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STARTING A
BUSINESS
IN
THE YELLOWHEAD EAST
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION REGION
Alberta Beach Mayerthorpe
Barrhead Woodlands County
County of Barrhead Onoway
Lac Ste. Anne County Sangudo
Swan Hills Whitecourt
Fox Creek
The Yellowhead East Business Development Corporation
P.O. Box 249, 5028 - 50 Avenue
Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0
Phone: (780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328, Fax: (780) 785-3337
e-mail: yebdc@yebdc.ab.ca
website: www.yebdc.ab.ca
February 2002
INTRODUCTION
The Yellowhead East Business Development Corporation (YEBDC) has compiled this
guide to assist individuals or businesses wishing to establish or expand a business in our
region. The intent of this guide is to provide a source book of information and
assistance, which is available to small businesses. While every attempt has been made
to ensure the accuracy of this guide, some information is subject to change without
notice. The individual agencies responsible for different programs should be contacted
directly for more detailed information. For further information and assistance, please
contact The Yellowhead East Business Development Corporation in Sangudo at (780)
785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328, or The Business and Education Link in Barrhead at (780)
674-6880 or 1-877-848-3030 or e-mail us at yebdc@yebdc.ab.ca. or visit our website at
www.yebdc.ab.ca.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Starting A Successful Business: .......................................................................................... 4
Business Registration: ......................................................................................................... 6
Licensing: ............................................................................................................................ 8
Subdivision: ......................................................................................................................... 9
Development Permits: ......................................................................................................... 9
Building Permits: ................................................................................................................. 9
Signage Permits: .................................................................................................................. 9
Home Occupations: ........................................................................................................... 10
NUANS Report:................................................................................................................. 10
Environmental Standards and Health Regulations: ........................................................... 11
Patents and Trademarks:.................................................................................................... 12
Goods and Services Tax (GST): ........................................................................................ 12
Workers’ Compensation Board: ........................................................................................ 13
Taxes:................................................................................................................................. 13
Business Counselling & Sources of Financing:............................................................14-16
Need Employees? .............................................................................................................. 17
Government Contacts: ....................................................................................................... 17
The YEBDC Services Available For New & Existing Businesses: .................................. 18
Municipal Contacts and Information:...........................................................................19-29
Hawkers & Peddlers Licenses (All Municipalities): ......................................................... 30
Websites:.......................................................................................................................31-32
STARTING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
STEPS TO SUCCESS
One of the most attractive features of running and operating a small business is that it is an
important way of fulfilling personal and professional goals. As a small business
owner/manager, your biggest challenge may be reaching those goals.
The following checklist for "Starting a Successful Business" may help to ensure that your
business operates at an optimal level.
1. Contact your local Municipal office to determine if your business is approved, within the
Land-use Bylaws. Also, refer to the index for information on appropriate permits and
licenses that may be required in the municipality where you are opening your business.
2. Develop a Business Plan. Assistance with Business Plan preparation may be obtained
from The YEBDC, either in Sangudo at (780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328 or from our
Barrhead office at (780) 674-6880 or 1-877-848-3030.
3. Use the Business Plan to help obtain financing for the start-up. Many sources are
available for financing business start-ups and expansions. Check the municipality
listings on pages 19 to 30 or contact The YEBDC for further information.
4. Obtain the financial commitment before proceeding with start-up costs. Planning,
financing, and set-up often takes much longer than expected. Many companies
jeopardise their chances of success by committing to expenses before financing is in
place.
5. If you intend to operate as a sole proprietorship or a partnership, contact Alberta
Registries at (780) 427-2311, or The YEBDC at (780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328 for
information and assistance to register your business.
6. If you are going to incorporate, contact The YEBDC at (780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-
0328 or Alberta Registries at (780) 427-2311. Incorporations may be done without the
assistance of a lawyer; however, this is something you will want to consider carefully. A
“standard” Alberta Corporation Registration is currently costing $370.00 and a full
package is $550.00.
7. To obtain information about Provincial Business Licensing requirements, contact the
Consumer Services for information on Provincial business licensing at (780) 427-4088.
The Business Link can also be contacted at (780) 422-7722 or 1-800-272-9675.
NOTE: Please use the Rite # 310-0000 when calling any
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Provincial Government Number and there will be
no charge to you.
8. All commercial businesses that sell or provide GST taxable goods and services of
$30,000.00 or more in a taxation year must register with Canada Customs and Revenue
Agency (CCRA) at 1-800-959-5525 and must apply for a Business Number (BN)/GST.
9. Contact the Workers' Compensation Board, Employer’s Services Department to obtain
information about registering your company at (780) 498-3999 or check out their web-
site at www.wcb.ab.ca
10. Contact Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (Source Deductions) at 1-800-959-5525
to obtain an employer’s account number for Employment Insurance, Canada Pensions
Plan, and Federal Income Tax deductions.
11. Alberta Health and Wellness Group Coverage is compulsory for employers with five or
more eligible employees, even if it is a non-profit organization. For more information
contact (780) 427-1432 (Registration Inquiries) or 1-800-272-8864 (Group
Administration).
12. The Employment Standards Branch of Alberta Human Resources and Employment is
responsible for administering the labour standards provisions under the Employment
Standards Code. For information regarding wages, hours of work, vacations, and other
labour concerns, contact (780) 427-3731.
