicalstudentsasAlbertacelebratesanewmilestone forruralaccesstohealthcare.
Increasing access to family doctors and other health care professionalsinruralandnorthernareasisapriorityforAlberta’s government. On Sept. 2, the Northern Alberta Medical Program officially welcomed its first cohort of 30 medical students to Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, beginning a new chapterinmedicaleducationinAlberta.
ThenewprograminGrandePrairieispartofAlberta’sinvestment of about $376 million over four years to increase the number of graduates from Alberta’s medical schools. Under the Northern Alberta Medical Program, the University of Alberta has partnered with Northwestern Polytechnic to deliver Doctor of Medicine education at the Rural Medical Education Program Training CentreinGrandePrairie.TheUniversityofCalgaryhaspartnered with the University of Lethbridge to deliver Doctor of Medicine education through a similar centre now under development in Lethbridge.
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Better, faster, smarter access to government services
Alberta’sgovernmentislaunchingthe AlbertaWallet,givingAlbertanstheoption tocarrytheirGovernmentofAlberta-issued documentsontheirphones.
LeadingthewayinCanada,theMobile HealthCardwillbethefirstdocument availableforAlbertanstoaddtotheAlberta Wallet.Thisispartoftheprovince’shealth cardmodernizationinitiativeand commitmenttodeliveringbetter,fasterand smarterservices.
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Government to develop a framework governing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Alberta
TheOfficeoftheInformationandPrivacy Commissioner(OIPC)ofAlbertahas issuedareportwhichsummarizesforthe GovernmentofAlbertaconsiderationsand recommendationsforalegalandpolicy frameworktoregulatetheuseofartificial intelligence(AI)intheprovince.
TheletterfromMinisterGlubishindicated thegovernment’srecognitionofthe transformativepotentialofAI,aswellasthe risksassociatedwithitsmisuse.Italso notedthegovernment’scommitmentto explore“effectiveregulatoryapproaches thatprotectAlbertanswhileenablingthe responsibleuseofAIacrossthepublicand privatesectors.
Ready to Take Control of Your Business Finances? Register for This Free Bootcamp!
Join our free Cashflow Canvas Bootcamp on September 17, 9 a.m.–12p.m.MTandlearnhowtounderstandyournumbers,pay yourselfproperly,boostprofits,andplanforgrowth—withoutthe jargon. Leave with a personalized financial workbook and practicalstrategiesyoucanuserightaway.
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Why Alberta Runs on Small Business (and Why Shopping Local Matters)
Small businesses make up 98% of Alberta’s economy, creating jobs, reinvesting in communities, and keeping local dollars close to home. Discover why entrepreneurship is Alberta’s strength— andhowyoureverydaychoicescanfuelastrongerfuture.
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Curious about AI? Learn How to Use It for Market Research
Want to better understand your customers and market? Join our free beginner-friendly webinar on September 11 at 11 a.m. to discover how AI tools and Business Link’s market research servicescanhelpyoumakesmarter,fasterbusinessdecisions.
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Member ExclusiveDeals
Service Plus Grande Prairie
BothhotelsareconvenientlylocatedofftheHighway43Bypassonthe AlaskaHighway.Greatlocationforshopping,diningandentertainment.
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Best Western Plus West Edmonton
Conveniently located off Highway 2, our West Western Plus West Edmonton hotel is just 3min from West Edmonton Mall and just minutes from local attraction. With comfortable and convenient amenities, our hotel is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellersalike.
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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.
Please email gpsales@kitofficeplus.com or use in store/showroomcustomplanmustbeanemailtooksanam@kitofficeplus.com
ObsidianArts&Tattoo
GrandePrairiePhysiotherapy&Massage
AlbertaSpecialOlympics
PrairiePalsPlayCafe
“Behind every strong community is a network of resilient, passionate local businesses..”
Priya Nathan Mortgages
Joined:July19,2025
We’re excited to welcome Priya Nathan Mortgages to our Chamber network! Looking forward to seeing this great local business makeanimpactonourcommunity.
Prostate Cancer Centre / The Man Van
Joined:August11,2025
We’re excited to welcome Keith and theProstateCancerCentre/TheMan VantoourChambernetwork!Welook forward to seeing the positive impact thisvitalinitiativecontinuestomakein ourcommunity.
TheJobBoard
Lookingforatrustedlocalbusinesstogetajobdone?Whetheryouneedprofessionalservices,skilledtrades, marketinghelp,orbusinesssupport,ourChamberMemberClassifiedshelpconnectyouwiththerightproviders fromournetwork!
HousingFirstCaseManager.
CenterpointFacilitationInc.iscurrentlyhiringforaHousingFirstCaseManager. Pleaseseetheattachedinformationaswellasthedetailedjobdescriptionforthis position.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseemailJackie@jboivin@mycenterpoint.ca
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StandardizedPatientProgram.
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgram(NAMP)inGrandePrairieiscurrently recruitingindividualstoparticipateinourStandardizedPatientProgram.This opportunityallowsyoutohelpmedicalstudentsdevelopessentialcommunicationand clinicalskillsbyrole-playingaspatientsinsimulatedscenarios.
Noexperiencerequiredfulltrainingprovided
Flexibleschedulingtofityouravailability
Meaningfulworkthatsupportstheeducationoffuturehealthcareprofessionals
Whetheryou'reretired,betweenjobs,astudent,orsimplyinterestedincontributingto medicaleducation,thisisagreatwaytogetinvolved.
LearnmoreabouttheNAMPStandardizedPatientProgramandsignuphere.