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BUSINESS REGISTRATION
There are four (4) types of business organizations:
1. SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
The simplest type of business formation is the “sole proprietorship”. The proprietor
(owner) assumes all responsibility for the business including financing, operating, and
taxes. The owner accepts all profits or losses and assumes total liability should the
business fail. The owner is personally and totally responsible for any debts and
contractual agreements involving the business.
2. PARTNERSHIP
A partnership is formed when two or more people enter into a joint business venture.
a) General Partnership
In a general partnership each partner is jointly and severally liable for the debts of
the partnership. This means one partner can be held responsible for all the debts
and obligations incurred in the name of the business by any other partner.
b) Limited Partnership
This is a special arrangement whereby a person may contribute financially but
cannot take part in the management of the firm or act on behalf of the company. A
limited partner is generally liable only to the extent of that partner's financial
contribution to the firm. All members of a limited partnership are required to file a
declaration under The Partnership Act.
Proprietorships, partnerships, limited partnership agreements and trade names should be
registered with Corporate Registry. Any business trade name, other than that of the
individual owner(s), should be registered even if the business is not incorporated.
Note: A fee is charged for name searches (NUANS) and registrations. Trade Names are
not reserved prior to registration.
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3. LIMITED COMPANIES
The terms "Corporation", "Incorporated Companies" and "Limited Company" are
synonymous.
In an incorporated company, the company is a legal entity separate from its owners
(shareholders) and there is limited liability to the owners. Generally, no shareholders of
the corporation can be held personally liable for the debts or actions of the corporation.
Individuals may be required to sign Personal Guarantees for corporate loans. In this
case, individuals will assume personal liability. Companies can be incorporated either
provincially or federally, depending upon the scope and nature of the business. A
company incorporated in Alberta must register as an extra-provincial company if it
wishes to do business in provinces other than Alberta.
Although it is possible to file for incorporation yourself, it can be somewhat
complicated. Legal advice should be considered.
To incorporate provincially, contact The Yellowhead East Business Development
Corporation.
Note: A Name Search (NUANS Report) is required prior to incorporation and there is an
incorporation fee.
For information on how to incorporate federally, contact:
The YEBDC The Business Link
P.O. Box 249 #100 - 10237 - 104 Street NW
Sangudo, AB Edmonton, Alberta
T0E 2A0 T5J 1B1
(780) 785-2900 (780) 422-7722
1-800-556-0328 1-800-272-9675
(780) 785-3337 (Fax) (780) 422-0055 (Fax)
or (780) 674-6880 email: buslink@cbsc.ic.gc.ca
1-877-848-3030 website: www.cbsc.org/alberta
(780) 674-8699 (Fax)
email: yebdc@yebdc.ab.ca
website: www.yebdc.ab.ca
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Sample Costs of The YEBDC fees associated with forming a Business
Trade Name Partnership Corporation
$45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Name Search &
$45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Registration
Registration 00 00 $370.00
Legal Assistance Based on legal fees
Minute Book and 00 00 $107.00
Seal $54.00
Total Costs $90.00 $90.00 $621.00
LICENSING
1. PROVINCIAL
Manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers do not require a provincial license. Businesses
that require special provincial licensing include agriculture, highway development,
sawmills and timber cutting operations, nursing homes, mines, oil and gas drilling,
private investigators, security agencies, locksmiths, guards, cemeteries, commercial
trucking, bus operations, employment agencies, insurance and real estate agencies,
homes for special care, day-care centers, private school, and tradesmen. It is
recommended that such businesses contact Alberta Municipal Affairs, Housing and
Consumer Affairs for licensing requirements.
Consumer Services Alberta Seniors Alberta Municipal Affairs
th
Commerce Place 4 Floor Standard Life Centre 10155-102 St.
13th Floor, 10155-102 Street 10405 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4
T5J-4L4 T5J 4L4 (780) 427-2732
(780) 427-4088 (780) 422-2219
2. MUNICIPAL
Businesses operating within the Yellowhead East region are generally required to obtain
a municipal business license. Most business licenses are available through the respective
municipal offices, please refer to pages 19 – 30 for individual municipal requirements.
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SUBDIVISION
To start the subdivision process, submit an application for subdivision to the subdivision
approving authority (S.A.A.) for your area, designated by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.
Application forms are available at the municipal offices. Subdivision applications normally
require a minimum of three months to process.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Development permits are required whenever the start-up or expansion of a business entails
new construction, additions to buildings, or a change in use or intensity of use of the existing
buildings. There is an application fee for development permits. Development permits and
applications are obtained through the municipality office. Under the Municipal Government
Act, development authorities must reach a decision within 40 days, unless the applicant
agrees to a greater length of time. Development permits are not automatically granted and
are subject to public input and municipal approval. Contact your municipal office for more
information. If you are unsure of who to call, there is a provincial permit hotline. Their
number is 1-800-555-1212.
BUILDING PERMITS
Building permits are purchased through each municipal office. Development permits are
required prior to the application for a building permit. The cost for building permits varies in
each municipality and may be dependent on the structure and/or cost of the building.
Building permits normally require a minimum of two weeks to process. Please contact your
municipal office for more information.
SIGNAGE PERMITS
There may or may not be a fee required for a signage permit (i.e. to put up a sign) in your
municipality. Contact your municipal office for more information.
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HOME OCCUPATIONS
Applications for home occupation permits (Home Based Businesses) are available through
your municipal office. Such businesses are allowed, where it is determined that there will be
no significant adverse impact on surrounding properties, or on the residential character of the
neighborhood. Usually, there is an application fee for home based businesses. In addition,
home occupations in most municipalities require business licenses. Contact your municipal
office for more information.
NUANS AND TRADE NAME REGISTRATIONS
(Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search)
The NUANS report is the most comprehensive provincial name search available. It searches
the following:
1. Alberta Trade Names (Proprietorships & Partnerships)
2. Alberta Limited Companies
3. Federal Companies
4. Trade Marks
The NUANS name search will reserve your name in Alberta for 90 days.
In order to INCORPORATE a company you must do a NUANS search. It is required by
the government and must accompany the incorporating documents.
In order to register a TRADE NAME Corporate Registry strongly recommends a
NUANS search be completed to ensure that the name is available. If the name is not
searched and infringes on a Corporation or a Trade Mark you may be found liable.
Contact the YEBDC if you require a NUANS Report. This service is available for $45.00.
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND HEALTH
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REGULATIONS
Information on environmental standards and health regulations is available through the
agencies administering these programs.
Health Regulations
Aspen Health Services Aspen Health Services Aspen Health Services Westview Regional
Provincial Building 20 Sunset Blvd. P. O. Box 4131 Health Authority
10008 - 107 Street Whitecourt, Alberta 6203 - 49 Street P. O. Box 3520
Morinville, Alberta T7S 1M8 Barrhead, Alberta 205 Diamond Avenue
T8R 1L3 (780) 778-5555 T7N 1A1 Spruce Grove, Alberta
(780) 939-3699 (780) 778-3852 - (Fax) (780) 674-3408 T7X 3A8
(780) 939-7126 - (Fax) (780) 674-3941 - (Fax) (780) 962-7500
(780) 962-7502 - (Fax)
Summer Village of Alberta Fox Creek, Mayerthorpe, Barrhead, County of Entwistle
Beach, Onoway, Lac Ste. Woodlands County, Barrhead & Swan Hills.
Anne County (Gunn, Birch Sangudo & Whitecourt.
Cove, Castle Island,
Nakumun Park, Ross Haven,
Sandy Beach, Silver Sands,
Southview, Sunrise Beach,
Sunset Point, Val Quentin,
Westcove, Yellowstone).
Environmental Standards Occupational Health & Safety
Environment Human Resources &
Communication Division Employment
10th Floor 9915 – 108 St. South Petroleum Plaza 10th Floor, 7th St. Plaza South
Tower
Edmonton, Alberta 10030-107th St..
T5K 2G8 Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 427-6267 T5J 3E4
(780) 427-1874 (Fax) (780) 427-8848
website: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/env/ (780) 427-0999 (Fax)
email: whs@gov.ab.ca
website: www.whs.gov.ab.ca
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
For information on patents, copyright, trade marks, industrial design, or integrated circuit
topography, contact:
Canadian Intellectual Property Mr. Walter Cool
50 Victoria Street Alberta Research Council
Hull, Quebec #250 Carl Clark Rd.
K1A 0C9 Edmonton, Alberta
(819) 997-1936 T6N 1E4
(819) 953-7620 (Fax) (780) 450-5460
website: cipo.gc.ca (780) 450-9052 (Fax)
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)
Every business or organization engaged in a commercial activity with annual sales and
revenues of GST-taxable goods and services totaling more than $30,000.00 is required to
register with Canada Customs. For more information, contact:
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Business Windows
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4C8
1-800-959-5525
website: www.ccra.gc.ca
WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD
Employers are responsible for remitting workers' compensation payments. To avoid possible
penalties, it is important that the employer contact the Workers' Compensation Board in order
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to open an account within 10 days of hiring. For more information, contact:
Workers’ Compensation Board
Employer Services
P. O. Box 2415
9912 – 107th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2S5
(780) 498-3999 or 1800-661-1993
(780) 427-5863 (Fax)
website: www.wcb.ab.ca
Federal and Provincial Labor Standards
For information on employee labor regulations: i.e. minimum wage, etc. contact:
310-0000 (780) 427-3731
website: www.gov.ab.ca/hre/employmentstandards
TAXES
For general inquiries regarding Taxation or to order an Employer Starter Kit, contact:
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4C8
1-800-959-8281 (General Inquiries) (780) 495-6407 (Fax)
1-800-959-5525 (Business Inquiries) (780) 495-4381 (Fax)
1-800-959-2221 (Forms Order)
website: www.ccra.gc.ca
CCRA Starter Kits may also be obtained at The Yellowhead East Business
Development Corporation office in Sangudo.
BUSINESS COUNSELLING & SOURCES OF FINANCING
The following organizations provide business information to new and existing businesses.
Services available include: general information, financial counselling, and counselling in the
areas of manufacturing retail or service businesses.
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The Yellowhead East BDC The Business Link
P. O. Box 249, 5028 - 50 Avenue #100, 10237 - 104 Street
Sangudo, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
T0E 2A0 T5J 1B1
(780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328 1-800-272-9675
email: yebdc@yebdc.ab.ca website: www.cbsc.org\alberta
website: www.yebdc.ab.ca
Alberta Economic Development & Tourism
Room 111, Provincial Building
111 - 54 Street
Edson, Alberta
T7E 1T9
(780) 723-8229
(780) 723-8240 (Fax)
email: al.harlton@gov.ab.ca
website: www.alberta-can.com
Alberta Opportunity Company
The Alberta Opportunity Company helps Albertans turn good ideas into successful
businesses by assisting with idea development and providing financing where conventional
financing is not readily available.