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgramishiringayr2Administrator
TheNorthernAlbertaMedicalProgramisseekingaCurriculumAdministratorforyr2 tojointheteam.
ThepositionisbasedoutoftheNWPHealthEducationCentreattheGrandePrairie RegionalHospital.
Fulldetailsandpostinghere:https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2674
Your Next Breakthrough
September 10, 2025
Chamber Connection
Canada announces new partnership with Germany on critical minerals and energy
Canada’s new government has a mandate to strengthen anddiversifyourinternationalrelationships.Inthefaceofa shifting global trade landscape, that mandate has only increased in importance. To that end, the Prime Minister, MarkCarney,travelledtoGermanytostrengthenourtrade and commercial ties and build new partnerships in the rapidlygrowingmarketforcriticalminerals.
Today, in Berlin, Canada and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to deepen co-operation to secure critical mineral supply chains, increase collaboration on research and development, and co-fund new critical mineral projects that contribute to a range of industries –from electric vehicle manufacturing to defence and aerospace
Withvastenergyandnaturalresources,Canadahaswhat the world needs to meet the demands of the future. By partnering with Germany, the largest economy in Europe, Canadawillboostdomesticinvestmentandcreatehigherpaying jobs, while accelerating the clean energy transition andstrengtheningtransatlanticsecurity.
Community investment programs
Alberta’s government has invested $11.2 million in 305 projects this year through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CEFP) and Community Initiatives Program (CIP - Project Based), (CIP - Operating). These programsprovidefundingforcultural,social,andcommunity projects, strengthening local infrastructure that supports businessandqualityoflife. Learnmore
New levy framework for AI data centres
Effective December 31, 2026, Alberta will introduce a 2% levy on computer hardware for grid-connected data centresof75MWorgreater.Thelevy,developedthrough consultation with industry, will be fully offset against provincialcorporateincometaxes,ensuringnoaddedfees oncefacilitiesbecomeprofitable.
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China’s Canola Tariffs Concern All Canadians
For months, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sectors have been caught in a trade war on two fronts. While navigating U.S. tariffs alongside other industries, they have borne the brunt of China’s retaliation over issues unrelatedtoagriculture.
Today, we joined chambers and boards of trade nationwide in sending a letterofsupporttotheagriculturalcommunity.
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The Economic Footprint of Canada’s Cannabis Industry
In 2024, Canada’s legal cannabis industry contributed $16B to GDP, generated $29B in output, and supported 227,000+ jobs. It now outpaces greenhousevegetablesinfarmcashreceiptsandcontributesmoretoGDP thanforestry,breweries,wineries,anddistilleriescombined.
A new report from Organigram Global and the Canadian Chamber’s BusinessDataLabshowcasesthegrowingeconomicpowerofcannabis.
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Increasing Business AI Adoption Through Education
ArtificialIntelligence(AI)isnolonger“emerging”—it’shere,shapingtheway wework,compete,andinnovate.Yet,CanadianbusinessesareadoptingAI at rates below OECD averages, holding back productivity and growth. How canweclosethatgap?
JoinusforanengagingvirtualdiscussiononSeptember11,2025,2:00–4:00 PMETonIncreasingBusinessAIAdoptionThroughEducation.
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Last Chance to Register: Unlocking AI for Small Businesses
Thursday,September11th,2025(1:00pm-2:00pmEST) Online
Digital Main Street and Google Canada are partnering to bring you a free virtual workshop designed to equip small businesses with actionable AI skills to simplify their work and drive growth. Learn practical promptingtechniques,explorereal-worldAIapplications,andunderstandthepolicychangesshapingthe futureofsmallbusinessinCanada.
RSVPhere
The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space
Tuesday,September9th,2025(10:00am-11:30am) Online-ZOOM
Advertising in the digital space can be complicated, especially with different ad formats, multiple platforms,budgeting,andrunningyourownbusiness!Ifyouarenotsurewheretobegin,orareconfused onwhatkindofadtorun,thissessionisforyou!
Inthiswebinar,wewillsharekeyinsightsintoGoogleAds,FacebookAds,andInstagramAds.
2026 Water Earth Innovation Conference
Aquatera is excited to host the 2026 Water|Earth|Innovation Conference taking place April 28 – May 1, 2026,
Thisconferencewillprovidelearningandtrainingopportunitiesto water and wastewater owners and operators in northern Alberta, whileexpandingourcourseofferingstoinclude:
WaterandWastewater
DistributionandCollection
TechnicalOperations
ProjectManagementandEngineering
Safety
SolidWaste
LeadershipAdministration
PersonalandProfessionalDevelopment
Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, advance their education and earn Continuing Education Units (CEU),learnaboutinnovativeproductsandtechnology,andenjoy peernetworkingopportunities.Thereissomethingforeveryone!
Formoreinformationandtoregisterpleasevisit www.aquatera.ca/community/waterearthinnovation, and don’t forget to check out our Sponsorship and Tradeshow Exhibitoropportunities.
August Economic Development
Fire restriction going into effect for City of Grande Prairie
Afirerestrictionisgoingintoeffectforthe CityofGrandePrairie,includingannexed ruralareas,asof1p.m.onFriday,August29 duetoverydryconditions.
Thisrestrictionisintendedtoprevent human-causedwildfires,especiallywhile wehavelimitedavailabilitytocontainthem duetoweatherandfuelconditions,”said CityofGrandePrairieFireDepartmentFire Marshal,ChrisRenyk.
Thefirerestrictionwillremainineffectuntil conditionsimprove.
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