AOC - Edson AOC - Edmonton
4924 – 1st Avenue Suite 905 Weber Centre
P. O. Box 7110 5555 Calgary Trail
Edson, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
T7E 1V4 T6H 5P9
(780) 723-8233 (780) 427-2140
(780) 723-8575 (Fax) (780) 422-9738 (Fax)
email: aocedson@aoc.gov.ab.caemail: aocedmonton@aoc.gov.ab.ca
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Business Development Bank of Canada is a Crown corporation that exists to promote
and assist small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Services available include: loans
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and loan guarantees, venture capital or management services, as well as counselling and
training.
Business Development Bank of Canada
Suite 200 First Edmonton Place
10665 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9
(780) 495-2277 or 1-888-463-6232
(780) 495-6616 (Fax)
email: info-bdc@bdc.ca
website: www.bdc.ca
Western Economic Diversification
Several special loan funds have been developed by Western Economic Diversification to
provide sector specific financial assistance. They include:
· Agriculture Biotechnology and Biotechnology Loan Program
· Agriculture Value-added Program
· Knowledge Based Industries Program
· Health Industries Program
· Information Technology & Telecommunication Loan Program
· Environmental Technology Loan Program
· Tourism Industry Loan Program
Western Economic Diversification
Suite 1500, Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4H7
(780) 495-4164 or 1-888-338-9378
(780) 495-4557 (Fax)
website: www.wd.gc.ca
Alberta Women’s Enterprise Initiative Association
The Alberta Women’s Enterprise Initiative Association (AWEIA) provides services
specifically designed to respond to the changing needs of women entrepreneurs. Services
provided include: a business loan program, path finding to existing services, business
counselling and practical advice, mentoring and networking, training, and a speakers' bureau.
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For more information, contact:
Alberta Women's Enterprise Initiative Association
#100, 10237 - 104 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 1B1
(780) 422-7784 or 1-800-713-3558
(780) 422-0756 (Fax)
email: info@aweia.ab.ca
website: www.awei.ab.ca
The Northwest Independent Client Service Representative can be reached at the following
address:
Bonnie Maguffee
c/o R. Work Group
9614 - 98 Street
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6L8
(780) 539-1072
(780) 532-7034 (Fax)
email: searcher@telusplanet.net
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NEED EMPLOYEES?
The following agencies can provide you with a list of individuals that may be suitable for
your employment needs.
The Employment Place The Employment Place Too!
P.O. Box 4081 4923-50th Ave P.O. Box 2185, Rm. #206, 5115-49th St.
Barrhead, Alberta Midtown Mall
T7N 1A1 Whitecourt, Alberta
(780) 674-6880 (780) 674-8699 (Fax) T7S 1P8
Contact: Lorraine Jackson (780) 706-3500 (780) 706-3501 (Fax)
Employment Coordinator Contact: Michelle Maxfield
email: ljackson@yebdc.ab.ca Employment Coordinator
email: mmaxfield@yebdc.ab.ca
GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
PROVINCIAL PROVINCIAL
Mr. Ken Kowalski, MLA Mr. George VanderBurg, MLA
P. O. Box 4576 P.O. Box 3618
Barrhead, Alberta Mayerthorpe, Alberta
T7N 1A4 T0E 1N0
(780) 674-3225 (780) 786-1997
(780) 674-6183 (Fax)
email: barrhead-westlock@assembly.ab.ca
Mr. Mel Knight, MLA Hon. Stan Woloshyn
#680 Confederation Building 4995-53 Avenue
Grand Prairie, Alberta Stony Plain, Alberta
T8V 1B9 T7Z 1V4
(780) 786-1995 (Fax) (780) 963-1444
email: whitecourt.steanne@assembley.ab.ca (780) 963-1739 (Fax)
email: stony.plain@assembly.ab.ca
FEDERAL
Mr. Rob Merrifield, MP
10011B-103 Ave.
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
(780) 992-1653
(780) 992-3459 (Fax)
YEBDC SERVICES FOR NEW & EXISTING BUSINESSES
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Business Services
Small Business Loans
Alternate Lending Service - maximum $125,000.00 loan amount per business
Professional Business Advice & Consulting Services
Self-Employment Program
The SE Program is a 26-week program designed to assist persons wishing to start a new
business. Any Albertan over 18 years of age may apply to participate in the program.
Eligible participants must be unemployed or underemployed, be actively receiving
Employment Insurance Benefits or have completed and E.I. claim within the previous three
years, have a viable business idea, have sufficient cash or capital or access to cash or capital
to start you business, be residing the Yellowhead East region, preferably have a minimum of
51% ownership in the proposed business, and be willing to devote a minimum of 30
hours/week to the business. The business cannot have commenced in any way prior to
acceptance into the program.
Opportunities Fund Program
The Opportunities Fund program is designed to assist persons with disabilities to prepare
for, obtain and maintain employment or self-employment, resulting in increased financial
independence.
Small Business Courses:
Business Plan Writing Small Business Bookkeeping
Marketing, Promotions & Sales Microsoft Office & Simply Accounting Training
Small Business Finance Special Interest Courses
Manage for Success
NUANS Reports
Public Business Library & Resource Centre
Community Access Program Site
Job Board Listings
Phantom Shopper Program
Office Services Forms Available
Business Plans Record Keeping - Manual Filing EI/CPP/OAS
Reports Database Maintenance Social Insurance Number
Letters Photocopy/Fax Trade Name Kits
Flyers & Posters Cover Letters & Resumes Incorporation Forms
General Correspondence Secretarial Services Partnership Declarations
Invoices Maintain Mailing Lists Request for a Business Number
Spread Sheet - Data Entry Status of Worker
Newsletters Passport
Call (780) 785-2900 or 1-800-556-0328
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VILLAGE OF ALBERTA BEACH
Village of Alberta Beach Phone: (780) 924-3181
P. O. Box 278, 4937 - 50 Avenue Fax: (780) 924-3313
Alberta Beach, Alberta email: aboffice@telusplanet.net
T0E 0A0 Population: 640 website:
albertabeach.ab.ca
Mayor: Ken Jolin Chief Administrative Officer: Lori Donner
Zoning Map ...................................................$price per zone area
Rezoning .....................................................$150.00
Development Permit .....................................$50.00 to $100.00
Com. Development Permit ..........................$200.00
Signage Permit ..............................................$40.00
Building Permit .............................................$00.00 (AB Municipal Safety Codes Com.)
Home Occupational Permit ...........................$40.00
New Dwelling .............................................$100.00
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
N/A N/A N/A
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Alberta Treasury Branch Agency
Box 91
Alberta Beach, Alberta T0E 0A0
(780) 924-2211
LOCAL NEWSPAPER
The Community Voice Lac Ste. Anne Bulletin
Bag 6000 c/o Bernadette Robinson
Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Z5 P. O. Box 822
(780) 962-9228 Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0
(780) 962-1021 (Fax) (780) 967-4754 or (780) 967-4756 (Fax)
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TOWN OF BARRHEAD
Town of Barrhead Phone: (780) 674-3301
P. O. Box 4189, 5014 - 50 Avenue Fax: (780) 674-5648
Barrhead, Alberta email: barrhead@telusplanet.net
T7N 1A2 Population: 4235 website:www.town.barrhead.ab.ca
Mayor: Brian Schulz Municipal Manager: Gordon Lundy
Business License Fees:
Resident .........................................$100.00
Non-Resident ...............................................$200.00 – General Contract
Home Based Business .................................$150.00 per year
Peddlers .........................................................$50.00 week
Zoning Map ...................................................$00.00
Rezoning .....................................................$150.00 (Plus Advertising Fee)
Development Permit ......................................$25.00 (Permitted Use $25 or Discretionary Use $50)
Signage Permit ..............................................$25.00
Building Permit .............................................$00.00 (Contact AMSCSC 1-800-268-8218)
Home Occupational Permit ...........................$50.00
Offsite Levy ..................................................$00.00 (Applies to New Construction Only)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Doug Lester Contact Doug Lester Kevin Daase, President
P. O. Box 4189 P. O. Box 4189 P. O. Box 4071
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A2 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A2 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A1
(780) 674-3301 (780) 674-3301 (780) 674-2385
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Bank of Nova Scotia Toronto Dominion
P. O. Box 4440 P. O. Box 4599
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A3 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A5
(780) 674-8400 (780) 674-2216
(780) 674-3799 (Fax) 1-888-683-7926
Commonwealth Credit Union Ltd. Alberta Treasury Branch
P. O. Box 4538 P. O. Box 4556
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A4 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A4
(780) 674-3345 LOCAL NEWSPAPER (780) 674-2241
(780) 674-6287 (Fax)
The Barrhead Leader
Box 4520
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A4
(780) 674-3823
(780) 674-6337 (Fax)
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COUNTY OF BARRHEAD
County of Barrhead No. 11 Phone: (780) 674-3331
5306 - 49 Street Fax: (780) 674-2777
Barrhead, Alberta email: rickn@phrd.ab.ca
T7N 1N5 Population: 5870
website:www.gov.barrhead.ab.ca
Reeve: Lawrence Miller County Manager: Dale Uhrbach
Business License Fees:
Resident .......................................................................... $00.00
Non-Resident .................................................................. $00.00
Home Based Business ..................................................... $00.00
Zoning Map ............................................................................. $00.00
Rezoning ............................................................................... $150.00
Development Permit:
A) All Applications other that Intensive Livestock ......... $40.00
B) Intensive Livestock Operations ................................ $100.00
Signage Permit ........................................................................ $00.00
Building Permit ....................................................................... $40.00
Home Occupational Permit ..................................................... $00.00
Appraisals .............................................................................. $100.00
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Rick Neumann Bill Lane or Roy Ulmer Dale Uhrbach
5306-49 Street 5306-49 Street 5306-49 Street
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1N5 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1N5 Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1N5
(780) 674-3331 (780) 674-3331 (780) 674-3331
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Please see the Town of Barrhead Listings.
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
The Barrhead Leader Westlock News
P. O. Box 4520 9871 - 107 Street
Barrhead, Alberta T7N 1A4 Westlock, Alberta T7P 1R9
(780) 674-3823 (780) 349-3033
(780) 674-6337 (Fax) (780) 349-3677 (Fax)
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TOWN OF FOX CREEK
Town of Fox Creek Phone: (780) 622-3896
P. O. Box 149, 102 - Kaybob Drive Fax: (780) 622-4247
Fox Creek, Alberta website: www.town.fox-creek.ab.ca
T0H 1P0 Population: 2321
Mayor: Bernie Hornby Chief Executive Officer: Larry Baran
Business License Fees:
Resident ...........................................$65.00 (Commercial/Industrial)
Resident ...........................................$75.00 (multiple business under one license)
Non-Resident (Peddler) .................$250.00 (/year, $25.00/day, $100.00/week)
Home Based Business ....................$120.00 (/year. major) $100.00 (/year. minor)
Zoning Map ...................................................$10.00 + GST
Rezoning .....................................................$175.00
Development Permit ..................................... Varies
Signage Permit .............................................. Varies
Building Permit .............................................$00.00 (acquire from private companies)
Home Occupational Permit ...........................$10.00 - $15.00
Residential Construction ............................... Varies
Garage ...........................................................$37.00 (Up to 750 Feet)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Shelley Munro
Larry Baran Allison Sharpe, President
Town of Fox Creek
Town of Fox Creek P. O. Box 774
P. O. Box 149
P. O. Box 149 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0
Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 (780) 622-3779
(780) 622-3896 (780) 622-3896
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Alberta Treasury Branch Agency C.I.B.C.
P. O. Box 1020-55 Kaybob Drive P. O. Box 239-22 Commercial Court
Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0
(780) 622-2006 (780) 622-3894
(780) 622-2007 (Fax) (780) 622-3082 (Fax)
LOCAL NEWSPAPER’S
Fox Creek Times Fox Creek Gazette
P. O. Box 598 Janette Barager
Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0 P. O. Box 299
(780) 622-3300 Fox Creek, Alberta T0H 1P0
(780) 622-3360 (Fax) (780) 622-2862
email: fctimes@telusplanet.net
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LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY
Lac Ste. Anne County Phone: (780) 785-3411
P. O. Box 219 Fax: (780) 785-2359
Sangudo, Alberta e-mail: lsac@gov.lacsteanne.ab.ca
T0E 2A0 website: www.gov.lacsteanne.ab.ca
Population: 8737
Reeve: Derril Butler Municipal Administrator: Len Szybunka
Development Permits:
Residential ............................................................... $55.00
Residential Accessory............................................... $55.00
- garage
- pole shed
- sheds
Home Occupational Permit ...................................... $55.00
Commercial..................................................................... $100.00
- auto sales lot
- restaurant
- liquor store
- kennel
Compliance Certificate .................................................... $55.00 or 48 hr guarantee $110.00
Business Development Permit ......................................... $50.00
Zoning Map ...................................................................... $00.00
Intensive Livestock Operations....................................... $200.00
Building Permit ................................................................ $00.00 (MSCIA)
Tax Certificate & Search ................................................. $25.00
All other inquiries contact the County directly
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Richard Neufeld N/A N/A
P. O. Box 219
Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0
(780) 785-3411
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Please see Yellow pages or Phone Directory Listings for Onoway, Sangudo and Mayerthorpe.
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
The Freelancer The Community Voice Lac Ste. Anne Bulletin
P. O. Box 599 Bag 6000 P. O. Box 822
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0 Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Z5 Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0
(780) 786-2602 (780) 962-9228 (780) 967-4754
(780) 786-2663 (Fax) (780) 962-1021 (Fax) (780) 967-4756 (Fax)
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TOWN OF MAYERTHORPE
Town of Mayerthorpe Phone: (780) 786-2416
P. O. Box 420, 4911 - 52 Street Fax: (780) 786-4590
Mayerthorpe, Alberta e-mail:mayerthorpe@town.mayerthorpe.ab.ca
T0E 1N0 website: www.town.mayerthorpe.ab.ca
Population: 1669
Mayor: Wayne McEachern Chief Administrator and Manager: Greg Gayton
Business License Fees:
Resident ................................................$50.00
Non-Resident ........................................$50.00 ($10.00/day for a Peddler’s License)
Home Based Business ...........................$50.00
Zoning Map ...................................................$00.00
Rezoning .......................................................$00.00 (Actual costs incurred would be charged)
Development Permit .....................................$50.00 (Maximum $200.00)
A) House ...............................................$50.00
B) Commercial.....................................$100.00
C) Amended to Bylaw ........................$150.00
Signage Permit ..............................................$10.00
Building Permit .............................................$00.00 (Safety Code Commission Rates)
Home Occupational Permit ...........................$50.00 (Business License Fee)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Greg Gayton Sylvia Krikun, Chairperson Cynthia Eichhorn, President
Town of Mayerthorpe P. O. Box 420 P. O. Box 1279
P. O. Box 420 Mayerthorpe, Alberta Mayerthorpe, Alberta
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0 T0E 1N0
T0E 1N0 (780) 786-2416 (780) 786-2535
(780) 786-2416
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Toronto Dominion Alberta Treasury Branch
P.O Box 210 P. O. Box 388
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0
(780) 786-2204 (780) 786-2207
(780) 786-4776 (Fax) (780) 786-2575 (Fax)
LOCAL NEWSPAPER
The Freelancer
P.O. Box 599
Mayerthorpe, Alberta T0E 1N0
(780) 786-2602
(780) 786-2663 (Fax)
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WOODLANDS COUNTY
Woodlands County Woodlands County
P. O. Box 60, #1 Woodlands Lane P. O. Box 33
Whitecourt, Alberta Fort Assiniboine, Alberta
T7S 1N3 T0G 1A0
Phone: (780) 778-8400 Phone: (780) 584-3866
Fax: (780) 778-8402 Fax: (780) 584-3988
email: admin@woodlands.ab.ca email: ftadmin@woodlands.ab.ca
website:www.woodlands.ab.ca website: www.woodlands.ab.ca
Population: 3699 Region Population: 1127
Reeve: Doug Borg Municipal Administrator: Gene Kiviaho
Business License Fees:
Resident ......................................................................... N/A
Non-Resident ................................................................. N/A
Home Based Business .................................................... N/A
Zoning Map ............................................................................. $10.00
Rezoning ............................................................................... $100.00
Development Permit ............................................................... $25.00
Signage Permit ........................................................................ $25.00
Building Permit ...................................................................... N/A (acquired by private companies)
Home Occupational Permit ..................................................... $00.00
Certificate of Compliance ....................................................... $30.00
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Tony Kulbisky N/A TBA, Chamber Manager
Woodlands County P. O. Box 1011
201 Provincial Building Whitecourt, Alberta
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N7 T7S 1N9
(780) 778-7102 (780) 778-5363
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Please see Yellowpage or Phone Directory Listings for Whitecourt area.
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
The Whitecourt Star The Express
P. O. Box 630 P. O. Box 240
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N7 Fort Assiniboine, Alberta T0G 1A0
(780) 778-3977 (780) 584-2131
(780) 778-6459 (Fax) (780)584–3833(Fax)
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VILLAGE OF ONOWAY
Village of Onoway Phone: (780) 967-5338
P. O. Box 540, 4812 - 51 Street Fax: (780) 967-3226
Onoway, Alberta e-mail: onoway@nic.ca
T0E 1V0 website: www.onoway.com
Population: 788
Mayor: George Gendyk Municipal Manager: Catherine Dunn
Business License Fees:
Resident .....................................................$00.00
Non-Resident .........................................$00.00
Home Based Business ............................$00.00
Zoning Map .............................................. $00.00 (Part of Land Use Bylaw - Full Bylaw is $17.00)
Rezoning ........................................................$75.00
Development Permit ......................................$50.00 (Maximum $100.00)
Temporary Signage Permit ............................$40.00
Building Permit ............................................. N/A (Acquire from private companies)
Home Occupational Permit ............................$40.00
Compliance ....................................................$75.00
New Dwelling ..............................................$100.00
Commercial Development ...........................$200.00
Additions ........................................................$75.00
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Brian Allen Betty Johnson Lyle Robinson
Village of Onoway c/o P. O. Box 820 P. O. Box 822
P. O. Box 540 Onoway, AB T0E 1V0 Onoway, AB T0E 1V0
Onoway, AB T0E 1V0 (780) 967-2218 (780) 967-4754
(780) 967-5338 (780) 967-4756 (Fax)
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LOCAL NEWSPAPER’S
C.I.B.C. The Community Voice
P. O. Box 219 Bag 6000
Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0 Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Z5
(780) 967-2211 (780) 962-9228
(780) 962-1021 (Fax)
Alberta Treasury Branch Lac Ste. Anne Bulletin
P. O. Box 719 c/o Bernadette Robinson
Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0 P. O. Box 822
(780) 967-2201 Onoway, Alberta T0E 1V0
(780) 967-4754
(780) 967-4756 (Fax)
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VILLAGE OF SANGUDO
Village of Sangudo Phone: (780) 785-2258
P. O. Box 190, 5028 - 50 Street Fax: (780) 785-3393
Sangudo, Alberta email: sangudo@gov.sangudo.ab.ca
T0E 2A0 website: www.gov.sangudo.ab.ca
Population: 398
Mayor: Les Bergen Chief Administrator: Pamela Nelson
Business License Fees:
Village Transient Trader ..............................$5.00 (per month or 50.00/year)
Non-Resident Transient Trader .................$10.00 (per month or 100.00/year)
Existing Business .........................................$1.00 per year
Home Based Business .............................. $1.00 (per year after approval)
Zoning Map ....................................................$00.00
Rezoning ......................................................$100.00 (If Approved)
Development Permit ......................................$25.00
Signage Permit ...............................................$00.00 (If Approved)
Building Permit ..............................................$00.00 (Information Available Upon Request)
Home Occupational Permit ............................$00.00 (Council Approval)
Transient Trader ...........................................$100.00 (per year - $10.00/month)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC SANGUDO
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT BLITZ
OFFICER COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
N/A N/A Gary Foster, President
P. O. Box 82
Sangudo, AB T0E 2A0
(780) 785-2915
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Yellowhead Credit Union Toronto Dominion Agency Alberta Treasury Branch Agency
P. O. Box 160 P. O. Box 82 P. O. Box 366
Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0 Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0 Sangudo, Alberta T0E 2A0
(780) 785-2888 (780) 785-3330 (780) 785-2265
(780) 785-2296 (Fax)
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Pembina Post The Freelancer Lac Ste. Anne Bulletin The Community Voice
P. O. Box 296 P. O. Box 599 c/o Bernadette Robinson Bag 6000
Entwistle, Alberta Mayerthorpe, Alberta P. O. Box 822 Spruce Grove, Alberta
T0E 0S0 T0E 1N0 Onoway, Alberta T7X 2X7
(780) 542-8830 (780) 786-2602 T0E 1V0 (780) 962-9228
(780) 786-2663 (Fax) (780) 967-4754 (780) 962-1021 (Fax)
(780) 967-4756 (Fax)
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TOWN OF SWAN HILLS
Town of Swan Hills Phone: (780) 333-4477
P. O. Box 149, 5536 Main Street Fax: (780) 333-4547
-Swan Hills, Alberta email: swanhills@vennercs.com
T0G 2C0 website: www.town.swan/hills.ab.ca
Population: 2030
Mayor: Gary Pollock Municipal Manager: Brad Watson
Business License Fees:
Resident .................................................... $50.00
Non-Resident ...........................................$100.00
Home Based Business ................................$50.00
Development Permit ......................................$20.00
Signage Permit ...............................................$20.00
Building/Development Permit .......................$20.00
Home Occupational Permit ............................$50.00 (Same as Home Based Business)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
Joan Kuntz Don Kelm Ken Pullen
Town of Swan Hills Town of Swan Hills P. O. Box 487
P. O. Box 149 P. O. Box 149 Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0
Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0 Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0 (780) 333-2107
(780) 333-2763 (780) 333-3734 (Home)
Cell: (780) 333-0078
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
TD Agency Alberta Treasury Branch Agency
C/0 Soup to Nuts P. O. Box 417
P. O. Box Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0
877Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0 (780) 333-4789
(780) 333-3001
LOCAL NEWSPAPER
The Grizzly Gazette
P. O. Box 1000
Swan Hills, Alberta T0G 2C0
(780) 333-2100
(780) 333-2111 (Fax)
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TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Town of Whitecourt Phone: (780) 778-2273
P. O. Box 509, 5004 - 52 Avenue Fax: (780) 778-4166
Whitecourt, Alberta email: administration@townofwhitecourt.com
T7S 1N6 website: www.townofwhitecourt.com
Population: 8008
Mayor: Brady Whitacker Town Manager: Dean Bradford
Business License Fees:
Resident ............................................................. $00.00 (Not Applicable)
Non-Resident ..................................................... $00.00
Home Occupational Permit .............................. $120.00
Zoning Map ...................................................................... $5.00
Rezoning ....................................................................... $350.00
Development Permit ....................................................... $10.00
Signage Permit ................................................................ $20.00
Building Permit ............................................................... $10.00 – 500.00 (Varies)
Home Occupational Permit ........................................... $120.00
M.P.C. ........................................................................... $120.00
Subdivision ................................................................. $300.00 + $20.00/Lot ($100.00 endorsement)
ECONOMIC ECONOMIC CHAMBER
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT OF
OFFICER COMMITTEE COMMERCE
TBA–Manager
N/A N/A
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
C.I.B.C. Bank of Nova Scotia Alberta Treasury Branch
P. O. Box 507 P. O. Box 1559 P. O. Box 1380
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N6 Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P4 Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P2
(780) 778-2268 (780) 778-6262 (780) 778-2442
(780 778-2372 (Fax) (780) 778-2535 (Fax)
Bank of Montreal Royal Bank of Canada
P. O. Box 1020 5117-50 Ave.
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N9 LOCAL NEWSPAPER Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P7
(780) 778-3911 (780) 778-6895
(780) 778-5221 (Fax) The Whitecourt Star (780) 778-4805 (Fax)
P. O. Box 630
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N7
(780) 778-3977
(780) 778-6459 (Fax)
Hawkers and Peddlers License
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Region Day Week Month Year
Alberta Beach -- -- -- --
Barrhead -- $50.00 -- $200.00
Entwistle -- -- -- $25.00
Fox Creek -- -- -- --
Mayerthorpe $10.00 -- -- $50.00
Onoway $200.00 -- -- --
Swan Hills $150.00 -- -- --
Sangudo -- -- $10.00 $100.00
(Non Resident)
Whitecourt Per project basis:
• If product is $100.00, foe is $100.00.
• If product is more than $500.00, fee is $500.00.
• Selling on private land FREE (no license).
• Selling on community property FREE (no licence).
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WEBSITES
Alberta Human Resources and Employment
1-800-661-3753
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/hotline
Alberta Opportunity Company
1-800-661-3811
www.aoc.gov.ab.ca
Alberta Women’s Enterprise Initiative Association (AWEIA)
1-800-713-3558
www.awei.ab.ca
Banking Information Centers
1-800-263-0231
www.cba.ca
Business Development Bank of Canada
1-800-667-5909
www.bdc.ca
Canadian Business Service Centres
1-800-272-9675
www.cbsc.org/alberta
Canadian Franchise Association
1-800-665-4232
www.cfa.ca
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
403-240-5561
www.cybf.ca
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
(819) 997-1937
www.cipo.gc.ca
Human Resources Development Canada
www.ab.hrde-drhc.gc.ca/lml
Information for Young Canadians
www.aecd.gov.ab.ca/hre/programsServices/ye/ye.htm
Investment Matching Service of Alberta (IMSA)
www.edt.gov.ab.ca
Statistics Canada
www.statcan.ca
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Strategis
www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
The Alberta Business Advantage
www.albertafirst.com
The Business Link
1-800-272-9675
www.cbsc.org/alberta
The Yellowhead East Business Development Corporation
1-800-556-0328
www.yebdc.ab.ca
Travel Alberta Canada
www.travelalberta.com
Tourism Alberta Canada
www.tourismtogether.com
Work Ink
http://ab.workink.com
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
www.wd.gc.ca
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